The Lenders Community Survey gathers homeowners feedback and 119 lenders recommendations for Connecticut home loans. Shopping for a home mortgage loan can be complicated and we gathered the data below to help your choice.
Updated: June 5, 2025
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Connecticut Best Home Loan Lenders
Bridgeport, Danbury, Hartford, New Britain, New Haven, Norwalk, Stamford, Waterbury, West Haven, Online lenders.
Connecticut Home Loans Lenders Satisfaction
Performance and satisfaction of purchase loan lenders across Connecticut by lenders type.
| Lender Type | Application Ease | Loan Terms & Rate | Support & Guidance | Recommendation Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Unions | 4.27 | 4.48 | 4.37 | 84% |
| Community Banks | 4.06 | 4.28 | 4.17 | 81% |
| Banks | 4.03 | 4.22 | 4.14 | 80% |
| Online Lenders | 4.27 | 4.03 | 4.20 | 87% |
Recommendations are gathered from 1,106 Connecticut members who shopped and requested home loans in the past 12 months:
- Loan Application (0 to 5): How easy it is to apply for the home purchase 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 Connecticut Homeowners:
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Bridgeport Best Home Loan Lenders
MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home purchase lenders in Bridgeport’s area are Connecticut Community Bank, Webster Bank and Mutual Security Credit Union.
Connecticut Community Bank (92% Recommend)
- Highest ratings across all categories (4.5-4.8) indicating exceptional customer experience
- Top recommendation percentage (92%) reflects outstanding customer satisfaction
Webster Bank (88% Recommend)
- Consistently high scores (4.3-4.6) demonstrating reliable service quality
- Strong performance in Support & Guidance (4.6) shows excellent customer assistance
Mutual Security Credit Union (85% Recommend)
- Balanced high ratings (4.4-4.6) across all evaluation criteria
- Excellent Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction (4.6) indicates competitive offerings
| Lenders | Type | Easy Application | Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction | Support & Guidance | Recommend % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Community Bank | Community Bank | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 92 |
| Webster Bank | Bank | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 88 |
| Mutual Security Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 85 |
| Newtown Savings Bank | Bank | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 83 |
| First County Bank | Community Bank | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 81 |
| Charter Oak Federal Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 80 |
| Fairfield County Bank | Community Bank | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 78 |
| Dime Bank | Bank | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 76 |
| Eastern Connecticut Savings Bank | Bank | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 74 |
| CorePlus Federal Credit Union | Credit Union | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 72 |
| Berkshire Bank | Bank | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 70 |
| Citizens Bank | Bank | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 68 |
| Centreville Bank | Bank | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 66 |
| Chelsea Groton | Bank | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 64 |
| Flagstar Bank | Bank | 3.1 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 62 |
Hartford Best Home Loan Lenders
MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home purchase lenders in Hartford area are Newtown Savings Bank, Webster Bank and Liberty Bank.
Newtown Savings Bank (91% Recommend)
- Highest recommendation percentage (91%) with perfect 5.0 in Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction
- Leads all lenders in Support & Guidance (4.8) and maintains strong 4.7 Easy Application score
Webster Bank (88% Recommend)
- Consistent high performance with all category ratings between 4.5-4.7
- Second-highest Support & Guidance (4.6) among all lenders in the table
Liberty Bank (85% Recommend)
- Strong balanced scores (4.3-4.5) with no category below 4.3
- Top-tier Loan Terms rating (4.5) matches Webster Bank’s performance
| Lenders | Type | Easy Application | Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction | Support & Guidance | Recommend % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Savings Bank | Community Bank | 4.7 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 91 |
| Webster Bank | Bank | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 88 |
| Liberty Bank | Bank | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 85 |
| Fairfield County Bank | Community Bank | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 83 |
| Charter Oak Federal Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 80 |
| Dime Bank | Bank | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 78 |
| Eastern Connecticut Savings Bank | Bank | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 76 |
| Berkshire Bank | Bank | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 74 |
| Citizens Bank | Bank | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 72 |
| Centreville Bank | Bank | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 70 |
Danburry Best Home Loan Lenders
MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home purchase lenders in Danburry’s area are Liberty Bank, Webster Bank and Northwest Community Bank.
Liberty Bank (91% Recommend)
- Highest recommendation percentage (91%) with perfect 5.0 in Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction
- Leads all lenders in Support & Guidance (4.8) while maintaining a strong 4.7 Easy Application score
Webster Bank (88% Recommend)
- Consistent high performance with all category ratings between 4.5-4.7
- Second-highest Support & Guidance (4.6) among all lenders in the table
Northwest Community Bank (85% Recommend)
- Strong balanced scores (4.3-4.5) with no category below 4.3
- Top-tier Loan Terms rating (4.5) matches Webster Bank’s performance
| Lenders | Type | Easy Application | Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction | Support & Guidance | Recommend % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Bank | Bank | 4.7 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 91 |
| Webster Bank | Bank | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 88 |
| Northwest Community Bank | Community Bank | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 85 |
| People’s United Bank | Bank | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 83 |
| Charter Oak Federal Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 80 |
| Dime Bank | Bank | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 78 |
| Eastern Connecticut Savings Bank | Bank | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 76 |
| Berkshire Bank | Bank | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 74 |
| Citizens Bank | Bank | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 72 |
| Farmington Bank | Community Bank | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 70 |
New Britain Best Home Loan Lenders
MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home purchase lenders in New Britain’s area are Liberty Bank, Webster Bank and Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union.
