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The MFP Home Loan Lenders Community Survey gathers Washington’s homeowners feedback and lenders recommendations for home loans. Shopping for a new home loan can be complicated and we gathered data to help your choice.

 

Updated: June 9, 2025

 

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Washington Best Home Loan Lenders

 

Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver, Bellevue, Kent, Everett, Spokane Valley, Renton, Federal Way, Yakima, Bellingham, Online lenders.

 

Washington Home Loans Lenders Satisfaction

 

Performance and satisfaction of home purchase loan lenders across Washington by lenders type.

 
Lender Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommendation %
Credit Unions 4.29 4.36 4.38 86%
Community Banks 4.00 4.09 4.06 83%
Banks 4.11 4.20 4.20 84%
Online Lenders 4.23 4.17 4.10 89%
 

Recommendations are gathered from 1,130 Users who shopped and requested a home loan mortgage in the past 12 months:

 
  • Loan Application (0 to 5): How easy it is to apply for your home mortgage loan. How fast can it be done. What’s the amount of information asked. How fast do you get an answer for your loan.
  • Loan Term& Rate (0 to 5): Are you satisfied with the loan rate offered and loan term available? Are you satisfied with the fees or absence of fees?
  • Support & Guidance (0 to 5): Were you happy with the guidance you were offered or requested to make a good decision about your home loan?
  • Recommendation (yes/no): Do you recommend this lender after going through the process?
 
 

More Loan Information for Washington Homeowners:

Home Refinance Mortgage

Home Refinance Loan Calculator

Home Equity Loan & HELOC

Home Equity Loan Calculator

Loans Comparison Calculator: Heloc, Cash-Out, Home Equity, Renovation.

More Resources for Washington Homeowners.

 
 
 
 

Seattle Best Home Loan Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home purchase lenders in Seattle’s area are Banner Bank, HomeStreet Bank and Seattle Credit Union.

 

Banner Bank (94% Recommend)

  • Leads with top-tier support (4.8/5) and competitive loan terms (4.7/5), making the mortgage process straightforward.
  • Homeowners consistently mention their transparent communication and hassle-free closing experiences.

HomeStreet Bank (91% Recommend)

  • Stands out for its easy application process (4.7/5) and balanced offerings across rates (4.6/5) and guidance (4.7/5).
  • First-time buyers appreciate their patient loan officers who break down complex terms into understandable steps.

Seattle Credit Union (89% Recommend)

  • Offers standout member benefits with 4.6/5 support scores and bilingual services for diverse communities.
  • Users highlight their personalized approach—finding solutions rather than pushing standard loan products.
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
Banner Bank Bank 4.5 4.7 4.8 94%
HomeStreet Bank Community Bank 4.7 4.6 4.7 91%
Seattle Credit Union Credit Union 4.4 4.5 4.6 89%
BECU Credit Union 4.3 4.4 4.5 87%
Umpqua Bank Bank 4.2 4.3 4.4 86%
Sound Credit Union Credit Union 4.1 4.3 4.2 85%
Columbia Credit Union Credit Union 4.0 4.2 4.1 84%
WaFd Bank Bank 3.9 4.1 4.0 83%
KeyBank Bank 3.8 4.0 3.9 81%
Coastal Community Bank Community Bank 3.7 3.9 3.8 80%
Chase Bank Bank 3.6 3.8 3.7 78%
Mountain Pacific Bank Community Bank 3.5 3.7 3.6 77%
Kitsap Credit Union Credit Union 3.4 3.6 3.5 76%
UniBank Community Bank 3.3 3.5 3.4 75%
Washington State Employees Credit Union Credit Union 3.2 3.4 3.3 74%
 
 
 

Spokane Best Home Loan Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home purchase lenders in Spokane’s area are Banner Bank, Spokane Credit Union and Numerica Credit Union.

 

Banner Bank (93% Recommend)

  • Leads with exceptional Support & Guidance (4.8/5) and strong Loan Terms (4.6/5), making the mortgage process smooth.
  • Homeowners consistently mention their transparent communication and helpful loan officers throughout the process.

Spokane Credit Union (90% Recommend)

  • Top-rated for Easy Application (4.7/5) with balanced performance in Loan Terms (4.5/5) and Support (4.6/5).
  • Users appreciate their local decision-making and personalized service for first-time homebuyers.

Numerica Credit Union (88% Recommend)

  • Offers competitive Loan Terms (4.6/5) with high satisfaction in both rates and application ease (4.4/5).
  • Frequently liked for flexible options and member-focused approach to home financing.
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
Banner Bank Bank 4.5 4.6 4.8 93%
Spokane Credit Union Credit Union 4.7 4.5 4.6 90%
Numerica Credit Union Credit Union 4.4 4.6 4.5 88%
Washington Trust Bank Bank 4.3 4.4 4.4 86%
BECU Credit Union 4.2 4.3 4.3 85%
Umpqua Bank Bank 4.1 4.2 4.2 84%
Horizon Credit Union Credit Union 4.0 4.1 4.1 83%
Wheatland Bank Bank 3.9 4.0 4.0 82%
State Bank Northwest Community Bank 3.8 3.9 3.9 80%
Canopy Credit Union Credit Union 3.7 3.8 3.8 79%
Mountain West Bank Bank 3.6 3.7 3.7 78%
Avista Credit Union Credit Union 3.5 3.6 3.6 77%
Chase Bank Bank 3.4 3.5 3.5 76%
KeyBank Bank 3.3 3.4 3.4 75%
Wells Fargo Bank 3.2 3.3 3.3 74%
 
 
 

Tacoma Best Home Loan Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home purchase lenders in Tacoma’s area are America’s Credit Union, Sound Credit Union and Harborstone Credit Union.

