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Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in Norwalk, California

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Norwalk, California mortgage lenders include US Bank, N.A.US Bank, N.A.12221 Norwalk Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.85%, JPMorgan Chase Bank, NAJPMorgan Chase Bank, NA11618 Rosecrans Ave, Norwalk, CA 90650A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.68%, Wells Fargo Bank NAWells Fargo Bank NA11732 Firestone Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.36%, Bank of America NABank of America NA13905 Pioneer Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.14%, Citibank, NACitibank, NA13560 San Antonio Dr, Norwalk, CA 90650A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.82%, Schoolsfirst FCUSchoolsfirst FCU590 N Euclid St, Anaheim, CA 92801A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.56%, City National BankCity National Bank2401 E Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.55%, First Ciitizens Bank and TrustFirst Ciitizens Bank and Trust5701 Kanan Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.72%, East West BankEast West Bank403 W Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91803A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.84%, and Orange County'S FCUOrange County'S FCU2390 E Orangewood Ave Ste 106, Anaheim, CA 92806A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.43%. 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 Norwalk, California in 2025, as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays for a higher spot. Lenders based in Norwalk 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 Norwalk, California

Market share is the lender's share of all home loans closed in Norwalk, 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
US Bank, N.A. 2 offices in Norwalk 12221 Norwalk Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.85%	Conventional, FHA, VA, HELOC	17 +15 HELOCs	2.2%	50%	$265,000	View
JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA 1 office in Norwalk 11618 Rosecrans Ave, Norwalk, CA 90650 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.68%	Conventional, HELOC	17 +2 HELOCs	2.2%	94.4%	$476,764	View
Wells Fargo Bank NA 1 office in Norwalk 11732 Firestone Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.36%	Conventional	7	0.9%	77.8%	$432,142	View
Bank of America NA 1 office in Norwalk 13905 Pioneer Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.14%	Conventional, HELOC	5 +35 HELOCs	0.6%	83.3%	$547,000	View
Citibank, NA 1 office in Norwalk 13560 San Antonio Dr, Norwalk, CA 90650 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.82%	Conventional, FHA, HELOC	2 +2 HELOCs	0.3%	100%	$530,000	View
Schoolsfirst FCU 590 N Euclid St, Anaheim, CA 92801 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.56%	Conventional, HELOC	41 +52 HELOCs	5.3%	89.6%	$285,000	View
City National Bank 2401 E Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.55%	Conventional	16	2.1%	94.1%	$623,750	View
First Ciitizens Bank and Trust 5701 Kanan Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.72%	Conventional, FHA, HELOC	8 +1 HELOCs	1%	100%	$402,500	View
East West Bank 403 W Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91803 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.84%	Conventional, HELOC	6 +1 HELOCs	0.8%	100%	$565,000	View
Orange County'S FCU 2390 E Orangewood Ave Ste 106, Anaheim, CA 92806 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.43%	Conventional, HELOC	5 +3 HELOCs	0.6%	100%	$279,000	View
Sofi Bank, National Association 9960 Live Oak Blvd, Live Oak, CA 95953 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.51%	Conventional	5	0.6%	83.3%	$241,000	View
Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc 500 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.17%	Conventional, FHA	4	0.5%	80%	$582,500	View
California Credit Union 633 E UNIVERSITY DR STE A, CARSON, CA 90746 1973 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.90%	Conventional, HELOC	3 +7 HELOCs	0.4%	100%	$211,666	View
Credit Union of Southern California 900 S Fremont Ave, Alhambra, CA 91803 1331 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.65%	Conventional, HELOC	2 +14 HELOCs	0.3%	66.7%	$85,000	View
First City Credit Union 500 W Woodbury Rd, Altadena, CA 91001 5410 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.03%	Conventional, HELOC	2 +2 HELOCs	0.3%	100%	$90,000	View
