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Local Search Rankings

Top 5 Mortgage Lenders in Baton Rouge, LA

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

Baton Rouge, Louisiana · East Baton Rouge County · pop. 630,063

93

Lenders Analyzed

5.0

Median Rating

18

Median Reviews

84%

% Claimed

The top 5 mortgage lenders in Baton Rouge, LA

1

Ryan Larussa

5(194 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #1

  • 194 reviews — far above the city median of 18
  • 192 of 194 reviews are five-star (99%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 8 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
+1225-324-5633s1l.com
M–F 9:00-17:00
2

Jamie Taylor

5(102 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #2

  • 102 reviews — far above the city median of 18
  • 102 of 102 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 5 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
+1225-921-4003themortgagefirm.com
mon 8:30-17:00, tue 8:30-17:00, wed 8:30-17:00, thu 8:30-17:30, fri 8:30-17:00
3

Jason Vick

4.9(91 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #3

  • 91 reviews built up over time
  • 88 of 91 reviews are five-star (97%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
+1225-218-5423www.gmfsmortgage.com
M–F 8:30-17:00
4

Keith Covington

4.9(75 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage broker

Why they rank #4

  • 75 reviews built up over time
  • 74 of 75 reviews are five-star (99%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 5 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
M–F 9:00-17:00
5

Brad Johnson

5(61 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #5

  • 61 reviews built up over time
  • 61 of 61 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
+1225-214-5076gmfsmortgage.com
M–F 8:00-17:00

How to pick the right mortgage lender in Baton Rouge

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 Baton Rouge has just 18 reviews — the top-5 averages 105. 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. 84% of Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge mortgage lender has 8 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. 87% of Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge

6Darren Gill
5· 58 reviews
7Heather Gautreau
5· 57 reviews
8Denham Springs
4.9· 61 reviews
9Richard Allen
5· 55 reviews
10Kristin Malarcher
5· 53 reviews
11Greg Price
5· 49 reviews
12Morgan Harris
5· 49 reviews
13Amanda Blakeney
5· 46 reviews
14Turn Key
5· 41 reviews
15Jeremy Weimer
4.9· 41 reviews
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Frequently asked about mortgage lenders in Baton Rouge

Who is the top-ranked mortgage lender in Baton Rouge, LA?

Ryan Larussa currently holds the #1 spot in Baton Rouge for local-search visibility, with 194 reviews at a 5-star rating. Rankings are based on publicly available business profile data.

How many mortgage lenders are there in Baton Rouge, LA?

We tracked 93 mortgage lenders with a business profile in Baton Rouge, LA. The list above shows the top 5 ranked by local-search visibility.

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

The median mortgage lender in Baton Rouge has 18 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 Baton Rouge mortgage lenders claim their local-search listing?

About 84% of Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge.

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