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To identify the best lenders for mortgage refinances, Bankrate analyzed Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data to determine the amount of lenders\u2019 mortgage volume that was made up of refinance mortgages in 2024, the most recent year for which data is available. At least 20% of a lender\u2019s mortgages must have been refinances for consideration. Lenders must report to HMDA directly, not through a parent company, to qualify for inclusion.<\/p>\n

We then considered each lender\u2019s Bankrate score. Bankrate surveyed 75 lenders nationwide and scored each based on its self-reported data and research by Bankrate staff. We assigned scores based on a lender\u2019s affordability, availability and borrower experience, giving equal weight to each category. Lenders that received a Bankrate Score of 4.5 out of 5 or higher appear on this page.<\/p>\n

To receive a top score from Bankrate, lenders must offer mortgage rates lower than Bankrate\u2019s tracked averages, and they generally also offer low-down-payment loan options and assistance for first-time homebuyers. In addition, lenders are usually licensed in more than 30 U.S. states, offer conventional and government-backed loans and typically provide at least one product for borrowers with credit scores of 620 or lower. Finally, our top-scoring lenders tend to make it easy for borrowers to compare rates and manage much of the loan process online, and they offer multiple options for customer support and generous rate-lock periods. Bankrate\u2019s evaluations are independent and are not influenced by lender partnerships or advertising relationships. Read more about how Bankrate scores are determined here.<\/p>\n

Some lenders may appear as honorable mentions, despite earning a Bankrate score of 4.5 or higher, due to eligibility restrictions or limited availability (15 or fewer states).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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To identify the best lenders for mortgage refinances, Bankrate analyzed Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data to determine the amount of lenders\u2019 mortgage volume that was made up of refinance mortgages in 2024, the most recent year for which data is available. 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