Lbs Financial Credit Union 11239 183rd St, Cerritos, CA 90703 5417 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.34%	Conventional, HELOC	2 +1 HELOCs	0.3%	100%	$380,000	View
Water and Power Community Credit Union 16840 Devonshire St, Granada Hills, CA 91344 7404 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.77%	Conventional, HELOC	2 +1 HELOCs	0.3%	66.7%	$90,000	View
Vision One Mortgage, Inc. 3279 Ramos Cir, Sacramento, CA 95827 2500 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.10%	Conventional, FHA	2	0.3%	66.7%	$755,000	View
Arrowhead Central Credit Union 23971 Lake Dr, Crestline, CA 92325 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.64%	Conventional	2	0.3%	50%	$80,000	View
Rize Federal Credit Union 12701 Schabarum Ave, Irwindale, CA 91706 A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.24%	Conventional	2	0.3%	66.7%	$225,000	View
Los Angeles Federal Credit Union 11306 South St, Cerritos, CA 90703 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.95%	Conventional	2	0.3%	100%	$365,000	View
F&A Federal Credit Union 2625 CORPORATE Pl, MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.14%	Conventional	2	0.3%	100%	$180,000	View
Downey Federal Credit Union 8237 3rd St, Downey, CA 90241 3718 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.02%	Conventional, HELOC	1 +4 HELOCs	0.1%	100%	$105,000	View
Zions Bancorporation, N.A. 31924 Crown Valley Rd, Acton, CA 93510 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.72%	Conventional, HELOC	1 +3 HELOCs	0.1%	50%	$675,000	View
BMO Harris Bank NA 855 W Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91803 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.54%	Conventional, HELOC	1 +3 HELOCs	0.1%	50%	$165,000	View
Logix Federal Credit Union 100 N First St Ste 100, Burbank, CA 91502 1845 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.23%	Conventional, HELOC	1 +2 HELOCs	0.1%	50%	$205,000	View
Nuvision Federal Credit Union 3015 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.84%	Conventional, HELOC	1 +1 HELOCs	0.1%	100%	$185,000	View
California Coast Credit Union 386 E H St Ste 213, Chula Vista, CA 91910 7487 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.25%	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$135,000	View
First Bank 1211 E Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91801 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.74%	FHA	1	0.1%	100%	$685,000	View
Cathay Bank 590 W Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.57%	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$485,000	View
Pasadena Federal Credit Union 6840 Eastern Ave Ste B, Bell Gardens, CA 90201 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.47%	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$45,000	View
Flagstar Bank NA 10474 Rancho Rd, Adelanto, CA 92301 D3.3 ★Texas Ratio: 35.11%	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$725,000	View
Bank of Hope 5307 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90621 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.07%	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$475,000	View
Los Angeles Police FCU 1880 Academy Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90012 1001 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.38%	Conventional	1	0.1%	50%	$395,000	View
Chevron Federal Credit Union 9525 Camino Media, Bakersfield, CA 93311 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.12%	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$685,000	View
Usc Credit Union 3720 S Flower St FL 4, Los Angeles, CA 90089 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.49%	Conventional	1	0.1%	50%	$75,000	View
Wescom Central Credit Union ★ 5 stars, 1 review 5601 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92807 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.66%	HELOC	0 +6 HELOCs	0%	n/a		View
Kinecta Federal Credit Union 1040 E Imperial Hwy Ste F3, Brea, CA 92821 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.82%	HELOC	0 +5 HELOCs	0%	n/a		View
Banner Bank 5901 Priestly Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.91%	HELOC	0 +2 HELOCs	0%	n/a		View
The Golden 1 Credit Union 8727 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.50%	HELOC	0 +2 HELOCs	0%	n/a		View
PNC Bank N.A. ★ 1.7 stars, 3 reviews 1329 Broadway Ave, Atwater, CA 95301 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.24%	HELOC	0 +2 HELOCs	0%	n/a		View
Mechanics Bank 801 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.81%	HELOC	0 +1 HELOCs	0%	n/a		View
