Compare Mortgage Lenders
Select two lenders to compare side by side using 2023 HMDA federal data: approval rates, denial rates, loan sizes, loan types, and geographic reach.
Key Metrics
| Metric | NUSENDA FEDERAL CREDIT | WATERSTONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|---|---|
| Total Applications | 3,080 | 10,792 ▲ |
| Loans Originated | 1,930 | 7,819 |
| Approval Rate (higher is better) | 62.7% | 72.5% ✓ |
| Denial Rate (lower is better) | 15.5% | 4.5% ✓ |
| Avg Loan Amount | $134,438 | $277,829 |
| Avg Interest Rate (lower is better) | 8.444% | 6.358% ✓ |
| Avg Applicant Income | $35,000 | $40,000 |
| Applications Denied | 478 | 482 |
| Applications Withdrawn | 405 | 2,351 |
✓ Better indicates the more favorable value for borrowers. Data: CFPB HMDA 2023.
Loan Type Mix
| Loan Type | NUSENDA FEDERAL CREDIT | WATERSTONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 2,983 (96.9%) | 7,351 (68.1%) |
| FHA | 72 (2.3%) | 2,561 (23.7%) |
| VA | 25 (0.8%) | 807 (7.5%) |
| USDA | — | 73 (0.7%) |
Loan Purpose Breakdown
| Purpose | NUSENDA FEDERAL CREDIT | WATERSTONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 932 | — |
| Home Improvement | 883 | 22 |
| Refinancing | 631 | 373 |
| Home Purchase | 573 | 9,624 |
| Cash-out Refinancing | 61 | 773 |
Top States by Loan Volume
| State | Originated | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 1,923 | #4 |
| State | Originated | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 2,253 | #2 |
Summary
- 3,080 total applications · 1,930 originated
- Approval rate: 62.7%
- Denial rate: 15.5%
- Avg loan: $134,438
- Avg rate: 8.444%
- HQ: ALBUQUERQUE, NM
- 10,792 total applications · 7,819 originated
- Approval rate: 72.5%
- Denial rate: 4.5%
- Avg loan: $277,829
- Avg rate: 6.358%
- HQ: BROOKFIELD, WI
Methodology
Comparisons are drawn from the CFPB 2024 HMDA Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset, published by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and distributed via the FFIEC. Every figure on this page comes from lenders' mandatory HMDA filings — not voluntary marketing claims.
Approval (origination) rate = originated ÷ total applications. Denial rate = denied ÷ total applications. Rates do not sum to 100% because HMDA also records withdrawn, incomplete, and approved-but-not-accepted outcomes. Denial rates reflect a lender's applicant mix as much as its underwriting stance; compare alongside loan-type mix and geography before drawing conclusions.
Side-by-side comparisons are informational only and do not constitute financial, legal, or mortgage advice. Always obtain and compare written Loan Estimates before applying.