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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 | 399 |
| Total Mortgage Loan Application Amount | $50,125,000 |
| Average Mortgage Loan Application Amount | $125,000 |
| Highest Mortgage Loan Application Amount | $600,000 |
| Average Applicant Income | $73,000 |
| Highest Applicant Income | $574,000 |
| Mortgage Lender | Phone Number | Mortgage Lender Assets | Number of Mortgage Loan Applications | Total Dollar Amount of Mortgage Loan Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. 4500 PARK GRANADA CALABASAS, CA 91302 |
* | $ 1,465,221,449,000 | 32 | $ 4,648,000 |
| WELLS FARGO BANK, NA 100 N MAIN STREET MAC D4001-063 WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27150 |
* | $ 608,778,000,000 | 29 | $ 3,077,000 |
| US BANK, N.A. 777 EAST WISCONSIN AVE MILWAUKEE, WI 53202 |
* | $ 276,376,130,000 | 25 | $ 2,009,000 |
| PROSPERITY BANK 1301 N MECHANIC EL CAMPO, TX 77437 |
* | $ 8,845,088,000 | 22 | $ 1,258,000 |
| WELLS FARGO FUNDING, INC 100 N MAIN STREEET MAC D4001-063 WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27150 |
* | $ 25,457,000 | 17 | $ 3,110,000 |
| JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA 1111 POLARIS PARKWAY COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
* | $ 1,627,684,000,000 | 16 | $ 2,500,000 |
| 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION 620 MARKET ST SUITE 100 WILMINGTON, DE 37902 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 15 | $ 635,000 |
| CAPITAL ONE NA 11130 INDUSTRIALPLEX BLVD BATON ROUGE, LA 70809 |
* | $ 127,360,045,000 | 12 | $ 627,000 |
| ALLY BANK F/K/A/ GMAC BANK 1100 VIRGINIA DRIVE FT. WASHINGTON, PA 19034 |
* | $ 55,302,902,000 | 11 | $ 1,644,000 |
| TIB THE INDEPENDENT BANKERSBAN 11701 LUNA ROAD FARMERS BRANCH, TX 75234 |
* | $ 1,987,814,000 | 10 | $ 1,633,000 |
| USAA FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK 10750 MCDERMOTT FREEWAY SAN ANTONIO, TX 78288 |
* | $ 37,922,355,000 | 10 | $ 1,428,000 |
| PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY 18111 PRESTON ROAD SUITE 900 DALLAS, TX 75252 |
* | $ 4,542,636,000 | 10 | $ 1,513,000 |
| CITIMORTGAGE, INC 601 LEXINGTON AVENUE, 20TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10022 |
* | $ 1,019,497,000,000 | 10 | $ 1,459,000 |
| THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BASTROP 489 HIGHWAY 71 WEST (PO DRAWER F) BASTROP, TX 78602 |
* | $ 310,060,000 | 9 | $ 496,000 |
| CLASSIC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION P.O. BOX 835 CAMERON, TX 76520 |
* | $ 206,722,000 | 8 | $ 484,000 |
| FLAGSTAR BANK 5151 CORPORATE DR TROY, MI 48098 |
* | $ 14,483,100,000 | 8 | $ 1,734,000 |
| GMAC MORTGAGE LLC 1100 VIRGINIA DRIVE FT. WASHINGTON, PA 19034 |
* | $ 31,000,000 | 8 | $ 1,202,000 |
| GREAT WESTERN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 5408 W PLANO PKWY PLANO, TX 75093 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 7 | $ 980,000 |
| VANDERBILT MORTGAGE 500 ALCOA TRAIL MARYVILLE, TN 37804 |
* | $ 31,000,000 | 6 | $ 357,000 |
| RANDOLPH-BROOKS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION PO BOX 2097 LIVE OAK, TX 78148 |
* | $ 3,748,255,000 | 5 | $ 605,000 |
| SWBC MORTGAGE CORPORATION 9311 SAN PEDRO AVENUE STE 100 SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216 |
* | $ 502,411,000 | 5 | $ 1,124,000 |
| NTFN, INC. 700 STATE HIGHWAY 121, SUITE 100 PLANO, TX 75067 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 4 | $ 628,000 |
| NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC 8950 CYPRESS WATERS BLVD. WILMINGTON, DE 75019 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 4 | $ 442,000 |
| NETWORK FUNDING, L.P. 9700 RICHMOND, SUITE 320 DALLAS, TX 77042 |
* | $ 43,942,000 | 4 | $ 366,000 |
| CITIZENS STATE BANK PO BOX 518 SOMERVILLE, TX 77879 |
* | $ 328,410,000 | 4 | $ 295,000 |
| FRONTIER BANK OF TEXAS 1213 HWY 290 E E ELGIN, TX 78621 |
* | $ 71,449,000 | 4 | $ 709,000 |
| SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC 901 SEMMES AVENUE RICHMOND, VA 23224 |
* | $ 164,340,844,000 | 4 | $ 823,000 |
| CITIFINANCIAL INC 300 ST PAUL PLACE BALTIMORE, MD 21202 |
* | $ 1,494,037,000,000 | 4 | $ 113,000 |
| CREDIT HUMAN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 6061 IH 10 WEST SAN ANTONIO, TX 78201 |
* | $ 2,867,638,000 | 3 | $ 116,000 |
| BBVA USA 15 SOUTH 20TH STREET BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233 |
* | $ 64,608,091,000 | 3 | $ 331,000 |
| FRANKLIN AMERICAN MORTGAGE CO 501 CORPORATE CENTRE DRIVE, SUITE 400 FRANKLIN, TN 37067 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 3 | $ 644,000 |
| NEWREZ LLC 4000 CHEMICAL ROAD SUITE 200 WILMINGTON, DE 19462 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 3 | $ 355,000 |
| RANLIFE, INC. 9272 S. 700 E. SANDY, UT 84070 |
* | $ 303,000 | 2 | $ 163,000 |
| REGIONS BANK 1900 5TH AVENUE N - ALBH10903B BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203 |
* | $ 138,006,763,000 | 2 | $ 177,000 |
| CITY BANK 5219 CITY BANK PARKWAY LUBBOCK, TX 79408 |
* | $ 2,042,946,000 | 2 | $ 181,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE 1200 SAN BERNARDO AVE. LAREDO, TX 78040 |
* | $ 9,911,006,000 | 2 | $ 58,000 |
| METLIFE BANK, N.A. 334 MADISON AVENUE CONVENT STATION, NJ 07961 |
* | $ 14,106,965,000 | 2 | $ 207,000 |
| CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK 118 S HOUSTON CAMERON, TX 76520 |
* | $ 296,650,000 | 2 | $ 140,000 |
| COLONIAL SAVINGS, F. A. P. O. BOX 2988 FORT WORTH, TX 76113 |
* | $ 964,882,000 | 2 | $ 312,000 |
| AMERIPRO FUNDING 8300 N. MOPAC EXPRESSWAY SUITE 120 AUSTIN, TX 78759 |
* | $ 40,000,000 | 2 | $ 259,000 |
| HOMETRUST MORTGAGE COMPANY 5353 W. ALABAMA, SUITE 500 HOUSTON, TX 77056 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 2 | $ 200,000 |
| FIRST RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE 9721 ORMSBY STATION RD. LOUISVILLE, KY 40223 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 2 | $ 281,000 |
| PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE, INC 5090 SHOREHAM PLACE, SUITE #206 SAN DIEGO, CA 92122 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 2 | $ 209,000 |
| THE ROSCOE STATE BANK PO BOX 609 ROSCOE, TX 79545 |
* | $ 108,348,000 | 2 | $ 602,000 |
| EVERETT FINANCIAL INC. 14801 QUORUM DR SUITE 300 DALLAS, TX 75254 |
* | $ 3,642,000 | 1 | $ 139,000 |
| ASPIRE FINANCIAL INC 4100 ALPHA RD #112 DALLAS, TX 75244 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 225,000 |
| HOME LOAN CENTER 163 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE IRVINE, CA 92618 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 120,000 |
| SOUTHWEST STAGE FUNDING LLC 6816 EAST BROWN ROAD MESA, AZ 85207 |
* | $ 5,889,539,000 | 1 | $ 229,000 |
| FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC 8023 EAST 63RD PLACE, SUITE 700 WILMINGTON, DE 74133 |
* | $ 3,125,000 | 1 | $ 43,000 |
| KELLER MORTGAGE, LLC 4725 LAKEHURST CT SUITE 400 HILLIARD, OH 43016 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 214,000 |
