Buying a home is one of the hardest—and most expensive—decisions you’ll ever make. And since most borrowers need to take out a mortgage, finding a lender can be equally challenging. 

We know how overwhelming it can be to choose a mortgage lender to buy your house, so we researched 45 leading companies and identified the five best mortgage lenders based on their loan options, rates, customer service, and typical time to close a loan, along with other important factors.