Chase Manhattan Is Top County Mortgage Lender

Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. originated more than $200 million in mortgage loans in Ventura County last year, more than any other lender, according to a research company.

The report by Experian, formerly known as TRW-Redi, said that Chase had a 5.9% market share in 1996.

The company has two mortgage offices in Ventura County--at 1732 Palma Drive in Ventura and a new branch at 250 N. Westlake Blvd. in Westlake Village.

Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp., headquartered in Edison, N.J., is the nation’s third-largest residential mortgage lender. It is a subsidiary of Chase Manhattan Corp.