Ashland County WI
HMDA Loan Application Totals
and Mortgage Lending Details
for 2016
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| Years | 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 |
| Total Number of Mortgage Applications | 553 |
| Total Mortgage Loan Application Amount | $60,114,000 |
| Average Mortgage Loan Application Amount | $108,000 |
| Highest Mortgage Loan Application Amount | $718,000 |
| Average Applicant Income | $73,000 |
| Highest Applicant Income | $1,400,000 |
* Phone Numbers for Mortgage Lenders are available with a Data Download Report
| Mortgage Lender | Phone Number | Mortgage Lender Assets | Number of Mortgage Loan Applications | Total Dollar Amount of Mortgage Loan Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHERN STATE BANK 321 WEST MAIN ST ASHLAND, WI 54806 |
* | $ 235,895,000 | 105 | $ 7,896,000 |
| ASSOCIATED BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 200 NORTH ADAMS STREET GREEN BAY, WI 54301 |
* | $ 27,567,209,000 | 57 | $ 6,207,000 |
| BMO BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 111 W. MONROE CHICAGO, IL 60603 |
* | $ 104,121,677,000 | 48 | $ 4,271,000 |
| CHIPPEWA VALLEY BANK 15755 W COUNTY ROAD B HAYWARD, WI 54843 |
* | $ 301,068,000 | 25 | $ 2,307,000 |
| SUPERIOR CHOICE CREDIT UNION 1320 GRAND AVENUE SUPERIOR, WI 54880 |
* | $ 331,111,000 | 23 | $ 2,121,000 |
| STATE FARM BANK, F.S.B. 1 STATE FARM PLAZA E-6 BLOOMINGTON, IL 61710 |
* | $ 16,709,556,000 | 21 | $ 2,731,000 |
| LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 26642 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE DOVER, DE 92610 |
* | $ 138,031,000 | 20 | $ 3,003,000 |
| SERVION, INC. 500 MAIN STREET NEW BRIGHTON, MN 55112 |
* | $ 250,000,000 | 16 | $ 1,031,000 |
| WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 100 N MAIN STREET MAC D4001-042 SIOUX FALLS, SD 27150 |
* | $ 1,610,580,000,000 | 14 | $ 1,626,000 |
| INLANTA MORTGAGE, INC. W239 N3490 PEWAUKEE ROAD, STE.200 PEWAUKEE, WI 53072 |
* | $ 39,000,000 | 10 | $ 1,326,000 |
| DITECH FINANCIAL LLC 1100 VIRGINIA DRIVE, SUITE 100 FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034 |
* | $ 6,260,444,000 | 8 | $ 1,020,000 |
| TOWNE MORTGAGE COMPANY 2170 E. BIG BEAVER ROAD, SUITE A PLYMOUTH, MI 48083 |
* | $ 35,475,880,000 | 8 | $ 657,000 |
| SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC. 901 SEMMES AVENUE RICHMOND, VA 23224 |
* | $ 186,710,993,000 | 7 | $ 869,000 |
| U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 425 WALNUT STREET CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
* | $ 417,458,234,000 | 6 | $ 616,000 |
| NEWREZ LLC 4000 CHEMICAL ROAD SUITE 200 WILMINGTON, DE 19462 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 6 | $ 673,000 |
| EMBRACE HOME LOANS, INC. 25 ENTERPRISE CENTER MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 6 | $ 688,000 |
| BREMER BANK, NA 372 ST. PETER STREET ST. PAUL, MN 55102 |
* | $ 10,643,549,000 | 6 | $ 953,000 |
| FRANKLIN AMERICAN MORTGAGE COMPANY 6100 TOWER CIRCLE SUITE 600 FRANKLIN, TN 37067 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 5 | $ 596,000 |
| NEW DAY FINANCIAL, LLC 8160 MAPLE LAWN BLVD. DOVER, DE 20759 |
* | $ 4,088,336,000 | 5 | $ 1,246,000 |
| JOHNSON BANK 555 MAIN STREET SUITE 490 RACINE, WI 53403 |
* | $ 4,173,696,000 | 5 | $ 817,000 |
| PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC 3043 TOWNSGATE ROAD WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
* | $ 39,000,000 | 5 | $ 638,000 |
| ABBYBANK 401 E SPRUCE STREET PO BOX 648 ABBOTSFORD, WI 54405 |
* | $ 335,235,000 | 5 | $ 442,000 |
| JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 1111 POLARIS PARKWAY COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
* | $ 1,914,658,000,000 | 5 | $ 420,000 |
| FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 4801 S. BILTMORE LANE AUSTIN, TX 53718 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 4 | $ 453,000 |
| NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC 8950 CYPRESS WATERS BLVD. WILMINGTON, DE 75019 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 4 | $ 478,000 |
| CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC 1600 SO. DOUGLASS RD, SUITES 110 & 200A WILMINGTON, DE 92806 |
* | $ 945,758,000 | 4 | $ 351,000 |
| FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 10500 KINCAID DRIVE FISHERS, IN 46037 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 3 | $ 302,000 |
| COVANTAGE CREDIT UNION 723 6TH AVE, PO BOX 107 ANTIGO, WI 54409 |
* | $ 1,248,405,000 | 3 | $ 202,000 |
| SUNTRUST BANK P.O. BOX 4418, MAIL CODE 0663 ATLANTA, GA 30302 |
* | $ 186,710,993,000 | 3 | $ 31,000 |
| FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF AMERICA 241 EAST SAGINAW EAST LANSING, MI 48823 |
* | $ 822,669,000 | 3 | $ 158,000 |
| BAY BANK 2555 PACKERLAND DRIVE GREEN BAY, WI 54313 |
* | $ 81,021,000 | 3 | $ 319,000 |
| SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. 18000 STUDEBAKER ROAD, SUITE 200 SACRAMENTO, CA 90703 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 3 | $ 536,000 |
| WOODLANDS NATIONAL BANK 122 EAST MAIN STREET P.O. BOX 190 HINCKLEY, MN 55037 |
* | $ 159,686,000 | 3 | $ 274,000 |
| SUMMIT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 13355 10TH AVE N, SUITE 100 PLYMOUTH, MN 55441 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 2 | $ 309,000 |
| MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER, LLC 1400 VETERANS UNITED DR. SAINT LOUIS, MO 65203 |
* | $ 880,000,000 | 2 | $ 349,000 |
| NETWORK CAPITAL FUNDING CORPORATION 5 PARK PLAZA #800 CARSON CITY, NV 92614 |
* | $ 52,388,000 | 2 | $ 314,000 |
| GOODLEAP, LLC 8781 SIERRA COLLEGE BLVD GLENDALE, CA 95661 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 2 | $ 239,000 |
| ALERUS FINANCIAL, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PO BOX 6001 GRAND FORKS, ND 58206 |
* | $ 1,738,618,000 | 2 | $ 383,000 |
| NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 820 FOLLIN LANE VIENNA, VA 22180 |
* | $ 73,279,079,000 | 2 | $ 209,000 |
| INCREDIBLEBANK 327 N 17TH AVE WAUSAU, WI 54401 |
* | $ 1,064,708,000 | 2 | $ 184,000 |
| FIRST MIDWEST BANK 300 N. HUNT CLUB ROAD GURNEE, IL 60031 |
* | $ 9,622,999,000 | 2 | $ 17,000 |
| AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES, INC. 9 SYLVAN WAY PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS, NJ 07054 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 2 | $ 267,000 |
| 360 MORTGAGE GROUP, LLC 11305 FOUR POINTS DRIVE, BLDG 1, #200 AUSTIN, TX 78726 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 2 | $ 400,000 |
| WATERSTONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION N25 W23255 PAUL ROAD PEWAUKEE, WI 53072 |
* | $ 1,603,436,000 | 2 | $ 134,000 |
