Audrain County MO
HMDA Loan Application Totals
and Mortgage Lending Details
for 2018
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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 | 693 |
| Total Mortgage Loan Application Amount | $65,815,000 |
| Average Mortgage Loan Application Amount | $94,000 |
| Highest Mortgage Loan Application Amount | $605,000 |
| Average Applicant Income | $64,000 |
| Highest Applicant Income | $559,000 |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST STATE COMMUNITY BANK 201 E COLUMBIA FARMINGTON, MO 63640 |
* | $ 2,323,185,000 | 97 | $ 7,765,000 |
| UNITED CREDIT UNION 802 E. BRECKENRIDGE, P.O. BOX 858 MEXICO, MO 65265 |
* | $ 170,651,000 | 74 | $ 4,690,000 |
| FLAT BRANCH MORTGAGE, INC. 101 S. FIFTH STREET, STE 200 COLUMBIA, MO 65201 |
* | $ -1,000 | 72 | $ 7,700,000 |
| COMMERCE BANK 922 WALNUT, TB 12-1 KANSAS CITY, MO 64106 |
* | $ 24,727,667,000 | 70 | $ 5,870,000 |
| U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 425 WALNUT STREET CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
* | $ 456,025,829,000 | 32 | $ 2,890,000 |
| CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC 1600 SO. DOUGLASS RD, SUITES 110 & 200A WILMINGTON, DE 92806 |
* | $ -1,000 | 17 | $ 1,185,000 |
| WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 100 N MAIN STREET MAC D4001-042 SIOUX FALLS, SD 27150 |
* | $ 1,747,398,000,000 | 16 | $ 1,860,000 |
| PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 3043 TOWNSGATE ROAD WILMINGTON, DE 91361 |
* | $ -1,000 | 16 | $ 1,400,000 |
| MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER, LLC 1400 VETERANS UNITED DR. SAINT LOUIS, MO 65203 |
* | $ -1,000 | 15 | $ 1,935,000 |
| FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 10500 KINCAID DRIVE MT LAUREL, NJ 46037 |
* | $ -1,000 | 15 | $ 1,585,000 |
| THE CALLAWAY BANK PO BOX 10 FULTON, MO 65251 |
* | $ 367,998,000 | 14 | $ 2,550,000 |
| HNB NATIONAL BANK PO BOX 1107; 100 NORTH MAIN STREET HANNIBAL, MO 63401 |
* | $ 465,320,000 | 14 | $ 850,000 |
| THE BANK OF MISSOURI 916 N. KINGSHIGHWAY PERRYVILLE, MO 63775 |
* | $ 1,387,961,000 | 10 | $ 1,580,000 |
| 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION 620 MARKET ST SUITE 100 WILMINGTON, DE 37902 |
* | $ -1,000 | 9 | $ 645,000 |
| NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC 8950 CYPRESS WATERS BLVD. WILMINGTON, DE 75019 |
* | $ -1,000 | 9 | $ 1,025,000 |
| DITECH FINANCIAL LLC 1100 VIRGINIA DRIVE, SUITE 100 FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034 |
* | $ -1,000 | 9 | $ 585,000 |
| SERVION, INC. 500 MAIN STREET NEW BRIGHTON, MN 55112 |
* | $ -1,000 | 8 | $ 780,000 |
| DAS ACQUISITION COMPANY, LLC 12140 WOODCREST EXECUTIVE DRIVE, STE 150 SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141 |
* | $ -1,000 | 7 | $ 575,000 |
| LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 26642 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE DOVER, DE 92610 |
* | $ -1,000 | 7 | $ 875,000 |
| UNITED SECURITY BANK 101 E. WALNUT ST. AUXVASSE, MO 65231 |
* | $ 61,300,000 | 6 | $ 410,000 |
| HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1194 OAK VALLEY DRIVE, SUITE 80 ANN ARBOR, MI 48108 |
* | $ -1,000 | 6 | $ 660,000 |
| FLAGSTAR BANK, N.A. 5151 CORPORATE DRIVE HICKSVILLE, NY 48098 |
* | $ 16,855,693,000 | 6 | $ 430,000 |
| PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC 321 RESEARCH PARKWAY STE 300 WILMINGTON, DE 06540 |
* | $ -1,000 | 5 | $ 915,000 |
| LANDMARK BANK PO BOX 1867 COLUMBIA, MO 65201 |
* | $ 2,797,478,000 | 5 | $ 735,000 |
| CENTRAL BANK OF BOONE COUNTY 720 E. BROADWAY COLUMBIA, MO 65201 |
* | $ 1,879,308,000 | 5 | $ 1,015,000 |
| MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC 8024 CALVIN HALL ROAD WILMINGTON, DE 29707 |
* | $ -1,000 | 4 | $ 300,000 |
| AMERICAN BANK OF FREEDOM 127 WEST HUDSON WELLSVILLE, MO 63384 |
* | $ 261,472,000 | 4 | $ 280,000 |