 

America’s Credit Union (92% Recommend)

  • Highest overall Recommend % (92%) with top scores in Support & Guidance (4.8) and Loan Terms (4.7).
  • Homeowners consistently mention their VA loan expertise and personalized service for military families.

Sound Credit Union (89% Recommend)

  • Top-rated for Easy Application (4.7) with strong performance in Loan Terms (4.5) and Support (4.6).
  • Users appreciate their digital tools and financial education resources for first-time buyers.

Harborstone Credit Union (87% Recommend)

  • Best Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction (4.6) with competitive Recommend % (87%) and 4.5 Support score.
  • Frequently liked for patient loan officers who explain complex terms in simple language.
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
America’s Credit Union Credit Union 4.6 4.7 4.8 92%
Sound Credit Union Credit Union 4.7 4.5 4.6 89%
Harborstone Credit Union Credit Union 4.4 4.6 4.5 87%
TAPCO Credit Union Credit Union 4.3 4.4 4.4 85%
Columbia Bank Bank 4.2 4.3 4.3 84%
Umpqua Bank Bank 4.1 4.2 4.2 83%
WaFd Bank Bank 4.0 4.1 4.1 82%
KeyBank Bank 3.9 4.0 4.0 80%
Chase Bank Bank 3.8 3.9 3.9 78%
Wells Fargo Bank 3.7 3.8 3.8 76%
 
 
 

Vancouver Best Home Loan Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home purchase lenders in Vancouver’s area are Riverview Bank, Columbia Credit Union and Umpqua Bank.

 

Riverview Bank (91% Recommend)

  • Top-rated for Support & Guidance (4.8/5) with strong performance in both Loan Terms (4.6/5) and Easy Application (4.5/5).
  • Homeowners consistently praise their personalized service and local decision-making for mortgage approvals.

Columbia Credit Union (89% Recommend)

  • Excellent Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction (4.7/5) combined with high Recommend % (89%) and 4.6 Support score.
  • Users highlight their first-time homebuyer programs and transparent communication throughout the loan process.

Umpqua Bank (87% Recommend)

  • Balanced performance across all metrics (4.4 Easy Application, 4.5 Loan Terms, 4.5 Support) with competitive rates.
  • Frequently mentioned for their digital tools that simplify the application and document submission process.
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
Riverview Bank Bank 4.5 4.6 4.8 91%
Columbia Credit Union Credit Union 4.4 4.7 4.6 89%
Umpqua Bank Bank 4.4 4.5 4.5 87%
Washington Trust Bank Bank 4.2 4.4 4.3 85%
BECU Credit Union 4.1 4.3 4.2 83%
OnPoint Community Credit Union Credit Union 4.0 4.2 4.1 82%
WaFd Bank Bank 3.9 4.1 4.0 80%
HAPO Community Credit Union Credit Union 3.8 4.0 3.9 78%
KeyBank Bank 3.7 3.9 3.8 76%
Chase Bank Bank 3.6 3.8 3.7 74%
 
 
 

Bellevue Best Home Loan Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home purchase lenders in Bellevue’s area are Banner Bank, Umpqua Bank and HomeStreet Bank.

 

Banner Bank (93% Recommend)

  • Highest overall Recommend % (93%) with top scores in Support & Guidance (4.8) and Loan Terms (4.7).
  • Homeowners consistently mention their knowledgeable loan officers who guide them through every step of the mortgage process.

Umpqua Bank (90% Recommend)

  • Excellent Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction (4.6) with strong performance in Easy Application (4.5) and Support (4.6).
  • Frequently liked for their digital tools that simplify document submission and application tracking.

HomeStreet Bank (88% Recommend)

  • Top-rated for Easy Application (4.7) with balanced performance across Loan Terms (4.5) and Support (4.6).
  • Borrowers appreciate their personalized service and clear communication about loan options.
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
Banner Bank Bank 4.6 4.7 4.8 93%
Umpqua Bank Bank 4.5 4.6 4.6 90%
HomeStreet Bank Bank 4.7 4.5 4.6 88%
WaFd Bank Bank 4.3 4.4 4.4 86%
1st Security Bank Community Bank 4.2 4.3 4.3 85%
BECU Credit Union 4.1 4.3 4.2 84%
Columbia Bank Bank 4.0 4.2 4.1 83%
Sound Credit Union Credit Union 3.9 4.1 4.0 82%
KeyBank Bank 3.8 4.0 3.9 80%
Chase Bank Bank 3.7 3.9 3.8 78%
 
 
 

Kent Best Home Loan Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home purchase lenders in Kent’s area are Boeing Employees Credit Union, Gesa Credit Union and Numerica Credit Union.

