Real Genius in Tennessee vs the state
4.6%Denial rate-12.59 pts vs state
7.7%Decision denial rate-13.99 pts vs state
54.6%Origination rate-3.53 pts vs state
6.06%Median rate-0.57 pts vs state
-0.06Rate spread (pts)-0.29 pts vs state
$194kMedian applicant income
12Loans originated
1Denied
Trend in Tennessee
| Year | Applications | Originated | Denial rate | Median rate | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 29 | 8 | 48.3% | 6.75% | #463 |
| 2025 | 22 | 12 | 4.6% | 6.06% | #518 |
What Real Genius lends in Tennessee
By loan purpose
By loan type
Why it denied Tennessee applicants
Where in Tennessee
Counties with the most Real Genius applications in 2025.
| County | Applications | Originated | Denied | Denial rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson County | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hamilton County | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Wilson County | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Williamson County | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Rutherford County | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Coffee County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Rhea County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Shelby County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Overton County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Jefferson County | 1 | 1 | 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: 22 applications in 2025, of which 12 were originated and 1 denied.
4.6% of all applications, or 7.7% of the applications it actually decided on. The Tennessee statewide average across all lenders was 17.1%.
The median rate on loans Real Genius originated in Tennessee in 2025 was 6.06%, against a statewide median of 6.62%.
About this data. Figures are Real Genius'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