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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 | 1,112 |
| Total Mortgage Loan Application Amount | $163,740,000 |
| Average Mortgage Loan Application Amount | $147,000 |
| Highest Mortgage Loan Application Amount | $935,000 |
| Average Applicant Income | $85,000 |
| Highest Applicant Income | $540,000 |
| Mortgage Lender | Phone Number | Mortgage Lender Assets | Number of Mortgage Loan Applications | Total Dollar Amount of Mortgage Loan Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREENSTATE CREDIT UNION 2355 LANDON RD NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317 |
* | $ 5,757,174,000 | 252 | $ 29,900,000 |
| IOWA BANKERS MORTGAGE CORPORATION 8800 NW 62ND AVE JOHNSTON, IA 50131 |
* | $ -1,000 | 114 | $ 21,070,000 |
| HILLS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY 131 EAST MAIN ST / PO BOX 160 HILLS, IA 52235 |
* | $ 3,299,556,000 | 107 | $ 17,035,000 |
| VERIDIAN CREDIT UNION 1827 ANSBOROUGH AVE WATERLOO, IA 50701 |
* | $ 4,348,222,000 | 47 | $ 4,905,000 |
| KEYSTONE SAVINGS BANK 81 MAIN STREET, PO BOX 367 MARENGO, IA 52249 |
* | $ 145,431,000 | 44 | $ 5,040,000 |
| AMERIHOME MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC 21215 BURBANK BLVD, SUITE 400 WILMINGTON, DE 91367 |
* | $ -1,000 | 39 | $ 7,095,000 |
| U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 425 WALNUT STREET CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
* | $ 456,025,829,000 | 34 | $ 3,530,000 |
| COLLINS COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION 1150 42ND STREET NE CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402 |
* | $ 1,233,409,000 | 33 | $ 4,345,000 |
| NORTHPOINTE BANK 3333 DEPOSIT DRIVE NE GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546 |
* | $ 2,186,056,000 | 32 | $ 4,690,000 |
| MIDWESTONE BANK 102 SOUTH CLINTON STREET IOWA CITY, IA 52240 |
* | $ 4,645,441,000 | 28 | $ 2,060,000 |
| RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE NETWORK, INC. 2461 10TH STREET SUITE 308 IOWA CITY, IA 52241 |
* | $ -1,000 | 27 | $ 5,235,000 |
| OPEN MORTGAGE, LLC 14101 W. HWY 290 #1300 AUSTIN, TX 78737 |
* | $ -1,000 | 19 | $ 2,455,000 |
| PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC 321 RESEARCH PARKWAY STE 300 WILMINGTON, DE 06540 |
* | $ -1,000 | 19 | $ 3,885,000 |
| AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 3525 PIEDMONT RD NE, 8 PIEDMONT CTR STE PEACHTREE CORNER, GA 30305 |
* | $ -1,000 | 17 | $ 3,145,000 |
| LINN AREA 3015 BLAIRS FERRY RD NE CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402 |
* | $ 468,083,000 | 16 | $ 2,540,000 |
| WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 100 N MAIN STREET MAC D4001-042 SIOUX FALLS, SD 27150 |
* | $ 1,747,398,000,000 | 15 | $ 1,955,000 |
| FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 10500 KINCAID DRIVE MT LAUREL, NJ 46037 |
* | $ -1,000 | 14 | $ 2,080,000 |
| DUPACO COMMUNITY PO BOX 179 DUBUQUE, IA 52004 |
* | $ 1,888,189,000 | 12 | $ 1,530,000 |
| COMMUNITY 1ST CREDIT UNION 1030 SIERRA DR NE OTTUMWA, IA 52402 |
* | $ 709,695,000 | 12 | $ 1,030,000 |
| NEWREZ LLC 4000 CHEMICAL ROAD SUITE 200 WILMINGTON, DE 19462 |
* | $ -1,000 | 12 | $ 1,650,000 |
| WEST GATE BANK 6003 OLD CHENEY ROAD LINCOLN, NE 68516 |
* | $ 737,952,000 | 11 | $ 2,295,000 |
| NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC 8950 CYPRESS WATERS BLVD. WILMINGTON, DE 75019 |
* | $ -1,000 | 10 | $ 1,900,000 |
| HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1194 OAK VALLEY DRIVE, SUITE 80 ANN ARBOR, MI 48108 |
* | $ -1,000 | 8 | $ 1,710,000 |
| PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 3043 TOWNSGATE ROAD WILMINGTON, DE 91361 |
* | $ -1,000 | 8 | $ 990,000 |
| LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 26642 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE DOVER, DE 92610 |
* | $ -1,000 | 8 | $ 1,520,000 |
| CITIZENS BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ONE CITIZENS PLAZA PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
