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9 Best Washington, D.C., Mortgage Lenders of 2021

Browse some of the top mortgage lenders in Washington, D.C., so you can choose the one that’s right for your needs.

Last updated on January 21, 2021
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Amanda Derengowski
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NerdWallet
Written by 
Amanda Derengowski
Edited by 
Senior Editor & Content Strategist
Fact Checked

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9 Best Washington, D.C., Mortgage Lenders of 2021

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Rocket Mortgage, LLC

Rocket Mortgage, LLC: NMLS#3030

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4.5
/5
Home loans overall
Best for online experience

620

1%

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PNC Bank

PNC Bank: NMLS#446303

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4.5
/5
Refinancing
Best for refinancing

620

3%

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Bank of America

Bank of America: NMLS#399802

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4.0
/5
Refinancing
Best for refinancing

620

N/A

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Carrington

Carrington: NMLS#2600

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4.5
/5
FHA loans
Best for FHA loans

500

3.5%

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Caliber

Caliber: NMLS#15622

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3.5
/5
VA loans
Best for VA loans

580

0%

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Navy Federal

Navy Federal: NMLS#399807

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5.0
/5
VA loans
Best for VA loans

N/A

0%

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SunTrust (Truist)

SunTrust (Truist): NMLS#2915

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4.5
/5
Home loans overall
Best for online experience

620

3%

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Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo: NMLS#399801

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4.5
/5
Jumbo loans
Best for jumbo loans

700

20%

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Citibank

Citibank: NMLS#412915

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5.0
/5
Jumbo loans
Best for jumbo loans

N/A

N/A

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Last updated on January 21, 2021

Methodology

NerdWallet's star ratings for mortgage lenders are awarded based on our evaluation of the products and services each lender offers to consumers who are actively shopping for the best mortgage. The five key areas we evaluated include the variety of loan types and products offered, online conveniences, online mortgage rate information, and the rate spread and origination fee lenders reported in the latest available Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data. To ensure consistency, our ratings are reviewed by multiple people on the NerdWallet Mortgages team.

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