Irwin Mortgage is another large player in the mortgage lending business. They have been in business under the Irwin name for almost 10 years. Before their name changed they were known as "Inland Mortgage". From the initial inception of Inland Mortgage in 1944, they have been providing mortgages for over 60 years.

On the Irwin Mortgage website, it says: "From that single office in 1944, Irwin Mortgage has grown to one of America's top mortgage lenders with over 100 offices nationwide and servicing over $12 billion of residential loans. We firmly believe in people, community and home ownership. Every employee at Irwin is dedicated to helping home buyers achieve the American dream of home ownership."

Backed by the solidity of Irwin Financial Corporation, this is another lender who is quite financially stable. However, you should be looking for more than just stability in your lender. Your lender should also consider you an important client. The challenge with some large lenders is that the small home mortgage client can become 'just a number'. Check with some of the online sites, shown above, which feature the consumer's point of view to be sure that you are going to get the kind of customer service you are looking for.