American First Credit Union 6 Pointe Dr Ste 400, Brea, CA 92821 6322 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.26%	HELOC	0 +1 HELOCs	0%	n/a		View
Gain Federal Credit Union 1800 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91506 1726 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.77%	HELOC	0 +1 HELOCs	0%	n/a		View
Eagle Community Credit Union 2310A E Lincoln Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806 4109 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.63%	HELOC	0 +1 HELOCs	0%	n/a		View
Foothill Federal Credit Union 250 W Colorado Blvd, Arcadia, CA 91007 A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.28%	HELOC	0 +1 HELOCs	0%	n/a
Ocmbc, Inc. A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.76%	Conventional, FHA	34	4.4%	100%	$554,411	View
Royal Pacific Funding	Conventional, FHA	23	3%	100%	$599,782
Pennymac Loan Services LLC	Conventional, FHA, VA	15	1.9%	68.2%	$539,000
loanDepot.com LLC	Conventional, FHA, HELOC	11 +3 HELOCs	1.4%	68.8%	$323,181
AmWest Funding Corp	Conventional, FHA, VA, HELOC	11 +2 HELOCs	1.4%	73.3%	$620,454
New American Funding, LLC.	Conventional, FHA, HELOC	11 +2 HELOCs	1.4%	91.7%	$443,181
Kind Lending, LLC	Conventional, VA	9	1.2%	81.8%	$355,000
Paramount Residential Mortgage	Conventional, FHA	9	1.2%	100%	$537,222
American Financial Network, Inc.	Conventional, FHA, VA	8	1%	100%	$650,000
Guild Mortgage Company	Conventional, FHA	7	0.9%	87.5%	$395,000
Ony Glo, Inc.	Conventional	7	0.9%	100%	$517,857
Golden Empire Mortgage, Inc.	Conventional, FHA	6	0.8%	100%	$461,666
Coast 2 Coast Funding Group, Inc	Conventional	6	0.8%	100%	$325,000
Hometown Equity Mortgage, LLC	Conventional, FHA	6	0.8%	100%	$400,000
Zillow Home Loans, LLC	Conventional, VA	6	0.8%	100%	$640,000
JMAC Lending, Inc.	Conventional, FHA	6	0.8%	100%	$548,333
Financial Partners Credit Unio	Conventional, HELOC	5 +15 HELOCs	0.6%	71.4%	$205,000
New Wave Lending Group Inc	Conventional	5	0.6%	100%	$497,000
Nmsi, Inc.	Conventional, FHA	5	0.6%	100%	$641,000
Vista Point Mortgage, LLC	Conventional	5	0.6%	83.3%	$253,000
Bay-Valley Mortgage Group	Conventional, FHA	4	0.5%	100%	$615,000
Flexpoint, Inc.	Conventional	4	0.5%	100%	$612,500
Ahl Funding	Conventional, FHA	3	0.4%	100%	$511,666
Nexera Holding LLC	Conventional	3	0.4%	100%	$638,333
Goodleap, LLC	Conventional, FHA, HELOC	2 +6 HELOCs	0.3%	100%	$300,000
Habitfactory USA Inc dba Loaning AI	Conventional	2	0.3%	100%	$625,000
Ez Fundings Inc	Conventional, FHA	2	0.3%	100%	$615,000
Campos Financial Corp	Conventional, FHA	2	0.3%	100%	$530,000
Stg Mortgage Inc	Conventional, FHA	2	0.3%	100%	$460,000
JSB Mortgage Corporation	Conventional	2	0.3%	100%	$490,000
Provident Funding Associates	Conventional	2	0.3%	100%	$495,000
American Pacific Mortgage Corporation	Conventional	2	0.3%	100%	$425,000
Carrington Mortgage Services LLC	Conventional, FHA	2	0.3%	23.1%	$250,000
Plaza Home Mortgage, Inc	Conventional, FHA	2	0.3%	66.7%	$645,000
Cake Mortgage Corp.	Conventional	2	0.3%	100%	$355,000
Arcstone Financial Inc	Conventional	2	0.3%	100%	$410,000
Pacific Lending LLC	FHA	1	0.1%	100%	$505,000
Home Mortgage Alliance Corp (Hmac)	FHA	1	0.1%	50%	$635,000
Bridgeway Lending Partners, LLC	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$485,000
AdvantageFirst Lending Inc	Conventional	1	0.1%	50%	$635,000
Fidelity Lending Solutions Inc	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$665,000
Constant Investments, Inc	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$545,000
Winprime Lending	FHA	1	0.1%	100%	$765,000
PFN Lending Group, Inc.	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$75,000
JMJ Financial Group Inc.	VA	1	0.1%	100%	$565,000
First Stardand Financial dba Nexcap Home Loans	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$425,000
Greenbox Loans	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$205,000
Ladera Lending, Inc. A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.22%	Conventional	1	0.1%	50%	$55,000	View
Intelliloan, Inc.	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$415,000
Mortgage Management Consultants, Inc.	FHA	1	0.1%	100%	$635,000
Sierra Pacific Mortgage Co. Inc	Conventional	1	0.1%	50%	$565,000
T. J. Financial, Inc.	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$635,000
Geo-Corp, Inc.	FHA	1	0.1%	50%	$715,000
Popa FCU - Cerritos	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$55,000
Figure Lending LLC	HELOC	0 +8 HELOCs	0%	n/a
Lendage, LLC dba Achieve Loans	HELOC	0 +5 HELOCs	0%	n/a
Mission Loans, LLC	HELOC	0 +1 HELOCs	0%	n/a
Southland Credit Uniom	HELOC	0 +1 HELOCs	0%	n/a
