Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in East Cleveland, Tennessee
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
East Cleveland, Tennessee mortgage lenders include FirstbankFirstbank8398 Us Highway 64, Bartlett, TN 38133A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.51%, SmartbankSmartbank109 Associates Blvd, Alcoa, TN 37701A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.74%, Old National BankOld National Bank106 Washington Ave, Athens, TN 37303A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.98%, SouthEast BankSouthEast Bank1878 Congress Pkwy S, Athens, TN 37303A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.98%, JPMorgan Chase Bank, NAJPMorgan Chase Bank, NA11849 Crawford Pines Dr, Arlington, TN 38002A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.68%, Builtwell BankBuiltwell Bank219 Ward St, Benton, TN 37307A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.72%, Trust Federal Credit UnionTrust Federal Credit Union2186 Northgate Park Ln, Chattanooga, TN 37415 6911B4.5 ★Texas Ratio: 20.70%, Truist BankTruist Bank9005 Us Highway 64, Arlington, TN 38002A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.87%, Regions BankRegions Bank216 S Calderwood St, Alcoa, TN 37701A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.37%, and First Horizon BankFirst Horizon Bank112 S Hall Rd, Alcoa, TN 37701A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.76%. 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 East Cleveland, Tennessee in 2025, as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays for a higher spot. Lenders based in East Cleveland are listed first, then lenders elsewhere in Tennessee, 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 East Cleveland, Tennessee
Market share is the lender's share of all home loans closed in East Cleveland, Tennessee. 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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8398 Us Highway 64, Bartlett, TN 38133 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.51% |
Conventional, VA | 4 | 3.3% | 100% | $232,500 | View |
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109 Associates Blvd, Alcoa, TN 37701 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.74% |
Conventional | 3 | 2.5% | 100% | $218,333 | View |
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106 Washington Ave, Athens, TN 37303 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.98% |
Conventional | 2 | 1.7% | 100% | $125,000 | View |
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1878 Congress Pkwy S, Athens, TN 37303 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.98% |
Conventional | 2 | 1.7% | 100% | $310,000 | View |
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11849 Crawford Pines Dr, Arlington, TN 38002 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.68% |
Conventional | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | $355,000 | View |
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219 Ward St, Benton, TN 37307 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.72% |
Conventional | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | $285,000 | View |
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2186 Northgate Park Ln, Chattanooga, TN 37415 6911 B4.5 ★Texas Ratio: 20.70% |
Conventional | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | $425,000 | View |
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★ 1 stars, 1 review 9005 Us Highway 64, Arlington, TN 38002 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.87% |
Conventional | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | $155,000 | View |
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216 S Calderwood St, Alcoa, TN 37701 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.37% |
HELOC | 0 +2 HELOCs |
0% | n/a | View | |
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★ 5 stars, 1 review 112 S Hall Rd, Alcoa, TN 37701 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.76% |
HELOC | 0 +1 HELOCs |
0% | n/a | View | |
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A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.28% |
Conventional | 4 | 3.3% | 80% | $240,000 | View |
Tennessee Valley Federal C U
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Conventional | 3 | 2.5% | 100% | $195,000 | |
Mortgage Investors Group
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Conventional, FHA | 2 | 1.7% | 100% | $205,000 | |
DHI Mortgage Company, LTD.
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Conventional, FHA, VA | 42 | 34.7% | 76.4% | $295,238 | |
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A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.03% |
Conventional, FHA | 8 | 6.6% | 88.9% | $216,250 | View |
United Wholesale Mortgage
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Conventional, VA | 5 | 4.1% | 100% | $287,000 | |
Cadence Bank
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Conventional, FHA | 3 | 2.5% | 100% | $128,333 | |
Alameda Mortgage Corporation
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Conventional, FHA | 3 | 2.5% | 100% | $165,000 | |
Cmg Mortgage Inc
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Conventional, FHA | 3 | 2.5% | 100% | $181,666 | |
Mortgage Research Center
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VA | 3 | 2.5% | 75% | $351,666 | |
Equity Prime Mortgage LLC
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FHA, VA | 2 | 1.7% | 100% | $320,000 | |
Pennymac Loan Services LLC
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Conventional, FHA | 2 | 1.7% | 100% | $185,000 | |
First Citizens National Bank
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Conventional | 2 | 1.7% | 100% | $270,000 | |
New American Funding, LLC.
