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Local Search Rankings

Top 5 Mortgage Lenders in Newark, OH

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

Newark, Ohio · Licking County · pop. 83,890

53

Lenders Analyzed

5.0

Median Rating

14

Median Reviews

83%

% Claimed

The top 5 mortgage lenders in Newark, OH

1

Madison Collins Stephens Agency

5(258 reviews)Claimed

Insurance agency

Why they rank #1

  • 258 reviews — far above the city median of 14
  • 255 of 258 reviews are five-star (99%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 11 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
+1740-345-2000www.mcsinsurance.com
mon 9:00-17:00, tue 9:00-17:00, wed 9:00-17:00, thu 9:00-17:00, fri 9:00-16:00
2

Robert Enright

5(57 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #2

  • 57 reviews built up over time
  • 57 of 57 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 5 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
+1740-973-1236www.robertenright.com
M–F 9:00-18:00
3

Howard Hanna Real Estate

5(27 reviews)Claimed

Real estate agent

Why they rank #3

  • 27 of 27 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 57 photos uploaded
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Real estate agent"
M–F 0:00-24:00
4

Julie Chester

5(26 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #4

  • 26 of 26 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
+1740-398-5114www.ruoff.com
M–F 9:00-17:00
5

Diane Hamilton

5(22 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #5

  • 22 of 22 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 32 photos uploaded
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
M–F 9:00-20:00

How to pick the right mortgage lender in Newark

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 Newark has just 14 reviews — the top-5 averages 78. 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. 83% of Newark 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 Newark 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. 89% of Newark 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 Newark

6Dawn King
5· 21 reviews
7Brian Gilligan
5· 20 reviews
8Alex Rizor
5· 18 reviews
9Ambassador Title Agency
4.9· 19 reviews
10Equity Resources
4.2· 34 reviews
11Equity Resources
5· 14 reviews
12Retirement Specialists
4.8· 17 reviews
13Reese Pyle Meyer PLL
3.7· 27 reviews
14Max Cash Advance
4.6· 9 reviews
15David Dikeman
5· 1 reviews
See all 53

Frequently asked about mortgage lenders in Newark

Who is the top-ranked mortgage lender in Newark, OH?

Madison Collins Stephens Agency currently holds the #1 spot in Newark for local-search visibility, with 258 reviews at a 5-star rating. Rankings are based on publicly available business profile data.

How many mortgage lenders are there in Newark, OH?

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

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

The median mortgage lender in Newark has 14 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 Newark mortgage lenders claim their local-search listing?

About 83% of Newark 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 Newark.

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