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Local Search Rankings

Top 5 Mortgage Lenders in Irmo, SC

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

Irmo, South Carolina · Richland County · pop. 11,799

98

Lenders Analyzed

5.0

Median Rating

15.5

Median Reviews

91%

% Claimed

The top 5 mortgage lenders in Irmo, SC

1

Craig Johnson

5(230 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #1

  • 230 reviews — far above the city median of 15.5
  • 227 of 230 reviews are five-star (99%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 6 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
M–F 9:00-17:00
2

Lauren Sawyer Foster

5(209 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #2

  • 209 reviews — far above the city median of 15.5
  • 207 of 209 reviews are five-star (99%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 21 photos uploaded
  • Full operating hours posted
M–F 8:30-17:30
3

Lexington, SC

4.9(195 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #3

  • 195 reviews — far above the city median of 15.5
  • 186 of 195 reviews are five-star (95%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 20 photos uploaded
  • Full operating hours posted
M–F 8:00-17:00
4

Columbia, SC

4.9(199 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #4

  • 199 reviews — far above the city median of 15.5
  • 193 of 199 reviews are five-star (97%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 5 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
M–F 9:00-17:00
5

Lamont Watson

4.9(191 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #5

  • 191 reviews — far above the city median of 15.5
  • 182 of 191 reviews are five-star (95%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
M–F 8:30-17:00

How to pick the right mortgage lender in Irmo

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 Irmo has just 15.5 reviews — the top-5 averages 205. 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 Irmo 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 Irmo mortgage lender has 9 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 Irmo 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 Irmo

6Lexington, SC
4.9· 195 reviews
7Cain Mortgage Team - Integrity Home Mortgage
5· 177 reviews
8Columbia, SC
4.9· 199 reviews
9Lamont Watson
4.9· 191 reviews
10Heyward Cathcart
5· 164 reviews
11Assurance Financial - Columbia
4.9· 150 reviews
12Aaron Simmons
5· 133 reviews
13Silverton Mortgage - Columbia
4.9· 138 reviews
14Chapman Mortgage Team
5· 115 reviews
15Home Loan Girl
4.9· 119 reviews
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Frequently asked about mortgage lenders in Irmo

Who is the top-ranked mortgage lender in Irmo, SC?

Craig Johnson currently holds the #1 spot in Irmo for local-search visibility, with 230 reviews at a 5-star rating. Rankings are based on publicly available business profile data.

How many mortgage lenders are there in Irmo, SC?

We tracked 98 mortgage lenders with a business profile in Irmo, SC. The list above shows the top 5 ranked by local-search visibility.

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

The median mortgage lender in Irmo has 15.5 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 Irmo mortgage lenders claim their local-search listing?

About 91% of Irmo 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 Irmo.

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