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Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in Elsmere, Delaware

Elsmere, Delaware mortgage lenders include M&T BankM&T Bank1309 Kirkwood Hwy, Elsmere, DE 19805A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.11%, WSFS bankWSFS bank210 Foxhunt Dr, Bear, DE 19701A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.10%, JPMorgan Chase Bank, NAJPMorgan Chase Bank, NA837 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.68%, Fulton Bank, National AssociationFulton Bank, National Association100 Eden Circle, Bear, DE 19701A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.85%, Dexsta Federal Credit UnionDexsta Federal Credit Union110 Sandhill Dr, Middletown, DE 19709 5806A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.88%, Wells Fargo Bank NAWells Fargo Bank NA1601 Governors Pl, Bear, DE 19701A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.36%, Artisans' BankArtisans' Bank1124 Pulaski Hwy, Bear, DE 19701A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.99%, Citizens Bank, NACitizens Bank, NA146 Foxhunt Dr, Bear, DE 19701A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.44%, Bank of America NABank of America NA230 Foxhunt Dr, Bear, DE 19701A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.14%, and TD BankTD Bank1001 E Songsmith Dr, Bear, DE 19701A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.71%. 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 Elsmere, Delaware in 2025, as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays for a higher spot. Lenders based in Elsmere are listed first, then lenders elsewhere in Delaware, 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 Elsmere, Delaware

Market share is the lender's share of all home loans closed in Elsmere, Delaware. 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.

LenderProgramsLoans closedMarket shareApproval shareAverage loanView
1 office in Elsmere
1309 Kirkwood Hwy, Elsmere, DE 19805
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.11%
HELOC 0
+10 HELOCs
0% n/a View
210 Foxhunt Dr, Bear, DE 19701
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.10%
Conventional, FHA, HELOC 10
+10 HELOCs
4.6% 90.9% $178,000 View
837 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.68%
Conventional, FHA 8 3.7% 100% $268,750 View
100 Eden Circle, Bear, DE 19701
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.85%
Conventional 6 2.8% 100% $168,333 View
110 Sandhill Dr, Middletown, DE 19709 5806
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.88%
Conventional, HELOC 3
+2 HELOCs
1.4% 100% $71,666 View
1601 Governors Pl, Bear, DE 19701
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.36%
Conventional, VA 3 1.4% 75% $198,333 View
1124 Pulaski Hwy, Bear, DE 19701
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.99%
Conventional 3 1.4% 100% $171,666 View
146 Foxhunt Dr, Bear, DE 19701
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.44%
Conventional, HELOC 2
+6 HELOCs
0.9% 100% $215,000 View
230 Foxhunt Dr, Bear, DE 19701
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.14%
Conventional, HELOC 2
+4 HELOCs
0.9% 66.7% $265,000 View
1001 E Songsmith Dr, Bear, DE 19701
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.71%
Conventional, HELOC 2
+3 HELOCs
0.9% 66.7% $50,000 View
★ 1.7 stars, 3 reviews
250 Foxhunt Dr, Bear, DE 19701
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.24%
Conventional, HELOC 1
+5 HELOCs
0.5% 100% $295,000 View
Pike Creek Mortgage Services, Inc.
Conventional, FHA, VA 24 11.1% 100% $242,500
Keystone Funding, Inc
Conventional, FHA, VA 6 2.8% 85.7% $320,000
Del-One Federal Credti Union
Conventional 3 1.4% 75% $221,666
Discover Bank
Conventional 2 0.9% 66.7% $100,000
C3.9 ★Texas Ratio: 27.97%
Conventional, FHA, HELOC 17
+2 HELOCs
7.8% 100% $277,352 View
Rocket Mortgage
Conventional, FHA 16 7.4% 85.7% $150,000
United Wholesale Mortgage
Conventional, FHA, VA 12 5.5% 85.7% $272,500
CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC
Conventional, FHA 9 4.1% 90.9% $292,777
Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC
Conventional, FHA 7 3.2% 77.8% $250,714
American Neighborhood Mortgage Acceptance Company
Conventional, FHA 7 3.2% 100% $276,428
Primary Residential Mortgage, INC.
Conventional, FHA 6 2.8% 100% $110,000
Pennymac Loan Services LLC
Conventional, FHA 5 2.3% 100% $195,000
Nation One Mortgage Corporatio
FHA 5 2.3% 100% $289,000
Guild Mortgage Company
Conventional, FHA 4 1.8% 100% $172,500
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 11.06%
Conventional, FHA 3 1.4% 100% $351,666 View
Mortgage Research Center
VA 3 1.4% 60% $345,000
First Community Mortgage, Inc.
FHA 2 0.9% 100% $235,000
Freedom Mortgage Corporation
FHA 2 0.9% 75% $290,000
loanDepot.com LLC
Conventional 2 0.9% 50% $45,000
Movement Mortgage, LLC
Conventional, FHA 2 0.9% 100% $175,000
Amerisave Mortgage Company
Conventional, FHA 2 0.9% 28.6% $160,000
Absolute Home Mortgage
Conventional, FHA 2 0.9% 100% $185,000
Nationstar Mortgage
Conventional, FHA 2 0.9% 66.7% $220,000
Carrington Mortgage Services LLC
FHA 2 0.9% 66.7% $115,000
Plaza Home Mortgage, Inc
Conventional, FHA 2 0.9% 100% $280,000
Citadel Federal Credit Union
Conventional, HELOC 1
+1 HELOCs
0.5% 100% $115,000
Spring Eq, LLC
Conventional, HELOC 1
+1 HELOCs
0.5% 50% $65,000
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.25%
Conventional 1 0.5% 100% $305,000 View
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.85%
Conventional 1 0.5% 100% $235,000 View
Cornerstone First Mortgage, LLC
Conventional 1 0.5% 100% $315,000
American Financial Resources LLC
Conventional 1 0.5% 100% $235,000
Goodleap, LLC
Conventional 1 0.5% 50% $165,000
Affordable Mortgage Advisors
Conventional 1 0.5% 100% $235,000
Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC
VA 1 0.5% 50% $275,000
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.16%
Conventional 1 0.5% 100% $375,000 View
Newrez LLC
Conventional 1 0.5% 50% $85,000
Sage Home Loans Corporation
Conventional 1 0.5% 50% $105,000
Nbkc Bank
Conventional 1 0.5% 100% $345,000
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.00%
FHA 1 0.5% 100% $215,000 View
AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC
Conventional 1 0.5% 100% $175,000
Dart Bank
FHA 1 0.5% 100% $285,000
Firstrust Savings Bank
Conventional 1 0.5% 100% $285,000
Filo Mortgage, LLC
Conventional 1 0.5% 100% $185,000
Princeton Mortgage Corporation
Conventional 1 0.5% 100% $155,000
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.47%
FHA 1 0.5% 100% $155,000 View
New Day Financial, LLC.
VA 1 0.5% 100% $305,000
Mortgage Equity Partners LLC
Conventional 1 0.5% 100% $235,000
Uif Corporation
Conventional 1 0.5% 100% $335,000
New American Funding, LLC.
Conventional 1 0.5% 100% $225,000
The Loan Store, Inc
Conventional 1 0.5% 100% $325,000
B-4.3 ★Texas Ratio: 23.12%
Conventional 1 0.5% 100% $285,000 View
Riverfront FCU
Conventional 1 0.5% 100% $65,000
Mld Mortgage, Inc.Dba the Money Store
Conventional 1 0.5% 100% $215,000
Fairway Independent Mort Corp
Conventional 1 0.5% 100% $245,000
Eagle One FCU
Conventional 1 0.5% 100% $65,000
TruMark Financial Credit Union
HELOC 0
+2 HELOCs
0% n/a
Police and Fire Federal Credit Union
HELOC 0
+2 HELOCs
0% n/a
Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union
HELOC 0
+2 HELOCs
0% n/a
American Airlines Federal Cred
HELOC 0
+1 HELOCs
0% n/a
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 9.77%
HELOC 0
+1 HELOCs
0% n/a
Figure Lending LLC
HELOC 0
+1 HELOCs
0% n/a
HomeBridge Financial Services, Inc
HELOC 0
+1 HELOCs
0% n/a
Lender counts and market shares come from 2025 federal HMDA loan data, the public record of mortgage applications and closings. Health grades: MonitorBankRates, rates as of Oct 8, 2026.

