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Local Search Rankings

Top 5 Mortgage Lenders in Columbus, OH

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

Columbus, Ohio · Franklin County · pop. 1,578,153

97

Lenders Analyzed

5.0

Median Rating

6

Median Reviews

92%

% Claimed

The top 5 mortgage lenders in Columbus, OH

1

Great Lakes Division

4.9(449 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #1

  • 449 reviews — far above the city median of 6
  • 436 of 449 reviews are five-star (97%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 14 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
+1614-827-1371www.nfmlending.com
M–F 9:00-21:00
2

The Diana

5(111 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #2

  • 111 reviews — far above the city median of 6
  • 111 of 111 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 23 photos uploaded
  • Full operating hours posted
+1614-347-3882nfmlending.com
M–F 0:00-24:00
3

Ryan Miracle

5(87 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #3

  • 87 reviews built up over time
  • 86 of 87 reviews are five-star (99%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 122 photos uploaded
  • Full operating hours posted
+1614-767-5273www.stewards.loan
M–F 0:00-24:00
4

Tim Schilling

5(56 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #4

  • 56 reviews built up over time
  • 56 of 56 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
+1740-816-5354www.ccm.com
M–F 8:30-17:00
5

Columbus, OH

5(52 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #5

  • 52 reviews built up over time
  • 52 of 52 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
+1614-344-4620nfmlending.com
M–F 0:00-24:00

How to pick the right mortgage lender in Columbus

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 Columbus has just 6 reviews — the top-5 averages 151. 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. 92% of Columbus 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 Columbus mortgage lender has 6 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. 89% of Columbus 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 Columbus

6Rob Livingston
4.9· 53 reviews
7Alexandria Morrison
4.9· 45 reviews
8Mo Alkhalidi
5· 34 reviews
9Ashley Sattler
5· 31 reviews
10Tyler Berg
5· 24 reviews
11Josie George
5· 19 reviews
12Charles Greene
4.8· 21 reviews
13Missy Johnson
5· 14 reviews
14Chris Marshall
5· 13 reviews
15Max Sherman
5· 13 reviews
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Frequently asked about mortgage lenders in Columbus

Who is the top-ranked mortgage lender in Columbus, OH?

Great Lakes Division currently holds the #1 spot in Columbus for local-search visibility, with 449 reviews at a 4.9-star rating. Rankings are based on publicly available business profile data.

How many mortgage lenders are there in Columbus, OH?

We tracked 97 mortgage lenders with a business profile in Columbus, OH. The list above shows the top 5 ranked by local-search visibility.

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

The median mortgage lender in Columbus has 6 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 Columbus mortgage lenders claim their local-search listing?

About 92% of Columbus 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 Columbus.

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