* | $ 121,995,997,000 | 8 | $ 1,630,000 |
| FIRST 425 1ST AVE SW HIAWATHA, IA 52405 |
* | $ 173,841,000 | 5 | $ 755,000 |
| THE MONEY SOURCE INC. 135 MAXESS ROAD NEW YORK, NY 11747 |
* | $ -1,000 | 5 | $ 805,000 |
| SERVION, INC. 500 MAIN STREET NEW BRIGHTON, MN 55112 |
* | $ -1,000 | 5 | $ 895,000 |
| VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC 2863 ST. ROSE PARKWAY DOVER, DE 89052 |
* | $ -1,000 | 5 | $ 905,000 |
| FARM CREDIT MID-AMERICA, ACA 1601 UPS DRIVE LOUISVILLE, KY 40223 |
* | $ -1,000 | 4 | $ 1,120,000 |
| OHNWARD BANK & TRUST 332 1ST AVE W CASCADE, IA 52033 |
* | $ 280,131,000 | 4 | $ 940,000 |
| HOMESERVICES LENDING, LLC 2700 WESTOWN PARKWAY SUITE 345 WILMINGTON, DE 50266 |
* | $ -1,000 | 3 | $ 335,000 |
| JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 1111 POLARIS PARKWAY COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
* | $ 2,140,778,000,000 | 3 | $ 215,000 |
| CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC. 1525 S. BELTLINE ROAD WILMINGTON, DE 75019 |
* | $ -1,000 | 3 | $ 445,000 |
| NEW DAY FINANCIAL, LLC 8160 MAPLE LAWN BLVD. DOVER, DE 20759 |
* | $ -1,000 | 3 | $ 505,000 |
| RUHL MORTGAGE, LLC 1701 52ND AVENUE DAVENPORT, IA 61265 |
* | $ -1,000 | 3 | $ 295,000 |
| ON Q FINANCIAL, LLC 4800 SCOTTSDALE RD SUITE 5500 SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 390,000 |
| BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION 459 BROADWAY, FLOOR 5 GLENDALE, CA 10013 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 450,000 |
| LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK 301 WASHINGTON ST REINBECK, IA 50613 |
* | $ 1,371,963,000 | 2 | $ 210,000 |
| MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER, LLC 1400 VETERANS UNITED DR. SAINT LOUIS, MO 65203 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 290,000 |
| USAA FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK 10750 MCDERMOTT FREEWAY SAN ANTONIO, TX 78288 |
* | $ 80,522,766,000 | 2 | $ 360,000 |
| FARMERS STATE BANK 1240 8TH AVE MARION, IA 52302 |
* | $ 848,569,000 | 2 | $ 490,000 |
| CENTRAL STATE BANK 102 N MAIN ST - PO BOX 40 ELKADER, IA 52043 |
* | $ 331,179,000 | 2 | $ 170,000 |
| CMG MORTGAGE, INC. 3160 CROW CANYON ROAD, SUITE 400 SACRAMENTO, CA 94583 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 440,000 |
| GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC 5898 COPLEY DRIVE GLENDALE, CA 92111 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 560,000 |
| LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC 4425 PONCE DE LEON BLVD. WILMINGTON, DE 33146 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 430,000 |
| DU TRAC COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION P O BOX 3250 DUBUQUE, IA 52004 |
* | $ 756,261,000 | 2 | $ 390,000 |
| UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION 6775 E EVANS AVE LITTLETON, CO 80224 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 350,000 |
| CBI BANK & TRUST 301 IOWA AVE MUSCATINE, IA 52761 |
* | $ 526,087,000 | 2 | $ 340,000 |
| COMMUNITY SAVINGS BANK PO BOX 77 EDGEWOOD, IA 52042 |
* | $ 427,106,000 | 2 | $ 650,000 |
| NEW AMERICAN FUNDING, LLC 14511 MYFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 DOVER, DE 92780 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 270,000 |
| BANKERS TRUST COMPANY 453 7TH ST. DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
* | $ 4,981,719,000 | 2 | $ 210,000 |
| DAS ACQUISITION COMPANY, LLC 12140 WOODCREST EXECUTIVE DRIVE, STE 150 SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 420,000 |
| VIBRANT CREDIT UNION 1900 52ND AVE MOLINE, IL 61265 |
* | $ 809,155,000 | 2 | $ 610,000 |
| REGIONS BANK 1900 5TH AVENUE N BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203 |
* | $ 123,325,220,000 | 2 | $ 70,000 |
| GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 3940 NORTH RAVENSWOOD AVE WILMINGTON, DE 60613 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 220,000 |
| CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 3701 ARCO CORPORATE DR., SUITE 200 SACRAMENTO, PA 28273 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 125,000 |
