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Local Search Rankings

Top 5 Mortgage Lenders in Demarest, NJ

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

Demarest, New Jersey · Bergen County · pop. 4,916

23

Lenders Analyzed

5.0

Median Rating

2

Median Reviews

96%

% Claimed

The top 5 mortgage lenders in Demarest, NJ

1

Mary LaViola Realtor

5(17 reviews)Claimed

Real estate agent

Why they rank #1

  • 17 of 17 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Real estate agent"
+1201-803-2617www.remax.com
M–F 0:00-24:00
2

Mohamed Illyas

5(10 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #2

  • 10 of 10 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 6 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
+1201-345-4636www.teamillyas.com
M–F 8:30-17:00
3

Sindy Reines

5(9 reviews)Claimed

Real estate agent

Why they rank #3

  • 9 of 9 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Real estate agent"
M–F 0:00-24:00
4

Cresskill, New Jersey

4.1(26 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #4

  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 12 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
M–F 9:00-18:00
5

Lisa Bonhotal

5(8 reviews)Claimed

Real estate agent

Why they rank #5

  • 8 of 8 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 45 photos uploaded
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Real estate agent"
+1201-921-1456www.lisabonhotal.net
M–F 0:00-24:00

How to pick the right mortgage lender in Demarest

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 Demarest has just 2 reviews — the top-5 averages 14. 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. 96% of Demarest mortgage lenders bother to claim and verify their profile, and all 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 Demarest mortgage lender has 7 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. 83% of Demarest 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 Demarest

6Susan NG
5· 5 reviews
7Maria Yuelys
5· 3 reviews
8Antonio J. Greco
5· 3 reviews
9Connie Litsis
· 0 reviews
10Irene Ilie
· 0 reviews
11Charles P. Boyle
· 0 reviews
See all 23

Frequently asked about mortgage lenders in Demarest

Who is the top-ranked mortgage lender in Demarest, NJ?

Mary LaViola Realtor currently holds the #1 spot in Demarest for local-search visibility, with 17 reviews at a 5-star rating. Rankings are based on publicly available business profile data.

How many mortgage lenders are there in Demarest, NJ?

We tracked 23 mortgage lenders with a business profile in Demarest, NJ. The list above shows the top 5 ranked by local-search visibility.

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

The median mortgage lender in Demarest has 2 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 Demarest mortgage lenders claim their local-search listing?

About 96% of Demarest 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 Demarest.

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