Stockton Mortgage Ranked #11 Nationally Among USDA Rural Development’s Top Guaranteed Rural Housing Lenders

Top USDA Lending Rankings Across Kentucky, Alabama, and Mississippi

Stockton Mortgage has been ranked #11 nationally among the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development’s 2025 Top Guaranteed Rural Housing Lenders, based on total loan closing volume.

In addition to the national recognition, Stockton Mortgage was also ranked among the top USDA lenders in several states it serves:

                  •               #1 in Kentucky

                  •               #2 in Alabama

                  •               #5 in Mississippi

The USDA Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program helps eligible low- to moderate-income households achieve homeownership in rural and suburban communities by allowing approved lenders to provide affordable mortgage financing backed by a USDA guarantee. According to USDA Rural Development, more than 3,000 lenders nationwide participate in the program.

For Stockton Mortgage, the recognition reflects the company’s continued commitment to expanding access to affordable homeownership.

“Being recognized among the nation’s top USDA lenders is an honor, and it speaks to the work our teams do every day to help families move forward into homeownership,” said David Stockton, President of Stockton Mortgage. “Programs like USDA create meaningful opportunities for buyers, particularly in rural and smaller communities. We’re grateful to play a role in that process and proud of the relationships our loan officers build with borrowers, Realtors, and communities across the markets we serve. This recognition belongs to the people behind the work.”

This recognition continues a pattern of national acknowledgment for Stockton Mortgage’s work supporting housing programs that expand access to homeownership. In 2024, USDA Rural Development recognized Stockton Mortgage as the Single Close Construction Origination Champion, honoring the company’s leadership in originating USDA single-close construction loans.

Stockton Mortgage was also previously recognized by Freddie Mac with the Home Possible RISE Award for Fastest Growth in 2022, highlighting the company’s commitment to helping low- to moderate-income families achieve homeownership through affordable lending programs.

About Stockton Mortgage

Headquartered in Frankfort, Kentucky, Stockton Mortgage is a full-service independent mortgage company committed to helping individuals and families achieve homeownership through knowledgeable guidance and personalized lending solutions. With branch locations across more than half of the United States, Stockton Mortgage partners with borrowers, Realtors, and communities to provide responsible mortgage lending and trusted service.