Lenders handling the most FHA applications. FHA loans allow 3.5% down and lower credit scores; a lender that does a lot of them has the underwriting muscle for it.
| # | Lender | Grade | FHA applications | Applications | Denial rate | Median rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Shore Financial ServicesPlymouth, MI | B | 3,789 | 23,111 | 8.8% | 6.13% |
| 2 | American FinancingAurora, CO | D | 2,424 | 4,937 | 41.3% | 6.38% |
| 3 | Rocket MortgagePlymouth, MI | C | 1,350 | 11,486 | 15.7% | 6.61% |
| 4 | Guild MortgageSan Diego, CA | A | 1,176 | 6,232 | 3.1% | 6.62% |
| 5 | Freedom MortgageBoca Raton, FL | B | 1,111 | 3,542 | 6.2% | 5.88% |
| 6 | Broker SolutionsTustin, CA | D | 908 | 3,025 | 6.0% | 6.63% |
| 7 | Loan SimpleEnglewood, CO | D | 843 | 1,371 | 4.7% | 6.63% |
| 8 | Crosscountry MortgageCleveland, OH | B | 843 | 3,804 | 3.6% | 6.58% |
| 9 | Fairway Independent MortgageMadison, WI | B | 720 | 3,299 | 5.1% | 6.63% |
| 10 | NewrezWilmington, DE | D | 649 | 3,831 | 16.0% | 6.50% |
| 11 | Loandepot.ComIrvine, CA | D | 645 | 2,979 | 18.1% | 6.13% |
| 12 | Dhi Mortgage CompanyArlington, TX | B | 640 | 1,512 | 12.4% | 4.63% |
| 13 | Pennymac Loan ServicesWestlake Village, CA | C | 590 | 3,970 | 10.5% | 6.38% |
| 14 | Guaranteed RateChicago, IL | B | 562 | 3,822 | 3.7% | 6.45% |
| 15 | ENT Credit UnionColorado Springs, CO | B | 503 | 13,238 | 20.9% | 7.50% |
| 16 | Lakeview Loan ServicingCoral Gables, FL | C | 485 | 2,096 | 48.8% | 6.13% |
| 17 | LowerColumbia, MD | C | 482 | 1,659 | 6.3% | 6.50% |
| 18 | Lennar MortgageMiami, FL | A | 469 | 1,693 | 6.3% | 3.99% |
| 19 | Homeamerican MortgageDenver, CO | A | 445 | 1,422 | 8.3% | 4.50% |
| 20 | Mutual of Omaha MortgageSan Diego, CA | C | 430 | 957 | 12.2% | 6.13% |
| 21 | Paramount Residential Mortgage GroupCorona, CA | B | 379 | 1,120 | 4.1% | 6.50% |
| 22 | CMG MortgageSan Ramon, CA | A | 330 | 2,947 | 3.2% | 6.50% |
| 23 | V.i.p. MortgageScottsdale, AZ | B | 313 | 1,426 | 0.8% | 6.50% |
| 24 | Nest Home LendingBoulder, CO | A | 286 | 716 | 0.8% | 4.99% |
| 25 | Finance of America ReverseTulsa, OK | C | 263 | 401 | 8.5% | 6.38% |
| 26 | Ark-La-Tex Financial Services, LLC.Plano, TX | A | 263 | 1,255 | 2.2% | 6.63% |
| 27 | Jet HomeloansJacksonville, FL | A | 255 | 615 | 4.1% | 4.99% |
| 28 | Equity Prime MortgageAtlanta, GA | D | 249 | 462 | 11.0% | 6.50% |
| 29 | AmeriSave MortgageSandy Springs, GA | D | 247 | 1,287 | 58.3% | 8.50% |
| 30 | Everett FinancialDallas, | C | 245 | 940 | 2.9% | 6.63% |
| 31 | Luminate BankMinneapolis, MN | B | 228 | 783 | 2.6% | 6.49% |
| 32 | Carrington Mortgage ServicesOrange, CA | D | 223 | 921 | 42.5% | 6.25% |
| 33 | Inspire Home LoansNewport Beach, CA | B | 199 | 575 | 6.4% | 4.88% |
| 34 | NFMLinthicum, MD | A | 199 | 802 | 0.6% | 6.25% |
| 35 | PHH MortgageMount Laurel, NJ | C | 198 | 592 | 8.5% | 5.99% |
| 36 | Kbhs Home LoansIrving, TX | B | 189 | 463 | 4.1% | 5.13% |
| 37 | Village Capital & InvestmentHenderson, NV | C | 189 | 638 | 17.9% | 5.75% |
| 38 | Kind LendingIrvine, CA | C | 184 | 957 | 23.8% | 6.63% |
| 39 | Sun West Mortgage CompanyCerritos, CA | B | 180 | 400 | 11.0% | 6.00% |
| 40 | Longbridge FinancialMahwah, NJ | F | 170 | 237 | 11.0% | 6.25% |
| 41 | Primary Residential MortgageSalt Lake City, UT | C | 170 | 492 | 0.8% | 6.50% |
| 42 | Unnamed lender 254900M2C4Q6DATP2889 | F | 164 | 342 | 16.4% | 6.13% |
| 43 | Top Flite FinancialPlymouth, MI | D | 162 | 363 | 1.9% | 6.50% |
| 44 | Golden Empire MortgageBakersfield, CA | B | 159 | 341 | 5.6% | 6.38% |
| 45 | Cornerstone Capital BankHouston, TX | A | 156 | 749 | 1.6% | 6.50% |
| 46 | Better MortgageNew York, NY | F | 156 | 1,225 | 24.2% | 6.50% |
| 47 | The Loan StoreSan Francisco, CA | B | 150 | 2,297 | 8.6% | 6.63% |
| 48 | Mortgage Solutions of ColoradoColorado Springs, CO | C | 149 | 640 | 3.8% | 6.50% |
| 49 | Plaza Home MortgageSan Diego, CA | C | 148 | 453 | 30.2% | 6.38% |
| 50 | Synergy One LendingSan Diego, CA | C | 144 | 895 | 2.9% | 6.50% |
Ordered by the number of applications of this type received in 2025 in the state. All figures come from the lenders' own HMDA filings. Full methodology.