REAL ESTATE

Great Western Savings in Beverly Hills was the county’s largest mortgage lender through July, according to market research Damar Corp. The thrift lent $409.3 million during the first seven months of the year, for a 7.8% market share.

Home Savings of America of Los Angeles was second, with $327.8 million and 6.2% of the market.

Third was World Savings & Loan Assn., Oakland, with $262.7 million loaned and a 5% share.

Altogether, financial institutions loaned $5.3 billion to home buyers through July, Damar reported.