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Mortgage Lenders and Brokers in Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Rancho Santa Margarita, California mortgage lenders include US Bank, N.A.US Bank, N.A.22012 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.85%, Wells Fargo Bank NAWells Fargo Bank NA22371 Antonio Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.36%, Bank of America NABank of America NA31531 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.14%, JPMorgan Chase Bank, NAJPMorgan Chase Bank, NA22391 Antonio Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.68%, First Ciitizens Bank and TrustFirst Ciitizens Bank and Trust29818 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.72%, Schoolsfirst FCUSchoolsfirst FCU590 N Euclid St, Anaheim, CA 92801A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.56%, Orange County'S FCUOrange County'S FCU2390 E Orangewood Ave Ste 106, Anaheim, CA 92806A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.43%, Sofi Bank, National AssociationSofi Bank, National Association9960 Live Oak Blvd, Live Oak, CA 95953A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.51%, California Credit UnionCalifornia Credit Union633 E UNIVERSITY DR STE A, CARSON, CA 90746 1973A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.90%, and Citibank, NACitibank, NA5837 Kanan Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.82%. 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 Rancho Santa Margarita, California in 2025, as reported under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act. No lender pays for a higher spot. Lenders based in Rancho Santa Margarita 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 Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Market share is the lender's share of all home loans closed in Rancho Santa Margarita, 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
1 office in Rancho Santa Margarita
22012 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.85%
Conventional, FHA, VA, Jumbo, HELOC 38
+14 HELOCs
5.3% 86.4% $748,157 View
2 offices in Rancho Santa Margarita
22371 Antonio Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.36%
Conventional, Jumbo 12 1.7% 100% $1,046,666 View
1 office in Rancho Santa Margarita
31531 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.14%
Conventional, Jumbo, HELOC 9
+32 HELOCs
1.3% 81.8% $831,666 View
1 office in Rancho Santa Margarita
22391 Antonio Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.68%
Conventional, Jumbo, HELOC 9
+1 HELOCs
1.3% 69.2% $757,222 View
1 office in Rancho Santa Margarita
29818 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.72%
FHA, Jumbo 1 0.1% 20% $1,235,000 View
590 N Euclid St, Anaheim, CA 92801
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.56%
Conventional, Jumbo, HELOC 40
+87 HELOCs
5.6% 93.3% $501,750 View
2390 E Orangewood Ave Ste 106, Anaheim, CA 92806
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.43%
Conventional, Jumbo, HELOC 12
+11 HELOCs
1.7% 92.3% $325,833 View
9960 Live Oak Blvd, Live Oak, CA 95953
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.51%
Conventional 9 1.3% 81.8% $145,000 View
633 E UNIVERSITY DR STE A, CARSON, CA 90746 1973
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.90%
Conventional 5 0.7% 83.3% $713,000 View
5837 Kanan Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.82%
Conventional, Jumbo 5 0.7% 100% $1,075,000 View
403 W Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91803
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.84%
Conventional, Jumbo 4 0.6% 100% $635,000 View
2401 E Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.55%
Conventional, Jumbo, HELOC 3
+1 HELOCs
0.4% 100% $1,145,000 View
31924 Crown Valley Rd, Acton, CA 93510
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.72%
Conventional 3 0.4% 100% $858,333 View
500 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.17%
Conventional 3 0.4% 100% $711,666 View
★ 1.7 stars, 3 reviews
1329 Broadway Ave, Atwater, CA 95301
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.24%
Conventional, HELOC 2
+3 HELOCs
0.3% 100% $905,000 View
2625 CORPORATE Pl, MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.14%
Conventional, HELOC 2
+2 HELOCs
0.3% 100% $855,000 View
10474 Rancho Rd, Adelanto, CA 92301
D3.3 ★Texas Ratio: 35.11%
Conventional, Jumbo, HELOC 2
+1 HELOCs
0.3% 66.7% $1,175,000 View
900 S Fremont Ave, Alhambra, CA 91803 1331
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.65%
Conventional, HELOC 2
+1 HELOCs
0.3% 100% $645,000 View
2625 CORPORATE Pl, MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.11%
Conventional 2 0.3% 100% $625,000 View
1040 E Imperial Hwy Ste F3, Brea, CA 92821
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.82%
Conventional, HELOC 1
+3 HELOCs
0.1% 100% $675,000 View
855 W Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91803
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.54%
Conventional, Jumbo, HELOC 1
+3 HELOCs
0.1% 50% $1,405,000 View
3015 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.84%
Conventional, HELOC 1
+2 HELOCs
0.1% 100% $395,000 View
100 N First St Ste 100, Burbank, CA 91502 1845
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.23%
Conventional, HELOC 1
+1 HELOCs
0.1% 100% $305,000 View
590 W Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.57%
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $935,000 View
200 E Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.91%
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $585,000 View
5307 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90621
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.07%
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $605,000 View
2421 E Coast Hwy, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.06%
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $385,000 View
12701 Schabarum Ave, Irwindale, CA 91706
