State Department Federal Credit Union in Tennessee vs the state
Trend in Tennessee
| Year | Applications | Originated | Denial rate | Median rate | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16 | 8 | 25.0% | 7.75% | #539 |
| 2024 | 8 | 5 | 25.0% | 8.50% | #639 |
| 2025 | 17 | 11 | 11.8% | 6.50% | #555 |
What State Department Federal Credit Union lends in Tennessee
By loan purpose
By loan type
Why it denied Tennessee applicants
Where in Tennessee
Counties with the most State Department Federal Credit Union applications in 2025.
| County | Applications | Originated | Denied | Denial rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Davidson County | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Rutherford County | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Knox County | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sevier County | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Unicoi County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Dyer County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cheatham County | 1 | 0 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Shelby County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Grainger 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: 17 applications in 2025, of which 11 were originated and 2 denied.
11.8% of all applications, or 15.4% of the applications it actually decided on. The Tennessee statewide average across all lenders was 17.1%.
The median rate on loans State Department Federal Credit Union originated in Tennessee in 2025 was 6.50%, against a statewide median of 6.62%.