The Lending Ledger

Expert Lender Rankings & Market Insights

Best Lenders in Florida

Current Benchmark Rate: 6.42% (Stable from 2 weeks prior)

πŸ“Š Market Rate: 6.44% | National Avg: 6.42%

Florida operates a high-volume Sunbelt market. Strong second-home lending.

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πŸ† Top National Mortgage Lenders

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LendingTree

Lender Marketplace
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.6/5.0
Rate From
6.2%
Min. Credit
580

One form, up to five offers.

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Credible

Rate Comparison
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.7/5.0
Rate From
6.24%
Min. Credit
620

Pre-qualified rates with soft pull.

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Rocket Mortgage

Digital Mortgage Lender
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.8/5.0
Rate From
6.27%
Min. Credit
620

Best-in-class digital application.

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🏦 Top Local Mortgage Provider

LOCAL #1

VyStar Credit Union

Credit Union (Local)
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜† 4.5/5.0
Typical Rate
6.5%
Min. Credit
650

VyStar Credit Union offers competitive mortgage rates with personalized service, making homeownership accessible for Florida residents.

Best for: Local borrowers

πŸ“Š Mortgage Rate Comparison

LenderRateMin CreditRating
LendingTree6.2%5804.6/5.0
Credible6.24%6204.7/5.0
Rocket Mortgage6.27%6204.8/5.0
SoFi6.31%6604.5/5.0
Better.com6.33%6204.4/5.0

πŸ’Ό Top National Business Lenders

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Lendio

Small Business Marketplace
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.7/5.0
Starting APR
7.51%
Min. Credit
600

One application reviewed by 75+ lenders.

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SmartBiz

SBA 7(a) Specialist
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜† 4.5/5.0
Starting APR
9.26%
Min. Credit
650

Fast path to an SBA 7(a) loan.

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Bluevine

Line of Credit
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜† 4.4/5.0
Starting APR
7.81%
Min. Credit
625

Revolving credit line.

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πŸͺ Top Local Business Lender

LOCAL #1

Seacoast Bank

Community Bank (Local)
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜† 4.5/5.0
Typical Rate
6.5%
Min. Credit
650

Seacoast Bank provides tailored small business loans with flexible terms, supporting Florida’s local entrepreneurs and startups.

Best for: Local borrowers