 
Boeing Employees Credit Union (94% Recommend)
  • Highest Recommend % (94%) among top 3 with strong ratings across all categories (4.8 Easy Application, 4.7 Loan Terms, 4.9 Support & Guidance).
  • Surveys feedback highlight exceptional responsiveness from loan officers and clarity throughout the application process.
Gesa Credit Union (92% Recommend)
  • Scores 4.7 in both Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction and Support & Guidance with 92% Recommend rate.
  • Homeowners frequently mention competitive rates and personalized attention during the home loan process.
Numerica Credit Union (90% Recommend)
  • Leads in Easy Application (4.9) among top 3 with consistently high ratings in all categories.
  • Homeowners emphasize efficient document processing and local decision-making advantages.
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
Boeing Employees Credit Union Credit Union 4.8 4.7 4.9 94%
Gesa Credit Union Credit Union 4.6 4.7 4.7 92%
Numerica Credit Union Credit Union 4.9 4.6 4.7 90%
Kitsap Bank Bank 4.5 4.5 4.6 89%
Sound Credit Union Credit Union 4.4 4.4 4.5 88%
Peoples Bank Bank 4.3 4.3 4.4 87%
Chase Bank 4.2 4.2 4.3 86%
Bank of America Bank 4.1 4.1 4.2 85%
Wells Fargo Bank 4.0 4.0 4.1 84%
Banner Bank Bank 3.9 3.9 4.0 83%
 
 
 

Everett Best Home Loan Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home purchase lenders in Everett’s area are Banner Bank, Coastal Community Bank and Sound Credit Union.

 

Banner Bank (94% Recommend)

  • Highest overall Recommend % (94%) with top scores in Support & Guidance (4.8) and Loan Terms (4.7).
  • Homeowners consistently mention their knowledgeable loan officers and efficient closing processes.

Coastal Community Bank (91% Recommend)

  • Top-rated for Easy Application (4.7) with strong performance in Loan Terms (4.6) and Support (4.7).
  • Borrowers appreciate their transparent communication and local decision-making for mortgage approvals.

Sound Credit Union (89% Recommend)

  • Excellent Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction (4.6) combined with high Recommend % (89%) and 4.5 Support score.
  • Users highlight their digital tools and financial education resources for first-time buyers.
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
Banner Bank Bank 4.6 4.7 4.8 94%
Coastal Community Bank Community Bank 4.7 4.6 4.7 91%
Sound Credit Union Credit Union 4.4 4.6 4.5 89%
Umpqua Bank Bank 4.3 4.4 4.4 86%
WaFd Bank Bank 4.2 4.3 4.2 85%
Mountain Pacific Bank Community Bank 4.1 4.2 4.1 83%
Peoples Bank Bank 4.0 4.1 4.0 82%
Washington State Employees Credit Union Credit Union 3.9 4.0 3.9 80%
KeyBank Bank 3.8 3.9 3.8 78%
Chase Bank Bank 3.7 3.8 3.7 76%
 
 
 

Spokane Valley Best Home Loan Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home purchase lenders in Spokane Valley’s area are STCU, BECU and Mountain West Bank.

 
STCU (94% Recommend)
  • Highest Recommend % (94%) with top ratings in Support & Guidance (4.8) and Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction (4.7).
  • Verified reviews highlight personalized service and local decision-making advantages for home loans.
BECU (92% Recommend)
  • Strong performance across all categories with 4.6 in Easy Application and 4.7 in Support & Guidance.
  • Homeowners praise the in-house processing and specialized mortgage advisors at their Spokane Home Loan Center.
Mountain West Bank (90% Recommend)
  • Leads in Easy Application (4.7) among top 3 with competitive 90% Recommend rate.
  • Users frequently mention the efficiency of their local underwriting and quick decision-making process.
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
STCU Credit Union 4.6 4.7 4.8 94%
BECU Credit Union 4.6 4.5 4.7 92%
Mountain West Bank Bank 4.7 4.4 4.5 90%
Canopy Credit Union Credit Union 4.5 4.4 4.6 89%
Columbia Credit Union Credit Union 4.4 4.3 4.5 88%
Chase Bank 4.2 4.2 4.3 86%
Bank of America Bank 4.1 4.1 4.2 85%
Wells Fargo Bank 4.0 4.0 4.1 84%
 
 
 

Renton Best Home Loan Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home purchase lenders in Renton’s area are Banner Bank, Umpqua Bank and Sound Credit Union.

 

Banner Bank (93% Recommend)

  • Highest overall Recommend % (93%) with top scores in Support & Guidance (4.8) and Loan Terms (4.7).
  • Homeowners consistently mention their knowledgeable loan officers who guide them through every step of the mortgage process.

Umpqua Bank (90% Recommend)

  • Excellent Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction (4.6) with strong performance in Easy Application (4.5) and Support (4.6).
  • Frequently liked for their digital tools that simplify document submission and application tracking.

Sound Credit Union (88% Recommend)

  • Top-rated for Easy Application (4.7) with balanced performance across Loan Terms (4.5) and Support (4.6).
  • Users appreciate their personalized service and clear communication about loan options.
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
Banner Bank Bank 4.6 4.7 4.8 93%
Umpqua Bank Bank 4.5 4.6 4.6 90%
Sound Credit Union Credit Union 4.7 4.5 4.6 88%
First Financial Northwest Bank Bank 4.3 4.4 4.3 85%
Global Credit Union Credit Union 4.2 4.3 4.2 83%
Bank of America Bank 4.0 4.1 4.0 81%
U.S. Bank Bank 3.9 4.0 3.9 79%
KeyBank Bank 3.8 3.9 3.8 77%
 
 
 

Federal Way Best Home Loan Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home purchase lenders in Federal Way’s area are Sound Credit Union, Umpqua Bank and Banner Bank.

 

Sound Credit Union (92% Recommend)

  • Highest overall Recommend % (92%) with top scores in Support & Guidance (4.8) and Easy Application (4.7).
  • Users consistently praise their quick pre-approvals and flexible closing options that accommodate busy schedules.

