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Local Search Rankings

Top 5 Mortgage Lenders in Atlanta, GA

The 5 mortgage lenders Atlanta borrowers consistently turn to — ranked by the depth and consistency of verified reviews from people who've actually worked with them.

Atlanta, Georgia · Fulton County · pop. 5,211,164

95

Lenders Analyzed

5.0

Median Rating

44

Median Reviews

89%

% Claimed

The top 5 mortgage lenders in Atlanta, GA

1

Mark Shay

4.9(267 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #1

  • 267 reviews — far above the city median of 44
  • 259 of 267 reviews are five-star (97%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
M–F 8:00-18:00
2

Lisa Baxter

5(232 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #2

  • 232 reviews — far above the city median of 44
  • 228 of 232 reviews are five-star (98%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
+1404-273-0447
M–F 9:00-17:00
3

Ben Bell

5(200 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage broker

Why they rank #3

  • 200 reviews — far above the city median of 44
  • 197 of 200 reviews are five-star (99%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 72 photos uploaded
  • Full operating hours posted
M–F 8:00-20:00
4

The Family

5(165 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #4

  • 165 reviews — far above the city median of 44
  • 162 of 165 reviews are five-star (98%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 30 photos uploaded
  • Full operating hours posted
+1678-483-3300familyga.com
M–F 8:30-17:30
5

Kevin Dwyer

5(99 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #5

  • 99 reviews built up over time
  • 99 of 99 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 8 photos on the listing
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"

How to pick the right mortgage lender in Atlanta

The five mortgage lenders above all rank highly — but they reach the top in different ways. Here's how to read the data so you can match the right one to your situation.

  • Look at review volume, not just rating. The median mortgage lender in Atlanta has just 44 reviews — the top-5 averages 193. A 5.0 across 200 borrowers means something very different from a 5.0 across 4. The deeper the review pool, the harder it is to fake.
  • A claimed local-search listing is table stakes. 89% of Atlanta mortgage lenders bother to claim and verify their profile, and all five above have done so. An unclaimed listing usually means the business pays less attention to where customers find them online — sometimes a sign of how they handle communication too.
  • Photos are a small but real signal of investment. The average Atlanta mortgage lender has 12 photos on their listing. It's not the most important factor, but a mortgage lender who posts nothing visual is one who treats their public presence as an afterthought.
  • Match hours to your schedule. 91% of Atlanta mortgage lenders post full weekday hours. If you work a 9–5 and can't take calls during the day, scan the hours block on each card above — some flag weekend or evening availability, which is rare and worth the shortlist if you need it.

Other mortgage lenders in Atlanta

6Rob Downs
5· 83 reviews
7Phillip Breaux
5· 67 reviews
8Kevin Jones
4.9· 48 reviews
9Emily Cook
4.9· 41 reviews
10David Williams
5· 37 reviews
11Ray Waisler
4.9· 38 reviews
12Lisa Driskell Lawson
5· 32 reviews
13Christine Witzel
4.9· 36 reviews
14Ron Draluck
5· 32 reviews
15David Sheehan
5· 30 reviews
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Frequently asked about mortgage lenders in Atlanta

Who is the top-ranked mortgage lender in Atlanta, GA?

Mark Shay currently holds the #1 spot in Atlanta for local-search visibility, with 267 reviews at a 4.9-star rating. Rankings are based on publicly available business profile data.

How many mortgage lenders are there in Atlanta, GA?

We tracked 95 mortgage lenders with a business profile in Atlanta, GA. The list above shows the top 5 ranked by local-search visibility.

What's a typical review count for a mortgage lender in Atlanta?

The median mortgage lender in Atlanta has 44 verified reviews. The top-ranked mortgage lenders typically sit several multiples above the median — review depth is one of the strongest signals local-search ranking weighs.

Do most Atlanta mortgage lenders claim their local-search listing?

About 89% of Atlanta mortgage lenders have claimed and verified their business profile. Claimed listings rank higher and let the lender control hours, photos, and Q&A — it's the single highest-leverage local-SEO step.

How are these rankings calculated?

Rankings are based on publicly available local-search data — review count, star rating, claimed status, photo activity, and review-distribution patterns. We re-rank regularly so the top of this page reflects the current local-search picture in Atlanta.

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