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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 | 464 |
| Total Mortgage Loan Application Amount | $65,750,000 |
| Average Mortgage Loan Application Amount | $141,000 |
| Highest Mortgage Loan Application Amount | $475,000 |
| Average Applicant Income | $72,000 |
| Highest Applicant Income | $1,119,000 |
| Mortgage Lender | Phone Number | Mortgage Lender Assets | Number of Mortgage Loan Applications | Total Dollar Amount of Mortgage Loan Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 425 WALNUT STREET CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
* | $ 456,025,829,000 | 42 | $ 4,310,000 |
| GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC 5898 COPLEY DRIVE GLENDALE, CA 92111 |
* | $ -1,000 | 26 | $ 3,730,000 |
| PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 3043 TOWNSGATE ROAD WILMINGTON, DE 91361 |
* | $ -1,000 | 22 | $ 3,180,000 |
| MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER, LLC 1400 VETERANS UNITED DR. SAINT LOUIS, MO 65203 |
* | $ -1,000 | 21 | $ 4,055,000 |
| FLAT BRANCH MORTGAGE, INC. 101 S. FIFTH STREET, STE 200 COLUMBIA, MO 65201 |
* | $ -1,000 | 19 | $ 2,745,000 |
| DAS ACQUISITION COMPANY, LLC 12140 WOODCREST EXECUTIVE DRIVE, STE 150 SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141 |
* | $ -1,000 | 19 | $ 3,455,000 |
| VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC. 500 ALCOA TRAIL KNOXVILLE, TN 37804 |
* | $ -1,000 | 17 | $ 1,415,000 |
| FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 10500 KINCAID DRIVE MT LAUREL, NJ 46037 |
* | $ -1,000 | 15 | $ 2,645,000 |
| SERVION, INC. 500 MAIN STREET NEW BRIGHTON, MN 55112 |
* | $ -1,000 | 15 | $ 1,535,000 |
| NEW DAY FINANCIAL, LLC 8160 MAPLE LAWN BLVD. DOVER, DE 20759 |
* | $ -1,000 | 13 | $ 2,145,000 |
| WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 100 N MAIN STREET MAC D4001-042 SIOUX FALLS, SD 27150 |
* | $ 1,747,398,000,000 | 11 | $ 1,735,000 |
| NEWREZ LLC 4000 CHEMICAL ROAD SUITE 200 WILMINGTON, DE 19462 |
* | $ -1,000 | 9 | $ 1,055,000 |
| GERSHMAN INVESTMENT CORP. 16253 SWINGLEY RIDGE ROAD, SUITE 400 LITTLE ROCK, AR 63017 |
* | $ -1,000 | 9 | $ 1,065,000 |
| NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC 8950 CYPRESS WATERS BLVD. WILMINGTON, DE 75019 |
* | $ -1,000 | 8 | $ 1,220,000 |
| NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 820 FOLLIN LANE VIENNA, VA 22180 |
* | $ 90,565,764,000 | 7 | $ 965,000 |
| UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 1414 EAST MAPLE ROAD PLYMOUTH, MI 48083 |
* | $ -1,000 | 7 | $ 945,000 |
| AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 3525 PIEDMONT RD NE, 8 PIEDMONT CTR STE PEACHTREE CORNER, GA 30305 |
* | $ -1,000 | 6 | $ 1,030,000 |
| NEW AMERICAN FUNDING, LLC 14511 MYFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 DOVER, DE 92780 |
* | $ -1,000 | 6 | $ 1,280,000 |
| GREAT SOUTHERN BANK 218 S GLENSTONE AVE REEDS SPRING, MO 65802 |
* | $ 5,014,991,000 | 6 | $ 450,000 |
| PEOPLES COMMUNITY BANK PO BOX 350 GREENVILLE, MO 63944 |
* | $ 489,241,000 | 6 | $ 370,000 |
| AMERIHOME MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC 21215 BURBANK BLVD, SUITE 400 WILMINGTON, DE 91367 |
* | $ -1,000 | 5 | $ 635,000 |
| VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC 2863 ST. ROSE PARKWAY DOVER, DE 89052 |
* | $ -1,000 | 5 | $ 705,000 |
| DISCOVER BANK 12 READS WAY GREENWOOD, DE 19720 |
* | $ 98,729,134,000 | 4 | $ 270,000 |
| HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1194 OAK VALLEY DRIVE, SUITE 80 ANN ARBOR, MI 48108 |
* | $ -1,000 | 4 | $ 660,000 |
| CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 3701 ARCO CORPORATE DR., SUITE 200 SACRAMENTO, PA 28273 |
* | $ -1,000 | 4 | $ 590,000 |
| BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 31303 AGOURA RD CA6-917-01-20 CHARLOTTE, NC 91361 |
* | $ 1,751,524,000,000 | 4 | $ 530,000 |
| COMMERCE BANK 922 WALNUT, TB 12-1 KANSAS CITY, MO 64106 |
* | $ 25,955,469,000 | 3 | $ 405,000 |
| TRIAD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 13901 SUTTON PARK DRIVE SOUTH, SUITE 300 JACKSONVILLE, FL 32224 |
* | $ -1,000 | 3 | $ 155,000 |
| PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 7940 JONES BRANCH DRIVE MCLEAN, VA 22102 |
* | $ 24,774,361,000 | 3 | $ 425,000 |
| FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC 300 WELSH ROAD BUILDING 5 WILMINGTON, DE 19044 |
