Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in Salem, Kentucky
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
Salem, Kentucky mortgage lenders include Farmers Bank and Trust CompanyFarmers Bank and Trust Company216 W Main St, Salem, KY 42078A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.10%, First United Bank & Trust CompanyFirst United Bank & Trust Company1500 Bill Monroe Memorial Boulevard, Beaver Dam, KY 42320B+4.1 ★Texas Ratio: 2.80%, Fifth Third Bank, National AssociationFifth Third Bank, National Association6801 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria, KY 41001A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.22%, Regions BankRegions Bank507 Main St, Benton, KY 42025A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.37%, The Paducah Bank and Trust CompanyThe Paducah Bank and Trust Company614 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.48%, US Bank, N.A.US Bank, N.A.7630 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria, KY 41001A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.85%, Farm Credit Mid-America, AcaFarm Credit Mid-America, AcaLouisville, KY, United Wholesale Mortgage, Rocket Mortgage, and Mortgage Research Center. 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 Salem, Kentucky in 2025, as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays for a higher spot. Lenders based in Salem 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 Salem, Kentucky
Market share is the lender's share of all home loans closed in Salem, 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.
| Lender | Programs | Loans closed | Market share | Approval share | Average loan | View |
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1 office in Salem 216 W Main St, Salem, KY 42078 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.10% |
Conventional | 6 | 19.4% | 77.8% | $75,000 | View |
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1500 Bill Monroe Memorial Boulevard, Beaver Dam, KY 42320 B+4.1 ★Texas Ratio: 2.80% |
Conventional | 2 | 6.5% | 100% | $115,000 | View |
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6801 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria, KY 41001 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.22% |
Conventional, HELOC | 1 +4 HELOCs |
3.2% | 100% | $35,000 | View |
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507 Main St, Benton, KY 42025 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.37% |
Conventional, HELOC | 1 +2 HELOCs |
3.2% | 100% | $75,000 | View |
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614 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.48% |
Conventional | 1 | 3.2% | 100% | $325,000 | View |
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7630 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria, KY 41001 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.85% |
HELOC | 0 +1 HELOCs |
0% | n/a | View | |
Farm Credit Mid-America, Aca
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Conventional | 1 | 3.2% | 100% | $145,000 | |
United Wholesale Mortgage
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Conventional, FHA, VA | 3 | 9.7% | 100% | $265,000 | |
Rocket Mortgage
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Conventional, VA | 2 | 6.5% | 50% | $150,000 | |
Mortgage Research Center
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VA | 2 | 6.5% | 100% | $225,000 | |
21St Mortgage
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Conventional | 2 | 6.5% | 100% | $155,000 | |
Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc
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Conventional | 2 | 6.5% | 42.9% | $115,000 | |
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A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.76% |
Conventional | 1 | 3.2% | 100% | $315,000 | View |
CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC
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FHA | 1 | 3.2% | 100% | $225,000 | |
FirstTrust Home Loans
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USDA | 1 | 3.2% | 100% | $105,000 | |
Union Home Mortgage Corp.
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USDA | 1 | 3.2% | 100% | $185,000 | |
Cardinal Financial Company, Li
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FHA | 1 | 3.2% | 100% | $105,000 | |
Legacy Home Loans, LLC
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VA | 1 | 3.2% | 100% | $315,000 | |
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A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.14% |
Conventional | 1 | 3.2% | 100% | $105,000 | |
Carrington Mortgage Services LLC
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VA | 1 | 3.2% | 100% | $275,000 | |
Figure Lending LLC
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HELOC | 0 +1 HELOCs |
0% | n/a |
Salem Mortgage Rate Trends
Daily average mortgage rates for Kentucky compared with the national average, updated every evening.
Mortgage Lenders and Mortgage Brokers Near Me in Salem, Kentucky
Looking for mortgage lenders near me or mortgage brokers near me in Salem? The list below shows the banks, credit unions and mortgage brokers that closed home loans in Salem in 2025, with lenders based there listed first.
Types of Mortgage Lenders in Salem, KY
Use these to narrow the list above. Each category shows how many Salem, KY lenders fit and what that kind of lender is usually best for.
Who Lends in Salem, KY
Independent mortgage companies closed 58.1 percent of home loans in Salem, Kentucky in 2025, banks 38.7 percent and credit unions 3.2 percent. Farm Credit Mid-America, Aca was the largest mortgage company, Farmers Bank and Trust Company the largest bank and Navy Federal Credit Union the largest credit union. Among lenders headquartered in Kentucky, Farmers Bank and Trust Company led with 6 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 Salem, KY
By home loans closed in 2025, Farmers Bank and Trust Company was the largest mortgage lender in Salem, Kentucky with 6 loans, about 19.4 percent of the market. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.
3 lenders closed FHA loans in Salem, Kentucky in 2025, led by United Wholesale Mortgage with 1. 5 lenders closed VA loans, led by Mortgage Research Center, and 2 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.
Yes. 7 banks and 1 credit unions closed home loans in Salem, Kentucky in 2025, alongside 13 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 Salem, 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 Salem, 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 Salem. 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.
