If you’d like to buy a home near the Rocky Mountains, Colorado’s 2.4 million housing units provide a lot of options. Colorado has a homeownership rate of 65%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2018 American Community Survey.
The state’s median housing value is $373,300, which is well above the national average of $229,700. Home values vary by region, so homes in some Colorado counties reach as high as $623,400.
U.S. News’ Best Colorado Mortgage Lenders
U.S. News conducted an in-depth review of leading direct mortgage lenders. Research was based on program availability and customer satisfaction ratings. Because each consumer has different needs, the top finishers in several key areas were chosen.
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Before You Apply
- Mortgage types: VA, VA jumbo, refinance
- Minimum FICO credit score: 640
- Maximum loan amount: $1.5 million
- Better Business Bureau rating: A+
Before You Apply
- Mortgage types: fixed rate, Affordable Loan Solution, FHA, VA, ARM, home equity line of credit, fixed-rate refinancing, FHA refinancing, VA refinancing, cash-out refinancing, adjustable-rate refinancing, jumbo
- Minimum FICO credit score: Not disclosed
- Maximum loan amount: $2.5 million
- Better Business Bureau rating: A+
Best Features
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Bank of America has a wide variety of mortgage products.
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The lender offers origination fee discounts for qualifying Bank of America and Merrill Lynch clients.
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Home equity lines of credit have no annual, application or cash advance fees or closing costs.
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Bank of America offers a first-time homebuyer program.
Before You Apply
- Mortgage types: conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, ARM, refinancing, bond, renovation, Freddie Mac HomeOne, Freddie Mac Home Possible, Fannie Mae HomeReady
- Minimum FICO credit score: 620
- Maximum loan amount: $3 million
- Better Business Bureau rating: A
Best Features
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The first-time homebuyer program HomeOne can require a down payment of as little as 3% and borrowers may qualify with a minimum 620 credit score.
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Government-insured loans including Federal Housing Administration, Veterans Affairs, and United States Department of Agriculture programs are available.
Before You Apply
- Mortgage types offered: conventional, ARM, conforming, FHA, DreaMaker, VA, jumbo, refinancing
- Minimum FICO credit score: 620
- Maximum loan amount: $3 million
- Better Business Bureau rating: A+
Best Features
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Down payments as low as 3% are accepted.
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Fixed- and adjustable-rate mortgages are available.
Before You Apply
- Mortgage types: conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, ARM, refinancing, renovation, jumbo
- Minimum FICO credit score: 620
- Maximum loan amount: $2 million
- Better Business Bureau rating: A+
Best Features
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A broad range of mortgage products are offered.
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Special mortgage programs for first-time buyers and manufactured homebuyers are available.
Before You Apply
- Mortgage types: refinance, jumbo, hybrid ARM, fixed rate, HARP, VA, FHA, 203k loan
- Minimum FICO credit score: 620
- Maximum loan amount: $3 million
- Better Business Bureau rating: A+
Best Features
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LoanDepot mortgages have a lifetime guarantee, which means if you ever decide to refinance an existing LoanDepot loan, the company will waive the lender fees and reimburse appraisal fees.
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The company offers a variety of mortgage products.
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It’s licensed in all 50 states.
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Before You Apply
- Mortgage types: fixed rate, ARM, conventional, cash-out refinance, refinance, jumbo, FHA, VA, USDA, new construction, interest rate reduction refinance loan
- Minimum FICO credit score: 640
- Maximum loan amount: undisclosed
- Better Business Bureau rating: A+
Best Features
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Homebuyers can choose from a variety of mortgage products.
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Home loans are available nationwide.
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Down payment and closing cost assistance is available.
Best for: Borrowers who want an online experience plus top-notch customer service
Highlights:
- Mortgage types offered: ARM, FHA, VA, Refinancing (FHA), USDA, Conventional, Refinancing (conventional)
- Minimum FICO credit score: 580 (FHA), other loans vary
- Maximum debt-to-income ratio: 60%
- J.D. Power satisfaction rating: Five out of five
Best Features
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Complete loan process available online.
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Wide variety of mortgage products.
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Good customer service ratings.
What Are the Mortgage Rates in Colorado?
Home interest rates range from 2.38% to 4% in Colorado.
What Are Today’s Mortgage Rates?
Locking in a low mortgage rate today can save you thousands over the life of your loan. Compare your mortgage rate offers with national average trends.
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What Are Some Colorado Homebuyer Programs?
Colorado homebuyers can get mortgage access and help with down payments and closing costs from these programs.
- Available to: Homebuyers using a Colorado Housing and Finance Authority loan program.
- Income limits: Vary by county (see CHFA income limits).
- First-time homebuyers only?: No.
- Loan options: 30-year fixed-rate mortgages.
- Down payment and closing cost assistance: Up to 3% of your first mortgage; no repayment is required.
- Available to: Homebuyers using a CHFA loan program.
- Income limits: Vary by county (see CHFA income limits).
- First-time homebuyers only?: No.
- Loan options: 30-year fixed-rate mortgages.
- Down payment and closing cost assistance: Up to 4% of your first mortgage. Repayment of loan balance is deferred until you pay off your first mortgage, sell or refinance the home.
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