Rocket Mortgage	Conventional, FHA, VA	107	13.9%	83.6%	$397,523
United Wholesale Mortgage	Conventional, FHA, VA, HELOC	104 +15 HELOCs	13.5%	83.6%	$607,596
Spring Eq, LLC	Conventional, HELOC	14 +3 HELOCs	1.8%	40%	$122,857
Nationstar Mortgage	Conventional, FHA	12	1.6%	70.6%	$121,666
Freedom Mortgage Corporation	Conventional, FHA, VA	11	1.4%	91.7%	$592,272
Newrez LLC	Conventional, FHA	10	1.3%	40%	$398,000
The Loan Store, Inc	Conventional, VA, HELOC	7 +7 HELOCs	0.9%	81.8%	$599,285
Guaranteed Rate, Inc.	Conventional, FHA	7	0.9%	100%	$536,428
Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC	Conventional, FHA	6	0.8%	50%	$408,333
Navy Federal Credit Union A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.14%	Conventional, HELOC	5 +3 HELOCs	0.6%	83.3%	$181,000
CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC	Conventional, FHA, HELOC	5 +1 HELOCs	0.6%	83.3%	$659,000
Cmg Mortgage Inc A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.02%	Conventional, FHA, HELOC	5 +1 HELOCs	0.6%	100%	$699,000	View
Discover Bank	Conventional	5	0.6%	35.3%	$101,000
Nexbank A-5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 14.93%	Conventional	5	0.6%	83.3%	$655,000	View
Amerisave Mortgage Company	Conventional, FHA	4	0.5%	23.5%	$125,000
Village Capital & Investment	FHA, VA	4	0.5%	100%	$572,500
Triad Financial Services, Inc.	Conventional	3	0.4%	77.8%	$171,666
Deephaven Mortgage LLC	Conventional	3	0.4%	100%	$195,000
Mortgage Research Center	VA	3	0.4%	50%	$768,333
Everett Financial, Inc.	Conventional	2	0.3%	100%	$340,000
Equity Prime Mortgage LLC	FHA, VA	2	0.3%	66.7%	$830,000
Ameritrust Mortgage Corporation	Conventional, FHA	2	0.3%	100%	$660,000
21St Mortgage	Conventional	2	0.3%	40%	$95,000
Partners Federal Credit Union A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.65%	Conventional, HELOC	1 +3 HELOCs	0.1%	50%	$745,000	View
Valon Mortgage	Conventional, HELOC	1 +2 HELOCs	0.1%	100%	$365,000
Third Federal Savings and Loan A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.32%	Conventional, HELOC	1 +1 HELOCs	0.1%	50%	$135,000	View
Arc Home LLC	Conventional	1	0.1%	50%	$595,000
Verus A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.32%	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$225,000	View
Primelending	FHA	1	0.1%	66.7%	$955,000
Canopy Mortgage, LLC	FHA	1	0.1%	100%	$785,000
Envoy Mortgage, Ltd	FHA	1	0.1%	100%	$655,000
Movement Mortgage, LLC	FHA	1	0.1%	100%	$735,000
PHH Mortgage Corporation	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$625,000
Filo Mortgage, LLC	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$685,000
AML Funding LLC dba Absolute Mortgage & Lending	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$485,000
Union Home Mortgage Corp.	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$575,000
Armed Forces Bank, N.A. A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.81%	VA	1	0.1%	100%	$565,000	View
University Bank A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.82%	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$325,000	View
Better Mortgage Corporation	Conventional	1	0.1%	33.3%	$335,000
Genway Home Mortgage, Inc.	Conventional	1	0.1%	33.3%	$595,000
RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing LLC	FHA	1	0.1%	100%	$675,000
Nations Direct Mortgage, LLC	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$505,000
Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$365,000
Nationwide Mortgage Bankers, Inc.	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$95,000
Truist Bank ★ 1 stars, 1 review A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.87%	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$445,000	View
Morgan Stanley Private Bank NA A4.8 ★Texas Ratio: 2.45%	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$335,000	View
Texana Bank	Conventional	1	0.1%	100%	$645,000
Coastal Community Bank B4.5 ★Texas Ratio: 20.96%	HELOC	0 +8 HELOCs	0%	n/a		View
HomeBridge Financial Services, Inc	HELOC	0 +5 HELOCs	0%	0%
Quorum Federal Credit Union	HELOC	0 +3 HELOCs	0%	n/a
Lafayette Federal Credit Union	HELOC	0 +2 HELOCs	0%	n/a
Communityamerica Federal Credit Union	HELOC	0 +2 HELOCs	0%	n/a
Pentagon Federal Credit Union	HELOC	0 +2 HELOCs	0%	n/a
Notre Dame Federal Credit Union	HELOC	0 +2 HELOCs	0%	n/a
Alliant Credit Union	HELOC	0 +1 HELOCs	0%	n/a
Usalliance Federal Credit Union	HELOC	0 +1 HELOCs	0%	n/a
Digital Federal Credit Union	HELOC	0 +1 HELOCs	0%	n/a
Gte Federal Credit Union	HELOC	0 +1 HELOCs	0%	n/a
First Technology Federal Credit Union	HELOC	0 +1 HELOCs	0%	n/a

