Who are the major mortgage lenders in the United States?

Mortgage lending in the United States is spread across commercial banks, savings institutions, credit unions, and independent mortgage companies. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 80% of loan officers work in credit intermediation and related activities, a category that includes commercial banks, savings institutions, and mortgage companies. Independent mortgage companies such as Rocket Mortgage and LoanDepot are examples of non-bank lenders, and some financial institutions operate as both lenders and brokers.

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