| NEW DAY FINANCIAL, LLC 8160 MAPLE LAWN BLVD. DOVER, DE 20759 |
* | $ -1,000 | 4 | $ 610,000 |
| FIRST SOUTHERN BANK. 300 TOWER SQUARE PLAZA MARION, IL 62959 |
* | $ 677,277,000 | 4 | $ 300,000 |
| AMERIHOME MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC 21215 BURBANK BLVD, SUITE 400 WILMINGTON, DE 91367 |
* | $ -1,000 | 4 | $ 540,000 |
| FCS FINANCIAL, FLCA 1930 E MILLER ST JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65101 |
* | $ -1,000 | 4 | $ 590,000 |
| BARRINGTON BANK & TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 201 S. HOUGH STREET BARRINGTON, IL 60010 |
* | $ 2,002,887,000 | 4 | $ 370,000 |
| THE CENTRAL TRUST BANK 238 MADISON ST. JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65101 |
* | $ 2,505,442,000 | 4 | $ 320,000 |
| MIDWEST MORTGAGE ASSOCIATES CORPORATION 5333 NORTH UNION BLVD - SUITE 100 COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80918 |
* | $ -1,000 | 4 | $ 580,000 |
| GREAT SOUTHERN BANK 218 S GLENSTONE AVE REEDS SPRING, MO 65802 |
* | $ 4,417,210,000 | 3 | $ 125,000 |
| JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 1111 POLARIS PARKWAY COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
* | $ 2,140,778,000,000 | 3 | $ 215,000 |
| VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC. 500 ALCOA TRAIL KNOXVILLE, TN 37804 |
* | $ -1,000 | 3 | $ 325,000 |
| TRIAD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 13901 SUTTON PARK DRIVE SOUTH, SUITE 300 JACKSONVILLE, FL 32224 |
* | $ -1,000 | 3 | $ 305,000 |
| EXCHANGE BANK OF MISSOURI P.O. BOX 69, 101 SOUTH CHURCH STREET FAYETTE, MO 65248 |
* | $ 189,465,000 | 3 | $ 325,000 |
| BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 31303 AGOURA RD CA6-917-01-20 CHARLOTTE, NC 91361 |
* | $ 1,751,524,000,000 | 3 | $ 215,000 |
| COMMUNITY STATE BANK OF MISSOURI 117 W CHURCH ST BOWLING GREEN, MO 63334 |
* | $ 247,797,000 | 3 | $ 115,000 |
| HAWTHORN BANK 132 E. HIGH STREET JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65101 |
* | $ 1,422,256,000 | 2 | $ 140,000 |
| RIVER REGION CREDIT UNION 3124 W. EDGEWOOD DR. JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65109 |
* | $ 207,895,000 | 2 | $ 220,000 |
| COMMUNITY BANC MORTGAGE CORPORATION 301 N MAIN SPRINGFIELD, IL 62629 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 150,000 |
| GOODLEAP, LLC 8781 SIERRA COLLEGE BLVD GLENDALE, CA 95661 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 80,000 |
| TEXAS CAPITAL BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 2000 MCKINNEY AVE SUITE 700 DALLAS, TX 75201 |
* | $ 25,054,739,000 | 2 | $ 200,000 |
| MISSOURI CREDIT UNION 111 E. BROADWAY COLUMBIA, MO 65203 |
* | $ 323,439,000 | 2 | $ 430,000 |
| GO MORTGAGE, LLC 15430 W CAPITOL DRIVE WILMINGTON, DE 53005 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 200,000 |
| EVERETT FINANCIAL, INC. 14801 QUORUM DRIVE, SUITE 300 AUSTIN, TX 75254 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 210,000 |
| JONESBURG STATE BANK 508 N STATE HWY 47 WARRENTON, MO 63383 |
* | $ 83,595,000 | 2 | $ 90,000 |
| NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 820 FOLLIN LANE VIENNA, VA 22180 |
* | $ 90,565,764,000 | 2 | $ 260,000 |
| CITIMORTGAGE, INC. 1 COURT SQUARE, 43RD FLOOR LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11120 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 70,000 |
| USAA FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK 10750 MCDERMOTT FREEWAY SAN ANTONIO, TX 78288 |
* | $ 80,522,766,000 | 2 | $ 260,000 |
| EMBRACE HOME LOANS, INC. 25 ENTERPRISE CENTER MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 190,000 |
| THE MONEY SOURCE INC. 135 MAXESS ROAD NEW YORK, NY 11747 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 360,000 |
| THE MISSOURI BANK II 1601 S LIMIT SEDALIA, MO 65301 |
* | $ 95,742,000 | 2 | $ 540,000 |
| HOMEBANK PO BOX 311 PALMYRA, MO 63461 |
* | $ 369,760,000 | 2 | $ 330,000 |
| BANK OF ENGLAND PO BOX 70 ENGLAND, AR 72046 |
