Originator Choice
Awards
2026

The Originator Choice Awards recognize outstanding companies — the names that keep coming up when loan originators are asked who they trust most. The survey behind the results gives industry insiders a chance to speak up, letting the people on the front lines shine a light on the companies that have earned their loyalty.

At shows in San Diego and Las Vegas, and online, National Mortgage Professional asked its national audience one question: which companies exceed expectations? The results are in, and we’re sharing them in the 2026 Originator Choice Awards.

Here at NMP, we know originators know best. So we asked mortgage professionals to rate the wholesale lenders and vendors they work with every day. The mortgage industry is vast, but the markers of a great partner are consistent: a drive to keep innovating, and a commitment to making the loan process smooth and worry-free for both originators and their clients. Originators, brokers, and mortgage professionals are the ones connecting homeowners with the lenders and services that turn their plans into reality — and this year’s winners are the companies that made that job easier.

Industry professionals cast their votes for the lenders and service providers that went above and beyond, delivering unmatched support and quality at every step of the financing process. The Originator Choice survey doesn’t just spotlight excellence — it’s a resource for anyone looking to partner with the most reliable, client-focused companies in the industry.

Thank you to everyone who took part in the 2026 Originator Choice Award survey. Your votes tell the industry which companies are setting the standard — and now it’s time to give those companies the recognition they’ve earned.