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Local Search Rankings

Top 5 Mortgage Lenders in San Luis Obispo, CA

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

San Luis Obispo, California · San Luis Obispo County · pop. 48,039

76

Lenders Analyzed

5.0

Median Rating

5.5

Median Reviews

87%

% Claimed

The top 5 mortgage lenders in San Luis Obispo, CA

1

Tim Riley

4.9(71 reviews)Claimed

Real estate agent

Why they rank #1

  • 71 reviews built up over time
  • 70 of 71 reviews are five-star (99%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 5 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
M–F 6:00-0:00
2

Landon Spitler

5(51 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #2

  • 51 reviews built up over time
  • 51 of 51 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 10 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
M–F 9:00-17:00
3

Donna Lewis

5(32 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #3

  • 32 of 32 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
+1805-235-0463www.rate.com
M–F 9:00-17:00
4

Ben Lerner

5(31 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #4

  • 31 of 31 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 7 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
M–F 9:00-17:00
5

Crew Wealth Management

5(29 reviews)Claimed

Financial planner

Why they rank #5

  • 29 of 29 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 7 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Financial planner"
+1805-781-3885crewwealthmgmt.com
M–F 9:00-17:00

How to pick the right mortgage lender in San Luis Obispo

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 San Luis Obispo has just 5.5 reviews — the top-5 averages 43. 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. 87% of San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo mortgage lender has 11 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. 93% of San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo

6Ellie Washington Real Estate
5· 19 reviews
7Dylan Morrow
5· 19 reviews
8Carley Smith
5· 20 reviews
9Jeff Meyers
4.8· 23 reviews
10Mike Poyntz
5· 14 reviews
11Matt Wiens
5· 12 reviews
12Danae Wible
5· 11 reviews
13Land Gorilla
4.3· 23 reviews
14SLO Cash Buyer
5· 9 reviews
15Thomas Crottogini
5· 7 reviews
See all 76

Frequently asked about mortgage lenders in San Luis Obispo

Who is the top-ranked mortgage lender in San Luis Obispo, CA?

Tim Riley currently holds the #1 spot in San Luis Obispo for local-search visibility, with 71 reviews at a 4.9-star rating. Rankings are based on publicly available business profile data.

How many mortgage lenders are there in San Luis Obispo, CA?

We tracked 76 mortgage lenders with a business profile in San Luis Obispo, CA. The list above shows the top 5 ranked by local-search visibility.

What's a typical review count for a mortgage lender in San Luis Obispo?

The median mortgage lender in San Luis Obispo has 5.5 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 San Luis Obispo mortgage lenders claim their local-search listing?

About 87% of San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo.

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