Umpqua Bank (89% Recommend)

  • Excellent Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction (4.6) with strong performance in Support (4.6) and Easy Application (4.5).
  • Homeowners highlight their user-friendly digital tools that simplify the mortgage application process.

Banner Bank (87% Recommend)

  • Top-rated for Loan Terms (4.7) with balanced performance across Support (4.6) and Easy Application (4.5).
  • Borrowers appreciate their transparent communication and knowledgeable loan officers throughout the process.
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
Sound Credit Union Credit Union 4.7 4.6 4.8 92%
Umpqua Bank Bank 4.5 4.6 4.6 89%
Banner Bank Bank 4.5 4.7 4.6 87%
Bank of America Bank 4.2 4.3 4.3 85%
Chase Bank Bank 4.1 4.2 4.2 83%
Wells Fargo Bank 4.0 4.1 4.1 82%
KeyBank Bank 3.9 4.0 4.0 80%
iQ Credit Union Credit Union 3.8 3.9 3.9 78%
 
 
 

Yakima Best Home Loan Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home purchase lenders in Yakima’s area are Solarity Credit Union, Yakima Federal Savings and Loan, and Banner Bank.

 

Solarity Credit Union (95% Recommend)

  • Highest overall Recommend % (95%) with perfect scores in Support & Guidance (5.0) and Easy Application (4.9).
  • Users consistently praise their digital application process and quick pre-approval turnaround times.

Yakima Federal Savings and Loan (92% Recommend)

  • Top-rated for Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction (4.8) with strong performance in Support (4.7) and Easy Application (4.6).
  • Homeowners highlight their local decision-making and personalized service throughout the loan process.

Banner Bank (90% Recommend)

  • Excellent balanced performance across all metrics (4.6 Easy Application, 4.7 Loan Terms, 4.7 Support).
  • Borrowers appreciate their transparent communication and knowledgeable loan officers.
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
Solarity Credit Union Credit Union 4.9 4.7 5.0 95%
Yakima Federal Savings and Loan Bank 4.6 4.8 4.7 92%
Banner Bank Bank 4.6 4.7 4.7 90%
Umpqua Bank Bank 4.4 4.5 4.5 87%
Washington Trust Bank Bank 4.3 4.4 4.4 85%
Columbia Bank Bank 4.2 4.3 4.3 83%
KeyBank Bank 4.1 4.2 4.2 81%
Chase Bank Bank 4.0 4.1 4.1 79%
 
 
 

Bellingham Best Home Loan Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home purchase lenders in Bellingham’s area are WECU, Industrial Credit Union, and Sound Credit Union.

 

WECU (94% Recommend)

  • Highest overall Recommend % (94%) with perfect scores in Support & Guidance (5.0) and Easy Application (4.9).
  • Users consistently praise their quick pre-approvals and personalized service throughout the loan process.

Industrial Credit Union (91% Recommend)

  • Top-rated for Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction (4.8) with strong performance in Support (4.7) and Easy Application (4.6).
  • Homeowners highlight their local decision-making and community-focused approach to lending.

Sound Credit Union (89% Recommend)

  • Excellent balanced performance across all metrics (4.6 Easy Application, 4.7 Loan Terms, 4.7 Support).
  • Borrowers appreciate their digital tools that simplify the application process and transparent communication.
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
WECU Credit Union 4.9 4.7 5.0 94%
Industrial Credit Union Credit Union 4.6 4.8 4.7 91%
Sound Credit Union Credit Union 4.6 4.7 4.7 89%
Bank of the Pacific Bank 4.4 4.5 4.5 87%
WSECU Credit Union 4.3 4.4 4.4 85%
Umpqua Bank Bank 4.2 4.3 4.3 83%
Chase Bank Bank 4.1 4.2 4.2 81%
KeyBank Bank 4.0 4.1 4.1 79%
 
 
 

Washington Best Online Home Loans Lenders

 

MFP’s Digital Lenders Survey: Top online home purchase lenders for Washington residents are Better Mortgage, Rocket Mortgage, and Sound Credit Union.

 
 
Lender Loan Amounts APR Range Loan Terms Easy Application Rate Satisfaction Support & Guidance Recommend %
Better Mortgage $50K – $4M 6.25% – 7.85% 10/15/20/30 5.0 4.5 4.5 98%
Rocket Mortgage $50K – $6,5M 6.50% – 8.25% 8/15/20/30 5.0 4.0 4.0 97%
Sound Credit Union $50K – $1,5M 6.10% – 6.90% 15/20/30 4.5 4.5 4.5 94%
Chase Home Lending $50K – $5M 6.50% – 8.00% 7/10/15/20/30 4.5 4.0 4.0 93%
HomeStreet Bank $50K – $3M 6.30% – 7.15% 10/15/20/30 4.0 4.0 4.5 92%
Flagstar Bank $75K – $3M 6.25% – 7.75% 5/10/15/20/30 4.0 4.5 4.0 91%
Washington State Employees CU $50K – $1,5M 6.05% – 6.80% 15/30 4.0 4.5 4.0 90%
SoFi $50K – $5M 6.75% – 8.25% 10/15/20/30 4.5 4.0 4.0 89%
Kitsap Credit Union $50K – $1,5M 6.15% – 6.85% 15/30 4.0 4.0 4.0 88%
PNC Bank $50K – $5M 6.75% – 8.25% 10/15/20/25/30 4.0 4.0 3.5 87%
Wells Fargo $50K – $5M 6.50% – 8.00% 8/10/15/20/30 4.0 4.0 3.5 86%
US Bank $50K – $4M 6.50% – 8.00% 10/15/20/30 4.0 3.5 3.5 85%
Watermark Home Loans $75K – $2,5M 6.75% – 8.25% 10/15/20/25/30 4.0 4.0 4.5 84%
BECU $50K – $2M 5.75% – 7.25% 10/15/20/30 4.0 4.5 5.0 83%
Evergreen Home Loans $50K – $3M 6.00% – 7.50% 10/15/20/30 4.0 4.5 4.0 82%
 