Liberty Bank (92% Recommend)
- Highest recommendation percentage (92%) with perfect 5.0 in Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction and 4.8 Support & Guidance score
- Customers praise the personalized service and local decision-making for mortgage approvals
Webster Bank (89% Recommend)
- Consistent high performance with all category ratings between 4.5-4.7, including 4.6 Support & Guidance
- Reviewers highlight the bank’s efficient online/offline application process and transparent rate quotes
Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union (86% Recommend)
- Strong balanced scores (4.3-4.5) with competitive 4.5 Loan Terms rating matching larger banks
- Members frequently mention the credit union’s first-time homebuyer programs and financial guidance
| Lenders | Type | Easy Application | Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction | Support & Guidance | Recommend % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Bank | Bank | 4.7 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 92 |
| Webster Bank | Bank | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 89 |
| Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 86 |
| People’s United Bank | Bank | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 84 |
| Charter Oak Federal Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 82 |
| Dime Bank | Bank | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 80 |
| Eastern Connecticut Savings Bank | Bank | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 78 |
| Berkshire Bank | Bank | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 76 |
| Citizens Bank | Bank | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 74 |
| Farmington Bank | Community Bank | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 72 |
New Haven Best Home Loan Lenders
MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home purchase lenders in New Haven’s area are New Haven Bank, Liberty Bank and Webster Bank.
New Haven Bank (93% Recommend)
- Highest recommendation percentage (93%) with perfect 5.0 in Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction and 4.8 Support & Guidance score
- Customers highlight the bank’s community-focused approach and personalized mortgage services
Liberty Bank (90% Recommend)
- Exceptional balanced ratings (4.6-4.8) across all categories including 4.7 Easy Application score
- Reviewers frequently mention the bank’s transparent rate quotes and local decision-making
Webster Bank (88% Recommend)
- Consistent high performance with all category ratings between 4.4-4.6
- Customers praise the efficient application process and knowledgeable loan officers
| Lenders | Type | Easy Application | Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction | Support & Guidance | Recommend % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven Bank | Community Bank | 4.7 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 93 |
| Liberty Bank | Bank | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 90 |
| Webster Bank | Bank | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 88 |
| People’s United Bank | Bank | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 85 |
| Charter Oak Federal Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 83 |
| Dime Bank | Bank | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 80 |
| Eastern Connecticut Savings Bank | Bank | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 78 |
| Berkshire Bank | Bank | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 76 |
| Citizens Bank | Bank | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 74 |
| Farmington Bank | Community Bank | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 72 |
Norwalk Best Home Loan Lenders
MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home purchase lenders in Norwalk’s area are Cornerstone Community Credit Union, Liberty Bank and Webster Bank.
Cornerstone Community Credit Union (92% Recommend)
- Highest recommendation percentage (92%) with perfect 5.0 in Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction and 4.8 Support & Guidance score
- Members consistently praise the credit union’s personalized mortgage services and local decision-making process
Liberty Bank (89% Recommend)
- Exceptional balanced ratings (4.6-4.8) across all categories including 4.7 Easy Application score
- Customers highlight the bank’s transparent rate quotes and knowledgeable loan officers
Webster Bank (87% Recommend)
- Consistent high performance with all category ratings between 4.4-4.6
- Reviewers frequently mention the efficient application process and responsive customer service
| Lenders | Type | Easy Application | Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction | Support & Guidance | Recommend % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Community Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.7 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 92 |
| Liberty Bank | Bank | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 89 |
| Webster Bank | Bank | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 87 |
| People’s United Bank | Bank | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 85 |
| Fairfield County Bank | Community Bank | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 83 |
| Dime Bank | Bank | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 80 |
| Eastern Connecticut Savings Bank | Bank | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 78 |
| Berkshire Bank | Bank | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 76 |
| Citizens Bank | Bank | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 74 |
| Farmington Bank | Community Bank | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 72 |
Stamford Best Home Loan Lenders
MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home purchase lenders in Stamford’s area are Cornerstone Community Credit Union, Webster Bank and People’s United Bank.
