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BREAKING NEWS: Metroplex Mortgage Services Named Florida’s #1 USDA Lender for Third Year in a Row—Plus National Recognition from USDA!

June 27th, 2025 by Sean A. Stephens, Esq., CMB®

Metroplex Mortgage Services is the #1 Ranked Florida USDA Lender in 2025 – Again!2025 Florida USDA #1 Lender

 🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Metroplex Mortgage Services has once again been ranked the  2025 #1 USDA Lender in Florida, marking our third consecutive year and fourth time overall earning this top honor!

But the exciting news doesn’t stop there…

🏆 National Recognition at the 2025 USDA Lenders of the Year Awards

At the 2025 USDA National Lenders of the Year Award Ceremony held this week, Metroplex was also recognized at the national level—earning 4th place in the USDA’s newly introduced Top Local Lender Champion Award category – a distinction especially meaningful to lenders recognized as the top USDA lender in their state.

This dual recognition reflects our commitment to rural homebuyers and the communities we proudly serve across Florida.

In today’s short video, I will explain why a USDA Approved Lender is so critical towards maximizing the USDA loan program and being that source both homebuyers and Realtors can count on!

Now as we all know, Second Opinions are always important – especially with the USDA loan program! If you have financing questions or you are working with another lender, we offer a complimentary service where you can get access to an expert second opinion. Just call, text, or email to review your scenario and let us show you the “Metroplex” difference!

800-806-9836 Ext. 280
Call/Text: 863-593-2001
SeanS@MPLX.org

Metroplex Mortgage Services Wins 2025 #1 USDA Lender Ranking in Florida – Back to Back to Back!

🌟 What This Means for Florida Homebuyers

✅ #1 USDA Lender in Florida – Three Years in a Row. We’re honored to be the only lender in Florida with this level of consistent USDA loan production and service excellence.

✅ Nationally Recognized for Local Impact. The Top Local Lender Champion Award emphasizes our commitment not only to high volume—but also to quality service within our local markets.

✅ Trusted USDA Loan Expertise. We specialize in USDA financing, offering in-depth knowledge of eligibility guidelines, income limits, property requirements, and the unique benefits of zero-down financing.

So, when going through the USDA loan process what should you look out for?

Remember, USDA loans are very unique, and having an experienced USDA approved lender is critical to success.

What Are The Benefits of a USDA Approved Lender?

1.First off, is your lender actually approved by USDA?Metroplex Mortgage Services Wins #1 USDA Lender Ranking in Florida. Sebring and Tampa FL USDA Approved Lender.

While many banks, credit unions, brokers, and lenders may offer the program – very few have dedicated resources set aside specifically for processing, underwriting, and approving USDA Rural Home Loans.

Remember that USDA Approved Lenders are granted the authority to underwrite and issue loan approvals. This “In-House” underwriting ability allows for one dedicated point of contact from initial qualification through loan closing.

With that being said, if they are not USDA approved, then they will have to submit through an actual approved USDA Lender for underwriting, approval, and in order to work with the USDA field offices. 

Obviously, this just creates additional steps needing more time and as the old saying goes “Too many cooks in the kitchen!”.

2. Secondly, as a USDA Approved Lender, Metroplex is known for our specific USDA loan expertise!

Due to this experience, we are able to maximize the program’s full potential and give our buyers the local competitive advantage they need in today’s market through:

  • Detailed USDA Income and Credit Analysis
  • Thorough understanding of the guidelines
  • In-House Underwriting and Processing Efficiency
  • Both Manual and Automated Loan Approval Options
  • Home Repair Financing for items to be completed after closing!
  • USDA Qualification Letters that Homebuyers, Realtors, and Sellers can count on!

3. Last but not least, by working with an actual USDA approved lender, you can have one point of contact for:

  • The upfront initial USDA Qualification Process
  • Expediting conditions so the file can be shipped to USDA2023 #1 Ranked Florida USDA Approved Lender
  • Direct communication with USDA field offices for handling of the USDA commitment
  • Ability to provide specific updates on status, without having to call an outside lender for updates

In summary, it is good practice to ask if your current lender is actually USDA approved and how many USDA loans your loan officer has actually closed.  These two questions can at least shed some light into how experienced they may be before you get tangled into a web with an unfortunate outcome. 

Now before I go, I just want to thank everyone for helping Metroplex Mortgage Services be the #1 ranked Florida USDA Approved Lender!

We appreciate the continued referrals and trusting us with all of your mortgage needs. Whether it be FHA, USDA, VA, or Conventional Loans –  Just call , text, or email to discuss your scenario and let us show you the “Metroplex” difference!

800-806-9836 Ext. 280
Call/Text: 863-593-2001
SeanS@MPLX.org

I want everyone to make it a great day, and look forward to seeing you right here for the next tip of the week!

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