Foundation Mortgage in Tennessee vs the state
24.3%Denial rate+7.18 pts vs state
25.0%Decision denial rate+3.32 pts vs state
32.4%Origination rate-25.65 pts vs state
7.13%Median rate+0.50 pts vs state
1.14Rate spread (pts)+0.91 pts vs state
$76kMedian applicant income
12Loans originated
9Denied
Trend in Tennessee
| Year | Applications | Originated | Denial rate | Median rate | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8 | 4 | 0.0% | 8.50% | #656 |
| 2024 | 25 | 15 | 12.0% | 7.50% | #491 |
| 2025 | 37 | 12 | 24.3% | 7.13% | #457 |
What Foundation Mortgage lends in Tennessee
By loan purpose
By loan type
Why it denied Tennessee applicants
Where in Tennessee
Counties with the most Foundation Mortgage applications in 2025.
| County | Applications | Originated | Denied | Denial rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson County | 11 | 9 | 1 | 9.1% |
| Sevier County | 9 | 0 | 4 | 44.4% |
| Shelby County | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25.0% |
| Bradley County | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Knox County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Grundy County | 2 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Hamilton County | 2 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Cheatham County | 1 | 0 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Marion County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Rhea County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
Other large lenders in Tennessee
| Lender | Grade | Applications | Denial rate | Median rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocket Mortgage | C | 16,503 | 17.3% | 6.50% |
| United Shore Financial Services | B | 12,458 | 10.9% | 6.12% |
| Regions Bank | C | 11,247 | 36.5% | 4.99% |
| Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance | F | 9,649 | 35.8% | 8.75% |
| Mortgage Research Center | C | 6,568 | 17.3% | 6.25% |
| FirstBank | C | 5,677 | 14.5% | 6.88% |
| CMG Mortgage | A | 5,643 | 2.9% | 6.50% |
| Freedom Mortgage | B | 5,493 | 8.0% | 6.25% |
| Pennymac Loan Services | C | 5,331 | 11.2% | 6.00% |
| Mortgage Investors Group | B | 4,454 | 3.5% | 6.50% |
Frequently asked questions
Tennessee: 37 applications in 2025, of which 12 were originated and 9 denied.
24.3% of all applications, or 25.0% of the applications it actually decided on. The Tennessee statewide average across all lenders was 17.1%.
The median rate on loans Foundation Mortgage originated in Tennessee in 2025 was 7.13%, against a statewide median of 6.62%.
About this data. Figures are Foundation Mortgage's own HMDA filing for properties located in Tennessee, 2025. The grade is national; state-level figures are shown for context and are not separately graded. Methodology