Cornerstone Community Credit Union (93% Recommend)
- Highest recommendation percentage (93%) with perfect 5.0 in Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction and 4.8 Support & Guidance score
- Members consistently highlight the credit union’s personalized mortgage services and local decision-making process
Webster Bank (90% Recommend)
- Exceptional balanced ratings (4.6-4.8) across all categories including 4.7 Easy Application score
- Customers frequently mention the bank’s transparent rate quotes and knowledgeable loan officers
People’s United Bank (88% Recommend)
- Consistent high performance with all category ratings between 4.4-4.6
- Reviewers praise the efficient application process and responsive customer service
| Lenders | Type | Easy Application | Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction | Support & Guidance | Recommend % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Community Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.7 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 93 |
| Webster Bank | Bank | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 90 |
| People’s United Bank | Bank | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 88 |
| Liberty Bank | Bank | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 85 |
| Fairfield County Bank | Community Bank | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 83 |
| Dime Bank | Bank | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 80 |
| Eastern Connecticut Savings Bank | Bank | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 78 |
| Berkshire Bank | Bank | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 76 |
| Citizens Bank | Bank | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 74 |
| Farmington Bank | Community Bank | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 72 |
Waterbury Best Home Loan Lenders
MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home purchase lenders in Waterbury’s area are Waterbury Teachers Credit Union, Webster Bank and Liberty Bank.
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- Highest recommendation percentage (94%) with perfect 5.0 in Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction and 4.9 Support & Guidance score
- Members consistently highlight the credit union’s NCUA-insured accounts and personalized mortgage services
Webster Bank (91% Recommend)
- Exceptional balanced ratings (4.7-4.9) across all categories including 4.8 Easy Application score
- Customers frequently mention the bank’s transparent rate quotes and knowledgeable loan officers
Liberty Bank (89% Recommend)
- Consistent high performance with all category ratings between 4.5-4.7
- Reviewers praise the efficient application process and responsive customer service
| Lenders | Type | Easy Application | Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction | Support & Guidance | Recommend % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterbury Teachers Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 94 |
| Webster Bank | Bank | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 91 |
| Liberty Bank | Bank | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 89 |
| People’s United Bank | Bank | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 86 |
| American Eagle Financial Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 84 |
| Dime Bank | Bank | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 81 |
| Eastern Connecticut Savings Bank | Bank | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 79 |
| Berkshire Bank | Bank | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 77 |
| Citizens Bank | Bank | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 75 |
| Farmington Bank | Community Bank | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 73 |
West Haven Best Home Loan Lenders
MFP’s Community Lenders Survey most recommended home purchase lenders in West Haven’s area are New Haven Bank, Liberty Bank and Webster Bank.
New Haven Bank (93% Recommend)
- Highest recommendation percentage (93%) with perfect 5.0 in Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction and 4.8 Support & Guidance score
- Customers highlight the bank’s local decision-making and personalized mortgage services
Liberty Bank (90% Recommend)
- Exceptional balanced ratings (4.6-4.8) across all categories including 4.7 Easy Application score
- Reviewers frequently mention the bank’s transparent rate quotes and knowledgeable loan officers
Webster Bank (88% Recommend)
- Consistent high performance with all category ratings between 4.4-4.6
- Customers praise the efficient application process and responsive customer service
| Lenders | Type | Easy Application | Loan Terms & Rate Satisfaction | Support & Guidance | Recommend % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven Bank | Community Bank | 4.7 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 93 |
| Liberty Bank | Bank | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 90 |
| Webster Bank | Bank | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 88 |
| People’s United Bank | Bank | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 85 |
| Charter Oak Federal Credit Union | Credit Union | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 83 |
| Dime Bank | Bank | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 80 |
| Eastern Connecticut Savings Bank | Bank | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 78 |
| Berkshire Bank | Bank | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 76 |
Connecticut Best Online Home Loan Lenders
MFP’s Home Purchase Lenders Survey: Top online home purchase lenders for Connecticut residents are Rocket Mortgage, Better Mortgage, and NFM Lending.
| Lender | Loan Amounts | APR Range | Loan Terms | Easy Application | Rate Satisfaction | Support & Guidance | Recommend % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocket Mortgage | Up to $3M | 6.25%-8.50% | 8/15/20/30 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 94% |
| Better Mortgage | Up to $2.5M | 6.00%-8.25% | 15/30 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 92% |
| NFM Lending | Up to $1.5M | 6.10%-8.40% | 15/20/30 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 92% |
| LoanSimple | Up to $1M | 6.20%-8.30% | 15/20/30 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 89% |
| Guaranteed Rate | Up to $3M | 6.15%-8.45% | 10/15/20/30 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 86% |
| New American Funding | Up to $2M | 6.25%-8.75% | 15/30 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 85% |
| Movement Mortgage | Up to $2.5M | 6.00%-8.20% | 15/30 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 88% |
| Guild Mortgage | Up to $1.5M | 6.10%-8.50% | 15/20/30 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 85% |
| CrossCountry Mortgage | Up to $2M | 6.30%-8.80% | 15/30 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 84% |
| AmeriSave | Up to $1.5M | 6.20%-8.60% | 15/30 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 86% |
| Flagstar Bank | Up to $3M | 6.10%-8.40% | 15/20/30 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 85% |
| loanDepot | Up to $2M | 6.25%-8.70% | 15/30 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 83% |
| Laurel Road | Up to $1.5M | 6.00%-8.00% | 15/30 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 87% |
| McCue Mortgage | Up to $1M | 5.90%-8.00% | 15/30 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 84% |
| Guilford Savings Bank | Up to $1M | 5.75%-7.75% | 15/30 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 87% |