* | $ -1,000 | 3 | $ 325,000 |
| CRESCENT MORTGAGE COMPANY 6600 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY ROAD SUITE 650 WILMINGTON, DE 30328 |
* | $ -1,000 | 3 | $ 815,000 |
| CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC 1600 SO. DOUGLASS RD, SUITES 110 & 200A WILMINGTON, DE 92806 |
* | $ -1,000 | 3 | $ 435,000 |
| BARRINGTON BANK & TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 201 S. HOUGH STREET BARRINGTON, IL 60010 |
* | $ 2,445,435,000 | 3 | $ 265,000 |
| TOP FLITE FINANCIAL, INC. 123 E GRAND RIVER AVE PLYMOUTH, MI 48895 |
* | $ -1,000 | 3 | $ 695,000 |
| COMMUNITY BANC MORTGAGE CORPORATION 301 N MAIN SPRINGFIELD, IL 62629 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 310,000 |
| AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES, INC. 9 SYLVAN WAY PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS, NJ 07054 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 210,000 |
| AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION 3045 S PARKER RD BUILDING B AURORA, CO 80014 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 420,000 |
| FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 4801 S. BILTMORE LANE AUSTIN, TX 53718 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 280,000 |
| FLAGSTAR BANK, N.A. 5151 CORPORATE DRIVE HICKSVILLE, NY 48098 |
* | $ 16,855,693,000 | 2 | $ 250,000 |
| LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC 4425 PONCE DE LEON BLVD. WILMINGTON, DE 33146 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 410,000 |
| PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE, INC. 4820 EASTGATE MALL, STE 100 SACRAMENTO, CA 92121 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 250,000 |
| NORTH AMERICAN SAVINGS BANK, F.S.B. 12498 S 71 HIGHWAY GRANDVIEW, MO 64030 |
* | $ 2,503,779,000 | 2 | $ 330,000 |
| LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 26642 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE DOVER, DE 92610 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 230,000 |
| LINDELL BANK & TRUST COMPANY 6900 CLAYTON AVE. ST. LOUIS, MO 63139 |
* | $ 517,968,000 | 2 | $ 270,000 |
| UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP. 8241 DOW CIRCLE STRONGSVILLE, OH 44136 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 150,000 |
| CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC. 1525 S. BELTLINE ROAD WILMINGTON, DE 75019 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 410,000 |
| JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 1111 POLARIS PARKWAY COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
* | $ 2,140,778,000,000 | 2 | $ 170,000 |
| HOMETOWN EQUITY MORTGAGE, LLC 151 NORTH SERVICE ROAD CLAYTON, MO 63376 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 110,000 |
| MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS LLC 4020 FEE FEE ROAD SAINT LOUIS, MO 63044 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 190,000 |
| FIRST SAVINGS BANK 501 E. LEWIS & CLARK PARKWAY JEFFERSONVILLE, IN 47129 |
* | $ 1,289,704,000 | 2 | $ 530,000 |
| STEARNS LENDING, LLC 4 HUTTON CENTRE, 10TH FLOOR SANTA ANA, CA 92707 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 180,000 |
| REGIONS BANK 1900 5TH AVENUE N BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203 |
* | $ 123,325,220,000 | 2 | $ 250,000 |
| 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION 620 MARKET ST SUITE 100 WILMINGTON, DE 37902 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 190,000 |
| THE BANK OF MISSOURI 916 N. KINGSHIGHWAY PERRYVILLE, MO 63775 |
* | $ 1,813,626,000 | 2 | $ 420,000 |
| MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC. 3131 CAMINO DEL RIO N 190 WILMINGTON, DE 92108 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 330,000 |
| ARVEST BANK 201 W WALNUT FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72756 |
* | $ 19,445,554,000 | 2 | $ 370,000 |
| THE MARIES COUNTY BANK 218 4TH STREET VIENNA, MO 65582 |
* | $ 469,274,000 | 2 | $ 280,000 |
| MID AMERICA BANK 1511 FRIENDSHIP ROAD JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65101 |
* | $ 480,087,000 | 1 | $ 295,000 |
| THE HOME LOAN EXPERT LLC 1600 S BRENTWOOD ST LOUIS, MO 63144 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 105,000 |
| EVERETT FINANCIAL, INC. 14801 QUORUM DRIVE, SUITE 300 AUSTIN, TX 75254 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 155,000 |
| UNICO BANK 400 N STATE ST MINERAL POINT, MO 63601 |
