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Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in Lakeside, California

Lakeside, California mortgage lenders include Valley Strong Credit UnionValley Strong Credit Union8200 Stockdale Hwy Ste P, Bakersfield, CA 93311A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 13.47%, Safe 1 Credit UnionSafe 1 Credit Union1400 Mill Rock Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.69%, The Golden 1 Credit UnionThe Golden 1 Credit Union8727 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.50%, PNC Bank N.A.PNC Bank N.A.1329 Broadway Ave, Atwater, CA 95301A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.24%, Ocmbc, Inc.Ocmbc, Inc.Irvine, CAA5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.76%, Golden Empire Mortgage, Inc.Golden Empire Mortgage, Inc.Bakersfield, CA, Ahl FundingAhl FundingIrvine, CA, Paramount Residential MortgageParamount Residential MortgageCorona, CA, loanDepot.com LLCloanDepot.com LLCIrvine, CA, and Lennar Mortgage, LLC. 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 Lakeside, California in 2025, as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays for a higher spot. Lenders based in Lakeside 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 Lakeside, California

Market share is the lender's share of all home loans closed in Lakeside, 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.

LenderProgramsLoans closedMarket shareApproval shareAverage loanView
8200 Stockdale Hwy Ste P, Bakersfield, CA 93311
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 13.47%
Conventional, Jumbo, HELOC 2
+1 HELOCs
2.9% 100% $1,015,000 View
1400 Mill Rock Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.69%
Conventional 2 2.9% 66.7% $430,000 View
8727 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.50%
Conventional 1 1.4% 100% $685,000 View
★ 1.7 stars, 3 reviews
1329 Broadway Ave, Atwater, CA 95301
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.24%
HELOC 0
+1 HELOCs
0% n/a View
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.76%
Conventional, FHA 4 5.8% 100% $487,500 View
Golden Empire Mortgage, Inc.
Conventional 2 2.9% 100% $495,000
Ahl Funding
Conventional 2 2.9% 100% $405,000
Paramount Residential Mortgage
Conventional, FHA 2 2.9% 100% $235,000
loanDepot.com LLC
Conventional 1 1.4% 100% $665,000
Lennar Mortgage, LLC
Conventional, FHA, VA 41 59.4% 97.6% $374,024
United Wholesale Mortgage
Conventional, HELOC 2
+1 HELOCs
2.9% 50% $330,000
Guaranteed Rate, Inc.
Conventional 1 1.4% 100% $605,000
Rocket Mortgage
Conventional 1 1.4% 33.3% $555,000
Newrez LLC
FHA 1 1.4% 100% $315,000
CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC
Conventional 1 1.4% 100% $385,000
Nqm Funding, LLC
Conventional 1 1.4% 100% $385,000
Credit Human Federal Credit Un
Conventional 1 1.4% 100% $155,000
Self Help Federal Credit Union
Conventional 1 1.4% 100% $375,000
The Loan Store, Inc
Conventional 1 1.4% 100% $805,000
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.14%
VA 1 1.4% 100% $705,000
Village Capital & Investment
VA 1 1.4% 100% $755,000
B4.5 ★Texas Ratio: 20.96%
HELOC 0
+1 HELOCs
0% n/a View
Lender counts and market shares come from 2025 federal HMDA loan data, the public record of mortgage applications and closings. Health grades: MonitorBankRates, rates as of Oct 7, 2026.

Mortgage Lenders and Mortgage Brokers Near Me in Lakeside, California

Looking for mortgage lenders near me or mortgage brokers near me in Lakeside? The list below shows the banks, credit unions and mortgage brokers that closed home loans in Lakeside in 2025, with lenders based there listed first.

Types of Mortgage Lenders in Lakeside, CA

Use these to narrow the list above. Each category shows how many Lakeside, CA lenders fit and what that kind of lender is usually best for.

Who Lends in Lakeside, CA

Independent mortgage companies closed 88.4 percent of home loans in Lakeside, California in 2025, banks 0 percent and credit unions 11.6 percent. Ocmbc, Inc. was the largest mortgage company, PNC Bank N.A. the largest bank and Valley Strong Credit Union the largest credit union. Among lenders headquartered in California, Valley Strong Credit Union led with 2 loans.

88.4%
Mortgage companies
0%
Banks
11.6%
Credit unions
26%
FHA loans
4%
VA 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 Lakeside, CA

Who is the largest mortgage lender in Lakeside, CA?

By home loans closed in 2025, Valley Strong Credit Union was the largest mortgage lender in Lakeside, California with 2 loans, about 2.9 percent of the market. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.

Which Lakeside, CA mortgage lenders offer FHA, VA and USDA loans?

4 lenders closed FHA loans in Lakeside, California in 2025, led by Lennar Mortgage, LLC with 14. 3 lenders closed VA loans, led by Lennar Mortgage, LLC. 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.

Are credit unions and local banks included in this Lakeside, CA lender list?

Yes. 2 banks and 6 credit unions closed home loans in Lakeside, California in 2025, alongside 14 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.

How are mortgage lenders in Lakeside, CA ranked on this page?

Lenders are ranked only by the number of home loans they closed in Lakeside, 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 Lakeside, 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 Lakeside. 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.