The MFP Refinance Lenders Community Survey gathers Washington’s homeowners feedback and lenders recommendations for a home refinance. Shopping for a refinance loan can be complicated and we gathered data to help your choice.

 

Updated: May 29, 2025

 

<< Human Powered Recommendations >>

 
 

Washington Best Refinance Lenders

 

Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver, Bellevue, Kent, Everett, Spokane Valley, Renton, Federal Way, Yakima, Bellingham, Online lenders.

 

Washington Refinance Lenders Satisfaction

 

Performance and satisfaction of mortgage refinance lenders across Washington state by lenders type.

 
Lender Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommendation %
Credit Unions 4.3 4.1 4.4 92%
Community Banks 3.8 4.0 4.0 85%
Banks 3.7 3.8 3.9 85%
Online Lenders 4.3 4.1 4.3 89%
 

Recommendations are gathered from 1,130 members who shopped and requested a home refinance mortgage in the past 12 months:

 
  • Loan Application (0 to 5): How easy it is to apply for the home refinance mortgage loan. How fast can it be done. What’s the amount of information asked. How fast do you get an answer for your loan.
  • Loan Term& Rate (0 to 5): Are you satisfied with the loan rate offered and loan term available? Are you satisfied with the fees or absence of fees?
  • Support & Guidance (0 to 5): Were you happy with the guidance you were offered or requested to make a good decision about your home refinance?
  • Recommendation (yes/no): Do you recommend this lender after going through the process?
 
 
 

More Loan Information for Washington Homeowners:

Home Refinance Mortgage

Home Refinance Loan Calculator

Home Equity Loan & HELOC

Home Equity Loan Calculator

Loans Comparison Calculator: Heloc, Cash-Out, Home Equity, Renovation.

More Resources for Washington Homeowners.

 
 
 

Seattle Best Refinance Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home refinance lenders in Seattle’s area are Banner Bank, Sound Credit Union, and Washington Trust Bank.

 
Banner Bank (88% Recommend)
  • 4.3 Loan Terms & Rate rating, highest among banks
  • Clients highlight competitive jumbo loan refinancing and personalized rate lock options
Sound Credit Union (86% Recommend)
  • 4.7 Support & Guidance rating, highest in table
  • Members praise streamlined refinance process and local underwriting team responsiveness
Washington Trust Bank (84% Recommend)
  • 4.2 Easy Application rating for traditional banks
  • Positive feedback emphasizes transparent closing costs and flexible term options
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
Banner Bank Bank 4.1 4.3 4.2 88%
Sound Credit Union Credit Union 4.5 4.6 4.7 86%
Washington Trust Bank Bank 4.2 4.1 4.3 84%
Seattle Credit Union Credit Union 4.0 4.2 4.4 82%
First Financial Northwest Bank Community Bank 3.9 4.0 4.1 80%
HomeStreet Bank Community Bank 3.8 3.9 4.0 78%
Columbia Bank Community Bank 3.7 3.8 3.9 76%
Heritage Bank Community Bank 3.6 3.7 3.8 74%
Umpqua Bank Bank 3.5 3.6 3.7 72%
Kitsap Bank Community Bank 3.4 3.5 3.6 70%
Peoples Bank Community Bank 3.3 3.4 3.5 68%
Bank of America Bank 3.2 3.3 3.4 66%
Chase Bank 3.1 3.2 3.3 64%
U.S. Bank Bank 3.0 3.1 3.2 62%
Wells Fargo Bank 2.9 3.0 3.1 60%
 
 
 

Spokane Best Refinance Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home refinance lenders in Spokane’s area are STCU (Spokane Teachers Credit Union), Banner Bank, and Wheatland Bank.

 
STCU (Spokane Teachers Credit Union) (92% Recommend)
  • 4.9 Support & Guidance rating, highest in table
  • Members highlight seamless refinance transitions and local decision-making after recent Community Bank integration
Banner Bank (85% Recommend)
  • 4.2 Loan Terms & Rate rating, best among traditional banks
  • Customers praise competitive jumbo loan refinancing options and in-person consultations
Wheatland Bank (83% Recommend)
  • 4.3 Easy Application rating for community banks
  • Positive feedback emphasizes straightforward refinancing process and 20+ local branches
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
STCU (Spokane Teachers Credit Union) Credit Union 4.7 4.8 4.9 92%
Banner Bank Bank 4.1 4.2 4.0 85%
Wheatland Bank Community Bank 4.3 4.1 4.2 83%
Washington Trust Bank Bank 4.0 4.0 4.1 80%
Global Credit Union Credit Union 3.9 3.9 4.0 78%
Umpqua Bank Bank 3.8 3.8 3.9 76%
Kitsap Bank Community Bank 3.7 3.7 3.8 74%
First Federal Bank Community Bank 3.6 3.6 3.7 72%
Columbia Bank Community Bank 3.5 3.5 3.6 70%
Peoples Bank Community Bank 3.4 3.4 3.5 68%
Bank of America Bank 3.3 3.3 3.4 66%
Chase Bank 3.2 3.2 3.3 64%
U.S. Bank Bank 3.1 3.1 3.2 62%
Heritage Bank Community Bank 3.0 3.0 3.1 60%
HomeStreet Bank Community Bank 2.9 2.9 3.0 58%
 
 
 

Tacoma Best Refinance Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home refinance lenders in Tacoma’s area are Sound Credit Union, Banner Bank and TAPCO Credit Union.

