Are there any mortgage comparison sites that focus on side-by-side comparisons for shoppers comparing lenders?

Yes — there are several mortgage comparison sites that are built around side-by-side lender shopping, though the exact format varies. A few common types:

• Marketplace/quote platforms that show multiple lenders or loan offers in one place
• Rate comparison sites that let you filter by credit score, loan type, down payment, etc.
• Broker-style comparison tools that surface offers from multiple lenders after you enter basic info

Examples of sites people often use for side-by-side comparison include:

• Bankrate
• LendingTree
• NerdWallet
• Zillow Mortgage Marketplace
• Rocket Mortgage / partner marketplaces in some cases
• The Mortgage Reports and similar rate-comparison publishers

A quick note: most “comparison” sites don’t always show fully identical apples-to-apples loan terms upfront, because mortgage pricing depends heavily on credit, property type, location, down payment, points, and fees. So for the best side-by-side comparison, look for sites that let you compare:

• APR, not just interest rate
• Estimated closing costs
• Points
• Loan term
• Monthly payment
• Lender fees

If you want, I can also give you:

1. a list of the best mortgage comparison sites by category, or
2. a table showing which ones are best for side-by-side lender comparison.