First Choice in Florida vs the state
60.2%Denial rate+39.13 pts vs state
60.2%Decision denial rate+32.95 pts vs state
39.8%Origination rate-12.88 pts vs state
6.38%Median rate-0.25 pts vs state
0.07Rate spread (pts)-0.20 pts vs state
$96kMedian applicant income
41Loans originated
62Denied
Trend in Florida
| Year | Applications | Originated | Denial rate | Median rate | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 108 | 51 | 52.8% | 6.38% | #473 |
| 2024 | 99 | 58 | 41.4% | 6.75% | #478 |
| 2025 | 103 | 41 | 60.2% | 6.38% | #480 |
What First Choice lends in Florida
By loan purpose
By loan type
Why it denied Florida applicants
Where in Florida
Counties with the most First Choice applications in 2025.
| County | Applications | Originated | Denied | Denial rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach County | 33 | 33 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Broward County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
Other large lenders in Florida
| Lender | Grade | Applications | Denial rate | Median rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Shore Financial Services | B | 71,405 | 15.3% | 6.44% |
| Rocket Mortgage | C | 46,611 | 21.0% | 6.63% |
| Bank of America | F | 23,634 | 37.7% | 6.24% |
| Pennymac Loan Services | C | 19,516 | 14.1% | 6.50% |
| Navy Federal Credit Union | D | 19,452 | 23.2% | 7.59% |
| Crosscountry Mortgage | B | 19,103 | 5.2% | 6.75% |
| Newrez | D | 17,519 | 22.4% | 6.75% |
| Dhi Mortgage Company | B | 16,661 | 14.5% | 4.88% |
| Lennar Mortgage | A | 14,984 | 21.0% | 4.75% |
| Truist Bank | C | 14,140 | 41.5% | 6.60% |
Frequently asked questions
Florida: 103 applications in 2025, of which 41 were originated and 62 denied.
60.2% of all applications, or 60.2% of the applications it actually decided on. The Florida statewide average across all lenders was 21.1%.
The median rate on loans First Choice originated in Florida in 2025 was 6.38%, against a statewide median of 6.63%.
About this data. Figures are First Choice's own HMDA filing for properties located in Florida, 2025. The grade is national; state-level figures are shown for context and are not separately graded. Methodology