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Local Search Rankings

Top 5 Mortgage Lenders in South San Francisco, CA

The 5 mortgage lenders South San Francisco borrowers consistently turn to — ranked by the depth and consistency of verified reviews from people who've actually worked with them.

South San Francisco, California · San Mateo County · pop. 64,487

80

Lenders Analyzed

5.0

Median Rating

8.5

Median Reviews

88%

% Claimed

The top 5 mortgage lenders in South San Francisco, CA

1

Chris Freck

5(208 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage broker

Why they rank #1

  • 208 reviews — far above the city median of 8.5
  • 208 of 208 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 44 photos uploaded
  • Full operating hours posted
+1510-463-1003www.estarmortgage.com
mon 8:30-17:00, tue 8:30-17:00, wed 8:30-17:00, thu 8:30-17:00, fri 8:30-16:00
2

Mike Koran

5(156 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #2

  • 156 reviews — far above the city median of 8.5
  • 156 of 156 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 17 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
+1415-252-5070mikekoran.com
M–F 9:00-17:00
3

Peter Barnes

5(161 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #3

  • 161 reviews — far above the city median of 8.5
  • 161 of 161 reviews are five-star (100%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • 6 photos on the listing
  • Full operating hours posted
M–F 8:30-17:00
4

Fif Ghobadian

4.9(176 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #4

  • 176 reviews — far above the city median of 8.5
  • 173 of 176 reviews are five-star (98%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • Full operating hours posted
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
M–F 8:00-21:00
5

James W. Argo

5(59 reviews)Claimed

Mortgage lender

Why they rank #5

  • 59 reviews built up over time
  • 58 of 59 reviews are five-star (98%)
  • Listing claimed and verified
  • Categorized as "Mortgage lender"
+1415-292-1993

How to pick the right mortgage lender in South San Francisco

The five mortgage lenders above all rank highly — but they reach the top in different ways. Here's how to read the data so you can match the right one to your situation.

  • Look at review volume, not just rating. The median mortgage lender in South San Francisco has just 8.5 reviews — the top-5 averages 152. A 5.0 across 200 borrowers means something very different from a 5.0 across 4. The deeper the review pool, the harder it is to fake.
  • A claimed local-search listing is table stakes. 88% of South San Francisco mortgage lenders bother to claim and verify their profile, and all five above have done so. An unclaimed listing usually means the business pays less attention to where customers find them online — sometimes a sign of how they handle communication too.
  • Photos are a small but real signal of investment. The average South San Francisco mortgage lender has 9 photos on their listing. It's not the most important factor, but a mortgage lender who posts nothing visual is one who treats their public presence as an afterthought.
  • Match hours to your schedule. 86% of South San Francisco mortgage lenders post full weekday hours. If you work a 9–5 and can't take calls during the day, scan the hours block on each card above — some flag weekend or evening availability, which is rare and worth the shortlist if you need it.

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7Julie Malta
4.9· 55 reviews
8Steven Hook
5· 50 reviews
9Shawn Maxwell
5· 44 reviews
10California Real Estate Loans
5· 33 reviews
11Tom Banducci
5· 32 reviews
12Sean Byrne
5· 29 reviews
13Steve Rakita
5· 21 reviews
14Stephen Barber
5· 20 reviews
15Bob Bednarz
5· 16 reviews
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Frequently asked about mortgage lenders in South San Francisco

Who is the top-ranked mortgage lender in South San Francisco, CA?

Chris Freck currently holds the #1 spot in South San Francisco for local-search visibility, with 208 reviews at a 5-star rating. Rankings are based on publicly available business profile data.

How many mortgage lenders are there in South San Francisco, CA?

We tracked 80 mortgage lenders with a business profile in South San Francisco, CA. The list above shows the top 5 ranked by local-search visibility.

What's a typical review count for a mortgage lender in South San Francisco?

The median mortgage lender in South San Francisco has 8.5 verified reviews. The top-ranked mortgage lenders typically sit several multiples above the median — review depth is one of the strongest signals local-search ranking weighs.

Do most South San Francisco mortgage lenders claim their local-search listing?

About 88% of South San Francisco mortgage lenders have claimed and verified their business profile. Claimed listings rank higher and let the lender control hours, photos, and Q&A — it's the single highest-leverage local-SEO step.

How are these rankings calculated?

Rankings are based on publicly available local-search data — review count, star rating, claimed status, photo activity, and review-distribution patterns. We re-rank regularly so the top of this page reflects the current local-search picture in South San Francisco.

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