Direct Mortgage in California vs the state
9.7%Denial rate-7.74 pts vs state
9.7%Decision denial rate-12.72 pts vs state
90.3%Origination rate+34.12 pts vs state
6.63%Median rate0.00 pts vs state
—Rate spread (pts)
$147kMedian applicant income
28Loans originated
3Denied
Trend in California
| Year | Applications | Originated | Denial rate | Median rate | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 45 | 35 | 22.2% | 6.88% | #549 |
| 2024 | 47 | 44 | 6.4% | 6.63% | #532 |
| 2025 | 31 | 28 | 9.7% | 6.63% | #587 |
What Direct Mortgage lends in California
By loan purpose
By loan type
Why it denied California applicants
Where in California
Counties with the most Direct Mortgage applications in 2025.
| County | Applications | Originated | Denied | Denial rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside County | 21 | 20 | 1 | 4.8% |
| San Bernardino County | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Los Angeles County | 1 | 0 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Kern County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Orange County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mendocino County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Siskiyou County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| San Diego County | 1 | 0 | 1 | 100.0% |
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: 31 applications in 2025, of which 28 were originated and 3 denied.
9.7% of all applications, or 9.7% of the applications it actually decided on. The California statewide average across all lenders was 17.4%.
The median rate on loans Direct Mortgage originated in California in 2025 was 6.63%, against a statewide median of 6.63%.
About this data. Figures are Direct Mortgage'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