First Federal Bank in Delaware vs the state
17.9%Denial rate-0.30 pts vs state
29.4%Decision denial rate+6.68 pts vs state
39.3%Origination rate-19.90 pts vs state
5.63%Median rate-1.00 pts vs state
-0.64Rate spread (pts)-0.91 pts vs state
$156kMedian applicant income
11Loans originated
5Denied
Trend in Delaware
| Year | Applications | Originated | Denial rate | Median rate | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21 | 12 | 9.5% | 6.94% | #157 |
| 2024 | 29 | 14 | 17.2% | 6.13% | #154 |
| 2025 | 28 | 11 | 17.9% | 5.63% | #163 |
What First Federal Bank lends in Delaware
By loan purpose
By loan type
Why it denied Delaware applicants
Where in Delaware
Counties with the most First Federal Bank applications in 2025.
| County | Applications | Originated | Denied | Denial rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle County | 16 | 5 | 2 | 12.5% |
| Sussex County | 9 | 3 | 3 | 33.3% |
| Kent County | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
Other large lenders in Delaware
| Lender | Grade | Applications | Denial rate | Median rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocket Mortgage | C | 2,381 | 15.5% | 6.88% |
| Wilmington Savings Fund Society | B | 1,801 | 16.6% | 7.25% |
| Citizens Bank | C | 1,633 | 29.3% | 7.65% |
| PNC Bank | D | 1,492 | 25.1% | 7.50% |
| NVR Mortgage Finance | B | 1,414 | 18.7% | 6.63% |
| United Shore Financial Services | B | 1,408 | 13.0% | 6.13% |
| Pike Creek Mortgage Services | B | 1,383 | 2.2% | 6.38% |
| Manufacturers and Traders Trust | C | 1,337 | 32.5% | 5.99% |
| Newrez | D | 1,127 | 18.4% | 6.50% |
| Del-One Federal Credit Union | D | 1,070 | 41.3% | 7.00% |
Frequently asked questions
Delaware: 28 applications in 2025, of which 11 were originated and 5 denied.
17.9% of all applications, or 29.4% of the applications it actually decided on. The Delaware statewide average across all lenders was 18.2%.
The median rate on loans First Federal Bank originated in Delaware in 2025 was 5.63%, against a statewide median of 6.63%.
About this data. Figures are First Federal Bank's own HMDA filing for properties located in Delaware, 2025. The grade is national; state-level figures are shown for context and are not separately graded. Methodology