Builder preferred lenders in St. Louis County new construction
8 of the 21 builders on this list name a preferred lender on their website: Associated Bank, N.A., Central Bank, Groundwork Mortgage, Groundwork Mortgage, NMLS 1211416, MO licensee 21-2198, Midwest BankCentre, Two preferred lending partners: Preferred Rate and Victory Mortgage, LLC, checked Oct 28, 2026. You never have to use the builder's lender; compare its Loan Estimate with one from your own lender on the same day.
| Builder | Communities | Builder's preferred lender | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Development | Meridien | Associated Bank, N.A. Trisha McConkey, NMLS 524254. Cell 314-686-2835; Office 314-558-7782; [email protected]. | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Consort Homes | Becker Pines, Claymont Hills, Magnolia Hills, Mattese Valley | Central Bank. Matt Dazey, Mortgage Loan Officer/VP, NMLS#712698. 314.277.9393, [email protected]. | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Douglas Properties | Clayton Road Park, Tower Hill | Midwest BankCentre or Together Credit Union. Midwest BankCentre: John Haberberger, Lending Officer, NMLS# 1582063 (bank NMLS #685869). Haberberger: Direct 314-544-7256, Cell 314-412-4308, [email protected], TheLoanLife.com. | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Fischer & Frichtel | Sulphur Spring, The Pointe at Brightleaf Manor Villas, The Pointe at Brightleaf Orchard Villas, Wyndemere Addition | Central Bank. Mike Kammerzell (NMLS not listed). (314) 835-3758. | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Fischer Homes | Deer Hollow, Gateway Heights, The Manors at Tesson Ridge, The Vale at Olia Village, Wildhorse Village | Victory Mortgage, LLC (NMLS 461249). Oakes Briscoe, Branch Manager, NMLS #448286; Larry Bleich, Loan Originator, NMLS #864341. Victory St. Louis office: 10407 Baur Blvd, Olivette, MO 63132, (314) 949-2848; Briscoe office (314) 949-2848, [email protected]; Bleich office (314) 931-4742, [email protected]. | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Flower & Fendler | Napoli Estates, Oak Ridge Place, Parkside Estates, Windhaven | Groundwork Mortgage. | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Lombardo Homes | Mason Road at Creve Coeur, The Legends at Schoettler Pointe, The Manors at Tesson Ridge | Two preferred lending partners: Preferred Rate; Acrisure Mortgage. Preferred Rate: Melissa Gibbons-Ferrario. Acrisure Mortgage: Pat Hunter. (NMLS not listed for either). [email protected]; [email protected]. | Oct 28, 2026 |
| McKelvey Homes | The Reserve | Groundwork Mortgage, NMLS 1211416, MO licensee 21-2198. Tony Grafals (individual NMLS not listed). Tony Grafals (314) 336-0276; company: 687 Trade Center Blvd, Ste 120, Chesterfield MO 63005, (636) 537-1005. | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Build STL | Kirkwood Estates | None listed on the builder site. | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Claymont Development | Schaeffer's Grove | None listed on the builder site. | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Country-TeK Homes | Wild Ridge Estates | None listed on the builder site. | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Duggan Construction | The Enclave at Greenbriar | None listed on the builder site. | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Kemp Signature Homes | Ballas Ridge, Thornhill Estates | None listed on the builder site. | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Manlin Development | Lindworth Estates, Tower Hill | None listed on the builder site. | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Mehlman Family Development | Arqué in Clayton | None listed on the builder site. | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Midas Hospitality | Forsythia on the Park | None listed on the builder site. | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Rafferty Company | Lindworth Estates | None listed on the builder site. | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Renaissance Living | Summit at Butler Hill | None listed on the builder site. | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Rolwes Company | Gates Manor | None listed on the builder site. | Oct 28, 2026 |
| SAGA Homes | Manors At Lynstone Park | None listed on the builder site. | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Whalen Custom Homes | Bendick Estates, Great Oaks, The Reserve at the Legends, Vistas at Stone Castle, West Eden | None listed on the builder site. | Oct 28, 2026 |
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Craig's preferred lenders
Get a second Loan Estimate from a lender who does not work for the builder. Craig works with these two loan officers:
Micah Filipsic
Senior Loan Consultant, New American Funding
NMLS #400530 · Edwardsville, IL
New American Funding, NMLS #6606. Equal Housing Lender.
Drew Stiegemeier
Mortgage Banker, Frontier Mortgage
NMLS #1406168 · Born and raised in the Metro East
VA, FHA, jumbo and conventional loans
Frontier Financial, Inc. dba Frontier Mortgage, NMLS #12182. Equal Housing Lender.
How to compare a builder lender offer
- Ask the builder for the incentive in writing, including whether it depends on its lender.
- Get Loan Estimates from the builder's lender and from your own lender on the same day, for the same loan.
- Compare the rate, the APR, the lender fees in section A and the total cash to close, not only the incentive amount.
Builder sites checked Oct 28, 2026; MLS figures as dated. "Not listed" means the builder page did not show it. Get the full sheet (PDF) by email.
Get new construction offers for St. Louis County
Craig will email you the builder offers he checks on builder websites, or send new homes as they list. Every offer carries the date it was checked.
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Common questions
Which lenders do St. Louis County builders recommend?
8 of the 21 builders on this list name a preferred lender on their website: Associated Bank, N.A., Central Bank, Groundwork Mortgage, Groundwork Mortgage, NMLS 1211416, MO licensee 21-2198, Midwest BankCentre, Two preferred lending partners: Preferred Rate and Victory Mortgage, LLC, checked Oct 28, 2026. You never have to use the builder's lender; compare its Loan Estimate with one from your own lender on the same day.
Do I have to use the builder's preferred lender?
No. Federal law lets you choose your lender. Some builder incentives require the builder's lender; the offer terms on /incentives/ say when.
Who are Craig's preferred lenders?
Micah Filipsic, New American Funding (NMLS 400530), and Drew Stiegemeier, Frontier Mortgage (NMLS 1406168).
Thinking about building?
The builder's sales agent works for the builder. Craig Ziegel can represent you: compare builders and lots, review the contract and walk-throughs.
Call or text 314-907-0410.
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