| ROYAL UNITED MORTGAGE LLC 7999 KNUE RD. STE 300 INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250 |
* | $ 1,000,000,000 | 2 | $ 85,000 |
| GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 3940 NORTH RAVENSWOOD AVE WILMINGTON, DE 60613 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 2 | $ 281,000 |
| FIRSTBANK 11 CHANNING WAY NASHVILLE, TN 38305 |
* | $ 2,887,863,000 | 2 | $ 321,000 |
| 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION 620 MARKET ST SUITE 100 WILMINGTON, DE 37902 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 24,000 |
| FORWARD BANK 1001 N CENTRAL AVE MARSHFIELD, WI 54449 |
* | $ 373,345,000 | 1 | $ 231,000 |
| EAST WISCONSIN SAVINGS BANK 109 W 2ND ST KAUKAUNA, WI 54130 |
* | $ 235,115,000 | 1 | $ 32,000 |
| CITIZENS STATE BANK OF LOYAL 400 N MAIN STREET PO BOX 218 LOYAL, WI 54446 |
* | $ 199,611,000 | 1 | $ 9,000 |
| STONEGATE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 9190 PRIORITY WAY WEST DRIVE INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46240 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 128,000 |
| CLICK N' CLOSE, INC. 15301 SPECTRUM DRIVE, SUITE 405 ROCKY RIVER, OH 75001 |
* | $ 11,000,000 | 1 | $ 179,000 |
| HOMESTEAD FUNDING CORP. 8 AIRLINE DRIVE ALBANY, NY 12205 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 121,000 |
| HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 194 WOOD AVE S, 9TH FLOOR ISELIN, NJ 08830 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 296,000 |
| FRANDSEN BANK & TRUST 116 CENTRAL STREET WEST LONSDALE, MN 55046 |
* | $ 1,597,914,000 | 1 | $ 276,000 |
| BRISTOL MORGAN BANK 103 S. MAIN ST., PO BOX 128 OAKFIELD, WI 53065 |
* | $ 89,119,000 | 1 | $ 100,000 |
| BLUELEAF LENDING, LLC 112 S SANGAMON STREET 2ND FLOOR CHICAGO, IL 60607 |
* | $ 221,438,000 | 1 | $ 128,000 |
| GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC 5898 COPLEY DRIVE GLENDALE, CA 92111 |
* | $ 31,000,000 | 1 | $ 59,000 |
| FARMERS AND MERCHANTS UNION BANK 159 W JAMES ST PO BOX 226 COLUMBUS, WI 53925 |
* | $ 319,835,000 | 1 | $ 83,000 |
| BBMC MORTGAGE, LLC 100 W. 22ND ST LOMBARD, IL 60148 |
* | $ 149,000,000 | 1 | $ 221,000 |
| NOVATION CREDIT UNION 500 IMPERIAL AVE OAKDALE, MN 55128 |
* | $ 114,930,000 | 1 | $ 174,000 |
| COMMUNITY FIRST 1575 DRESANG WAY NEENAH, WI 54956 |
* | $ 2,345,139,000 | 1 | $ 185,000 |
| FIRST STATE BANK NEBRASKA 2701 GRAINGER PARKWAY LINCOLN, NE 68516 |
* | $ 448,126,000 | 1 | $ 389,000 |
| CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC. 1525 S. BELTLINE ROAD WILMINGTON, DE 75019 |
* | $ 1,543,699,000 | 1 | $ 147,000 |
| AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP 3800 W.CHAPMAN SUITE 300 ORANGE, CA 92868 |
* | $ 100,247,000 | 1 | $ 128,000 |
| FIRST GUARANTY MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1900 GALLOWS ROAD, SUITE 800 TYSONS CORNER, VA 22182 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 194,000 |
| MIDCOUNTRY BANK 7825 WASHINGTON AVE. S., STE. 120 BLOOMINGTON, MN 55439 |
* | $ 767,869,000 | 1 | $ 337,000 |
| PREVAIL BANK 675 E BROADWAY AVE MEDFORD, WI 54451 |
* | $ 614,922,000 | 1 | $ 97,000 |
| FIRST FEDERAL BANK OF WISCONSIN 1617 E RACINE AVE WAUKESHA, WI 53186 |
* | $ 242,934,000 | 1 | $ 99,000 |
| FIDELITY BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 100 E ENGLISH WICHITA, KS 67202 |
* | $ 1,776,865,000 | 1 | $ 54,000 |
| PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 249 FIFTH AVE. MS P1-POPP-22-2 WILMINGTON, DE 15222 |
* | $ 348,291,098,000 | 1 | $ 30,000 |
| TIAA, FSB 501 RIVERSIDE AVENUE JACKSONVILLE, FL 32202 |
* | $ 26,594,410,000 | 1 | $ 60,000 |
| HERITAGE CREDIT UNION 1212 HUXLEY STREET MADISON, WI 53704 |
* | $ 291,633,000 | 1 | $ 130,000 |
| BADGERLAND FINANCIAL, ACA 1430 NORTH RIDGE DRIVE PRAIRIE DU SAC, WI 53578 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 84,000 |
| COMPEER FINANCIAL, FLCA 2600 JENNY WREN TRAIL SUN PRAIRIE, WI 53590 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 430,000 |
| MORTGAGES UNLIMITED INC. 7365 KIRKWOOD COURT NORTH SUITE 300 MAPLE GROVE, MN 55113 |
* | $ 1,518,000 | 1 | $ 272,000 |
| BANKIOWA OF CEDAR RAPIDS 7045 C AVE NE CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402 |
* | $ 564,882,000 | 1 | $ 137,000 |
| BELL BANK 3100 13TH AVE S FARGO, ND 58103 |
* | $ 3,656,580,000 | 1 | $ 59,000 |
| KLEINBANK 301 CHESTNUT ST CHASKA, MN 55318 |
* | $ 1,906,975,000 | 1 | $ 50,000 |
| SOUTH CENTRAL BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 525 W ROOSEVELT RD CHICAGO, IL 60607 |
* | $ 268,926,000 | 1 | $ 5,000 |
| CITIZENS COMMUNITY FEDERAL NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 219 FAIRFAX STREET ALTOONA, WI 54720 |
* | $ 581,770,000 | 1 | $ 640,000 |
| IMPAC MORTGAGE CORP. 19500 JAMBOREE RD GLENDALE, CA 92612 |
* | $ 32,120,000 | 1 | $ 80,000 |
| BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 31303 AGOURA RD CA6-917-01-20 CHARLOTTE, NC 91361 |
* | $ 1,639,305,000,000 | 1 | $ 145,000 |
| FIRST NATIONAL BANK 101 W LAKE ST. CHISHOLM, MN 55719 |
* | $ 84,808,000 | 1 | $ 124,000 |
| PEOPLES BANK 4831 W 6TH ST LAWRENCE, KS 66049 |
* | $ 451,930,000 | 1 | $ 158,000 |
| PEOPLES BANK MIDWEST 10583 MAIN STREET HAYWARD, WI 54843 |
* | $ 324,773,000 | 1 | $ 172,000 |
| BANK OF ALMA PO BOX 247 ALMA, WI 54610 |
* | $ 225,633,000 | 1 | $ 37,000 |
| NBKC BANK 8320 WARD PARKWAY KANSAS, KS 64114 |
* | $ 567,648,000 | 1 | $ 347,000 |
| SECURITY STATE BANK PO BOX 157 IRON RIVER, WI 54847 |
* | $ 82,546,000 | 1 | $ 278,000 |
| ZILLOW HOME LOANS, LLC 10975 EL MONTE ST WICHITA, KS 66211 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 83,000 |
| NICOLET NATIONAL BANK 111 N WASHINGTON ST GREEN BAY, WI 54301 |
* | $ 1,198,541,000 | 1 | $ 84,000 |
| FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WAUPACA 402 N. 8TH ST. MANITOWOC, WI 54221 |
* | $ 541,257,000 | 1 | $ 12,000 |
| BARRINGTON BANK & TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 201 S. HOUGH STREET BARRINGTON, IL 60010 |
* | $ 1,949,868,000 | 1 | $ 221,000 |
The HMDA mortgage data below offers a comprehensive breakdown of loan application trends for 2016, covering key categories like loan purpose, applicant race, loan type, approval outcomes, and denial reasons. Each dataset details the total number of applications and the total loan amounts, helping you analyze lending activity with precision.
Easily search and sort data by metrics such as average mortgage amount, highest loan value, average applicant income, and top income levels within each category. Whether you're researching market trends, borrower demographics, or specific mortgage types, these insights provide a valuable snapshot of lending patterns, helping you make more informed decisions in the mortgage and real estate industries.