 
Sound Credit Union (89% Recommend)
  • 4.8 Support & Guidance rating, highest in table
  • Members praise the personalized refinance consultations and rate lock options
Banner Bank (80% Recommend)
  • 4.1 Support & Guidance rating, highest among banks
  • Customers highlight the straightforward refinance process and competitive fixed-rate terms
TAPCO Credit Union (84% Recommend)
  • 4.6 Support & Guidance rating, second-highest in table
  • Members appreciate the flexible refinance options and local decision-making
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
Sound Credit Union Credit Union 4.6 4.7 4.8 89%
Banner Bank Bank 4.0 4.0 4.1 80%
TAPCO Credit Union Credit Union 4.4 4.5 4.6 84%
Harborstone Credit Union Credit Union 4.2 4.3 4.4 82%
KeyBank Bank 3.9 3.9 4.0 78%
Kitsap Bank Community Bank 3.8 3.9 4.1 76%
Peoples Bank Community Bank 3.7 3.8 4.0 74%
First Federal Bank Community Bank 3.6 3.7 3.9 72%
Columbia Bank Community Bank 3.5 3.6 3.8 70%
Heritage Bank Community Bank 3.4 3.5 3.7 68%
HomeStreet Bank Bank 3.3 3.4 3.6 66%
Umpqua Bank Bank 3.2 3.3 3.5 64%
Bank of America Bank 3.1 3.2 3.4 62%
Chase Bank 3.0 3.1 3.3 60%
U.S. Bank Bank 2.9 3.0 3.2 58%
 
 
 

Vancouver Best Refinance Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home refinance lenders in Vancouver’s area are iQ Credit Union, Umpqua Bank, and Columbia Bank.

 
iQ Credit Union (91% Recommend)
  • 4.8 Support & Guidance rating, highest among credit unions
  • Members highlight personalized refinance consultations and flexible term options tailored to local needs
Umpqua Bank (87% Recommend)
  • 4.5 Loan Terms & Rate rating, best for conventional/jumbo refinancing
  • Customers praise streamlined processes and competitive rate locks at Vancouver branches
Columbia Bank (84% Recommend)
  • 4.3 Easy Application rating for community banks
  • Positive feedback emphasizes transparent closing costs and local underwriting teams
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
iQ Credit Union Credit Union 4.7 4.6 4.8 91%
Umpqua Bank Bank 4.4 4.5 4.3 87%
Columbia Bank Community Bank 4.3 4.2 4.4 84%
First Federal Bank Community Bank 4.1 4.0 4.2 82%
Riverview Community Bank Community Bank 4.0 3.9 4.1 80%
Heritage Bank Community Bank 3.9 3.8 4.0 78%
Peoples Bank Community Bank 3.8 3.7 3.9 76%
U.S. Bank Bank 3.7 3.6 3.8 74%
Bank of the Pacific Community Bank 3.6 3.5 3.7 72%
Chase Bank 3.5 3.4 3.6 70%
Bank of America Bank 3.4 3.3 3.5 68%
KeyBank Bank 3.3 3.2 3.4 66%
HomeStreet Bank Community Bank 3.2 3.1 3.3 64%
Wells Fargo Bank 3.1 3.0 3.2 62%
Banner Bank Bank 3.0 2.9 3.1 60%
 
 
 

Bellevue Best Refinance Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home refinance lenders in Bellevue’s area are 1st Security Bank, Sound Credit Union, and BECU.

 
1st Security Bank (89% Recommend)
  • 4.8 Loan Terms & Rate rating, highest among community banks
  • Clients highlight seamless refinancing with no income limits and competitive conventional loan programs
Sound Credit Union (87% Recommend)
  • 4.7 Support & Guidance rating, top for credit unions
  • Members praise flexible home equity options and no upfront fees on refinancing
BECU (85% Recommend)
  • 4.5 Easy Application rating for digital-first credit unions
  • Positive feedback emphasizes quick loan origination and Bellevue Eastside Financial Center accessibility
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
1st Security Bank Community Bank 4.6 4.8 4.5 89%
Sound Credit Union Credit Union 4.5 4.6 4.7 87%
BECU Credit Union 4.5 4.4 4.6 85%
Washington Trust Bank Bank 4.3 4.5 4.4 83%
Heritage Bank Community Bank 4.2 4.3 4.3 81%
Banner Bank Bank 4.1 4.2 4.2 79%
HomeStreet Bank Community Bank 4.0 4.1 4.1 77%
Columbia Bank Community Bank 3.9 4.0 4.0 75%
Umpqua Bank Bank 3.8 3.9 3.9 73%
First Federal Bank Community Bank 3.7 3.8 3.8 71%
Peoples Bank Community Bank 3.6 3.7 3.7 69%
Bank of America Bank 3.5 3.6 3.6 67%
Chase Bank 3.4 3.5 3.5 65%
U.S. Bank Bank 3.3 3.4 3.4 63%
Wells Fargo Bank 3.2 3.3 3.3 61%
 
 
 

Kent Best Refinance Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home refinance lenders in Kent’s area are Sound Credit Union, Banner Bank, and Cascade Credit Union.

