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Local Search Rankings

Top 5 Mortgage Lenders in Algona, WA

The 5 mortgage lenders Algona borrowers consistently turn to — ranked by the depth and consistency of verified reviews from people who've actually worked with them.

Algona, Washington · King County · pop. 3,239

15

Lenders Analyzed

5.0

Median Rating

11

Median Reviews

80%

% Claimed

The top 5 mortgage lenders in Algona, WA

1

Dara Ek

5(97 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #1

  • 97 reviews built up over time
  • 96 of 97 reviews are five-star (99%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 23 photos uploaded
  • Full operating hours posted
M–F 9:00-17:00
2

Kyle Wolcott

5(34 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #2

  • 34 of 34 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
M–F 8:00-17:00
3

Nicholas Phillips

5(11 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage broker

Why they rank #3

  • 11 of 11 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage broker"
M–F 0:00-24:00
4

Melissa J. Holt

5(5 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage broker

Why they rank #4

  • 5 of 5 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage broker"
M–F 8:00-20:00
5

Kevin Phillips

5(2 reviews)

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #5

  • 2 of 2 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"

How to pick the right mortgage lender in Algona

The five mortgage lenders above all rank highly — but they reach the top in different ways. Here's how to read the data so you can match the right one to your situation.

  • Look at review volume, not just rating. The median mortgage lender in Algona has just 11 reviews — the top-5 averages 30. A 5.0 across 200 borrowers means something very different from a 5.0 across 4. The deeper the review pool, the harder it is to fake.
  • A claimed local-search listing is table stakes. 80% of Algona mortgage lenders bother to claim and verify their profile, and 4 of the five above have done so. An unclaimed listing usually means the business pays less attention to where customers find them online — sometimes a sign of how they handle communication too.
  • Photos are a small but real signal of investment. The average Algona mortgage lender has 6 photos on their listing. It's not the most important factor, but a mortgage lender who posts nothing visual is one who treats their public presence as an afterthought.
  • Match hours to your schedule. 93% of Algona mortgage lenders post full weekday hours. If you work a 9–5 and can't take calls during the day, scan the hours block on each card above — some flag weekend or evening availability, which is rare and worth the shortlist if you need it.

Other mortgage lenders in Algona

6Mary Keophimane
5· 2 reviews
7Nisha Thompson
· 0 reviews
8Kim Wolcott
· 0 reviews
9Tina Pogue
· 0 reviews
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Frequently asked about mortgage lenders in Algona

Who is the top-ranked mortgage lender in Algona, WA?

Dara Ek currently holds the #1 spot in Algona for local-search visibility, with 97 reviews at a 5-star rating. Rankings are based on publicly available business profile data.

How many mortgage lenders are there in Algona, WA?

We tracked 15 mortgage lenders with a business profile in Algona, WA. The list above shows the top 5 ranked by local-search visibility.

What's a typical review count for a mortgage lender in Algona?

The median mortgage lender in Algona has 11 verified reviews. The top-ranked mortgage lenders typically sit several multiples above the median — review depth is one of the strongest signals local-search ranking weighs.

Do most Algona mortgage lenders claim their local-search listing?

About 80% of Algona mortgage lenders have claimed and verified their business profile. Claimed listings rank higher and let the lender control hours, photos, and Q&A — it's the single highest-leverage local-SEO step.

How are these rankings calculated?

Rankings are based on publicly available local-search data — review count, star rating, claimed status, photo activity, and review-distribution patterns. We re-rank regularly so the top of this page reflects the current local-search picture in Algona.

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