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Local Search Rankings

Top 5 Mortgage Lenders in Encinitas, CA

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

Encinitas, California · San Diego County · pop. 61,585

95

Lenders Analyzed

5.0

Median Rating

3

Median Reviews

85%

% Claimed

The top 5 mortgage lenders in Encinitas, CA

1

The Wise Guys Temecula

5(367 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #1

  • 367 reviews — far above the city median of 3
  • 366 of 367 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 16 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
M–F 10:00-19:00
2

Dave Pennington

5(266 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #2

  • 266 reviews — far above the city median of 3
  • 266 of 266 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
+1619-994-9723www.ccm.com
M–F 8:30-17:00
3

Hougard Loans

5(181 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage broker

Why they rank #3

  • 181 reviews — far above the city median of 3
  • 181 of 181 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 6 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
M–F 0:00-24:00
4

Moose Mau

5(163 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #4

  • 163 reviews — far above the city median of 3
  • 162 of 163 reviews are five-star (99%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 19 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
+1619-251-9776moosemau.com
M–F 8:00-20:00
5

Greg Wynn

5(138 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage broker

Why they rank #5

  • 138 reviews — far above the city median of 3
  • 138 of 138 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 7 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
+1619-550-9885maverickmtg.com
M–F 8:00-18:00

How to pick the right mortgage lender in Encinitas

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 Encinitas has just 3 reviews — the top-5 averages 223. 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. 85% of Encinitas 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 Encinitas mortgage lender has 5 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. 82% of Encinitas 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 Encinitas

6Zachary Taylor
5· 83 reviews
7Laura Silva- APM
5· 59 reviews
8Kolby Gibson
5· 51 reviews
9Griffin Tso
5· 36 reviews
10Chaz Hinz
5· 25 reviews
11San Diego Purchase Loans
5· 25 reviews
12Trevor Bianchi
5· 26 reviews
13Marc Datnow
5· 20 reviews
14Yancy Martinson
5· 15 reviews
15The Home Loan Collective
5· 13 reviews
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Frequently asked about mortgage lenders in Encinitas

Who is the top-ranked mortgage lender in Encinitas, CA?

The Wise Guys Temecula currently holds the #1 spot in Encinitas for local-search visibility, with 367 reviews at a 5-star rating. Rankings are based on publicly available business profile data.

How many mortgage lenders are there in Encinitas, CA?

We tracked 95 mortgage lenders with a business profile in Encinitas, CA. The list above shows the top 5 ranked by local-search visibility.

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

The median mortgage lender in Encinitas has 3 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 Encinitas mortgage lenders claim their local-search listing?

About 85% of Encinitas 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 Encinitas.

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