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Local Search Rankings

Top 5 Mortgage Lenders in Seattle, WA

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

Seattle, Washington · King County · pop. 3,555,253

96

Lenders Analyzed

5.0

Median Rating

4.5

Median Reviews

89%

% Claimed

The top 5 mortgage lenders in Seattle, WA

1

Kyle Bergquist

5(371 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #1

  • 371 reviews — far above the city median of 4.5
  • 371 of 371 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 23 photos uploaded
  • Full operating hours posted
M–F 8:30-17:00
2

Julie Johnson

5(363 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #2

  • 363 reviews — far above the city median of 4.5
  • 357 of 363 reviews are five-star (98%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 127 photos uploaded
  • Full operating hours posted
M–F 7:00-22:00
3

Keith Akada

5(331 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #3

  • 331 reviews — far above the city median of 4.5
  • 330 of 331 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 13 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
+1206-601-3426mortgagereel.com
M–F 8:00-19:00
4

Joe Tafolla

5(209 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #4

  • 209 reviews — far above the city median of 4.5
  • 209 of 209 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 27 photos uploaded
  • Full operating hours posted
M–F 8:00-20:00
5

Paul Johnson

5(178 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #5

  • 178 reviews — far above the city median of 4.5
  • 177 of 178 reviews are five-star (99%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
M–F 9:00-17:00

How to pick the right mortgage lender in Seattle

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 Seattle has just 4.5 reviews — the top-5 averages 290. 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. 89% of Seattle 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 Seattle 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. 71% of Seattle 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 Seattle

6Newrez Home Loan Division
4.6· 188 reviews
7Christopher Garceau-
5· 98 reviews
8Stephanie Maulding
5· 76 reviews
9Jon Wagher
5· 54 reviews
10Brandon Holakiewicz
5· 50 reviews
11Jessica Perkins
4.9· 51 reviews
12Terry Leinneweber
5· 39 reviews
13Mitzi Verlinde
4.9· 34 reviews
14Brad Evered
5· 24 reviews
15Duane Lockett
5· 22 reviews
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Frequently asked about mortgage lenders in Seattle

Who is the top-ranked mortgage lender in Seattle, WA?

Kyle Bergquist currently holds the #1 spot in Seattle for local-search visibility, with 371 reviews at a 5-star rating. Rankings are based on publicly available business profile data.

How many mortgage lenders are there in Seattle, WA?

We tracked 96 mortgage lenders with a business profile in Seattle, WA. The list above shows the top 5 ranked by local-search visibility.

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

The median mortgage lender in Seattle has 4.5 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 Seattle mortgage lenders claim their local-search listing?

About 89% of Seattle 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 Seattle.

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