About
Essex Mortgage, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Orange County, California, is a privately held lender recognized as one of the fastest-growing and largest mortgage banks on the West Coast. The company specializes in originating and funding a full spectrum of residential loans—including conventional, FHA, VA, jumbo, and high-balance products—while maintaining rigorous lending standards that attract high-quality borrowers. Essex Mortgage sells its loans to the nation’s largest banks and government-chartered entities such as Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, ensuring liquidity and stability for both borrowers and partners. With a reputation for profitability and long-term financial stability, the firm actively recruits brokers, branch managers, and loan officers to expand market share. Essex Mortgage’s commitment to workplace excellence was recognized with the 2024 USA Today Top Workplace award.
