Large loans
Its typical loan was $300,000, against $185,000 at similar lenders, national banks making between half and twice as many loans. Jumbo loans, larger than the conforming limit, made up 20.0% of its lending, against 3.2% at similar lenders. Other purposes, outside purchase, refinance and home improvement, made up 14.8%. Its lending in dollars tripled while its count rose far less, so a few very large loans weigh heavily in its figures.