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Little River, South Carolina mortgage lenders include Truist BankTruist Bank1702 Highway 17, Little River, SC 29566A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.87%, United Bank VaUnited Bank Va1180 Highway 17, Little River, SC 29566A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.15%, United Community BankUnited Community Bank3187 Highway 9 E, Little River, SC 29566A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.97%, First Palmetto BankFirst Palmetto Bank1376 Highway 17, Little River, SC 29566A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.16%, TD BankTD Bank1390 Us 17 North, Little River, SC 29566A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.71%, Movement Mortgage, LLCMovement Mortgage, LLC9726 Old Bailes Rd, Fort Mill, SC 29707, Southstate Bank, National AssociationSouthstate Bank, National Association203 S Main St, Abbeville, SC 29620A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.27%, First Reliance BankFirst Reliance Bank1901 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.55%, Coastal Carolina National BankCoastal Carolina National Bank322 Richland Ave W, Aiken, SC 29801A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.00%, and Ameris BankAmeris Bank2348 Boundary St, Beaufort, SC 29902A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.82%. 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 Little River, South Carolina in 2025, as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays for a higher spot. Lenders based in Little River are listed first, then lenders elsewhere in South Carolina, 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 Little River, South Carolina

Market share is the lender's share of all home loans closed in Little River, South Carolina. 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
Truist Bank ★ 1 stars, 1 review 1 office in Little River 1702 Highway 17, Little River, SC 29566 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.87%	Conventional, HELOC	8 +15 HELOCs	1%	88.9%	$166,250	View
United Bank Va 1 office in Little River 1180 Highway 17, Little River, SC 29566 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.15%	Conventional, HELOC	3 +6 HELOCs	0.4%	75%	$208,333	View
United Community Bank 1 office in Little River 3187 Highway 9 E, Little River, SC 29566 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.97%	Conventional, HELOC	2 +2 HELOCs	0.3%	50%	$110,000	View
First Palmetto Bank 1 office in Little River 1376 Highway 17, Little River, SC 29566 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.16%	Conventional	2	0.3%	100%	$120,000	View
TD Bank 1 office in Little River 1390 Us 17 North, Little River, SC 29566 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.71%	Conventional, HELOC	1 +9 HELOCs	0.1%	100%	$15,000	View
Movement Mortgage, LLC 9726 Old Bailes Rd, Fort Mill, SC 29707	Conventional, FHA, VA	18	2.3%	92.3%	$225,555
Southstate Bank, National Association ★ 5 stars, 1 review 203 S Main St, Abbeville, SC 29620 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.27%	Conventional, VA, HELOC	11 +8 HELOCs	1.4%	100%	$255,000	View
First Reliance Bank 1901 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.55%	Conventional	9	1.1%	90%	$152,777	View
Coastal Carolina National Bank 322 Richland Ave W, Aiken, SC 29801 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.00%	Conventional	8	1%	83.3%	$206,250	View
Ameris Bank ★ 4 stars, 1 review 2348 Boundary St, Beaufort, SC 29902 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.82%	Conventional, FHA	8	1%	100%	$235,000	View
Anderson Brothers Bank Eighth Avenue, Aynor, SC 29511 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.06%	Conventional	7	0.9%	77.8%	$183,571	View
JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA 481 Fabian Dr, Aiken, SC 29803 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.68%	Conventional	6	0.8%	63.6%	$298,333	View
The Conway National Bank 2380 Highway 9 East, Little River, SC 29568 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.10%	Conventional	6	0.8%	100%	$148,333	View
Wells Fargo Bank NA 1797 Whiskey Rd, Aiken, SC 29803 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.36%	Conventional, FHA	5	0.6%	45.5%	$209,000	View