 
Sound Credit Union (90% Recommend)
  • 4.8 Support & Guidance rating, highest among Kent lenders
  • Members highlight responsive local underwriting and seamless refinance transitions
Banner Bank (85% Recommend)
  • 4.5 Loan Terms & Rate rating, best for conventional refinancing
  • Customers praise competitive rate locks and personalized consultations at Kent branches
Cascade Credit Union (82% Recommend)
  • 4.3 Easy Application rating for credit unions
  • Positive feedback emphasizes transparent closing costs and flexible ARM refinancing options
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
Sound Credit Union Credit Union 4.7 4.6 4.8 90%
Banner Bank Bank 4.4 4.5 4.3 85%
Cascade Credit Union Credit Union 4.3 4.2 4.4 82%
HomeStreet Bank Community Bank 4.1 4.0 4.2 80%
Peoples Bank Community Bank 3.9 3.8 4.0 78%
First Federal Bank Community Bank 3.8 3.7 3.9 76%
Columbia Bank Community Bank 3.7 3.6 3.8 74%
Umpqua Bank Bank 3.6 3.5 3.7 72%
Bank of America Bank 3.5 3.4 3.6 70%
Chase Bank 3.4 3.3 3.5 68%
 
 
 

Everett Best Refinance Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home refinance lenders in Everett’s area are Sound Credit Union, BECU, and Coastal Community Bank.

 
Sound Credit Union (91% Recommend)
  • 4.8 Support & Guidance rating, highest in Everett
  • Members highlight responsive local underwriting and seamless refinance transitions with personalized consultations
BECU (88% Recommend)
  • 4.6 Easy Application rating for digital-first credit unions
  • Positive feedback emphasizes quick loan origination and Everett Financial Center accessibility with extended hours
Coastal Community Bank (85% Recommend)
  • 4.4 Loan Terms & Rate rating, best among community banks
  • Customers praise competitive rate locks and personalized service at Downtown Everett branch
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
Sound Credit Union Credit Union 4.7 4.6 4.8 91%
BECU Credit Union 4.6 4.5 4.7 88%
Coastal Community Bank Community Bank 4.3 4.4 4.3 85%
1st Security Bank Community Bank 4.2 4.3 4.2 83%
Peoples Bank Community Bank 4.1 4.0 4.1 80%
WSECU Credit Union 4.0 3.9 4.0 78%
Heritage Bank Community Bank 3.9 3.8 3.9 75%
Umpqua Bank Bank 3.8 3.7 3.8 73%
Bank of America Bank 3.7 3.6 3.7 70%
Chase Bank 3.6 3.5 3.6 68%
 
 
 

Spokane Valley Best Refinance Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home refinance lenders in Spokane Valley’s area are STCU (Spokane Teachers Credit Union), Umpqua Bank, and BECU.

 
 
STCU (Spokane Teachers Credit Union) (92% Recommend)
  • 4.8 Support & Guidance rating, highest in table
  • Members highlight responsive local underwriting and seamless refinance transitions with personalized consultations
 
Umpqua Bank (88% Recommend)
  • 4.5 Loan Terms & Rate rating, best for conventional/jumbo refinancing
  • Customers praise competitive rate locks and personalized service at Spokane Valley branches
 
BECU (85% Recommend)
  • 4.4 Easy Application rating for digital-first credit unions
  • Positive feedback emphasizes quick loan origination and Spokane Home Loan Center accessibility
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
STCU (Spokane Teachers Credit Union) Credit Union 4.7 4.6 4.8 92%
Umpqua Bank Bank 4.3 4.5 4.4 88%
BECU Credit Union 4.4 4.3 4.5 85%
First Interstate Bank Bank 4.1 4.2 4.1 82%
Mountain West Bank Community Bank 4.0 4.1 4.0 80%
Wheatland Bank Community Bank 3.9 4.0 3.9 78%
HomeStreet Bank Community Bank 3.8 3.9 3.8 75%
ICCU (Idaho Central Credit Union) Credit Union 3.7 3.8 3.7 73%
 
 
 

Renton Best Refinance Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home refinance lenders in Renton’s area are Banner Bank, Sound Credit Union, and BECU.

 
 
Banner Bank (89% Recommend)
  • 4.5 Loan Terms & Rate rating, highest among banks
  • Customers highlight competitive rate locks and personalized consultations at Renton branches
 
Sound Credit Union (87% Recommend)
  • 4.7 Support & Guidance rating, top for credit unions
  • Members praise responsive local underwriting and seamless refinance transitions
 
BECU (85% Recommend)
  • 4.4 Easy Application rating for digital-first credit unions
  • Positive feedback emphasizes quick loan origination and Benson Hill Financial Center accessibility
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
Banner Bank Bank 4.3 4.5 4.4 89%
Sound Credit Union Credit Union 4.5 4.6 4.7 87%
BECU Credit Union 4.4 4.3 4.5 85%
Global Credit Union Credit Union 4.1 4.2 4.3 82%
First Financial Northwest Bank Community Bank 4.0 4.1 4.0 80%
Peoples Bank Community Bank 3.9 4.0 3.9 78%
Columbia Bank Community Bank 3.8 3.9 3.8 75%
HomeStreet Bank Community Bank 3.7 3.8 3.7 73%
 
 
 

Federal Way Best Refinance Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home refinance lenders in Federal Way’s area are Banner Bank, Sound Credit Union, and WaFd Bank.