* | $ 316,352,000 | 1 | $ 145,000 |
| MID-CONTINENT FUNDING, INC. 3401 W BROADWAY BUSINESS PARK CT STE 213 COLUMBIA, MO 65203 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 105,000 |
| THE HOME LOAN EXPERT LLC 1600 S BRENTWOOD ST LOUIS, MO 63144 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 15,000 |
| CENTIER BANK 600 E 84TH AVENUE WHITING, IN 46410 |
* | $ 3,947,088,000 | 1 | $ 75,000 |
| ROYAL UNITED MORTGAGE LLC 7999 KNUE RD. STE 300 INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 55,000 |
| COMMERCIAL TRUST COMPANY OF FAYETTE 119 NORTH MAIN STREET FAYETTE, MO 65248 |
* | $ 130,213,000 | 1 | $ 215,000 |
| DISCOVER BANK 12 READS WAY GREENWOOD, DE 19720 |
* | $ 98,729,134,000 | 1 | $ 75,000 |
| ENDEAVOR CAPITAL, LLC. 14897 CLAYTON ROAD CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 45,000 |
| THIRD FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF CLEVELAND 7007 BROADWAY AVENUE CLEVELAND, OH 44105 |
* | $ 13,854,593,000 | 1 | $ 15,000 |
| TRUIST BANK 3100 SMOKETREE CT FL 5 CHARLOTTE, NC 27604 |
* | $ 216,077,000,000 | 1 | $ 145,000 |
| UNITED SECURITY FINANCIAL CORP 930 EAST 6600 SOUTH MURRAY, UT 84121 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 165,000 |
| FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 4801 S. BILTMORE LANE AUSTIN, TX 53718 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 45,000 |
| PACIFIC UNION FINANCIAL, LLC 8900 FREEPORT PKWY, STE 150 IRVING, TX 75063 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 155,000 |
| REGIONS BANK 1900 5TH AVENUE N BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203 |
* | $ 123,325,220,000 | 1 | $ 15,000 |
| PREMIER MORTGAGE RESOURCES, L.L.C. 1325 NW FLANDERS ST SALEM, OR 97209 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 125,000 |
| AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 3525 PIEDMONT RD NE, 8 PIEDMONT CTR STE PEACHTREE CORNER, GA 30305 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 115,000 |
| USALLIANCE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 411 THEODORE FREMD AVE, SUITE 350 RYE, NY 10580 |
* | $ 1,377,846,000 | 1 | $ 55,000 |
| CENTRAL MISSOURI COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION 620 N MAGUIRE WARRENSBURG, MO 64093 |
* | $ 100,591,000 | 1 | $ 145,000 |
| NBH BANK 7800 EAST ORCHARD ROAD, SUITE 300 GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111 |
* | $ 4,764,985,000 | 1 | $ 85,000 |
| CREDIT HUMAN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 6061 IH 10 WEST SAN ANTONIO, TX 78201 |
* | $ 2,934,629,000 | 1 | $ 115,000 |
| CMG MORTGAGE, INC. 3160 CROW CANYON ROAD, SUITE 400 SACRAMENTO, CA 94583 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 195,000 |
| FRANKLIN AMERICAN MORTGAGE COMPANY 6100 TOWER CIRCLE SUITE 600 FRANKLIN, TN 37067 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 75,000 |
| MEMBERS MORTGAGE SERVICES, L.L.C. 200 E 1ST AVE HUTCHINSON, KS 67501 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 105,000 |
| MIDWEST BANKCENTRE 2191 LEMAY FERRY ROAD SAINT LOUIS, MO 63125 |
* | $ 1,876,110,000 | 1 | $ 605,000 |
| CENTRAL BANK OF THE OZARKS 1800 S. GLENSTONE SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804 |
* | $ 1,298,183,000 | 1 | $ 155,000 |
| VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC 2863 ST. ROSE PARKWAY DOVER, DE 89052 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 165,000 |
| BRIDGEVIEW BANK GROUP 7940 S HARLEM BRIDGEVIEW, IL 60455 |
* | $ 1,175,351,000 | 1 | $ 105,000 |
| TIAA, FSB 501 RIVERSIDE AVENUE JACKSONVILLE, FL 32202 |
* | $ 34,298,273,000 | 1 | $ 25,000 |
| LENDINGONE, LLC 901 YAMATO RD #150 DOVER, DE 33431 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 5,000 |
| TRUHOME SOLUTIONS, LLC 9601 LEGLER RD. CLAYTON, MO 66219 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 85,000 |
| PEOPLES BANK & TRUST CO. 430 E. WOOD STREET TROY, MO 63379 |