First Ciitizens Bank and Trust 201 N Main St, Abbeville, SC 29620 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.72%	Conventional, HELOC	4 +7 HELOCs	0.5%	66.7%	$345,000	View
First National Bank of PA 317 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.62%	Conventional, HELOC	4 +3 HELOCs	0.5%	100%	$220,000	View
Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union 1602 Highway 17, Little River, SC 29566 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.86%	Conventional	4	0.5%	66.7%	$185,000	View
Bank of America NA 150 Aiken Mall Dr, Aiken, SC 29803 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.14%	Conventional, HELOC	3 +10 HELOCs	0.4%	100%	$218,333	View
Regions Bank 1799 Whiskey Rd, Aiken, SC 29803 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.37%	Conventional, HELOC	2 +2 HELOCs	0.3%	66.7%	$95,000	View
South Atlantic Bank 37 Robert Smalls Pkwy, Beaufort, SC 29906 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.08%	Conventional	2	0.3%	66.7%	$165,000	View
Pinnacle Bank 200 E Church St, Bishopville, SC 29010 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.04%	Conventional	2	0.3%	100%	$135,000	View
First Bank 325 S Main St, Anderson, SC 29624 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.94%	Conventional	2	0.3%	100%	$140,000	View
Fifth Third Bank, National Association 351 A Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort, SC 29906 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.22%	Conventional	2	0.3%	66.7%	$355,000	View
SC State Credit Union 190 Beaufort St NE, Aiken, SC 29801 4401	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$225,000
Rev Federal Credit Union 22 Westedge St, Charleston, SC 29403	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$125,000
First Federal Bank 36 Sea Island Pkwy, Beaufort, SC 29907 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.10%	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$395,000	View
SAFE Federal Credit Union 596 Sumter Hwy, Bishopville, SC 29010 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.64%	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$295,000	View
PNC Bank N.A. ★ 1.7 stars, 3 reviews 100 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.24%	HELOC	0 +10 HELOCs	0%	n/a		View
New Story Lending LLC	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$125,000
South Carolina Federal Credit	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$145,000
RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing LLC	FHA	1	0.1%	100%	$255,000
Rocket Mortgage	Conventional, FHA, VA	73	9.3%	77.3%	$205,821
Tidewater Mortgage Services, Inc	Conventional, FHA, VA	58	7.4%	98.3%	$307,931
DHI Mortgage Company, LTD.	Conventional, FHA, VA	52	6.6%	76.5%	$272,307
loanDepot.com LLC	Conventional, FHA, VA	33	4.2%	87.2%	$218,939
United Wholesale Mortgage	Conventional, FHA, VA	25	3.2%	81.8%	$333,400
T2 Financial LLC	Conventional, FHA, VA	25	3.2%	93.5%	$272,200
State Employees' Credit Union	Conventional, Jumbo, HELOC	21 +4 HELOCs	2.7%	87.5%	$340,714
Lennar Mortgage, LLC	Conventional, FHA	19	2.4%	90.5%	$228,684
CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC	Conventional, FHA, VA, HELOC	17 +1 HELOCs	2.2%	100%	$230,882
Lower, LLC	Conventional, FHA, VA	15	1.9%	83.3%	$197,666
Pennymac Loan Services LLC	Conventional, FHA, VA	13	1.7%	70%	$215,769
Fairway Independent Mort Corp	Conventional, FHA, VA	12	1.5%	85.7%	$271,666
Guaranteed Rate, Inc.	Conventional, VA, HELOC	11 +1 HELOCs	1.4%	91.7%	$285,000
Guild Mortgage Company	Conventional, VA	11	1.4%	80%	$230,454
Jet HomeLoans, LP	Conventional, FHA, VA	11	1.4%	100%	$240,454
Southern Trust Mortgage, LLC A4.7 ★Texas Ratio: 0.83%	Conventional, VA	11	1.4%	100%	$208,636	View
American Pacific Mortgage Corporation	Conventional, FHA	11	1.4%	100%	$245,909
Navy Federal Credit Union A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.14%	Conventional, VA, HELOC	10 +1 HELOCs	1.3%	91.7%	$152,000
American Financial Network, Inc.	Conventional, FHA	10	1.3%	90.9%	$222,000
Nationstar Mortgage	Conventional, VA	9	1.1%	81.8%	$205,000
Freedom Mortgage Corporation	Conventional, FHA, VA	8	1%	75%	$235,000
Newrez LLC	Conventional, FHA, VA	8	1%	50%	$267,500
Mortgage Research Center	Conventional, VA	8	1%	53.3%	$341,250
Homeowners Financial Group, LLC	Conventional, FHA, VA	7	0.9%	100%	$240,714
ALCOVA Mortgage, LLC	Conventional, VA	6	0.8%	100%	$303,333
Amerisave Mortgage Company	Conventional	6	0.8%	33.3%	$78,333
