6 Best Mortgage Brokers in Los Angeles (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Lorian Hartfield, Real Estate and Financial Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

Buying your first place in Los Angeles, refinancing before rates move again, or self-employed and tired of banks that don't know what to do with your income: the mortgage broker you pick changes how much of this feels manageable. Ratings across this list stay tight, 4.9 to 5.0, but review counts range from 72 to 337, and that gap says more about who has actually closed loans at scale than the stars do.

Short answer: The Mortgage Guys leads by review volume with a 4.9 rating across 337 reviews, working out of West Hollywood on refinances and purchases. Henry Wilkes / Wilkes Mortgage Group (5.0, 207 reviews) and Equitable Lending (5.0, 137 reviews) round out the top picks for VA, FHA, and self-employed loan programs. Broker fees vary by firm and loan type, so ask for a written fee disclosure before you apply.

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1. Cohen Financial Group
2. The Mortgage Guys
3. Henry Wilkes- Wilkes M…
4. Equitable Lending
5. Aragon Lending Team
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How LA's mortgage brokers compare

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Cohen Financial Group – Mortgage Broker	4.9 ★	72	n/a	View ›
2	The Mortgage Guys	4.9 ★	337	Highest review volume	View ›
3	Henry Wilkes- Wilkes Mortgage Group \| VA • FHA • Commercial Financing Specialist	5.0 ★	207	VA, FHA, and commercial financing	View ›
4	Equitable Lending	5.0 ★	137	Self-employed and non-traditional income	View ›
5	Aragon Lending Team - Trusted Mortgage Pros	4.9 ★	112	First-time buyers and VA loans	View ›
6	HILLHURST MORTGAGE, INC.	5.0 ★	81	Unusual or short-timeline purchases	View ›

6 Best Mortgage Brokers in Los Angeles (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

★ Featured Partner#1🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Cohen Financial Group – Mortgage Broker

4.972 Google reviews

Cohen Financial Group is a Beverly Hills mortgage brokerage that has been financing residential and commercial properties across greater Los Angeles since 1986. The firm is led by Mark Cohen, ranked the #1 mortgage broker in the United States and the #1 Non-QM originator in the country by the Scotsman Guide (2026), #2 nationally by National Mortgage News (2026), and #5 by HousingWire’s Mortgage Rankings (2026).

What people praise

Exceptional Client Dedication: The team works tirelessly to secure the
Expertise with Complex Cases: They excel in handling complicated
Outstanding Communication: Prompt responses and thorough answers to all
Continued Support: Beyond initial financing, they assist with
Trustworthy and Reliable: Clients consistently report feeling confident

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume72 · 67th

Confidenceearly

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Cohen Financial Group stands out for their ability to navigate complex financial scenarios where traditional lenders often fail. Their proactive communication and personalized service place them at the top tier of mortgage brokers. They consistently deliver competitive rates and reliable support, making them an excellent choice for first-time buyers and seasoned investors alike.

Cohen Financial Group impresses with unwavering dedication, expert handling of challenging financial profiles, and superior client communication. Their ability to secure competitive mortgage deals and maintain long-term client relationships highlights their professionalism and commitment. For anyone seeking a mortgage broker who truly goes above and beyond, Cohen Financial Group is a standout option.

Website +1310-777-5401 Directions

9665 Wilshire Blvd Ste 260, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk

The Mortgage Guys

4.9337 Google reviews

The Mortgage Guys operates from West Hollywood, handling purchase and refinance mortgages across Los Angeles, with reviewers describing both straightforward refinances and more involved first-time purchases. The company has run an annual professional-development event alongside its lending business. Reviewers over several years name individual loan officers who moved quickly on refinances and stayed in touch by phone, text, and direct message throughout the process.

What people praise

Loan officers reachable across multiple channels, including text and social media
Refinance cases described as moving quickly once submitted
Team members named repeatedly across years of reviews, suggesting staff continuity

Worth knowing

At least one reviewer describes a refinance stalling for months with no explanation
A separate review reports a broker missing scheduled calls and later going quiet

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume337 · 97th

Confidencehigh

Recency9 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The largest review base among the non-preserved brokers here, but the negative reviews are more pointed than elsewhere on this list. Confirm your specific loan officer's availability before committing to a timeline.

Website +1424-777-0320 Directions

8730 Sunset Blvd #600W, West Hollywood, CA 90069

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Henry Wilkes- Wilkes Mortgage Group | VA • FHA • Commercial Financing Specialist

5.0207 Google reviews

Henry Wilkes runs Wilkes Mortgage Group from Los Angeles, specializing in VA, FHA, and commercial financing alongside standard purchase and refinance mortgages, and offers online pre-approval and refinance rate-checking tools directly on the firm's site. Reviewers describe working through the pre-approval and underwriting process with hands-on guidance from Wilkes personally rather than being passed between staff.

What people praise

Clients describe direct, ongoing contact with Wilkes across the full process
Praised for clear explanations of complex loan programs like VA and FHA
Follow-up support continues after the loan closes for future needs

Worth knowing

One reviewer reports missed scheduled calls and vague pre-approval figures with no clear resolution

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating5 / 5

Review volume207 · 92th

Confidencehigh

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect 5.0 across 207 reviews, with real specialism in VA and FHA programs, though the one detailed negative review is worth reading before you commit.