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.24%
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $125,000 View
528 Foothill Blvd, La Canada, CA 91011
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.08%
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $525,000 View
56 E Duarte Rd, Arcadia, CA 91006
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.76%
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $665,000 View
325 E Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91801
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 12.84%
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $855,000 View
116 S Cloverdale Blvd, Cloverdale, CA 95425
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.68%
Conventional 1 0.1% 50% $815,000 View
255 E River Park Cir, Fresno, CA 93720
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.78%
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $715,000 View
★ 5 stars, 1 review
5601 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92807
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.66%
HELOC 0
+16 HELOCs
0% n/a View
2310A E Lincoln Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806 4109
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.63%
HELOC 0
+2 HELOCs
0% n/a View
7900 Downing Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.69%
HELOC 0
+2 HELOCs
0% n/a View
386 E H St Ste 213, Chula Vista, CA 91910 7487
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.25%
HELOC 0
+1 HELOCs
0% n/a View
1211 E Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91801
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.74%
HELOC 0
+1 HELOCs
0% n/a View
2520 W Olive Ave, Burbank, CA 91505 4527
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.47%
HELOC 0
+1 HELOCs
0% n/a View
1860 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303 3335
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.30%
HELOC 0
+1 HELOCs
0% n/a View
loanDepot.com LLC
Conventional, FHA, VA, HELOC 21
+3 HELOCs
2.9% 80.8% $432,619
Pennymac Loan Services LLC
Conventional, FHA, VA, Jumbo 19 2.6% 82.6% $793,947
New American Funding, LLC.
Conventional, FHA, Jumbo 8 1.1% 72.7% $716,250
AmWest Funding Corp
Conventional, FHA, Jumbo, HELOC 7
+2 HELOCs
1% 87.5% $867,857
Sierra Pacific Mortgage Co. Inc
Conventional 6 0.8% 100% $473,333
Franklin Loan Corporation
Conventional, VA 5 0.7% 100% $605,000
Nmsi, Inc.
Conventional, FHA, Jumbo 5 0.7% 100% $831,000
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.76%
Conventional, FHA 4 0.6% 80% $347,500 View
Hometown Equity Mortgage, LLC
Conventional 4 0.6% 80% $640,000
ClearEdge Lending LLC
Conventional, Jumbo 4 0.6% 100% $1,007,500
AAA Capital Investment, Inc
Conventional 3 0.4% 100% $698,333
Kind Lending, LLC
Conventional, VA 3 0.4% 75% $448,333
General Mortgage Capital Corporation
Conventional 3 0.4% 100% $735,000
Royal Pacific Funding
Conventional, FHA, Jumbo 3 0.4% 100% $955,000
Stg Mortgage Inc
Conventional 3 0.4% 100% $595,000
American Internet Mortgage, Inc.
Conventional 3 0.4% 100% $858,333
Citadel Servicing Corporation
Conventional, Jumbo 3 0.4% 100% $858,333
Zillow Home Loans, LLC
Conventional, FHA 3 0.4% 100% $665,000
Cake Mortgage Corp.
Conventional, Jumbo 3 0.4% 100% $828,333
MortgageOne, Inc
FHA, VA, Jumbo 2 0.3% 66.7% $895,000
Resicentral LLC
FHA, VA 2 0.3% 100% $710,000
Home Mortgage Alliance Corp (Hmac)
Conventional, Jumbo 2 0.3% 100% $1,000,000
Guild Mortgage Company
Conventional, FHA 2 0.3% 100% $500,000
HomeXpress Mortgage Corp.
Conventional 2 0.3% 66.7% $720,000
New Wave Lending Group Inc
Conventional 2 0.3% 100% $240,000
Ez Fundings Inc
Conventional 2 0.3% 100% $655,000
JSB Mortgage Corporation
Conventional, Jumbo 2 0.3% 100% $945,000
American Pacific Mortgage Corporation
Conventional, FHA 2 0.3% 100% $665,000
Emet Lending Group, Inc.
Conventional 2 0.3% 100% $920,000
Mission Loans, LLC
Conventional, FHA 2 0.3% 100% $350,000
Southland Credit Uniom
Conventional 2 0.3% 100% $1,175,000
Nexera Holding LLC
Conventional 2 0.3% 100% $945,000
Vista Point Mortgage, LLC
Conventional 2 0.3% 66.7% $185,000
JMAC Lending, Inc.
Conventional, Jumbo 2 0.3% 100% $1,385,000
Residential Wholesale Mortgage
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $605,000
Fundloans Capital
Conventional 1 0.1% 50% $725,000
Pacific Lending LLC
VA 1 0.1% 100% $665,000
Golden Empire Mortgage, Inc.
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $595,000
Bridgeway Lending Partners, LLC
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $755,000
ResMac Inc
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $485,000
Ahl Funding
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $235,000
Flexpoint, Inc.
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $355,000
Dignified Home Loans LLC
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $175,000
Ony Glo, Inc.
Conventional 1 0.1% 50% $525,000
Provident Funding Associates
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $325,000
Lendsure Mortgage Corp.
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $1,205,000
Banc One Mortage Corporation
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $215,000
Paramount Residential Mortgage
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $835,000
Carrington Mortgage Services LLC
FHA 1 0.1% 100% $625,000
Plaza Home Mortgage, Inc
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $255,000
Figure Lending LLC
HELOC 0
+10 HELOCs
0% n/a
Financial Partners Credit Unio
HELOC 0
+9 HELOCs
0% n/a
Goodleap, LLC
HELOC 0
+1 HELOCs
0% n/a
Rocket Mortgage
Conventional, FHA, VA, Jumbo 96 13.4% 87.6% $559,375
United Wholesale Mortgage
Conventional, FHA, VA, Jumbo, HELOC 90
+18 HELOCs
12.5% 87.5% $685,555
CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC
Conventional, FHA, HELOC 20
+1 HELOCs
2.8% 100% $499,000
Spring Eq, LLC
Conventional, HELOC 10
+8 HELOCs
1.4% 47.6% $131,000
Guaranteed Rate, Inc.
Conventional, FHA, VA, Jumbo, HELOC 10
+4 HELOCs
1.4% 100% $888,000
Primelending
