RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 24, 2025 – To recognize the work of its top lending partners supporting rural homeownership USDA Rural Development announced the 2025 Lenders of the Year today.
These lenders helped rural families and individuals buy homes across the nation, including in North Carolina last year through USDA Rural Development’s Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program.
“Rural Development North Carolina distributed nearly $303 million to assist families moving into their forever homes through our Guaranteed Loan Program in 2023,” said USDA Rural Development State Director Robert Hosford. “Our lenders were benefactors of hope to 1,207 families across the state of North Carolina, and I could not be happier to continue our relationship with them over the coming years.”
The top 5 lenders in North Carolina were:
- Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group
- Cross Country Mortgage
- Movement Mortgage
- Alcova Mortgage
- Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation
USDA is a proud partner to all lenders who work with the agency to support rural homeownership. If you’d like to subscribe to USDA Rural Development updates, visit GovDelivery subscriber page.
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