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Local Search Rankings

Top 5 Mortgage Lenders in Howell, MI

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

Howell, Michigan · Livingston County · pop. 10,074

44

Lenders Analyzed

5.0

Median Rating

10

Median Reviews

91%

% Claimed

The top 5 mortgage lenders in Howell, MI

1

Scott Lee

4.9(112 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage broker

Why they rank #1

  • 112 reviews — far above the city median of 10
  • 109 of 112 reviews are five-star (97%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 14 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
+1810-923-1117the-mortgageguru.com
M–F 8:00-22:00
2

Danielle Boote

5(80 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #2

  • 80 reviews built up over time
  • 80 of 80 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 8 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
+1313-304-7407www.danielleboote.com
M–F 8:30-17:00
3

Daren Degen

5(17 reviews)Claimed

Real estate agent

Why they rank #3

  • 17 of 17 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 5 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Real estate agent"
M–F 0:00-24:00
4

Victor Bals

4.9(16 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #4

  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 13 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
+1734-417-2115www.victorbals.com
M–F 8:30-17:00
5

Michael Fischer

5(12 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #5

  • 12 of 12 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
+1734-623-2554
M–F 8:00-20:00

How to pick the right mortgage lender in Howell

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 Howell has just 10 reviews — the top-5 averages 47. 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. 91% of Howell 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 Howell mortgage lender has 19 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. 82% of Howell 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 Howell

6Renee DeKroub, Re/Max Platinum
4.5· 16 reviews
7Shannon Dickinson
5· 8 reviews
8Amanda Webb
5· 4 reviews
9Tania Maples
5· 2 reviews
10Brian Hess
5· 2 reviews
11Laura Boote
5· 1 reviews
12Sally Witt
5· 1 reviews
13Lisa Marshall
5· 1 reviews
14Genoa Office
4· 5 reviews
15Inside VG's Grocery
3.2· 12 reviews
See all 44

Frequently asked about mortgage lenders in Howell

Who is the top-ranked mortgage lender in Howell, MI?

Scott Lee currently holds the #1 spot in Howell for local-search visibility, with 112 reviews at a 4.9-star rating. Rankings are based on publicly available business profile data.

How many mortgage lenders are there in Howell, MI?

We tracked 44 mortgage lenders with a business profile in Howell, MI. The list above shows the top 5 ranked by local-search visibility.

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

The median mortgage lender in Howell has 10 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 Howell mortgage lenders claim their local-search listing?

About 91% of Howell 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 Howell.

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