Conventional, FHA, VA 10 1.4% 100% $575,000
The Loan Store, Inc
Conventional, FHA, HELOC 9
+5 HELOCs
1.3% 83.3% $700,555
Nationstar Mortgage
Conventional 8 1.1% 88.9% $206,250
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.02%
Conventional, FHA, USDA, HELOC 7
+3 HELOCs
1% 100% $500,714 View
Guaranteed Rate Affinity, LLC
Conventional, FHA, VA, HELOC 7
+1 HELOCs
1% 100% $629,285
Newrez LLC
Conventional, FHA 6 0.8% 46.2% $880,000
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 8.14%
Conventional, VA, HELOC 5
+6 HELOCs
0.7% 83.3% $451,000
Originpoint, LLC
Conventional, FHA, Jumbo 5 0.7% 100% $1,099,000
Movement Mortgage, LLC
Conventional 5 0.7% 100% $835,000
A-5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 14.93%
Conventional 5 0.7% 85.7% $815,000 View
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.11%
Conventional, Jumbo 4 0.6% 100% $907,500 View
Mortgage Research Center
VA, Jumbo 4 0.6% 66.7% $1,010,000
A4.8 ★Texas Ratio: 2.45%
Conventional 4 0.6% 100% $887,500 View
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.65%
Conventional, HELOC 3
+3 HELOCs
0.4% 100% $305,000 View
Freedom Mortgage Corporation
FHA, VA 3 0.4% 75% $755,000
Advancial Federal Credit Union
Conventional, Jumbo 3 0.4% 100% $1,271,666
Discover Bank
Conventional 3 0.4% 60% $215,000
Ameritrust Mortgage Corporation
Conventional, Jumbo 3 0.4% 100% $1,015,000
Logan Finance Corporation
Conventional, Jumbo 3 0.4% 75% $995,000
Nations Direct Mortgage, LLC
Conventional 3 0.4% 100% $755,000
Champions Funding, LLC
Conventional 3 0.4% 75% $601,666
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.32%
Conventional, HELOC 2
+8 HELOCs
0.3% 40% $125,000 View
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 0.14%
Conventional, Jumbo 2 0.3% 100% $1,040,000 View
Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC
Conventional 2 0.3% 50% $240,000
Equity Prime Mortgage LLC
FHA 2 0.3% 100% $845,000
Deephaven Mortgage LLC
Conventional 2 0.3% 66.7% $405,000
Amerisave Mortgage Company
Conventional 2 0.3% 25% $470,000
Emporium Tpo LLC
Conventional, Jumbo 2 0.3% 100% $1,155,000
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.21%
Conventional, VA, Jumbo 2 0.3% 100% $1,225,000 View
Union Home Mortgage Corp.
Conventional 2 0.3% 100% $955,000
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.10%
Conventional 2 0.3% 100% $805,000 View
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.19%
Conventional, Jumbo 2 0.3% 100% $1,420,000 View
Fairway Independent Mort Corp
Conventional, VA 2 0.3% 100% $990,000
Toyota Financial Savings Bank
Conventional 2 0.3% 100% $930,000
Alliant Credit Union
Conventional, HELOC 1
+5 HELOCs
0.1% 100% $395,000
Quorum Federal Credit Union
Conventional, HELOC 1
+2 HELOCs
0.1% 100% $205,000
Pentagon Federal Credit Union
Conventional, HELOC 1
+2 HELOCs
0.1% 100% $745,000
Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions LLC
Conventional, HELOC 1
+2 HELOCs
0.1% 50% $455,000
Lower, LLC
Conventional, HELOC 1
+1 HELOCs
0.1% 100% $365,000
Arc Home LLC
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $1,135,000
Genisys Credit Union
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $405,000
Everett Financial, Inc.
Conventional 1 0.1% 50% $885,000
Canopy Mortgage, LLC
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $615,000
Envoy Mortgage, Ltd
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $785,000
Fed Ex Employees Credit Association
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $25,000
Guidance Residential, LLC
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $615,000
PHH Mortgage Corporation
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $335,000
Filo Mortgage, LLC
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $725,000
Wall Street Mortgage Bankers, Ltd. dba Power Expre
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $645,000
Bay Equity LLC
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $545,000
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.36%
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $705,000 View
Strong Home Mortgage, LLC
VA 1 0.1% 100% $1,095,000
Kwik Mortgage Corporation
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $745,000
Peoples Mortgage Company
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $1,035,000
Reliable Holdings Manager dba Lendz Financial
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $385,000
Teachers Federal Credit Union
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $1,005,000
Andrews Federal Credit Union
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $605,000
Better Mortgage Corporation
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $685,000
V.I.P. Mortgage, Inc.
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $655,000
RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing LLC
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $475,000
Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC
Conventional, Jumbo 1 0.1% 100% $1,335,000
Mutual of Omaha Mortgage
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $1,005,000
A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.67%
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $435,000 View
★ 1 stars, 1 review
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.87%
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $605,000 View
Flyhomes Mortgage LLC
Conventional 1 0.1% 100% $705,000
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.14%
HELOC 0
+7 HELOCs
0% n/a View
B4.5 ★Texas Ratio: 20.96%
HELOC 0
+4 HELOCs
0% n/a View
Usalliance Federal Credit Union
HELOC 0
+2 HELOCs
0% n/a
HomeBridge Financial Services, Inc
HELOC 0
+2 HELOCs
0% n/a
A-4.8 ★Texas Ratio: 12.33%
HELOC 0
+2 HELOCs
0% n/a View
Connexus Credit Union
HELOC 0
+1 HELOCs
0% n/a
A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.53%
HELOC 0
+1 HELOCs
0% n/a View
Digital Federal Credit Union
HELOC 0
+1 HELOCs
0% n/a
State Departmenet 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.