Website +1818-582-2380 Directions

3470 Wilshire Blvd #910, Los Angeles, CA 90010

#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Equitable Lending

5.0137 Google reviews

Equitable Lending is a nationwide mortgage lender based on Robertson Boulevard, offering DSCR, bank-statement, interest-only, and no-tax-return loan programs alongside conventional, FHA, and VA mortgages across a dozen states including California. The firm targets borrowers whose income doesn't fit a standard W-2 profile, including investors and the self-employed. Reviewers repeatedly describe closing faster than expected on refinances and commercial real estate purchases with named loan officers coordinating the file.

What people praise

Specific expertise in non-traditional income documentation, including bank-statement loans
Multiple reviewers describe unusually fast closings under time pressure
Loan officers described as highly responsive, including outside standard hours

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating5 / 5

Review volume137 · 86th

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect 5.0 across 137 reviews. If a standard lender has turned you down over self-employed or investment income, this is the specialist to call first.

Website +1877-885-0111 Directions

2824 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90034

#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Aragon Lending Team - Trusted Mortgage Pros

4.9112 Google reviews

Aragon Lending Team, based downtown, focuses heavily on first-time homebuyers and VA loans, walking clients through financial pre-planning before they've even found a property. The firm publishes client testimonials collected from Yelp alongside its own site. Reviewers consistently describe a named lead adviser pausing to answer even basic questions without making first-time buyers feel rushed or talked down to.

What people praise

Explains financing options before a property is even chosen, not just after
Consistently patient with first-time buyers unfamiliar with the process
Repeat customers return for a second purchase years after the first

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume112 · 81th

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 rating across 112 reviews, with a clear focus on making first-time buyers comfortable rather than just processing paperwork quickly.

Website +1310-491-5958 Directions

555 W 5th St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

#6🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

HILLHURST MORTGAGE, INC.

5.081 Google reviews

Hillhurst Mortgage, based in Los Feliz, funds home loans across California, Florida, and Texas, with reviewers describing the firm working with freelance and non-traditional income as a specific area of focus. The company publishes its funded-loan volume and average rating directly on its site. Reviewers describe closing on tight escrow windows and unusual condo purchases that required extra underwriting work to get approved.

What people praise

Handles unconventional income situations, including freelance work
Successfully closed loans on short escrow windows under competitive pressure
Team explains each step clearly to first-time buyers

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating5 / 5

Review volume81 · 69th

Confidencemoderate

Recency2 years ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect 5.0 rating, though on an older and smaller review base than the others here. Worth a call specifically if your purchase has an unusual wrinkle a standard lender might reject.

Website +1323-522-1020 Directions

1662 Hillhurst Ave Ste A, Los Angeles, CA 90027

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How we score

Rating is the live Google average. Volume measures how many customers left a review, ranked against every broker we compared in LA. Confidence blends rating and volume so a perfect score on a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank a strong score backed by hundreds more. Recency tracks how recently customers were still reviewing a broker, so the ranking reflects current service rather than an old reputation. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does a mortgage broker cost in Los Angeles (2026)?

Broker compensation varies: some brokers are paid entirely by lender commission with no direct cost to the borrower, while others charge an origination or broker fee on top. Costs can also shift depending on loan type, such as a DSCR or bank-statement loan versus a standard conventional mortgage. We don’t have a verified, current fee schedule across this specific group of firms, so we’re not publishing invented numbers. Get a written fee disclosure from each broker before you apply.

Serving all of Los Angeles

These brokers operate from Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, downtown, and Los Feliz, but nearly all work with borrowers across the wider LA area and, in several cases, other states entirely by phone and secure document portals. If you’re searching for a mortgage broker near me anywhere in the LA basin, proximity matters less than it does for in-person services since most of the process happens remotely.

What to ask before you hire a mortgage broker

Do you charge a broker or origination fee, and how much?
Have you closed loans for someone with my exact income situation, such as self-employed or investment income?
How quickly can you get me a pre-approval letter with a real number, not an estimate?
Will one loan officer handle my file start to finish?
What’s your realistic timeline to close, given my specific loan type?
Are you licensed to lend in every state relevant to my purchase?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge + top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these brokers?

We compared mortgage brokers across Los Angeles with a real track record on Google, weighing rating, review volume, and how recently customers were still reviewing them.

How often is this updated?

We last verified this data in July 2026. Ratings and review counts shift, so check the live Google listing for the most current number before you get in touch.

What’s a DSCR or bank-statement loan?

Both are loan programs designed for borrowers who can’t easily document income the traditional way, such as investors qualifying on a property’s rental income (DSCR) or self-employed borrowers using bank deposits instead of tax returns. Equitable Lending on this list specializes in both.

Should I get pre-approved before I start house hunting?

Yes. Several brokers on this list, including Aragon Lending Team, walk clients through financial planning before a property is even chosen, which strengthens your offer once you find one.

The bottom line

For most standard purchases and refinances, The Mortgage Guys’ scale makes it a reasonable starting call, though get your specific loan officer’s availability confirmed given the mixed reviews. If your income doesn’t fit a standard mold, Equitable Lending and Hillhurst Mortgage both have a proven track record with exactly that kind of case.

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