First Home Mortgage in Delaware vs the state
5.2%Denial rate-13.01 pts vs state
6.3%Decision denial rate-16.40 pts vs state
76.3%Origination rate+17.10 pts vs state
6.75%Median rate+0.13 pts vs state
0.41Rate spread (pts)+0.14 pts vs state
$130kMedian applicant income
74Loans originated
5Denied
Trend in Delaware
| Year | Applications | Originated | Denial rate | Median rate | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 52 | 40 | 1.9% | 6.75% | #101 |
| 2024 | 64 | 51 | 0.0% | 6.49% | #99 |
| 2025 | 97 | 74 | 5.2% | 6.75% | #88 |
What First Home Mortgage lends in Delaware
By loan purpose
By loan type
Why it denied Delaware applicants
Where in Delaware
Counties with the most First Home Mortgage applications in 2025.
| County | Applications | Originated | Denied | Denial rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex County | 74 | 57 | 3 | 4.1% |
| Kent County | 14 | 9 | 1 | 7.1% |
| New Castle County | 9 | 8 | 1 | 11.1% |
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: 97 applications in 2025, of which 74 were originated and 5 denied.
5.2% of all applications, or 6.3% of the applications it actually decided on. The Delaware statewide average across all lenders was 18.2%.
The median rate on loans First Home Mortgage originated in Delaware in 2025 was 6.75%, against a statewide median of 6.63%.
About this data. Figures are First Home Mortgage'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