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Local Search Rankings

Top 5 Mortgage Lenders in Madison, WI

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

Madison, Wisconsin · Dane County · pop. 460,255

86

Lenders Analyzed

5.0

Median Rating

18.5

Median Reviews

84%

% Claimed

The top 5 mortgage lenders in Madison, WI

1

Ryan Smith

5(396 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #1

  • 396 reviews — far above the city median of 18.5
  • 391 of 396 reviews are five-star (99%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 6 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
M–F 8:00-17:00
2

Mike A Zilli

5(387 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #2

  • 387 reviews — far above the city median of 18.5
  • 385 of 387 reviews are five-star (99%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 21 photos uploaded
  • Full operating hours posted
+1608-318-4671www.mikezilli.com
M–F 8:00-18:00
3

Jason Ford

5(308 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #3

  • 308 reviews — far above the city median of 18.5
  • 307 of 308 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
+1608-225-9918bell.bank
M–F 0:00-24:00
4

Joe Long

5(253 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #4

  • 253 reviews — far above the city median of 18.5
  • 250 of 253 reviews are five-star (99%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 6 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
M–F 8:00-17:00
5

Dave Grauwels

5(153 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #5

  • 153 reviews — far above the city median of 18.5
  • 151 of 153 reviews are five-star (99%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
M–F 8:00-17:00

How to pick the right mortgage lender in Madison

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 Madison has just 18.5 reviews — the top-5 averages 299. 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 Madison 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 Madison 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. 85% of Madison 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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8Chas Martin Real Estate
5· 88 reviews
9Rob Miller
4.9· 92 reviews
10Josey Cabaj
5· 82 reviews
11Annisa Baker
5· 76 reviews
12Craig Schauer
5· 68 reviews
13Lee Kampa
5· 65 reviews
14Patrick Averill
5· 60 reviews
15Joan M Sergenian
5· 61 reviews
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Frequently asked about mortgage lenders in Madison

Who is the top-ranked mortgage lender in Madison, WI?

Ryan Smith currently holds the #1 spot in Madison for local-search visibility, with 396 reviews at a 5-star rating. Rankings are based on publicly available business profile data.

How many mortgage lenders are there in Madison, WI?

We tracked 86 mortgage lenders with a business profile in Madison, WI. The list above shows the top 5 ranked by local-search visibility.

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

The median mortgage lender in Madison has 18.5 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 Madison mortgage lenders claim their local-search listing?

About 84% of Madison 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 Madison.

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