Open-end home equity lines of credit. Denial rates run far higher on HELOCs than on purchase mortgages, so compare these lenders only with each other.
| # | Lender | Grade | HELOC applications | Applications | Denial rate | Median rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Navy Federal Credit UnionVienna, VA | D | 3,534 | 12,388 | 26.4% | 7.95% |
| 2 | Truist BankCharlotte, NC | C | 2,876 | 10,563 | 38.7% | 6.49% |
| 3 | Spring EqConshohocken, PA | D | 2,631 | 4,535 | 50.2% | 9.25% |
| 4 | Figure LendingCharlotte, NC | C | 2,236 | 3,594 | 27.5% | 8.85% |
| 5 | Pennymac Loan ServicesWestlake Village, CA | C | 2,152 | 10,273 | 11.6% | 6.49% |
| 6 | Bank of AmericaCharlotte, NC | F | 2,088 | 9,168 | 36.5% | 6.24% |
| 7 | Loandepot.ComIrvine, CA | D | 2,071 | 7,336 | 24.5% | 6.49% |
| 8 | Coastal Community BankEverett, WA | C | 1,571 | 2,878 | 2.7% | 10.49% |
| 9 | Discover BankGreenwood, DE | F | 1,541 | 3,087 | 55.6% | 8.75% |
| 10 | Sofi BankCottonwood Heights, UT | D | 1,495 | 2,401 | 9.5% | 7.75% |
| 11 | Regions BankBirmingham, AL | C | 1,446 | 6,451 | 37.9% | 6.13% |
| 12 | Nationstar MortgageCoppell, TX | C | 1,421 | 3,796 | 13.6% | 7.75% |
| 13 | Georgia'S OwnAtlanta, GA | F | 1,096 | 3,891 | 28.5% | 7.25% |
| 14 | Better MortgageNew York, NY | F | 1,054 | 2,236 | 28.8% | 8.13% |
| 15 | Broker SolutionsTustin, CA | D | 1,029 | 9,709 | 8.6% | 6.63% |
| 16 | Georgia UnitedDuluth, GA | D | 1,024 | 3,190 | 35.5% | 7.38% |
| 17 | Delta Community Credit UnionAtlanta, GA | C | 912 | 5,505 | 26.9% | 7.00% |
| 18 | Lakeview Loan ServicingCoral Gables, FL | C | 878 | 3,570 | 50.8% | 6.63% |
| 19 | Synovus BankColumbus, GA | D | 876 | 3,969 | 19.8% | 7.50% |
| 20 | Rocket MortgagePlymouth, MI | C | 840 | 29,845 | 18.2% | 6.63% |
| 21 | PNC BankWilmington, DE | D | 706 | 2,553 | 35.8% | 7.74% |
| 22 | United Community BankBlairsville, GA | B | 657 | 4,774 | 23.0% | 6.50% |
| 23 | Crosscountry MortgageCleveland, OH | B | 653 | 6,148 | 5.2% | 6.63% |
| 24 | Credit Union of GeorgiaKennesaw, GA | C | 595 | 1,464 | 22.3% | 7.25% |
| 25 | LendageSan Mateo, CA | B | 542 | 864 | 11.3% | 10.75% |
| 26 | U.S. BankCincinnati, OH | D | 530 | 1,667 | 38.4% | 7.00% |
| 27 | Associated Credit UnionNorcross, GA | C | 490 | 1,710 | 19.1% | 7.25% |
| 28 | Robins FinancialWarner Robins, GA | B | 486 | 2,398 | 26.7% | 6.13% |
| 29 | Third Federal Savings and Loan Association of ClevelandCleveland, OH | C | 469 | 1,467 | 33.3% | 6.99% |
| 30 | Ameris BankAtlanta, GA | B | 442 | 8,065 | 10.1% | 6.50% |
| 31 | Citizens BankProvidence, RI | C | 425 | 1,222 | 30.6% | 7.90% |
| 32 | Homebridge Financial ServicesIselin, NJ | B | 391 | 946 | 16.1% | 10.29% |
| 33 | The Loan StoreSan Francisco, CA | B | 363 | 1,672 | 14.1% | 6.99% |
| 34 | Fifth Third BankCincinnati, OH | D | 340 | 1,650 | 34.0% | 7.25% |
| 35 | Family Savings Credit UnionRainbow City, | B | 336 | 489 | 15.8% | 8.00% |
| 36 | Renasant BankTupelo, MS | B | 315 | 2,795 | 9.6% | 6.63% |
| 37 | JPMorgan Chase BankColumbus, OH | B | 310 | 3,649 | 10.4% | 6.38% |
| 38 | Cadence BankTupelo, MS | B | 274 | 1,006 | 22.1% | 6.88% |
| 39 | Mutual of Omaha MortgageSan Diego, CA | C | 262 | 1,919 | 19.1% | 6.50% |
| 40 | SouthState BankWinter Haven, FL | B | 245 | 2,712 | 15.5% | 6.59% |
| 41 | Wells Fargo BankCharlotte, NC | B | 234 | 3,187 | 20.0% | 6.38% |
| 42 | Mission LoansColumbus, OH | D | 226 | 631 | 2.1% | 7.88% |
| 43 | RCN CapitalSouth Windsor, CT | D | 219 | 519 | 55.3% | 7.92% |
| 44 | Pentagon Federal Credit UnionMclean, VA | F | 214 | 1,320 | 39.4% | 7.50% |
| 45 | Easy Street CapitalAustin, TX | A | 205 | 205 | 0.0% | 9.90% |
| 46 | Bank OZKLittle Rock, AR | C | 203 | 1,399 | 38.7% | 5.99% |
| 47 | United BankZebulon, GA | C | 200 | 1,054 | 16.3% | 7.50% |
| 48 | Lge Community Credit UnionAtlanta, GA | D | 187 | 1,058 | 15.0% | — |
| 49 | FirstBankNashville, TN | C | 170 | 1,137 | 31.4% | 6.99% |
| 50 | Alliant Credit UnionChicago, IL | D | 164 | 631 | 33.8% | 8.00% |
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.