| BANKIOWA OF CEDAR RAPIDS 7045 C AVE NE CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402 |
* | $ 678,657,000 | 1 | $ 255,000 |
| 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION 620 MARKET ST SUITE 100 WILMINGTON, DE 37902 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 75,000 |
| MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY 701 SENECA STREET - SUITE 330N BUFFALO, NY 14210 |
* | $ 119,432,105,000 | 1 | $ 125,000 |
| AMCAP MORTGAGE, LTD. 9999 BELLAIRE BLVD., SUITE 700 AUSTIN, TX 77036 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 225,000 |
| PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK , N.A. 520 S 42ND ST MOUNT VERNON, IL 62864 |
* | $ 1,209,673,000 | 1 | $ 305,000 |
| ZILLOW HOME LOANS, LLC 10975 EL MONTE ST WICHITA, KS 66211 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 265,000 |
| MIDFIRST BANK 501 NW GRAND BLVD OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118 |
* | $ 22,986,309,000 | 1 | $ 75,000 |
| SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. 18000 STUDEBAKER ROAD, SUITE 200 SACRAMENTO, CA 90703 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 125,000 |
| ARC HOME LLC 2010 CORPORATE RIDGE STE 750 BALTIMORE, MD 22102 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 105,000 |
| AIM CREDIT UNION 1200 ASSOCIATES DR STE 102 DUBUQUE, IA 52002 |
* | $ 130,499,000 | 1 | $ 95,000 |
| WASHINGTON STATE BANK 121 S MARION AVE WASHINGTON, IA 52353 |
* | $ 329,224,000 | 1 | $ 155,000 |
| LUANA SAVINGS BANK 100 HARVEST DRIVE LUANA, IA 52156 |
* | $ 1,523,369,000 | 1 | $ 165,000 |
| FLAGSTAR BANK, N.A. 5151 CORPORATE DRIVE HICKSVILLE, NY 48098 |
* | $ 16,855,693,000 | 1 | $ 185,000 |
| GREAT WESTERN BANK 225 S MAIN AVE SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
* | $ 12,848,070,000 | 1 | $ 55,000 |
| FIRST GUARANTY MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1900 GALLOWS ROAD, SUITE 800 TYSONS CORNER, VA 22182 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 165,000 |
| ROYAL UNITED MORTGAGE LLC 7999 KNUE RD. STE 300 INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 115,000 |
| TWO RIVERS BANK & TRUST 222 N. MAIN ST BURLINGTON, IA 52601 |
* | $ 853,289,000 | 1 | $ 115,000 |
| LENDERFI, INC. 23875 VENTURA BLVD SUITE 203B CALABASAS, CA 91302 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 215,000 |
| NETWORK CAPITAL FUNDING CORPORATION 5 PARK PLAZA #800 CARSON CITY, NV 92614 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 205,000 |
| RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. 1700 MAGNAVOX WAY SUITE 220 INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46804 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 135,000 |
| THOMPSON KANE & COMPANY, INC 8020 EXCELSIOR DRIVE SUITE 401 WILMINGTON, DE 53717 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 175,000 |
| FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 4801 S. BILTMORE LANE AUSTIN, TX 53718 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 275,000 |
| ALLY BANK 2101, 300 EAST REXFORD RD SANDY, UT 28211 |
* | $ 167,492,000,000 | 1 | $ 135,000 |
| AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION 3045 S PARKER RD BUILDING B AURORA, CO 80014 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 195,000 |
| I. H. MISSISSIPPI VALLEY CREDIT UNION 2121 47TH STREET MOLINE, IL 61265 |
* | $ 1,474,943,000 | 1 | $ 65,000 |
| TIAA, FSB 501 RIVERSIDE AVENUE JACKSONVILLE, FL 32202 |
* | $ 41,950,721,000 | 1 | $ 145,000 |
| MARINE CREDIT UNION 811 MONITOR STREET LA CROSSE, WI 54603 |
* | $ 857,609,000 | 1 | $ 125,000 |
| COMPEER FINANCIAL, FLCA 2600 JENNY WREN TRAIL SUN PRAIRIE, WI 53590 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 265,000 |
| GNB BANK 529 G AVENUE GRUNDY CENTER, IA 50638 |
* | $ 549,831,000 | 1 | $ 165,000 |
| TOWNE MORTGAGE COMPANY 2170 E. BIG BEAVER ROAD, SUITE A PLYMOUTH, MI 48083 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 95,000 |
| FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC 300 WELSH ROAD BUILDING 5 WILMINGTON, DE 19044 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 125,000 |
| CITIZENS STATE BANK 117 W 1ST ST (PO BOX 517) MONTICELLO, IA 52310 |
* | $ 421,275,000 | 1 | $ 135,000 |
| CENTIER BANK 600 E 84TH AVENUE WHITING, IN 46410 |
* | $ 4,694,690,000 | 1 | $ 65,000 |
| BANK OF THE WEST 180 MONTGOMERY STREET SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104 |
* | $ 92,968,547,000 | 1 | $ 55,000 |
| MISSION LOANS, LLC 5686 DRESSLER ROAD, NW UPPER ARLINGTON, OH 44720 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 195,000 |
| PINNACLE BANK 20544 HWY 370 LINCOLN, NE 68028 |
* | $ 5,333,783,000 | 1 | $ 425,000 |
| HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 194 WOOD AVE S, 9TH FLOOR ISELIN, NJ 08830 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 175,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refinancing | 429 | $67,105,000 | $156,000 | $505,000 | $91,000 | $522,000 |
| Home Purchase | 369 | $56,185,000 | $152,000 | $525,000 | $72,000 | $273,000 |
| Cash-out Refinancing | 189 | $33,055,000 | $174,000 | $935,000 | $91,000 | $264,000 |
| Home Improvement | 73 | $4,535,000 | $62,000 | $365,000 | $97,000 | $540,000 |
| Other Purpose | 49 | $2,515,000 | $51,000 | $255,000 | $91,000 | $263,000 |
| Not Applicable | 3 | $345,000 | $115,000 | $175,000 | $0 | $0 |
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 | 834 | $116,860,000 | $140,000 | $525,000 | $85,000 | $540,000 |
| Not applicable | 167 | $31,715,000 | $189,000 | $515,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Not Provided | 85 | $12,235,000 | $143,000 | $935,000 | $93,000 | $219,000 |
| Hispanic | 12 | $1,410,000 | $117,000 | $225,000 | $71,000 | $130,000 |
| Black or African American | 10 | $1,240,000 | $124,000 | $255,000 | $82,000 | $150,000 |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 3 | $205,000 | $68,000 | $125,000 | $42,000 | $62,000 |
| Asian | 1 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $43,000 | $43,000 |
| 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) | 964 | $139,560,000 | $144,000 | $935,000 | $88,000 | $540,000 |
| FHA-insured (Federal Housing Administration) | 56 | $9,610,000 | $171,000 | $315,000 | $69,000 | $156,000 |
| FSA/RHS (Farm Service Agency or Rural Housing Service) | 52 | $7,110,000 | $136,000 | $315,000 | $49,000 | $92,000 |
| VA-guaranteed (Veterans Administration) | 40 | $7,460,000 | $186,000 | $365,000 | $58,000 | $106,000 |
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 | 672 | $96,580,000 | $143,000 | $525,000 | $89,000 | $540,000 |
| Loan Purchased By The Institution | 171 | $32,265,000 | $188,000 | $495,000 | $92,000 | $273,000 |
| Application Withdrawn By Applicant | 103 | $14,195,000 | $137,000 | $935,000 | $85,000 | $336,000 |
| Application Denied By Financial Institution | 93 | $11,905,000 | $128,000 | $465,000 | $61,000 | $197,000 |
| File Closed For Incompleteness | 47 | $6,405,000 | $136,000 | $425,000 | $89,000 | $209,000 |
| Application Approved But Not Accepted | 25 | $2,325,000 | $93,000 | $225,000 | $79,000 | $184,000 |
| Preapproval Denied by Financial Institution | 1 | $65,000 | $65,000 | $65,000 | $89,000 | $89,000 |
| Preapproval Approved but not Accepted | 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 | 970 | $146,120,000 | $150,000 | $935,000 | $88,000 | $540,000 |
| Debt-To-Income Ratio | 74 | $9,680,000 | $130,000 | $385,000 | $81,000 | $522,000 |
| Credit History | 23 | $2,285,000 | $99,000 | $295,000 | $61,000 | $167,000 |
| Credit Application Incomplete | 22 | $3,050,000 | $138,000 | $225,000 | $56,000 | $134,000 |
| Collateral | 11 | $1,505,000 | $136,000 | $465,000 | $66,000 | $197,000 |
| Other | 8 | $560,000 | $70,000 | $155,000 | $73,000 | $116,000 |
| Unverifiable Information | 3 | $375,000 | $125,000 | $155,000 | $87,000 | $122,000 |
| Insufficient Cash (Downpayment, Closing Cost) | 1 | $165,000 | $165,000 | $165,000 | $88,000 | $88,000 |
| 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.