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Local Search Rankings

Top 5 Mortgage Lenders in Clearwater, FL

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

Clearwater, Florida · Pinellas County · pop. 117,075

93

Lenders Analyzed

5.0

Median Rating

14

Median Reviews

88%

% Claimed

The top 5 mortgage lenders in Clearwater, FL

1

Katie Blake

5(154 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #1

  • 154 reviews — far above the city median of 14
  • 152 of 154 reviews are five-star (99%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 43 photos uploaded
  • Full operating hours posted
+1727-264-2075www.katieblake.com
M–F 0:00-24:00
2

Clearwater Branch

5(109 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #2

  • 109 reviews — far above the city median of 14
  • 108 of 109 reviews are five-star (99%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
M–F 8:30-17:00
3

Chris Rogers Realtor

4.9(82 reviews)Claimed

Real estate agency

Why they rank #3

  • 82 reviews built up over time
  • 80 of 82 reviews are five-star (98%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 21 photos uploaded
  • Full operating hours posted
M–F 0:00-24:00
4

Mario Hart

5(61 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #4

  • 61 reviews built up over time
  • 61 of 61 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 18 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
M–F 9:00-18:00
5

Jason Hands

4.9(53 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage broker

Why they rank #5

  • 53 reviews built up over time
  • 52 of 53 reviews are five-star (98%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 6 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
+1813-385-1109www.gorascal.com
mon 8:00-19:00, tue 8:00-19:00, wed 8:00-19:00, thu 8:00-19:00, fri 9:00-17:00

How to pick the right mortgage lender in Clearwater

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 Clearwater has just 14 reviews — the top-5 averages 92. 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. 88% of Clearwater 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 Clearwater mortgage lender has 13 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. 90% of Clearwater 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.

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8Jeannine Smith
5· 24 reviews
9Caroline Hanna
5· 22 reviews
10Stacey Van
5· 23 reviews
11Sean Moore
5· 17 reviews
12Cindy Walker
5· 14 reviews
13Christian Rodriguez
5· 13 reviews
14Somers Title Co
4.5· 23 reviews
15Clearwater/St. Pete
5· 13 reviews
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Frequently asked about mortgage lenders in Clearwater

Who is the top-ranked mortgage lender in Clearwater, FL?

Katie Blake currently holds the #1 spot in Clearwater for local-search visibility, with 154 reviews at a 5-star rating. Rankings are based on publicly available business profile data.

How many mortgage lenders are there in Clearwater, FL?

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

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

The median mortgage lender in Clearwater has 14 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 Clearwater mortgage lenders claim their local-search listing?

About 88% of Clearwater 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 Clearwater.

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