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Local Search Rankings

Top 5 Mortgage Lenders in Tallahassee, FL

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

Tallahassee, Florida · Leon County · pop. 261,271

92

Lenders Analyzed

5.0

Median Rating

12

Median Reviews

88%

% Claimed

The top 5 mortgage lenders in Tallahassee, FL

1

Michael Forslund

5(201 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #1

  • 201 reviews — far above the city median of 12
  • 201 of 201 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 8 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
M–F 8:30-20:00
2

Greg Jacobs

5(156 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #2

  • 156 reviews — far above the city median of 12
  • 156 of 156 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 20 photos uploaded
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
+1850-491-8611movement.com
3

Michelle Bailey

4.9(152 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #3

  • 152 reviews — far above the city median of 12
  • 146 of 152 reviews are five-star (96%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 11 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
+1850-270-9788delmarmortgage.com
mon 8:30-18:00, tue 7:00-18:00, wed 8:30-18:00, thu 8:30-18:00, fri 8:30-18:00
4

Layna Kirkham

5(102 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #4

  • 102 reviews — far above the city median of 12
  • 102 of 102 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 8 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
M–F 8:30-17:00
5

Carrie Edgerson

5(94 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #5

  • 94 reviews built up over time
  • 94 of 94 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 8 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
M–F 9:00-17:00

How to pick the right mortgage lender in Tallahassee

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 Tallahassee has just 12 reviews — the top-5 averages 141. 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 Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee mortgage lender has 31 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. 96% of Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee

6Kelly Chavers
5· 86 reviews
7North Monroe
4.5· 148 reviews
8Ryan Whitfield
5· 71 reviews
9Dana Cummins
4.9· 71 reviews
10Adam Young
5· 31 reviews
11Mechelle Mickles
5· 27 reviews
12Tracey Ellinor-
5· 20 reviews
13Brett Bosarge
5· 18 reviews
14Chuck Rolling
5· 17 reviews
15Amber Smith
5· 12 reviews
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Frequently asked about mortgage lenders in Tallahassee

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

Michael Forslund currently holds the #1 spot in Tallahassee for local-search visibility, with 201 reviews at a 5-star rating. Rankings are based on publicly available business profile data.

How many mortgage lenders are there in Tallahassee, FL?

We tracked 92 mortgage lenders with a business profile in Tallahassee, FL. The list above shows the top 5 ranked by local-search visibility.

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

The median mortgage lender in Tallahassee has 12 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 Tallahassee mortgage lenders claim their local-search listing?

About 88% of Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee.

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