First Heritage Mortgage Cements its Place Among the Nation’s Elite Lenders with Dual 2026 Industry Awards
Named to Scotsman Guide’s 2026 Top 50 Lenders and Mortgage Executive Magazine’s 2026 Top 30 Lenders, the company stands out as a consistent, high-performing force in American lending.
FAIRFAX, VA — First Heritage Mortgage is proud to announce it has been recognized by two of the mortgage industry’s most respected publications simultaneously: named to Scotsman Guide’s 2026 Top Overall Lender with a top 50 ranking and in the top 30 of Mortgage Executive Magazine’s 2026 Top 50 Mortgage Companies in the U.S. Both distinctions are based on the company’s 2025 loan production numbers — a testament to the trust borrowers and referral partners placed in the First Heritage Mortgage team throughout the year.
Scotsman Guide, the leading resource for residential and commercial mortgage professionals, annually ranks the nation’s highest-performing lenders based on verified production volume. Mortgage Executive Magazine, long regarded as a premier voice in the lending industry, produces its own independent ranking of elite mortgage companies nationwide. To appear on both lists in the same cycle places First Heritage Mortgage among a very small group of lenders recognized across both platforms.
“These recognitions are a direct reflection of the people who make up First Heritage Mortgage — our loan officers, operations staff, and every team member who shows up every day committed to doing right by our clients. 2025 was a year that tested the industry, and our team met every challenge with focus and professionalism. Being acknowledged among the top lenders in the country by two separate publications is an honor we share equally across the entire organization. We remain deeply grateful to the borrowers, real estate partners, and communities who trusted us with one of the most meaningful financial decisions of their lives.”
— Steven Lagana, President, First Heritage Mortgage
Since its founding, First Heritage Mortgage has built its reputation on a people-first approach to lending — pairing experienced loan officers with a streamlined process designed to make homeownership more accessible and less stressful. The company’s continued growth reflects not just volume, but the depth of relationships cultivated across the markets it serves.