* | $ 338,140,000 | 1 | $ 105,000 |
| PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY 18111 PRESTON ROAD SUITE 900 DALLAS, TX 75252 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 355,000 |
| SYNERGY ONE LENDING, INC. 3131 CAMINO DEL RIO N UNIT 150 WILMINGTON, DE 92108 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 85,000 |
| PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 249 FIFTH AVE. MS P1-POPP-22-2 WILMINGTON, DE 15222 |
* | $ 370,002,264,000 | 1 | $ 255,000 |
| GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 3940 NORTH RAVENSWOOD AVE WILMINGTON, DE 60613 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 45,000 |
| USAA FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK 10750 MCDERMOTT FREEWAY SAN ANTONIO, TX 78288 |
* | $ 80,522,766,000 | 1 | $ 305,000 |
| CREDIT HUMAN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 6061 IH 10 WEST SAN ANTONIO, TX 78201 |
* | $ 3,210,474,000 | 1 | $ 45,000 |
| CARROLLTON BANK P. O. BOX 232 CARROLLTON, IL 62016 |
* | $ 1,996,752,000 | 1 | $ 115,000 |
| AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP 3800 W.CHAPMAN SUITE 300 ORANGE, CA 92868 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 5,000 |
| GUARANTY BANK 2006 S GLENSTONE AVENUE JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65804 |
* | $ 748,753,000 | 1 | $ 135,000 |
| ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORPORATION 339 WEST 13490 SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84020 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 225,000 |
| CADENCE BANK P O BOX 789 TUPELO, MS 38802 |
* | $ 21,061,188,000 | 1 | $ 75,000 |
| MAGNOLIA BANK, INCORPORATED 794 OLD ELIZABETHTOWN RD MAGNOLIA, KY 42748 |
* | $ 313,272,000 | 1 | $ 75,000 |
| FIRST INTEGRITY MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC. 77 WESTPORT PLAZA SUITE 200 ST. LOUIS, MO 63146 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 125,000 |
| ASSEMBLIES OF GOD CREDIT UNION 1535 N CAMPBELL AVE SPRINGFIELD, MO 65803 |
* | $ 184,955,000 | 1 | $ 145,000 |
| ROYAL UNITED MORTGAGE LLC 7999 KNUE RD. STE 300 INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 105,000 |
| GOODLEAP, LLC 8781 SIERRA COLLEGE BLVD GLENDALE, CA 95661 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 195,000 |
| AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION 3000 LAVA RIDGE COURT, SUITE 200 SACRAMENTO, CA 95661 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 445,000 |
| FIDELITY BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 100 E ENGLISH WICHITA, KS 67202 |
* | $ 2,411,656,000 | 1 | $ 115,000 |
| FIRST GUARANTY MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1900 GALLOWS ROAD, SUITE 800 TYSONS CORNER, VA 22182 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 125,000 |
| SULLIVAN BANK PO BOX 489 SULLIVAN, MO 63080 |
* | $ 527,864,000 | 1 | $ 475,000 |
| TIB NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 11701 LUNA ROAD FARMERS BRANCH, TX 75234 |
* | $ 2,712,795,000 | 1 | $ 65,000 |
| COMMERCIAL TRUST COMPANY OF FAYETTE 119 NORTH MAIN STREET FAYETTE, MO 65248 |
* | $ 134,444,000 | 1 | $ 45,000 |
| MEMBERS MORTGAGE SERVICES, L.L.C. 200 E 1ST AVE HUTCHINSON, KS 67501 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 145,000 |
| T2 FINANCIAL LLC 480 OLDE WORTHINGTON RD SUITE 300 CINCINNATI, OH 43082 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 75,000 |
| DATA MORTGAGE, INC. 2200 W. ORANGEWOOD AVE SUITE 150 SACRAMENTO, CA 92868 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 105,000 |
| SOUTHWEST STAGE FUNDING, LLC 3345 S. VAL VISTA DRIVE, SUITE 300 TEMPE, AZ 85297 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 255,000 |
| FIRST STATE COMMUNITY BANK 201 E COLUMBIA FARMINGTON, MO 63640 |
* | $ 2,622,768,000 | 1 | $ 65,000 |
| JLB CORPORATION 111 WESTPORT PLAZA, #1150 CLAYTON, MO 63146 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 235,000 |
| LAND HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 1355 WILLOW WAY, SUITE 250 SACRAMENTO, CA 94520 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 205,000 |
| CHURCHILL MORTGAGE CORPORATION 761 OLD HICKORY BLVD SUITE 400 NASHVILLE, TN 37027 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 135,000 |
The HMDA mortgage data below offers a comprehensive breakdown of loan application trends for 2021, 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.
