Mortgage Banker
Thelender
theLender, based in Lake Forest, CA, is a mortgage banker that originates and funds a wide range of residential mortgage loans, including conventional, government-backed, and non-qualified mortgages, catering to both homeowners and real estate investors.
Key Statistics
As of December 2025, public records show Thelender has originated approximately $6.0B in loan volume over the past 12 months, with an average loan size of $412k.
Volume (12mo)
$6.0B
Avg Loan Size
$412k
Total Mortgages
72,303
Total Borrowers
29,797
Lending Entities
Thelender funds loans through the following entities. These are the legal entities that appear on recorded mortgage documents.
38,856 mortgages recorded
31,697 mortgages recorded
+38 more not shown
Geography
Thelender's lending activity is concentrated in the following states, based on recorded mortgage data from the past 12 months.
Mortgages (12mo): 2,644
Volume (12mo): $1.8B
Total Volume: $11.8B
Mortgages (12mo): 2,512
Volume (12mo): $1.1B
Total Volume: $5.9B
Mortgages (12mo): 1,404
Volume (12mo): $497.3M
Total Volume: $1.8B
Top Borrowers
The following individuals have the most recorded mortgage transactions with Thelender. Click on a borrower to view their full investor profile.
860 mortgages · SC
400 mortgages · SC
158 mortgages · FL
+29,794 more not shown
FAQ
What type of lender is Thelender?
Thelender is classified as an mortgage banker based on our research. Mortgage bankers are residential lenders that fund loans from their balance sheet or warehouse lines. They have a mix of business (14%) and personal loans in their portfolio.
What entities does Thelender fund loans under?
Thelender originates mortgages through 40 different lending entities. The most common include Citadel Servicing and Hometown Equity Mortgage. These are the legal entity names that appear on recorded mortgage documents.
Where is Thelender most active?
Based on recorded mortgages, Thelender is most active in California, Florida, and Texas.
How many loans has Thelender originated?
Public records show 72,303 mortgages recorded for Thelender, with $6.0B in volume over the past 12 months.
What is the average loan size for Thelender?
The average mortgage size for Thelender is $412k based on all recorded mortgages.
Does Thelender offer short-term loans?
Thelender primarily offers long-term financing, with only 1% of loans being short-term.
How is this data collected?
Elementix aggregates mortgage data from public county records across the United States. We use AI to normalize lender names, identify aliases, and connect borrowers to their lending relationships.