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.

Norwalk Mortgage Rate Trends

Daily average mortgage rates for California compared with the national average, updated every evening.

30-Year Fixed CA Avg

7.345%

▲ 0.089 vs 7 days ago

15-Year Fixed CA Avg

6.901%

▲ 0.040 vs 7 days ago

Mortgage Lenders and Mortgage Brokers Near Me in Norwalk, California

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

Types of Mortgage Lenders in Norwalk, CA

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

Mortgage companies and brokers 93 lenders. Nonbank lenders and brokers that shop several wholesale lenders; often the fastest closings Banks 29 lenders. Local and national banks with branches, portfolio and jumbo loans, and an MBR health grade Credit unions 41 lenders. Member owned, often lower fees and flexible underwriting for members FHA lenders 50 lenders. 3.5 percent down and credit scores into the 500s; the usual route for bad credit or low down payment buyers VA lenders 15 lenders. No down payment and no mortgage insurance for eligible veterans and service members Local lenders based in CA 92 lenders headquartered in California, the closest thing to a mortgage lender near you

Who Lends in Norwalk, CA

Independent mortgage companies closed 75.1 percent of home loans in Norwalk, California in 2025, banks 13.9 percent and credit unions 11 percent. Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc was the largest mortgage company, US Bank, N.A. the largest bank and Schoolsfirst FCU the largest credit union. Among lenders headquartered in California, Bank of America NA led with 5 loans.

75.1%

Mortgage companies

13.9%

Banks

11%

Credit unions

21%

FHA loans

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 Norwalk, CA

Who is the largest mortgage lender in Norwalk, CA?

By home loans closed in 2025, US Bank, N.A. was the largest mortgage lender in Norwalk, California with 17 loans, about 2.2 percent of the market. The largest lender headquartered in California was Bank of America NA with 5 loans. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.

Which mortgage lenders in Norwalk, CA have the highest approval rates?

Among lenders with meaningful volume in Norwalk, California, Rocket Mortgage approved the highest share of completed applications in 2025 at 83.6 percent, against a 79 percent average for all lenders. Approval share reflects the applicants a lender attracts as much as its underwriting, so compare it alongside loan programs and median loan size. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.

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

50 lenders closed FHA loans in Norwalk, California in 2025, led by United Wholesale Mortgage with 29. 15 lenders closed VA loans, led by United Wholesale Mortgage. 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 Norwalk, CA lender list?

Yes. 29 banks and 41 credit unions closed home loans in Norwalk, California in 2025, alongside 93 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 Norwalk, CA ranked on this page?

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