Mortgage Lenders and Mortgage Brokers Near Me in Rancho Santa Margarita, California

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

Types of Mortgage Lenders in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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

Who Lends in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Independent mortgage companies closed 68.4 percent of home loans in Rancho Santa Margarita, California in 2025, banks 19.6 percent and credit unions 12 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 9 loans.

68.4%
Mortgage companies
19.6%
Banks
12%
Credit unions
7%
FHA loans
5%
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 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Who is the largest mortgage lender in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

By home loans closed in 2025, US Bank, N.A. was the largest mortgage lender in Rancho Santa Margarita, California with 38 loans, about 5.3 percent of the market. The largest lender headquartered in California was Bank of America NA with 9 loans. Source: Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data for 2025, published by the FFIEC and CFPB.

Which mortgage lenders in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA have the highest approval rates?

Among lenders with meaningful volume in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, Rocket Mortgage approved the highest share of completed applications in 2025 at 87.6 percent, against a 85.9 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 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA mortgage lenders offer FHA, VA and USDA loans?

28 lenders closed FHA loans in Rancho Santa Margarita, California in 2025, led by United Wholesale Mortgage with 11. 19 lenders closed VA loans, led by United Wholesale Mortgage, and 1 closed USDA rural 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.

Are credit unions and local banks included in this Rancho Santa Margarita, CA lender list?

Yes. 37 banks and 32 credit unions closed home loans in Rancho Santa Margarita, California in 2025, alongside 103 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 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA ranked on this page?

Lenders are ranked only by the number of home loans they closed in Rancho Santa Margarita, 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 Rancho Santa Margarita, 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 Rancho Santa Margarita. 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.