Legend Lending in California vs the state
0.0%Denial rate-17.42 pts vs state
0.0%Decision denial rate-22.40 pts vs state
50.0%Origination rate-6.20 pts vs state
8.69%Median rate+2.06 pts vs state
3.18Rate spread (pts)+2.91 pts vs state
$230kMedian applicant income
4Loans originated
0Denied
Trend in California
| Year | Applications | Originated | Denial rate | Median rate | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14 | 4 | 0.0% | 7.19% | #698 |
| 2024 | 13 | 7 | 0.0% | 9.99% | #684 |
| 2025 | 8 | 4 | 0.0% | 8.69% | #763 |
What Legend Lending lends in California
By loan purpose
By loan type
Where in California
Counties with the most Legend Lending applications in 2025.
| County | Applications | Originated | Denied | Denial rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Riverside County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Orange County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
| San Joaquin County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
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: 8 applications in 2025, of which 4 were originated and 0 denied.
0.0% of all applications, or 0.0% of the applications it actually decided on. The California statewide average across all lenders was 17.4%.
The median rate on loans Legend Lending originated in California in 2025 was 8.69%, against a statewide median of 6.63%.
About this data. Figures are Legend Lending'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