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Local Search Rankings

Top 5 Mortgage Lenders in Ithaca, NY

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

Ithaca, New York · Tompkins County · pop. 31,792

25

Lenders Analyzed

4.0

Median Rating

6

Median Reviews

92%

% Claimed

The top 5 mortgage lenders in Ithaca, NY

1

Brendan Burns

4.7(17 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #1

  • Listing claimed and verified
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
+1607-768-5222movement.com
M–F 8:00-17:00
2

Susan Campbell

4.8(4 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #2

  • Listing claimed and verified
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
+1607-743-8931
M–F 9:00-17:00
3

Susan Brigola

5(3 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #3

  • 3 of 3 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
+1702-210-7528www.movement.com
M–F 9:00-17:00
4

Ryan Wuerthner

5(1 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #4

  • 1 of 1 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
+1607-237-8884www3.mtb.com
M–F 9:00-17:00
5

Meadow Street Branch

2.4(59 reviews)Claimed

Credit union

Why they rank #5

  • 59 reviews built up over time
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Credit union"
+1607-257-8500www.mycfcu.com
M–F 9:00-17:00

How to pick the right mortgage lender in Ithaca

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 Ithaca has just 6 reviews — the top-5 averages 17. 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 Ithaca 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 Ithaca mortgage lender has 3 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. 92% of Ithaca 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 Ithaca

6Howard Hanna Ithaca
3.5· 6 reviews
7Jason Vollers
· 0 reviews
8Kevin Cartmill
· 0 reviews
9Linda Hirvonen
· 0 reviews
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Frequently asked about mortgage lenders in Ithaca

Who is the top-ranked mortgage lender in Ithaca, NY?

Brendan Burns currently holds the #1 spot in Ithaca for local-search visibility, with 17 reviews at a 4.7-star rating. Rankings are based on publicly available business profile data.

How many mortgage lenders are there in Ithaca, NY?

We tracked 25 mortgage lenders with a business profile in Ithaca, NY. The list above shows the top 5 ranked by local-search visibility.

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

The median mortgage lender in Ithaca 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 Ithaca mortgage lenders claim their local-search listing?

About 92% of Ithaca 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 Ithaca.

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