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 | Fifth Third BankCincinnati, OH | D | 1,845 | 8,693 | 27.6% | 7.75% |
| 2 | First Merchants BankMuncie, IN | C | 1,488 | 5,114 | 19.9% | 6.76% |
| 3 | Coastal Community BankEverett, WA | C | 1,303 | 2,269 | 1.9% | 10.99% |
| 4 | PNC BankWilmington, DE | D | 1,181 | 4,724 | 25.1% | 7.55% |
| 5 | Everwise Credit UnionSouth Bend, IN | C | 1,164 | 3,448 | 18.2% | 7.50% |
| 6 | Figure LendingCharlotte, NC | C | 1,143 | 1,623 | 27.6% | 10.35% |
| 7 | Centra Credit UnionColumbus, IN | A | 1,135 | 2,991 | 7.8% | 5.63% |
| 8 | First Financial BankCincinnati, OH | D | 1,002 | 4,270 | 24.3% | 5.99% |
| 9 | Spring EqConshohocken, PA | D | 1,001 | 1,652 | 44.2% | 9.88% |
| 10 | Lake City BankWarsaw, IN | B | 954 | 2,361 | 11.7% | 7.75% |
| 11 | Loandepot.ComIrvine, CA | D | 941 | 3,137 | 26.2% | 6.99% |
| 12 | The Huntington National BankColumbus, OH | D | 903 | 4,584 | 30.2% | 7.84% |
| 13 | Discover BankGreenwood, DE | F | 822 | 1,629 | 53.3% | 8.95% |
| 14 | Old National BankEvansville, IN | B | 802 | 4,179 | 21.0% | 6.24% |
| 15 | Nationstar MortgageCoppell, TX | C | 800 | 2,095 | 14.5% | 7.88% |
| 16 | ForumFishers, IN | C | 705 | 2,147 | 13.3% | 7.25% |
| 17 | Profed Credit UnionFort Wayne, IN | C | 683 | 1,116 | 22.9% | 7.25% |
| 18 | Sofi BankCottonwood Heights, UT | D | 664 | 1,186 | 7.0% | 7.54% |
| 19 | U.S. BankCincinnati, OH | D | 662 | 1,995 | 44.8% | 7.06% |
| 20 | 1st Source BankSouth Bend, IN | B | 607 | 2,510 | 18.0% | 7.50% |
| 21 | Indiana Members Credit UnionIndianapolis, IN | B | 531 | 3,464 | 12.2% | 6.25% |
| 22 | BMO BankChicago, IL | F | 496 | 1,928 | 28.9% | 8.48% |
| 23 | Regions BankBirmingham, AL | C | 493 | 2,203 | 35.5% | 5.88% |
| 24 | Three Rivers Federal Credit UnionFort Wayne, IN | C | 476 | 3,305 | 14.6% | 7.00% |
| 25 | Broker SolutionsTustin, CA | D | 433 | 3,246 | 10.4% | 6.99% |
| 26 | German American BankJasper, IN | A | 425 | 2,736 | 16.4% | 6.88% |
| 27 | Rocket MortgagePlymouth, MI | C | 424 | 13,503 | 18.6% | 6.75% |
| 28 | Navy Federal Credit UnionVienna, VA | D | 404 | 1,842 | 20.0% | 6.75% |
| 29 | JPMorgan Chase BankColumbus, OH | B | 403 | 4,366 | 9.8% | 6.50% |
| 30 | PurdueWest Lafayette, IN | B | 384 | 1,426 | 13.0% | 7.00% |
| 31 | Crosscountry MortgageCleveland, OH | B | 329 | 3,461 | 4.2% | 6.63% |
| 32 | Horizon BankMichigan City, IN | A | 319 | 2,853 | 20.9% | 6.00% |
| 33 | Mm LendingBardstown, KY | B | 296 | 296 | 0.0% | 12.00% |
| 34 | Better MortgageNew York, NY | F | 293 | 730 | 26.2% | 7.25% |
| 35 | Centier BankWhiting, IN | C | 287 | 2,793 | 19.3% | 8.50% |
| 36 | LendageSan Mateo, CA | B | 282 | 451 | 7.1% | 11.38% |
| 37 | Bank of AmericaCharlotte, NC | F | 280 | 1,235 | 36.3% | 5.99% |
| 38 | Security Federal Savings BankLogansport, IN | B | 267 | 523 | 7.1% | 6.56% |
| 39 | First Farmers Bank & TrustConverse, IN | C | 264 | 1,222 | 16.7% | 7.25% |
| 40 | Interra Credit UnionGoshen, IN | C | 263 | 1,467 | 19.6% | 7.50% |
| 41 | Notre Dame Federal Credit UnionSouth Bend, IN | B | 262 | 1,541 | 17.4% | 7.25% |
| 42 | Citizens BankProvidence, RI | C | 247 | 676 | 28.4% | 7.90% |
| 43 | RCN CapitalSouth Windsor, CT | D | 246 | 467 | 42.8% | 7.76% |
| 44 | First Financial BankTerre Haute, IN | C | 230 | 1,511 | 23.4% | 6.75% |
| 45 | SOLIDARITY COMMUNITY Federal Credit UnionKokomo, IN | C | 205 | 317 | 18.6% | 7.50% |
| 46 | Jackson County BankSeymour, IN | B | 201 | 900 | 10.8% | 6.49% |
| 47 | TECH Credit UnionCrown Point, IN | D | 198 | 887 | 17.8% | 7.24% |
| 48 | Elements Financial Federal Credit UnionIndianapolis, IN | B | 177 | 1,640 | 10.7% | 6.25% |
| 49 | Northwest BankWarren, PA | B | 171 | 687 | 19.4% | 6.13% |
| 50 | Heritage Federal Credit UnionNewburgh, IN | D | 167 | 777 | 18.8% | 7.13% |
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.