Search local U.S. mortgage brokers and lenders associations

U.S. mortgage lenders associations and mortgage brokers associations can help you find professionals who understand the local housing market.

I recommend: At Assessor Links USA, you can find a list of associations for mortgage banks by state. Find a mortgage broker to guide you to the best mortgage in your state at the National Association of Mortgage Brokers.  

United States mortgage lenders include local and regional banks

If you're shopping for a mortgage, banks in your region are a good place to start.

I recommend: To find banks that are mortgage lenders by state, check a mortgage lender directory, such as those at MortgageLoan.com, Mortgage-X.com, LocalLender.info or USCITY.net.

Work with national mortgage lenders

Many national mortgage banks and lenders offer U.S. mortgage loans that may be right for you.

I recommend: Consider national mortgage lenders, such as, Ditech, Chase, GMAC Mortgage or Wachovia, or check out Equifax, which offers a nationwide mortgage referral service. Veterans may qualify for a loan through the VA Mortgage Center.com or USAA.com, where you can get pre-approved for U.S. mortgage loans. 

Check with legal authorities about U.S. mortgage companies

Make sure the U.S. mortgage lenders or mortgage brokers you're considering are trustworthy and are in good standing with state and federal regulators.

I recommend: Contact the Better Business Bureau to vet national mortgage lenders or find a BBB chapter in your state or city to check on local lenders.

For info on mortgage companies, U.S. real estate experts can help

Real estate experts, including your own real estate agent, can provide information on U.S. mortgage lenders and brokers as well as tips on the market for househunters.

I recommend: A Directory of Real Estate Blogs includes a listing of real estate blogs in every state as well as a link to blogs specifically about mortgages. U.S. real estate is also covered on a national and local level at The Bloodhound Blog, which publishes posts from real estate agents, mortgage bankers and investment experts around the nation.