This week, 3 Thrifts & Mortgage Finance stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).

The rating of Flagstar Bancorp, Inc. (FBC) moves up this week, rising from a B to a A. Flagstar Bancorp, Inc. operates as a holding company that attracts deposits from the general public and originates or acquires residential mortgage loans. The company also gets A’s in sales growth, operating margin growth, and free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FBC stock.

Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (DCOM) earns a A this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of B. Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. provides financial services and loans for housing in New York. The company also gets A’s in earnings revisions. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of DCOM stock.

This week, Waterstone Financial, Inc. (WSBF) pushes up from a B to a A rating. Waterstone Financial, Inc. is a bank holding company that offers checking and saving accounts, personal and business loans, and retirement planning services. The company also gets A’s in earnings growth. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WSBF stock.

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader stock ranking system assesses roughly 5,000 companies every week based on a number of fundamental and quantitative measures. Stocks are given a letter grade based on their results — with A being “strong buy,” and F being “strong sell.” Explore the tool here.