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Conventional, VA | 2 | 1.7% | 66.7% | $285,000 | |
Guaranteed Rate, Inc.
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FHA | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | $265,000 | |
Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC
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FHA | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | $315,000 | |
Freedom Mortgage Corporation
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VA | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | $355,000 | |
Canopy Mortgage, LLC
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Conventional | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | $255,000 | |
Kind Lending, LLC
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FHA | 1 | 0.8% | 50% | $245,000 | |
AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC
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FHA | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | $345,000 | |
Deephaven Mortgage LLC
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Conventional | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | $165,000 | |
loanDepot.com LLC
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Conventional | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | $205,000 | |
Guild Mortgage Company
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FHA | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | $175,000 | |
Success Mortgage Partners, Inc
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FHA | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | $145,000 | |
Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc
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FHA | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | $155,000 | |
American Pacific Mortgage Corporation
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VA | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | $235,000 | |
Baxter Credit Union
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Conventional | 1 | 0.8% | 50% | $45,000 | |
Summit Funding.Inc
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Conventional | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | $285,000 | |
The Loan Store, Inc
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Conventional | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | $165,000 | |
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B-4.3 ★Texas Ratio: 23.12% |
Conventional | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | $165,000 | View |
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A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.14% |
Conventional | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | $125,000 | |
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A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.51% |
Conventional | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | $55,000 | View |
Spring Eq, LLC
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Conventional | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | $95,000 | |
Ark-La-Tex Financial Services LLC
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FHA | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | $145,000 | |
Top Flite Financial, Inc.
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FHA | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | $245,000 | |
Village Capital & Investment
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VA | 1 | 0.8% | 100% | $225,000 |
East Cleveland Mortgage Rate Trends
Daily average mortgage rates for Tennessee compared with the national average, updated every evening.
Mortgage Lenders and Mortgage Brokers Near Me in East Cleveland, Tennessee
Looking for mortgage lenders near me or mortgage brokers near me in East Cleveland? The list below shows the banks, credit unions and mortgage brokers that closed home loans in East Cleveland in 2025, with lenders based there listed first.
Types of Mortgage Lenders in East Cleveland, TN
Use these to narrow the list above. Each category shows how many East Cleveland, TN lenders fit and what that kind of lender is usually best for.
Who Lends in East Cleveland, TN
Independent mortgage companies closed 74.4 percent of home loans in East Cleveland, Tennessee in 2025, banks 20.7 percent and credit unions 5 percent. Mortgage Investors Group was the largest mortgage company, Firstbank the largest bank and Trust Federal Credit Union the largest credit union. Among lenders headquartered in Tennessee, Firstbank led with 4 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.
Title or escrow companies usually handle closings in Tennessee. State realty transfer tax of $0.37 per $100 of consideration (0.37 percent) plus a mortgage recordation tax of $0.115 per $100 of indebtedness above the first $2,000 (Tenn. Code 67-4-409).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mortgage Lenders in East Cleveland, TN
By home loans closed in 2025, Firstbank was the largest mortgage lender in East Cleveland, Tennessee with 4 loans, about 3.3 percent of the market. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.
17 lenders closed FHA loans in East Cleveland, Tennessee in 2025, led by DHI Mortgage Company, LTD. with 13. 9 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.
Yes. 14 banks and 4 credit unions closed home loans in East Cleveland, Tennessee in 2025, alongside 28 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 East Cleveland, Tennessee 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 East Cleveland, Tennessee 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 East Cleveland. 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.
