Countrywide Financial opened its doors in 1969. In the mid 1980's Countrywide started expanding their mortgage and home loan division. They started opening up branches across the country in an attempt to get as much of the market as possible. By 1993, according to their web site - countrywide.com - the company grew its loan division to be the top wholesale lender in the United States.

While Countrywide claims to offer consumers great rates, it's always wise to check and compare rates. There's no way for us to be sure that this is the right lender for you. You'll need to compare their rates with other lenders for your particular credit situation and see if you are getting your best deal.