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Local Search Rankings

Top 5 Mortgage Lenders in Fanwood, NJ

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

Fanwood, New Jersey · Union County · pop. 7,714

53

Lenders Analyzed

5.0

Median Rating

7

Median Reviews

96%

% Claimed

The top 5 mortgage lenders in Fanwood, NJ

1

Ira Bodenstein

5(58 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #1

  • 58 reviews built up over time
  • 57 of 58 reviews are five-star (98%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 176 photos uploaded
  • Full operating hours posted
+1973-721-7064www.loandepot.com
M–F 9:00-22:00
2

Michael Stepek

4.9(37 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #2

  • 36 of 37 reviews are five-star (97%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
+1908-546-5641www.grarate.com
M–F 9:00-17:00
3

Deborah Citarella

4.9(35 reviews)Claimed

Real estate agent

Why they rank #3

  • 34 of 35 reviews are five-star (97%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 757 photos uploaded
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Real estate agent"
M–F 9:00-21:00
4

Dionna M. Vazquez

5(32 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #4

  • 32 of 32 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
M–F 0:00-24:00
5

Brooke Filosa

5(33 reviews)Claimed

Real estate agent

Why they rank #5

  • 33 of 33 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 17 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Real estate agent"
+1201-344-8894brookesellsnj.com
M–F 0:00-24:00

How to pick the right mortgage lender in Fanwood

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 Fanwood has just 7 reviews — the top-5 averages 39. 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 Fanwood 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 Fanwood mortgage lender has 25 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. 91% of Fanwood 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.

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6Lea Abrams
5· 31 reviews
7Lisa Mathews
4.9· 30 reviews
8Joe Farella
5· 22 reviews
9Lisa Stafford
5· 17 reviews
10Vivian Cortese-Strano
5· 10 reviews
11Home Sweet NJ
5· 8 reviews
12Evelyn Rabenold
5· 5 reviews
13Erica Nadal
5· 4 reviews
14Patrick Cicala
5· 1 reviews
15Sarah Maloney
· 0 reviews
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Frequently asked about mortgage lenders in Fanwood

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

Ira Bodenstein currently holds the #1 spot in Fanwood for local-search visibility, with 58 reviews at a 5-star rating. Rankings are based on publicly available business profile data.

How many mortgage lenders are there in Fanwood, NJ?

We tracked 53 mortgage lenders with a business profile in Fanwood, NJ. The list above shows the top 5 ranked by local-search visibility.

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

The median mortgage lender in Fanwood has 7 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 Fanwood mortgage lenders claim their local-search listing?

About 96% of Fanwood 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 Fanwood.

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