Mortgage Loan Application Detail Totals for Ashland County WI in 2016
Loan Purpose |
Total Number of Mortgage Applications | Total Dollar Amount of Mortgage Loan Applications | Average Mortgage Loan Amount | Highest Mortgage Loan Amount | Average Applicant Income | Highest Applicant Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refinancing | 259 | $32,667,000 | $126,000 | $718,000 | $76,000 | $1,400,000 |
| Home Purchase | 221 | $22,528,000 | $101,000 | $435,000 | $72,000 | $955,000 |
| Home Improvement | 73 | $4,919,000 | $67,000 | $444,000 | $68,000 | $259,000 |
Applicant Race |
Total Number of Mortgage Applications | Total Dollar Amount of Mortgage Loan Applications | Average Mortgage Loan Amount | Highest Mortgage Loan Amount | Average Applicant Income | Highest Applicant Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 435 | $46,709,000 | $107,000 | $718,000 | $79,000 | $1,400,000 |
| Not applicable | 45 | $5,525,000 | $122,000 | $640,000 | $25,000 | $200,000 |
| Not Provided | 43 | $4,832,000 | $112,000 | $347,000 | $72,000 | $380,000 |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 22 | $2,297,000 | $104,000 | $185,000 | $61,000 | $118,000 |
| Hispanic | 5 | $548,000 | $109,000 | $160,000 | $51,000 | $93,000 |
| Black or African American | 2 | $144,000 | $72,000 | $72,000 | $26,000 | $26,000 |
| Asian | 1 | $59,000 | $59,000 | $59,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Native Hawaiin or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Loan Type |
Total Number of Mortgage Applications | Total Dollar Amount of Mortgage Loan Applications | Average Mortgage Loan Amount | Highest Mortgage Loan Amount | Average Applicant Income | Highest Applicant Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional (any loan other than FHA, VA, FSA, or RHS loans) | 433 | $45,077,000 | $104,000 | $718,000 | $83,000 | $1,400,000 |
| FHA-insured (Federal Housing Administration) | 56 | $6,420,000 | $114,000 | $265,000 | $38,000 | $120,000 |
| VA-guaranteed (Veterans Administration) | 45 | $6,975,000 | $155,000 | $423,000 | $40,000 | $182,000 |
| FSA/RHS (Farm Service Agency or Rural Housing Service) | 19 | $1,642,000 | $86,000 | $194,000 | $26,000 | $57,000 |
Outcome |
Total Number of Mortgage Applications | Total Dollar Amount of Mortgage Loan Applications | Average Mortgage Loan Amount | Highest Mortgage Loan Amount | Average Applicant Income | Highest Applicant Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loan Originated | 323 | $34,951,000 | $108,000 | $640,000 | $78,000 | $1,400,000 |
| Application Denied By Financial Institution | 112 | $12,543,000 | $111,000 | $718,000 | $70,000 | $500,000 |
| Application Withdrawn By Applicant | 57 | $6,182,000 | $108,000 | $337,000 | $80,000 | $960,000 |
| Loan Purchased By The Institution | 37 | $3,813,000 | $103,000 | $194,000 | $37,000 | $200,000 |
| Application Approved But Not Accepted | 16 | $1,547,000 | $96,000 | $200,000 | $47,000 | $126,000 |
| File Closed For Incompleteness | 8 | $1,078,000 | $134,000 | $221,000 | $76,000 | $139,000 |
| Preapproval Approved but not Accepted | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Preapproval Denied by Financial Institution | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Denial Reason |
Total Number of Mortgage Applications | Total Dollar Amount of Mortgage Loan Applications | Average Mortgage Loan Amount | Highest Mortgage Loan Amount | Average Applicant Income | Highest Applicant Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collateral | 29 | $4,274,000 | $147,000 | $718,000 | $98,000 | $500,000 |
| Credit History | 23 | $1,641,000 | $71,000 | $207,000 | $64,000 | $151,000 |
| Credit Application Incomplete | 10 | $990,000 | $99,000 | $160,000 | $52,000 | $116,000 |
| Debt-To-Income Ratio | 9 | $771,000 | $85,000 | $182,000 | $46,000 | $127,000 |
| Employment History | 2 | $207,000 | $103,000 | $148,000 | $24,000 | $48,000 |
| Other | 2 | $82,000 | $41,000 | $75,000 | $35,000 | $38,000 |
| Unverifiable Information | 2 | $249,000 | $124,000 | $199,000 | $109,000 | $133,000 |
| Insufficient Cash (Downpayment, Closing Cost) | 1 | $116,000 | $116,000 | $116,000 | $113,000 | $113,000 |
| Mortgage Insurance Denied | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Our comprehensive HMDA mortgage statistics provide invaluable insights for industry professionals, researchers, and analysts looking to understand lending trends in the area. With detailed data on mortgage applications, loan amounts, applicant income, loan purposes, and approval rates, you can uncover key patterns shaping the local housing market.
Whether you're a real estate expert, financial analyst, or policymaker, these in-depth mortgage lending statistics help you track market shifts, assess borrower demographics, and evaluate lender performance. Use this powerful data to make informed decisions, conduct market research, and stay ahead in the evolving mortgage industry.