Pennsylvania, June 24, 2025 – USDA Rural Development announced the 2025 Lenders of the Year today, to recognize the work of its top lending partners supporting rural homeownership. These lenders helped rural families and individuals buy homes across the nation, including in Pennsylvania last year through USDA Rural Development’s Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program.
“Homeownership is the cornerstone of strong rural communities, and these lenders are helping make the American Dream a reality for families across Pennsylvania,” said Michael Cabell, USDA Rural Development State Director for Pennsylvania. “By partnering with the private sector, USDA is empowering lenders to deliver real results. Together we're supporting families as they build equity, stability, and pride in rural America. I applaud this year’s top lenders for their dedication to our shared mission of revitalizing our hometowns and strengthening the fabric of rural life.”
The top 5 lenders in Pennsylvania were:
1st - Jersey Shore State Bank
2nd - Neighbors Bank
3rd - Cross Country Mortgage LLC
4th - Providence Mortgage Group LLC
5th - Guild Mortgage Company LLC
USDA Rural Development’s national office also presented awards to the following lenders:
USDA 2025 Top Local Lender Champion Award
1st - HR Mortgage Corp, based in Puerto Rico
2nd - Gum Tree Mortgage, based in Mississippi
3rd - Jersey Shore State Bank, based in Pennsylvania
4th - Metroplex Mortgage Svcs, based in Florida
5th - Bangor Savings Bank, based in Maine
A full list of national awardees is available at www.rd.usda.gov/newsroom/news-release/usda-holds-national-lenders-year-award-ceremony.
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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