Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in Brighton, Alabama
Brian McKay
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Editorial DisclosureLender lists come from federal HMDA loan data. Average rates come from our daily monitoring network. Editorial content is independent of any advertiser relationships.
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Loan Rates Last Updated and Verified: October 7, 2026
Brighton, Alabama mortgage lenders include Southstate Bank, National AssociationSouthstate Bank, National Association1605 E University Dr, Auburn, AL 36830A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.27%, Regions BankRegions Bank55 S Colonial Dr, Alabaster, AL 35007A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.37%, JPMorgan Chase Bank, NAJPMorgan Chase Bank, NA185 N College St, Auburn, AL 36830A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.68%, eCO Credit UnioneCO Credit Union791 4th Pl SW, Alabaster, AL 35007 8878A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.69%, Marion Community BankMarion Community Bank312 1st Street North, Clanton, AL 35045C3.8 ★Texas Ratio: 23.16%, America'S First Federal CUAmerica'S First Federal CUBirmingham, AL, Rocket Mortgage, Leaderone Financial Corp., Cadence Bank, and Assurance Financial Group, L.L.C.. Banks, credit unions and mortgage companies are listed together, with FHA, VA and local options flagged for quick comparison.
Lenders are ranked only by the number of home loans they closed in Brighton, Alabama in 2025, as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays for a higher spot. Lenders based in Brighton are listed first, then lenders elsewhere in Alabama, then lenders from other states that closed loans there. Banks and credit unions carry a MonitorBankRates health grade, star rating and Texas Ratio, so you can judge how financially sound they are. Mortgage companies have no deposits to rate, so compare their loan programs, median loan and borrower reviews instead. Compare at least three lenders and ask each for a written loan estimate before you choose.
Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in Brighton, Alabama
Market share is the lender's share of all home loans closed in Brighton, Alabama. Approval share is approvals divided by completed applications. Grade is the MonitorBankRates Health and Safety Grade, available for banks and credit unions only. Average loan is the lender's mean loan amount here.
| Lender | Programs | Loans closed | Market share | Approval share | Average loan | View |
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★ 5 stars, 1 review 1605 E University Dr, Auburn, AL 36830 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.27% |
Conventional | 5 | 25% | 100% | $65,000 | View |
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55 S Colonial Dr, Alabaster, AL 35007 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.37% |
Conventional | 3 | 15% | 60% | $61,666 | View |
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185 N College St, Auburn, AL 36830 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.68% |
Conventional | 1 | 5% | 100% | $125,000 | View |
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791 4th Pl SW, Alabaster, AL 35007 8878 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.69% |
Conventional | 1 | 5% | 100% | $95,000 | View |
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312 1st Street North, Clanton, AL 35045 C3.8 ★Texas Ratio: 23.16% |
Conventional | 1 | 5% | 100% | $75,000 | View |
America'S First Federal CU
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Rocket Mortgage
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FHA | 2 | 10% | 66.7% | $95,000 | |
Leaderone Financial Corp.
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Conventional, FHA | 2 | 10% | 100% | $70,000 | |
Cadence Bank
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Conventional | 1 | 5% | 100% | $75,000 | |
Assurance Financial Group, L.L.C.
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Conventional | 1 | 5% | 100% | $125,000 | |
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A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.47% |
Conventional | 1 | 5% | 100% | $55,000 | View |
Nationstar Mortgage
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FHA | 1 | 5% | 100% | $75,000 | |
New American Funding, LLC.
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Conventional | 1 | 5% | 100% | $125,000 |
Brighton Mortgage Rate Trends
Daily average mortgage rates for Alabama compared with the national average, updated every evening.
Mortgage Lenders and Mortgage Brokers Near Me in Brighton, Alabama
Looking for mortgage lenders near me or mortgage brokers near me in Brighton? The list below shows the banks, credit unions and mortgage brokers that closed home loans in Brighton in 2025, with lenders based there listed first.
Types of Mortgage Lenders in Brighton, AL
Use these to narrow the list above. Each category shows how many Brighton, AL lenders fit and what that kind of lender is usually best for.
Who Lends in Brighton, AL
Independent mortgage companies closed 35 percent of home loans in Brighton, Alabama in 2025, banks 60 percent and credit unions 5 percent. Rocket Mortgage was the largest mortgage company, Southstate Bank, National Association the largest bank and eCO Credit Union the largest credit union. Among lenders headquartered in Alabama, Regions Bank led with 3 loans.
How to Read This List
A high approval share with a small median loan usually points to a lender comfortable with first time and FHA borrowers. A large median loan with conventional and jumbo programs points to a move up and jumbo specialist. The health grade says whether a bank or credit union is financially sound; it says nothing about service, which is what the reviews below are for.
Attorneys customarily handle closings in Alabama. Deed recordation tax of $0.50 per $500 of value (0.10 percent) plus a mortgage recordation tax of $0.15 per $100 of debt (0.15 percent), Ala. Code 40-22-1 and 40-22-2.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mortgage Lenders in Brighton, AL
By home loans closed in 2025, Southstate Bank, National Association was the largest mortgage lender in Brighton, Alabama with 5 loans, about 25 percent of the market. The largest lender headquartered in Alabama was Regions Bank with 3 loans. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.
3 lenders closed FHA loans in Brighton, Alabama in 2025, led by Rocket Mortgage with 2. 0 lenders closed VA loans. Use the FHA and VA filters above the table to see only those lenders; FHA loans allow 3.5 percent down and lower credit scores, VA loans need no down payment for eligible veterans. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.
Yes. 6 banks and 2 credit unions closed home loans in Brighton, Alabama in 2025, alongside 5 independent mortgage companies and brokers. Banks and credit unions carry a MonitorBankRates health grade. Mortgage companies are not deposit institutions, so they have no health grade; their HMDA figures and borrower reviews stand in. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.
Lenders are ranked only by the number of home loans they closed in Brighton, Alabama during 2025 as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays to be listed or to rank higher, and reviews do not change the order. Counts cover first and second lien loans on one to four unit homes for purchase, refinance and home improvement; home equity lines are counted separately.
Methodology and Sources
Lender rankings use the loan level records that lenders file under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, published by the FFIEC and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for the 2025 reporting year. Counts include originated first and subordinate lien loans on one to four unit homes in Brighton, Alabama for purchase, refinance and other purposes; home equity lines of credit are counted separately and reverse mortgages and business purpose loans are excluded. Approval share is originations plus approved but not accepted applications divided by all completed applications (withdrawn and incomplete files are excluded). Lender type comes from the lender's federal regulator and the FFIEC National Information Center. City figures use the Census tracts that make up Brighton. Health grades are MonitorBankRates data and are current as of the date shown. Lenders below the HMDA reporting thresholds do not appear. MonitorBankRates receives no payment for placement on this page. Last updated October 8, 2026.
