Bell Bank in California vs the state
3.0%Denial rate-14.39 pts vs state
4.0%Decision denial rate-18.40 pts vs state
66.7%Origination rate+10.47 pts vs state
6.31%Median rate-0.31 pts vs state
0.11Rate spread (pts)-0.16 pts vs state
$338kMedian applicant income
22Loans originated
1Denied
Trend in California
| Year | Applications | Originated | Denial rate | Median rate | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 24 | 12 | 4.2% | 6.69% | #629 |
| 2024 | 32 | 19 | 0.0% | 7.13% | #585 |
| 2025 | 33 | 22 | 3.0% | 6.31% | #573 |
What Bell Bank lends in California
By loan purpose
By loan type
Why it denied California applicants
Where in California
Counties with the most Bell Bank applications in 2025.
| County | Applications | Originated | Denied | Denial rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego County | 7 | 4 | 1 | 14.3% |
| Riverside County | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Orange County | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sacramento County | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Los Angeles County | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Contra Costa County | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| San Francisco County | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Santa Barbara County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Stanislaus County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Placer County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
Other large lenders in California
| Lender | Grade | Applications | Denial rate | Median rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Shore Financial Services | B | 79,261 | 12.6% | 6.49% |
| Rocket Mortgage | C | 58,925 | 17.6% | 6.75% |
| Bank of America | F | 40,190 | 30.8% | 5.99% |
| U.S. Bank | D | 32,493 | 31.6% | 6.50% |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank | B | 22,048 | 9.7% | 6.13% |
| Spring Eq | D | 21,601 | 50.8% | 8.88% |
| Schoolsfirst | A | 19,086 | 10.0% | 6.25% |
| Pennymac Loan Services | C | 18,754 | 13.5% | 6.50% |
| Newrez | D | 17,000 | 19.3% | 6.63% |
| Loandepot.Com | D | 16,645 | 18.7% | 6.63% |
Frequently asked questions
California: 33 applications in 2025, of which 22 were originated and 1 denied.
3.0% of all applications, or 4.0% of the applications it actually decided on. The California statewide average across all lenders was 17.4%.
The median rate on loans Bell Bank originated in California in 2025 was 6.31%, against a statewide median of 6.63%.
About this data. Figures are Bell Bank's own HMDA filing for properties located in California, 2025. The grade is national; state-level figures are shown for context and are not separately graded. Methodology