* | $ 454,578,000 | 1 | $ 35,000 |
| MIDFIRST BANK 501 NW GRAND BLVD OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118 |
* | $ 14,726,156,000 | 1 | $ 55,000 |
| NEWREZ LLC 4000 CHEMICAL ROAD SUITE 200 WILMINGTON, DE 19462 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 45,000 |
| CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 3701 ARCO CORPORATE DR., SUITE 200 SACRAMENTO, PA 28273 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 195,000 |
| CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC. 1525 S. BELTLINE ROAD WILMINGTON, DE 75019 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 95,000 |
The HMDA mortgage data below offers a comprehensive breakdown of loan application trends for 2018, 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 Audrain County MO in 2018
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Purchase | 413 | $43,435,000 | $105,000 | $605,000 | $64,000 | $485,000 |
| Refinancing | 124 | $10,390,000 | $83,000 | $365,000 | $70,000 | $559,000 |
| Cash-out Refinancing | 70 | $7,720,000 | $110,000 | $255,000 | $56,000 | $276,000 |
| Home Improvement | 44 | $1,620,000 | $36,000 | $145,000 | $55,000 | $122,000 |
| Other Purpose | 29 | $1,595,000 | $55,000 | $305,000 | $77,000 | $236,000 |
| Not Applicable | 13 | $1,055,000 | $81,000 | $195,000 | $49,000 | $89,000 |
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 | 560 | $52,860,000 | $94,000 | $605,000 | $65,000 | $559,000 |
| Not applicable | 64 | $6,090,000 | $95,000 | $585,000 | $27,000 | $43,000 |
| Not Provided | 44 | $4,920,000 | $111,000 | $405,000 | $65,000 | $236,000 |
| Black or African American | 13 | $695,000 | $53,000 | $135,000 | $47,000 | $83,000 |
| Hispanic | 10 | $940,000 | $94,000 | $305,000 | $72,000 | $158,000 |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 1 | $65,000 | $65,000 | $65,000 | $26,000 | $26,000 |
| Asian | 1 | $245,000 | $245,000 | $245,000 | $64,000 | $64,000 |
| Native Hawaiian 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) | 444 | $40,160,000 | $90,000 | $605,000 | $72,000 | $559,000 |
| FHA-insured (Federal Housing Administration) | 94 | $9,070,000 | $96,000 | $265,000 | $44,000 | $110,000 |
| FSA/RHS (Farm Service Agency or Rural Housing Service) | 84 | $8,220,000 | $97,000 | $195,000 | $45,000 | $78,000 |
| VA-guaranteed (Veterans Administration) | 71 | $8,365,000 | $117,000 | $255,000 | $52,000 | $119,000 |
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 | 382 | $35,900,000 | $93,000 | $605,000 | $69,000 | $559,000 |
| Application Denied By Financial Institution | 130 | $11,120,000 | $85,000 | $595,000 | $50,000 | $227,000 |
| Loan Purchased By The Institution | 71 | $7,575,000 | $106,000 | $255,000 | $49,000 | $89,000 |
| Application Withdrawn By Applicant | 68 | $7,100,000 | $104,000 | $265,000 | $71,000 | $449,000 |
| File Closed For Incompleteness | 23 | $2,165,000 | $94,000 | $205,000 | $45,000 | $210,000 |
| Application Approved But Not Accepted | 19 | $1,955,000 | $102,000 | $295,000 | $86,000 | $215,000 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not applicable | 485 | $48,925,000 | $100,000 | $605,000 | $68,000 | $559,000 |
| Debt-To-Income Ratio | 126 | $10,930,000 | $86,000 | $595,000 | $59,000 | $217,000 |
| Credit History | 31 | $2,285,000 | $73,000 | $205,000 | $58,000 | $227,000 |
| Collateral | 22 | $1,890,000 | $85,000 | $585,000 | $54,000 | $110,000 |
| Other | 13 | $675,000 | $51,000 | $125,000 | $54,000 | $105,000 |
| Credit Application Incomplete | 11 | $805,000 | $73,000 | $155,000 | $36,000 | $93,000 |
| Unverifiable Information | 4 | $230,000 | $57,000 | $125,000 | $70,000 | $121,000 |
| Insufficient Cash (Downpayment, Closing Cost) | 1 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 |
| Mortgage Insurance Denied | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employment History | 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.