Delaware
Mortgage Companies &
Lenders by City

Year Mortgage Loan Application Count Mortgage Loan Application Amount
2023 2,629,542 $781,581,780,000
2022 3,602,267 $1,115,146,395,000
2021 5,778,408 $1,749,386,130,000
2020 4,911,698 $1,450,355,195,000
2019 3,245,793 $883,387,900,000
2018 2,452,754 $625,903,425,000
2017 2,404,703 $616,945,048,000
2016 2,670,307 $643,154,103,000
2015 1,755,452 $409,835,146,000
2014 1,210,504 $259,608,658,000
2013 1,227,991 $264,714,963,000
2012 895,249 $207,702,433,000
2011 641,703 $138,132,063,000
2010 338,109 $77,082,200,000
2009 315,225 $69,940,421,000
2008 410,610 $86,986,214,000
2007 775,180 $148,309,180,000
2006 778,114 $128,507,527,000
2005 919,772 $134,727,830,000
2004 792,678 $97,682,440,000
2003 641,524 $64,617,371,000
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Mortgage Lender Totals by Delaware City from 2003 to 2023

City Mortgage Lender Count Mortgage Application Count Mortgage Application Amount
Bear, DE 2 943 $77,102,000
Bethany Beach, DE 0 0 $0
Bethel, DE 0 0 $0
Bridgeville, DE 0 0 $0
Camden Wyoming, DE 2 2,995 $574,364,000
Cheswold, DE 0 0 $0
Claymont, DE 0 0 $0
Clayton, DE 0 0 $0
Dagsboro, DE 0 0 $0
Delaware City, DE 0 0 $0
Delmar, DE 0 0 $0
Dewey Beach, DE 2 1,357 $272,855,000
Dover, DE 9 30,162 $6,543,340,000
Dover AFB, DE 0 0 $0
Ellendale, DE 0 0 $0
Felton, DE 1 401 $51,024,000
Fenwick Island, DE 0 0 $0
Frankford, DE 0 0 $0
Frederica, DE 0 0 $0
Georgetown, DE 1 329 $50,677,000
Greenwood, DE 1 11,120 $586,920,000
Harbeson, DE 0 0 $0
Harrington, DE 0 0 $0
Hartly, DE 0 0 $0
Hockessin, DE 0 0 $0
Houston, DE 0 0 $0
Kenton, DE 0 0 $0
Kirkwood, DE 0 0 $0
Laurel, DE 0 0 $0
Lewes, DE 2 329 $138,881,000
Lincoln, DE 0 0 $0
Little Creek, DE 0 0 $0
Magnolia, DE 0 0 $0
Marydel, DE 0 0 $0
Middletown, DE 0 0 $0
Milford, DE 0 0 $0
Millsboro, DE 0 0 $0
Millville, DE 0 0 $0
Milton, DE 0 0 $0
Montchanin, DE 0 0 $0
Nassau, DE 0 0 $0
New Castle, DE 2 827,657 $66,043,757,000
Newark, DE 7 764,975 $99,826,068,000
Ocean View, DE 0 0 $0
Odessa, DE 0 0 $0
Port Penn, DE 0 0 $0
Rockland, DE 0 0 $0
Saint Georges, DE 0 0 $0
Seaford, DE 1 3,683 $619,398,000
Selbyville, DE 0 0 $0
Smyrna, DE 0 0 $0
Townsend, DE 0 0 $0
Viola, DE 0 0 $0
Wilmington, DE 26 1,957,701 $536,964,023,000
Winterthur, DE 0 0 $0
Woodside, DE 0 0 $0
Yorklyn, DE 0 0 $0
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Delaware Mortgage Lenders : Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the top 5 mortgage lenders?
The top mortgage lenders in Delaware are Quicken Loans/Rocket Mortgage, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Chase, and PenFed Credit Union.
Who are the big 6 mortgage lenders?
The "Big 6" mortgage lenders in Delaware are Quicken Loans/Rocket Mortgage, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Chase, PenFed Credit Union, and Freedom Mortgage.
What are mortgage rates in Delaware?
Delaware mortgage rates typically follow national trends, currently ranging from 5.5% to 7% depending on loan type, term, and borrower qualifications.
What credit score do you need to buy a house in Delaware?
Most Delaware lenders require a minimum score of 620 for conventional loans. FHA loans accept scores as low as 580, while VA and USDA loans may work with lower scores.
What is the first-time home owners loan in Delaware?
The Delaware State Housing Authority offers a First-Time Homebuyer Program with low-interest loans and down payment assistance up to $10,000 for qualified buyers.
What is the lowest credit score for a mortgage?
FHA loans accept scores as low as 580 with 3.5% down, or 500-579 with 10% down. Some specialized programs may work with lower scores.
Is a 900 credit score possible?
No. Credit scoring models like FICO and VantageScore have maximum scores of 850. Even perfect payment history cannot exceed this ceiling.
How to raise credit score fast?
To improve your credit score quickly, pay down credit card balances, dispute credit report errors, become an authorized user on a responsible person's account, request higher credit limits, and avoid applying for new credit.