Lower in District of Columbia vs the state
5.7%Denial rate-12.38 pts vs state
7.3%Decision denial rate-16.49 pts vs state
72.7%Origination rate+17.22 pts vs state
6.38%Median rate-0.13 pts vs state
0.12Rate spread (pts)+0.07 pts vs state
$136kMedian applicant income
64Loans originated
5Denied
Trend in District of Columbia
| Year | Applications | Originated | Denial rate | Median rate | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 76 | 51 | 18.4% | 6.75% | #48 |
| 2024 | 75 | 51 | 10.7% | 6.75% | #51 |
| 2025 | 88 | 64 | 5.7% | 6.38% | #51 |
What Lower lends in District of Columbia
By loan purpose
By loan type
Why it denied District of Columbia applicants
Where in District of Columbia
Counties with the most Lower applications in 2025.
| County | Applications | Originated | Denied | Denial rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 88 | 64 | 5 | 5.7% |
Other large lenders in District of Columbia
| Lender | Grade | Applications | Denial rate | Median rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navy Federal Credit Union | D | 786 | 28.5% | 7.75% |
| Rocket Mortgage | C | 671 | 20.7% | 6.63% |
| Bank of America | F | 546 | 33.2% | 5.99% |
| First Savings Mortgage | A | 544 | 0.9% | 6.50% |
| Truist Bank | C | 529 | 41.2% | 6.25% |
| PNC Bank | D | 467 | 31.5% | 6.25% |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank | B | 459 | 7.6% | 6.38% |
| Citibank | B | 417 | 9.6% | 6.00% |
| First Home Mortgage | B | 359 | 2.5% | 6.63% |
| Newrez | D | 353 | 23.5% | 6.63% |
Frequently asked questions
District of Columbia: 88 applications in 2025, of which 64 were originated and 5 denied.
5.7% of all applications, or 7.3% of the applications it actually decided on. The District of Columbia statewide average across all lenders was 18.1%.
The median rate on loans Lower originated in District of Columbia in 2025 was 6.38%, against a statewide median of 6.50%.
About this data. Figures are Lower's own HMDA filing for properties located in District of Columbia, 2025. The grade is national; state-level figures are shown for context and are not separately graded. Methodology