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 | 244 | $34,270,000 | $140,000 | $475,000 | $68,000 | $737,000 |
| Refinancing | 127 | $17,905,000 | $140,000 | $355,000 | $75,000 | $305,000 |
| Cash-out Refinancing | 71 | $11,645,000 | $164,000 | $455,000 | $64,000 | $345,000 |
| Home Improvement | 10 | $770,000 | $77,000 | $255,000 | $79,000 | $134,000 |
| Not Applicable | 7 | $785,000 | $112,000 | $295,000 | $124,000 | $131,000 |
| Other Purpose | 5 | $375,000 | $75,000 | $105,000 | $288,000 | $1,119,000 |
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 | 353 | $49,005,000 | $138,000 | $475,000 | $70,000 | $1,119,000 |
| Not Provided | 56 | $9,290,000 | $165,000 | $455,000 | $86,000 | $356,000 |
| Not applicable | 44 | $6,280,000 | $142,000 | $475,000 | $117,000 | $117,000 |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 6 | $610,000 | $101,000 | $175,000 | $70,000 | $122,000 |
| Hispanic | 4 | $400,000 | $100,000 | $155,000 | $70,000 | $77,000 |
| Asian | 1 | $165,000 | $165,000 | $165,000 | $45,000 | $45,000 |
| Black or African American | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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) | 238 | $31,990,000 | $134,000 | $475,000 | $86,000 | $1,119,000 |
| VA-guaranteed (Veterans Administration) | 97 | $17,785,000 | $183,000 | $455,000 | $58,000 | $345,000 |
| FHA-insured (Federal Housing Administration) | 84 | $10,890,000 | $129,000 | $315,000 | $54,000 | $356,000 |
| FSA/RHS (Farm Service Agency or Rural Housing Service) | 45 | $5,085,000 | $113,000 | $295,000 | $42,000 | $88,000 |
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 | 219 | $33,085,000 | $151,000 | $475,000 | $71,000 | $1,119,000 |
| Application Denied By Financial Institution | 79 | $9,195,000 | $116,000 | $415,000 | $65,000 | $356,000 |
| Application Withdrawn By Applicant | 71 | $9,905,000 | $139,000 | $455,000 | $80,000 | $648,000 |
| Loan Purchased By The Institution | 45 | $6,215,000 | $138,000 | $475,000 | $100,000 | $117,000 |
| File Closed For Incompleteness | 36 | $5,430,000 | $150,000 | $375,000 | $79,000 | $298,000 |
| Application Approved But Not Accepted | 10 | $1,210,000 | $121,000 | $175,000 | $61,000 | $164,000 |
| Preapproval Approved but not Accepted | 4 | $710,000 | $177,000 | $235,000 | $82,000 | $149,000 |
| 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 | 376 | $55,590,000 | $147,000 | $475,000 | $74,000 | $1,119,000 |
| Debt-To-Income Ratio | 27 | $2,845,000 | $105,000 | $295,000 | $52,000 | $161,000 |
| Credit History | 17 | $1,805,000 | $106,000 | $415,000 | $76,000 | $345,000 |
| Collateral | 14 | $2,120,000 | $151,000 | $355,000 | $85,000 | $189,000 |
| Credit Application Incomplete | 12 | $1,430,000 | $119,000 | $225,000 | $64,000 | $153,000 |
| Unverifiable Information | 10 | $600,000 | $60,000 | $85,000 | $50,000 | $85,000 |
| Other | 6 | $980,000 | $163,000 | $285,000 | $111,000 | $356,000 |
| Employment History | 1 | $255,000 | $255,000 | $255,000 | $47,000 | $47,000 |
| Insufficient Cash (Downpayment, Closing Cost) | 1 | $125,000 | $125,000 | $125,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 |
| 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.