ABOUT THE LENDERS NETWORK

The mortgage is yours. The choice should be, too.

The Lenders Network is a free-to-use mortgage comparison and education platform. We help homebuyers and homeowners understand their options and request connections with participating lenders, so they can compare before deciding.

Compare loan offers See how it works

No charge to use TLN. We are not a lender, and lender approval or the lowest available rate is not guaranteed.

THE SMARTER LOAN COMPARISON

Look beyond the rate.

Interest rate & APRUnderstand borrowing costs

Monthly paymentInclude taxes and insurance

Cash to closeCompare fees, points & credits

COMPARE THE FULL PICTURENot a rate quote

Free for consumersOur platform is partner-funded

Independent lender networkLoan decisions stay with lenders

Editorial transparencyOur standards are public

01 / WHAT WE DO

Three steps to a more informed mortgage decision.

We’re here to make shopping understandable, not to tell you a lender’s offer is automatically the best one.

Get clear on your options

Use practical guides and tools to understand loan programs, down payments, mortgage insurance, and the full cost of borrowing.

LEARN FIRST

Request a lender connection

Share details about your goals and request introductions to participating mortgage companies that may fit your situation.

SEE YOUR OPTIONS

Compare before you commit

Talk with lenders and compare their written terms, including rate, APR, fees, cash to close, and monthly payment.

YOU MAKE THE CALL

What TLN does not do: We don’t originate, underwrite, approve, or fund mortgages. Individual lenders decide whether to offer financing and on what terms. Learn about our role.

02 / BUILT AROUND REAL BORROWERS

A starting point for wherever you are.

First home, next home, refinance, or credit questions: your best next step should depend on your circumstances.

FOR HOMEBUYERS

Understand the payment before the house hunt.

Learn how down payment, loan type, taxes, and mortgage insurance affect affordability. Then ask lenders for comparable estimates.

Explore purchase loan options

03 / MORTGAGE OPTIONS

Different loans. Different trade-offs.

We cover the common programs so you can understand eligibility and compare total costs, not just rate headlines.

FHA

FHA loans

Government-insured financing with published credit and down-payment rules; lender standards still apply.

Explore FHA

VA loans

For eligible military borrowers and surviving spouses, with distinctive benefits and service requirements.

Explore VA

CONV

Conventional

Evaluate down payments, credit-based pricing, and private mortgage insurance where applicable.

Explore conventional

JUMBO

Jumbo loans

For larger mortgages above applicable conforming limits, with lender-specific underwriting.

Explore jumbo

USDA

USDA loans

Explore location, income and household eligibility for qualifying rural and suburban financing.

Compare USDA

REFI

Refinancing

Learn when reducing your rate, changing your term, or accessing equity may make financial sense.

Explore refinancing

Program availability and lender participation vary. A connection request is not a loan offer or credit approval.

04 / EARNED TRUST

Useful information. Transparent incentives.

A mortgage comparison site should tell you what it does, where its revenue comes from, and how its content gets reviewed.

You’re the one making the mortgage decision.

Our job is to help you ask better questions, understand the trade-offs, and know what to compare before you choose a lender.

Read our publishing principles

How TLN is funded

TLN is free to use because participating lenders and partners pay for marketing and borrower introductions. Compensation may influence some placements; educational standards are separate.

Ownership & funding

How our content is made

Our editorial team uses mortgage-industry experience, agency guidance, editing, fact checks, and updates. We publish the rules behind our work.

Meet the editorial team

What happens to your information

General inquiries go to TLN. If you request lender connections, your information may be shared with participating partners according to the form notices and privacy policy.

Read our privacy policy

05 / QUICK ANSWERS

Questions worth asking.

Clear answers about what TLN can—and cannot—do for you.

Is The Lenders Network a lender?

No. TLN is a mortgage education and comparison platform. Participating lenders make offers, evaluate applications, and decide approvals.

Is using TLN free?

Yes, TLN’s educational tools and lender-connection service are free for consumers. The platform earns revenue from participating lenders and partners.

Does TLN guarantee the lowest rate?

No. The best available offer depends on your credit profile, property, timing, loan structure, and market. Compare lender Loan Estimates and consider alternatives beyond our network.

Can I compare lenders with imperfect credit?

You can request connections. Eligibility, score minimums, and lender participation vary, and a request does not guarantee an offer or approval.

THE NEXT STEP IS YOURS

Make the comparison before the commitment.

Explore the lenders and terms that may fit your goals. Free to use, with no obligation to choose a participating lender.

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The Lenders Network is not a lender or mortgage broker and does not originate, approve, or fund loans. Rates, fees, loan availability, and approvals are determined by independent lenders. Partner disclosure · Privacy policy

Written by

Taylor Tassone

Owner and Mortgage Broker Colorado & Florida NMLS #1299614

Taylor Tassone is the owner and mortgage broker at Tayton Capital, LLC (NMLS #2106875), licensed in Colorado and Florida. He specializes in conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, jumbo, DSCR, bank statement, and non-QM loans. An active BRRRR real estate investor, Taylor covers mortgage markets, housing trends, and investing insights for The Lenders Network.