Champions Funding, LLC	Conventional	6	0.8%	100%	$210,000
Atlantic Coast Mortgage, LLC	Conventional, VA	5	0.6%	100%	$385,000
Gateway First Bank B+4.8 ★Texas Ratio: 17.16%	Conventional, VA	5	0.6%	100%	$257,000	View
New Day Financial, LLC.	VA	5	0.6%	66.7%	$259,000
Cmg Mortgage Inc	Conventional, VA, HELOC	4 +1 HELOCs	0.5%	100%	$192,500
Primis Bank A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 13.21%	Conventional	4	0.5%	100%	$165,000	View
Nation One Mortgage Corporatio	Conventional, FHA	4	0.5%	100%	$370,000
Union Home Mortgage Corp.	Conventional, VA	4	0.5%	100%	$290,000
Village Capital & Investment	FHA, VA	4	0.5%	66.7%	$340,000
Truliant Federal Credit Union	Conventional, HELOC	3 +1 HELOCs	0.4%	60%	$118,333
The Loan Store, Inc	Conventional, HELOC	3 +1 HELOCs	0.4%	100%	$95,000
EMM Loans LLC	Conventional, VA	3	0.4%	100%	$195,000
Goodleap, LLC	Conventional, FHA	3	0.4%	80%	$191,666
Canopy Mortgage, LLC	Conventional, FHA	3	0.4%	100%	$251,666
M&T Bank A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.11%	Conventional	3	0.4%	100%	$185,000	View
Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group	Conventional	3	0.4%	100%	$418,333
Churchill Mortgage Corporation	Conventional, FHA	3	0.4%	100%	$268,333
Magnolia Bank A-5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 14.97%	Conventional, FHA, VA	3	0.4%	100%	$271,666	View
21St Mortgage	Conventional	3	0.4%	25%	$81,666
Sofi Bank, National Association A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.51%	Conventional, FHA	3	0.4%	42.9%	$175,000	View
Plains Commerce Bank A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 9.09%	Conventional	3	0.4%	100%	$171,666	View
Mutual of Omaha Mortgage	Conventional, HELOC	2 +1 HELOCs	0.3%	66.7%	$325,000
Spring Eq, LLC	Conventional, HELOC	2 +1 HELOCs	0.3%	40%	$55,000
First Community Mortgage, Inc. A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.36%	Conventional, FHA	2	0.3%	66.7%	$385,000	View
Royal United Mortgage LLC	Conventional	2	0.3%	66.7%	$200,000
Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC	Conventional	2	0.3%	42.9%	$195,000
Flagstar Bank NA D3.3 ★Texas Ratio: 35.11%	Conventional	2	0.3%	100%	$240,000	View
General Mortgage Capital Corporation	Conventional	2	0.3%	100%	$215,000
Homestead Funding Corp.	Conventional	2	0.3%	100%	$285,000
City 1st Mortgage Services, LC	Conventional, FHA	2	0.3%	100%	$260,000
Discover Bank	Conventional	2	0.3%	25%	$85,000
Intercoastal Mortgage, LLC	Conventional	2	0.3%	66.7%	$210,000
Highlands Residential Mortgage, Ltd.	Conventional	2	0.3%	100%	$350,000
Nfm, Inc	Conventional, FHA	2	0.3%	100%	$230,000
Cardinal Financial Company, Li	Conventional	2	0.3%	100%	$120,000
Better Mortgage Corporation	Conventional, FHA	2	0.3%	66.7%	$165,000
New American Funding, LLC.	Conventional	2	0.3%	50%	$200,000
Morgan Stanley Private Bank NA A4.8 ★Texas Ratio: 2.45%	Conventional	2	0.3%	100%	$275,000	View
Reliance First Capital, LLC	FHA, VA	2	0.3%	100%	$290,000
Corning Credit Union	Conventional, HELOC	1 +2 HELOCs	0.1%	100%	$115,000
Coastal Federal Credit Union	Conventional, HELOC	1 +1 HELOCs	0.1%	100%	$315,000
A&D Mortgage LLC A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.11%	FHA	1	0.1%	100%	$305,000	View
Arrha Credit Union	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$115,000
Consumer Real Estate Finance Co DBA Society Mortgage	FHA	1	0.1%	50%	$185,000
Guaranteed Rate Affinity, LLC	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$215,000
American Financial Resources LLC	FHA	1	0.1%	50%	$195,000
Luminate Bank A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 11.06%	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$195,000	View
MidFirst Bank A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.93%	FHA	1	0.1%	100%	$125,000	View
Atlantic Union Bank A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.51%	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$75,000	View
Kind Lending, LLC	FHA	1	0.1%	100%	$285,000
Howard Hanna Financial Services, Inc	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$115,000
Delmar Financial Company A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.29%	VA	1	0.1%	100%	$335,000	View
AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$275,000
Deephaven Mortgage LLC	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$545,000
Velocio Mortgage, L.L.C.	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$325,000
