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Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in Harlan, Kentucky

Harlan, Kentucky mortgage lenders include Hearthside Bank CorporationHearthside Bank Corporation185 Finance St, Harlan, KY 40831A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.76%, Commercial BankCommercial Bank2320 S Us Highway 421, Harlan, KY 40831A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.83%, Truist BankTruist Bank200 Professional Ln, Harlan, KY 40831A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.87%, Monticello Banking CompanyMonticello Banking Company102 E Mound St, Harlan, KY 40831A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.91%, Commonwealth Federal Credit UnionCommonwealth Federal Credit Union417 High St, Frankfort, KY 40601, Ashland Credit UnionAshland Credit Union1300 CENTRAL AVE, ASHLAND, KY 41101 7550A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.03%, Stockton Mortgage CorporationStockton Mortgage CorporationFrankfort, KY, Rocket Mortgage, Renasant BankRenasant BankA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.72%, and Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. 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 Harlan, Kentucky in 2025, as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays for a higher spot. Lenders based in Harlan are listed first, then lenders elsewhere in Kentucky, 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 Harlan, Kentucky

Market share is the lender's share of all home loans closed in Harlan, Kentucky. 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
2 offices in Harlan
185 Finance St, Harlan, KY 40831
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.76%
Conventional 5 13.2% 100% $149,000 View
1 office in Harlan
2320 S Us Highway 421, Harlan, KY 40831
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.83%
Conventional 2 5.3% 66.7% $125,000 View
★ 1 stars, 1 review
1 office in Harlan
200 Professional Ln, Harlan, KY 40831
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.87%
Conventional, USDA 2 5.3% 100% $100,000 View
★ 5 stars, 1 review
102 E Mound St, Harlan, KY 40831
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.91%
Conventional 1 2.6% 100% $185,000 View
Commonwealth Federal Credit Union
417 High St, Frankfort, KY 40601
Conventional 1 2.6% 100% $85,000
1300 CENTRAL AVE, ASHLAND, KY 41101 7550
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.03%
HELOC 0
+1 HELOCs
0% n/a View
Stockton Mortgage Corporation
Conventional, FHA, USDA 6 15.8% 85.7% $166,666
Rocket Mortgage
Conventional, FHA 5 13.2% 100% $171,000
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.72%
Conventional, FHA 4 10.5% 100% $222,500 View
Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc
Conventional 3 7.9% 33.3% $101,666
Freedom Mortgage Corporation
FHA, VA 2 5.3% 100% $225,000
Mortgage Research Center
FHA, VA 2 5.3% 100% $115,000
loanDepot.com LLC
VA 1 2.6% 50% $215,000
Eastman Credit Union
Conventional 1 2.6% 100% $75,000
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.10%
Conventional 1 2.6% 100% $155,000 View
T2 Financial LLC
USDA 1 2.6% 100% $115,000
21St Mortgage
Conventional 1 2.6% 33.3% $155,000
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.67%
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 7, 2026.

Mortgage Lenders and Mortgage Brokers Near Me in Harlan, Kentucky

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

Types of Mortgage Lenders in Harlan, KY

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

Who Lends in Harlan, KY

Independent mortgage companies closed 55.3 percent of home loans in Harlan, Kentucky in 2025, banks 39.5 percent and credit unions 5.3 percent. Stockton Mortgage Corporation was the largest mortgage company, Hearthside Bank Corporation the largest bank and Commonwealth Federal Credit Union the largest credit union. Among lenders headquartered in Kentucky, Hearthside Bank Corporation led with 5 loans.

55.3%
Mortgage companies
39.5%
Banks
5.3%
Credit unions
32%
FHA loans
8%
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.

Attorneys customarily handle closings in Kentucky. State deed transfer tax of $0.50 per $500 of value (0.1 percent), paid by the seller (KRS 142.050); no mortgage recording tax.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mortgage Lenders in Harlan, KY

Who is the largest mortgage lender in Harlan, KY?

By home loans closed in 2025, Hearthside Bank Corporation was the largest mortgage lender in Harlan, Kentucky with 5 loans, about 13.2 percent of the market. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.

Which Harlan, KY mortgage lenders offer FHA, VA and USDA loans?

5 lenders closed FHA loans in Harlan, Kentucky in 2025, led by Stockton Mortgage Corporation with 4. 3 lenders closed VA loans, led by Freedom Mortgage Corporation, and 3 closed USDA rural 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.

Are credit unions and local banks included in this Harlan, KY lender list?

Yes. 6 banks and 4 credit unions closed home loans in Harlan, Kentucky in 2025, alongside 8 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 Harlan, KY ranked on this page?

Lenders are ranked only by the number of home loans they closed in Harlan, Kentucky 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 Harlan, Kentucky 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 Harlan. 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.