Mortgage Lenders and Mortgage Brokers Near Me in Elsmere, Delaware

Looking for mortgage lenders near me or mortgage brokers near me in Elsmere? The list below shows the banks, credit unions and mortgage brokers that closed home loans in Elsmere in 2025, with lenders based there listed first.

Types of Mortgage Lenders in Elsmere, DE

Use these to narrow the list above. Each category shows how many Elsmere, DE lenders fit and what that kind of lender is usually best for.

Who Lends in Elsmere, DE

Independent mortgage companies closed 63.6 percent of home loans in Elsmere, Delaware in 2025, banks 32.3 percent and credit unions 4.1 percent. Pike Creek Mortgage Services, Inc. was the largest mortgage company, M&T Bank the largest bank and Dexsta Federal Credit Union the largest credit union. Among lenders headquartered in Delaware, WSFS bank led with 10 loans.

63.6%
Mortgage companies
32.3%
Banks
4.1%
Credit unions
29%
FHA loans
5%
VA 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.

An attorney must handle the closing in Delaware. Realty transfer tax of 4 percent (2.5 percent state plus 1.5 percent county or municipal), customarily split evenly between buyer and seller; qualifying first-time buyers get 0.5 percent off the state portion on the first $400,000; no mortgage recording tax.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mortgage Lenders in Elsmere, DE

Who is the largest mortgage lender in Elsmere, DE?

By home loans closed in 2025, M&T Bank was the largest mortgage lender in Elsmere, Delaware with 0 loans, about 0 percent of the market. The largest lender headquartered in Delaware was WSFS bank with 10 loans. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.

Which Elsmere, DE mortgage lenders offer FHA, VA and USDA loans?

26 lenders closed FHA loans in Elsmere, Delaware in 2025, led by Meridian Bank with 7. 7 lenders closed VA loans, led by United Wholesale Mortgage. 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.

Are credit unions and local banks included in this Elsmere, DE lender list?

Yes. 23 banks and 10 credit unions closed home loans in Elsmere, Delaware in 2025, alongside 40 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.

How are mortgage lenders in Elsmere, DE ranked on this page?

Lenders are ranked only by the number of home loans they closed in Elsmere, Delaware 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 Elsmere, Delaware 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 Elsmere. 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.