Renasant Bank A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.72%	FHA	1	0.1%	100%	$285,000	View
Onward Home Mortgage, LLC	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$385,000
Navigant Credit Union	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$355,000
Northpointe Bank A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.47%	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$115,000	View
Nqm Funding, LLC	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$225,000
Bayshore Mortgage Funding	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$185,000
Das Acquisition Company, LLC	VA	1	0.1%	50%	$305,000
Northwest Federal Credit Union A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.69%	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$35,000	View
American Security Mortgage Cor	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$415,000
Credit Human Federal Credit Un	Conventional	1	0.1%	66.7%	$165,000
VanDyk Mortgage Corporation	FHA	1	0.1%	100%	$295,000
Associated Mortgage Bankers Inc.	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$175,000
Honda Federal Credit Union	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$205,000
Service Federal Credit Union	VA	1	0.1%	100%	$245,000
Capital Center LLC	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$275,000
Usaa Federal Savings Bank B-3.5 ★Texas Ratio: 6.80%	VA	1	0.1%	50%	$345,000	View
Planet Home Lending, LLC	VA	1	0.1%	50%	$255,000
Embrace Home Loans, Inc.	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$315,000
BoxCar Mortgage, LLC	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$75,000
Lendsure Mortgage Corp.	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$245,000
Integrity Home Mortgage Corporation	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$145,000
Aberdeen Proving Ground FCU	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$455,000
Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A. A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.20%	VA	1	0.1%	100%	$305,000	View
Stifel Bank & Trust A-4.8 ★Texas Ratio: 12.33%	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$335,000	View
Allegacy Federal Credit Union	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$185,000
Midwest Bankcentre A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.66%	FHA	1	0.1%	100%	$175,000	View
Stockton Mortgage Corporation	Conventional	1	0.1%	50%	$135,000
The Central Trust Bank A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.12%	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$465,000	View
Raymond James Bank A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.19%	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$345,000	View
Northpoint Mortgage, Inc. A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.47%	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$445,000	View
Nationwide Mortgage Bankers, Inc.	FHA	1	0.1%	100%	$205,000
Coastal1 Credit Union	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$65,000
WSFS bank A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.10%	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$465,000	View
Southwest Stage Funding LLC	FHA	1	0.1%	100%	$255,000
Mortgage Investors Group	VA	1	0.1%	50%	$775,000
The Federal Savings Bank B+4.8 ★Texas Ratio: 16.98%	Conventional, Jumbo	1	0.1%	100%	$485,000	View
Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc	Conventional	1	0.1%	7.7%	$95,000
Carrington Mortgage Services LLC	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$65,000
Top Flite Financial, Inc.	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$175,000
Citizens Bank, NA A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.44%	HELOC	0 +8 HELOCs	0%	n/a		View
Third Federal Savings and Loan A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.32%	HELOC	0 +4 HELOCs	0%	100%		View
Fourleaf Federal Credit Union	HELOC	0 +1 HELOCs	0%	n/a
Central One Federal Credit Union	HELOC	0 +1 HELOCs	0%	n/a
Delta Community Credit Union	HELOC	0 +1 HELOCs	0%	n/a
Guardian Savings Bank A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.35%	HELOC	0 +1 HELOCs	0%	n/a		View
Teachers Federal Credit Union	HELOC	0 +1 HELOCs	0%	n/a
Affinity Federal Credit Union	HELOC	0 +1 HELOCs	0%	n/a
Synovus Bank	HELOC	0 +1 HELOCs	0%	n/a
Philadelphia Federal Credit Un	HELOC	0 +1 HELOCs	0%	0%

