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Local Search Rankings

Top 5 Mortgage Lenders in Salem, VA

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

Salem, Virginia · Salem County · pop. 25,477

35

Lenders Analyzed

5.0

Median Rating

9

Median Reviews

94%

% Claimed

The top 5 mortgage lenders in Salem, VA

1

Chris Diamond

5(78 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #1

  • 78 reviews built up over time
  • 76 of 78 reviews are five-star (97%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
M–F 8:00-17:00
2

Lance Brenner

5(37 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #2

  • 37 of 37 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
+1540-815-9162lancebrennerswbc.com
M–F 8:00-17:00
3

Loan Production Office

5(22 reviews)Claimed

Bank

Why they rank #3

  • 22 of 22 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Bank"
+1540-774-0269www.firstbank.com
M–F 8:30-17:00
4

Robin Johnson

5(13 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #4

  • 13 of 13 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 11 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
+1540-309-5029mpirefi.com
M–F 9:00-17:00
5

Kaila Elam

5(9 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #5

  • 9 of 9 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
+1540-525-3889www.atlanticbay.com
M–F 8:00-17:00

How to pick the right mortgage lender in Salem

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 Salem has just 9 reviews — the top-5 averages 32. 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. 94% of Salem 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 Salem mortgage lender has 8 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 Salem 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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7Roanoke, VA
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8Hersel Lawson
5· 3 reviews
9Loan Officer
5· 1 reviews
10Gretna Jeanine Tofano
· 0 reviews
11Ethan Lawson
· 0 reviews
12Getra Hanes
· 0 reviews
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Frequently asked about mortgage lenders in Salem

Who is the top-ranked mortgage lender in Salem, VA?

Chris Diamond currently holds the #1 spot in Salem for local-search visibility, with 78 reviews at a 5-star rating. Rankings are based on publicly available business profile data.

How many mortgage lenders are there in Salem, VA?

We tracked 35 mortgage lenders with a business profile in Salem, VA. The list above shows the top 5 ranked by local-search visibility.

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

The median mortgage lender in Salem has 9 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 Salem mortgage lenders claim their local-search listing?

About 94% of Salem 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 Salem.

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