Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in Castroville, California
Brian McKay
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Editorial DisclosureLender lists come from federal HMDA loan data. Average rates come from our daily monitoring network. Editorial content is independent of any advertiser relationships.
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Loan Rates Last Updated and Verified: October 7, 2026
Castroville, California mortgage lenders include Mechanics BankMechanics Bank10601 Merritt St, Castroville, CA 95012A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.81%, Bay Federal Credit UnionBay Federal Credit Union48 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos, CA 95003A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.88%, Wells Fargo Bank NAWells Fargo Bank NA5823 Kanan Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.36%, Patelco Credit UnionPatelco Credit Union2033 Kala Bagai Way, Berkeley, CA 94704A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.65%, Bank of America NABank of America NA14218 Us Highway 395, Adelanto, CA 92301A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.14%, 1st UNITED CREDIT UNION1st UNITED CREDIT UNION2680 5th St Ste A, Alameda, CA 94501A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.28%, ML Mortgage Corp.ML Mortgage Corp.Rancho Cucamonga, CA, Flexpoint, Inc.Flexpoint, Inc.Costa Mesa, CA, Paramount Residential MortgageParamount Residential MortgageCorona, CA, and Figure Lending LLCFigure Lending LLCSan Francisco, CA. Banks, credit unions and mortgage companies are listed together, with FHA, VA and local options flagged for quick comparison.
Lenders are ranked only by the number of home loans they closed in Castroville, California in 2025, as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays for a higher spot. Lenders based in Castroville are listed first, then lenders elsewhere in California, then lenders from other states that closed loans there. Banks and credit unions carry a MonitorBankRates health grade, star rating and Texas Ratio, so you can judge how financially sound they are. Mortgage companies have no deposits to rate, so compare their loan programs, median loan and borrower reviews instead. Compare at least three lenders and ask each for a written loan estimate before you choose.
Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in Castroville, California
Market share is the lender's share of all home loans closed in Castroville, California. Approval share is approvals divided by completed applications. Grade is the MonitorBankRates Health and Safety Grade, available for banks and credit unions only. Average loan is the lender's mean loan amount here.
| Lender | Programs | Loans closed | Market share | Approval share | Average loan | View |
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1 office in Castroville 10601 Merritt St, Castroville, CA 95012 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.81% |
Conventional, HELOC | 1 +1 HELOCs |
5.6% | 100% | $625,000 | View |
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48 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos, CA 95003 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.88% |
Conventional | 2 | 11.1% | 66.7% | $95,000 | View |
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5823 Kanan Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.36% |
Conventional | 1 | 5.6% | 100% | $95,000 | View |
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2033 Kala Bagai Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.65% |
Conventional | 1 | 5.6% | 100% | $285,000 | View |
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14218 Us Highway 395, Adelanto, CA 92301 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.14% |
HELOC | 0 +1 HELOCs |
0% | n/a | View | |
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2680 5th St Ste A, Alameda, CA 94501 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.28% |
HELOC | 0 +1 HELOCs |
0% | n/a | View | |
ML Mortgage Corp.
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FHA | 1 | 5.6% | 100% | $585,000 | |
Flexpoint, Inc.
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Conventional | 1 | 5.6% | 100% | $775,000 | |
Paramount Residential Mortgage
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FHA | 1 | 5.6% | 100% | $575,000 | |
Figure Lending LLC
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HELOC | 0 +2 HELOCs |
0% | n/a | ||
United Wholesale Mortgage
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Conventional, FHA | 5 | 27.8% | 71.4% | $595,000 | |
Nationstar Mortgage
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Conventional | 2 | 11.1% | 100% | $65,000 | |
Rocket Mortgage
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Conventional | 1 | 5.6% | 33.3% | $115,000 | |
Freedom Mortgage Corporation
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FHA | 1 | 5.6% | 100% | $585,000 | |
Newrez LLC
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Conventional | 1 | 5.6% | 100% | $105,000 |
Castroville Mortgage Rate Trends
Daily average mortgage rates for California compared with the national average, updated every evening.
Mortgage Lenders and Mortgage Brokers Near Me in Castroville, California
Looking for mortgage lenders near me or mortgage brokers near me in Castroville? The list below shows the banks, credit unions and mortgage brokers that closed home loans in Castroville in 2025, with lenders based there listed first.
Types of Mortgage Lenders in Castroville, CA
Use these to narrow the list above. Each category shows how many Castroville, CA lenders fit and what that kind of lender is usually best for.
Who Lends in Castroville, CA
Independent mortgage companies closed 72.2 percent of home loans in Castroville, California in 2025, banks 11.1 percent and credit unions 16.7 percent. ML Mortgage Corp. was the largest mortgage company, Mechanics Bank the largest bank and Bay Federal Credit Union the largest credit union. Among lenders headquartered in California, Mechanics Bank led with 1 loans.
How to Read This List
A high approval share with a small median loan usually points to a lender comfortable with first time and FHA borrowers. A large median loan with conventional and jumbo programs points to a move up and jumbo specialist. The health grade says whether a bank or credit union is financially sound; it says nothing about service, which is what the reviews below are for.
Title or escrow companies usually handle closings in California. County documentary transfer tax of $1.10 per $1,000 (0.11 percent), with many cities adding their own transfer tax (for example San Francisco and Los Angeles at much higher rates); no mortgage recording tax.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mortgage Lenders in Castroville, CA
By home loans closed in 2025, Mechanics Bank was the largest mortgage lender in Castroville, California with 1 loans, about 5.6 percent of the market. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.
4 lenders closed FHA loans in Castroville, California in 2025, led by United Wholesale Mortgage with 2. 0 lenders closed VA loans. Use the FHA and VA filters above the table to see only those lenders; FHA loans allow 3.5 percent down and lower credit scores, VA loans need no down payment for eligible veterans. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.
Yes. 3 banks and 3 credit unions closed home loans in Castroville, California in 2025, alongside 9 independent mortgage companies and brokers. Banks and credit unions carry a MonitorBankRates health grade. Mortgage companies are not deposit institutions, so they have no health grade; their HMDA figures and borrower reviews stand in. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.
Lenders are ranked only by the number of home loans they closed in Castroville, California during 2025 as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays to be listed or to rank higher, and reviews do not change the order. Counts cover first and second lien loans on one to four unit homes for purchase, refinance and home improvement; home equity lines are counted separately.
Methodology and Sources
Lender rankings use the loan level records that lenders file under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, published by the FFIEC and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for the 2025 reporting year. Counts include originated first and subordinate lien loans on one to four unit homes in Castroville, California for purchase, refinance and other purposes; home equity lines of credit are counted separately and reverse mortgages and business purpose loans are excluded. Approval share is originations plus approved but not accepted applications divided by all completed applications (withdrawn and incomplete files are excluded). Lender type comes from the lender's federal regulator and the FFIEC National Information Center. City figures use the Census tracts that make up Castroville. Health grades are MonitorBankRates data and are current as of the date shown. Lenders below the HMDA reporting thresholds do not appear. MonitorBankRates receives no payment for placement on this page. Last updated October 8, 2026.