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 6, 2026.

Little River Mortgage Rate Trends

Daily average mortgage rates for South Carolina compared with the national average, updated every evening.

30-Year Fixed SC Avg

7.434%

▲ 0.199 vs 7 days ago

15-Year Fixed SC Avg

6.750%

▲ 0.129 vs 7 days ago

Mortgage Lenders and Mortgage Brokers Near Me in Little River, South Carolina

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

Types of Mortgage Lenders in Little River, SC

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

Mortgage companies and brokers 86 lenders. Nonbank lenders and brokers that shop several wholesale lenders; often the fastest closings Banks 50 lenders. Local and national banks with branches, portfolio and jumbo loans, and an MBR health grade Credit unions 25 lenders. Member owned, often lower fees and flexible underwriting for members FHA lenders 43 lenders. 3.5 percent down and credit scores into the 500s; the usual route for bad credit or low down payment buyers VA lenders 39 lenders. No down payment and no mortgage insurance for eligible veterans and service members Jumbo lenders 2 lenders. Loans above the conforming limit for higher priced homes Local lenders based in SC 15 lenders headquartered in South Carolina, the closest thing to a mortgage lender near you

Who Lends in Little River, SC

Independent mortgage companies closed 75.4 percent of home loans in Little River, South Carolina in 2025, banks 17.9 percent and credit unions 6.8 percent. Movement Mortgage, LLC was the largest mortgage company, Truist Bank the largest bank and Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union the largest credit union. Among lenders headquartered in South Carolina, United Community Bank led with 2 loans.

75.4%

Mortgage companies

17.9%

Banks

6.8%

Credit unions

13%

FHA loans

13%

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 South Carolina. Deed recording fee of $1.85 per $500 of price ($1.30 state plus $0.55 county, 0.37 percent total), paid by the seller; no mortgage recording tax.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mortgage Lenders in Little River, SC

Who is the largest mortgage lender in Little River, SC?

By home loans closed in 2025, Truist Bank was the largest mortgage lender in Little River, South Carolina with 8 loans, about 1 percent of the market. The largest lender headquartered in South Carolina was United Community Bank with 2 loans. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.

Which mortgage lenders in Little River, SC have the highest approval rates?

Among lenders with meaningful volume in Little River, South Carolina, Tidewater Mortgage Services, Inc approved the highest share of completed applications in 2025 at 98.3 percent, against a 80.5 percent average for all lenders. Approval share reflects the applicants a lender attracts as much as its underwriting, so compare it alongside loan programs and median loan size. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.

Which Little River, SC mortgage lenders offer FHA, VA and USDA loans?

43 lenders closed FHA loans in Little River, South Carolina in 2025, led by Rocket Mortgage with 14. 39 lenders closed VA loans, led by DHI Mortgage Company, LTD.. 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 Little River, SC lender list?

Yes. 50 banks and 25 credit unions closed home loans in Little River, South Carolina in 2025, alongside 86 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 Little River, SC ranked on this page?

Lenders are ranked only by the number of home loans they closed in Little River, South Carolina 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 Little River, South Carolina 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 Little River. 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.