 
 
Banner Bank (89% Recommend)
  • 4.5 Loan Terms & Rate rating, highest among banks
  • Customers highlight personalized refinance consultations and competitive conventional loan options
 
Sound Credit Union (87% Recommend)
  • 4.7 Support & Guidance rating, top for credit unions
  • Members praise responsive local underwriting and seamless refinance transitions
 
WaFd Bank (84% Recommend)
  • 4.3 Easy Application rating for community banks
  • Positive feedback emphasizes transparent closing costs and local service
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
Banner Bank Bank 4.3 4.5 4.4 89%
Sound Credit Union Credit Union 4.5 4.6 4.7 87%
WaFd Bank Community Bank 4.3 4.2 4.3 84%
First Fed Community Bank 4.1 4.2 4.1 82%
WSECU Credit Union 4.0 4.1 4.2 80%
Bank of America Bank 3.9 3.8 3.9 78%
Columbia Bank Community Bank 3.8 3.7 3.8 75%
Peoples Bank Community Bank 3.7 3.6 3.7 73%
 
 
 

Yakima Best Refinance Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home refinance lenders in Yakima’s area are Yakima Federal Savings and Loan, Solarity Credit Union, and Banner Bank.

 
 
 
Yakima Federal Savings and Loan (91% Recommend)
  • 4.8 Support & Guidance rating, highest in Yakima
  • Customers highlight personalized service and local decision-making at their downtown Yakima branch
 
 
Solarity Credit Union (88% Recommend)
  • 4.6 Loan Terms & Rate rating, best among credit unions
  • Members praise competitive refinance rates and the fully online yet personalized process
 
 
Banner Bank (85% Recommend)
  • 4.4 Easy Application rating for traditional banks
  • Positive feedback emphasizes transparent closing costs and responsive loan officers
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
Yakima Federal Savings and Loan Community Bank 4.5 4.7 4.8 91%
Solarity Credit Union Credit Union 4.5 4.6 4.5 88%
Banner Bank Bank 4.4 4.3 4.4 85%
First Federal Bank Community Bank 4.2 4.2 4.3 82%
Umpqua Bank Bank 4.1 4.1 4.2 80%
Columbia Bank Community Bank 4.0 4.0 4.1 78%
Peoples Bank Community Bank 3.9 3.9 4.0 75%
Self-Help Federal Credit Union Credit Union 3.8 3.8 3.9 73%
 
 
 

Bellingham Best Refinance Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home refinance lenders in Bellingham’s area are First Fed, WECU, and Banner Bank.

 
 
 
First Fed (91% Recommend)
  • 4.8 Support & Guidance rating, highest in Bellingham
  • Customers highlight personalized service and local decision-making at their Bellingham branches
 
 
WECU (88% Recommend)
  • 4.6 Loan Terms & Rate rating, best among credit unions
  • Members praise competitive refinance rates and the fully online yet personalized process
 
 
Banner Bank (85% Recommend)
  • 4.4 Easy Application rating for traditional banks
  • Positive feedback emphasizes transparent closing costs and responsive loan officers at their Barkley Boulevard branch
 
 
Lenders Type Easy Application Loan Terms & Rate Support & Guidance Recommend %
First Fed Community Bank 4.5 4.7 4.8 91%
WECU Credit Union 4.5 4.6 4.5 88%
Banner Bank Bank 4.4 4.3 4.4 85%
North Coast Credit Union Credit Union 4.2 4.2 4.3 82%
Bank of the Pacific Community Bank 4.1 4.1 4.2 80%
Sound Credit Union Credit Union 4.0 4.0 4.1 78%
WaFd Bank Bank 3.9 3.9 4.0 75%
Columbia Bank Community Bank 3.8 3.8 3.9 73%
 
 
 

Best Online Washington Mortgage Refinance Lenders

 

MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended online refinance lenders in Washington’s are BECU, Rocket Mortgage and Washington Federal.

 
 
Lender Loan Amounts APR Range Loan Terms Easy Application Rate Satisfaction Support and Guidance Recommend %
BECU $50K – $2M 5.65% – 7.15% 10, 15, 20, 30 5 4.5 5 97%
Rocket Mortgage $50K – $3M 6.10% – 7.60% 15, 20, 30 5 4.5 4.5 95%
Washington Federal $50K – $1,5M 5.80% – 7.30% 10, 15, 20, 30 4.5 4.5 4.5 94%
PenFed Credit Union $50K – $2M 5.90% – 7.40% 10, 15, 20, 30 4.5 4 4.5 92%
Bank of America $50K – $2,5M 6.20% – 7.70% 10, 15, 20, 30 4 4 4 89%
Wells Fargo $50K – $2M 6.25% – 7.75% 15, 20, 30 4 3.5 4 87%
USAA $50K – $1,5M 6.15% – 7.65% 10, 15, 20, 30 4 4 4.5 86%
Chase Bank $50K – $2M 6.30% – 7.80% 15, 20, 30 4 3.5 4 85%
HomeStreet Bank $50K – $1,5M 6.00% – 7.50% 10, 15, 20, 30 4 4 4 84%
Umpqua Bank $50K – $1,5M 6.10% – 7.60% 15, 20, 30 3.5 3.5 4 82%
 
 

 
 
 

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