| AMERICASH 3080 BRISTOL STREET, SUITE 300 COSTA MESA, CA 92626 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 175,000 |
| IMORTGAGE.COM, INC. 4800 N. SCOTTSDALE ROAD, SUITE 3800 SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 98,000 |
| ENVOY MORTGAGE, LTD 5100 WESTHEIMER RD, STE 320 AUSTIN, TX 77056 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 135,000 |
| WESTSTAR MORTGAGE, INC. 3350 COMMISSION COURT WOODBRIDGE, VA 22192 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 240,000 |
| CRESCENT MORTGAGE COMPANY 5901 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY RD NE BLG C, 250 ATLANTA, GA 30328 |
* | $ 1,140,194,000 | 1 | $ 600,000 |
| EVERHOME MORTGAGE COMPANY 8100 NATIONS WAY JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256 |
* | $ 3,027,261,000 | 1 | $ 127,000 |
| VIEWPOINT BANKERS MORTGAGE INC 720 E. ARAPAHO RICHARDSON, TX 75081 |
* | $ 1,529,760,000 | 1 | $ 200,000 |
| TMG REAL ESTATE & FINANCIAL 310 W. LIBERTY ST. STE 100 LOUISVILLE, KY 40202 |
* | $ 292,000 | 1 | $ 160,000 |
| GUARDIAN MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC 100 N. CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY SUITE 190 RICHARDSON, TX 75083 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 100,000 |
| CAPSTAR LENDING, LLC 6836 AUSTIN CENTER BLVD #110 AUSTIN, TX 78717 |
* | $ 500,000 | 1 | $ 98,000 |
| WCS LENDING, LLC 951 YAMATO ROAD, SUITE 150 BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
* | $ 25,076,000 | 1 | $ 383,000 |
| SENTE MORTGAGE, INC. 901 S MOPAC EXPY, BLD IV STE 125 WILMINGTON, DE 78746 |
* | $ 1,000,000,000 | 1 | $ 169,000 |
| PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 MORTGAGE WAY MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
* | $ 31,000,000 | 1 | $ 222,000 |
| CLICK N' CLOSE, INC. 15301 SPECTRUM DRIVE, SUITE 405 ROCKY RIVER, OH 75001 |
* | $ 11,000,000 | 1 | $ 308,000 |
| CHICAGO MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS LLC 9525 W BRYN MAWR AVE ROSEMONT, IL 60018 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 381,000 |
| AMERICAN INTERNET MORTGAGE, INC. 4121 CAMINO DEL RIO SOUTH SAN DIEGO, CA 92108 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 110,000 |
| GREATER TEXAS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 6411 N LAMAR BLVD AUSTIN, TX 78752 |
* | $ 394,054,000 | 1 | $ 223,000 |
| NFCU 820 FOLLIN LANE VIENNA, VA 22180 |
* | $ 39,610,194,000 | 1 | $ 15,000 |
| FIRST NB OF JACKSBORO P.O. DRAWER E JACKSBORO, TX 76458 |
* | $ 455,314,000 | 1 | $ 93,000 |
| RED RIVER EMPLOYEES FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 4405 SUMMERHILL ROAD TEXARKANA, TX 75503 |
* | $ 451,754,000 | 1 | $ 35,000 |
| FROST NATIONAL BANK 100 W. HOUSTON T-5 SAN ANTONIO, TX 78205 |
* | $ 16,343,663,000 | 1 | $ 95,000 |
| CITICORP TRUST BANK, FSB 601 LEXINGTON AVENUE, 20TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10022 |
* | $ 17,832,340,000 | 1 | $ 111,000 |
| AFFILIATED BANK 500 HARWOOD RD BEDFORD, TX 76021 |
* | $ 164,626,000 | 1 | $ 155,000 |
| STATE FARM BANK 1 STATE FARM PLAZA BLOOMINGTON, IL 61710 |
* | $ 16,157,711,000 | 1 | $ 54,000 |
| THRIVENT FINANCIAL BANK 122 EAST COLLEGE AVE., SUITE 1E APPLETON, WI 54911 |
* | $ 548,648,000 | 1 | $ 95,000 |
| EVERBANK 8100 NATIONS WAY JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256 |
* | $ 8,059,724,000 | 1 | $ 72,000 |
| SECURITY STATE BANK & TRUST 201 WEST MAIN STREET FREDERICKSBURG, TX 78624 |
* | $ 615,206,000 | 1 | $ 32,000 |
| SECURITY STATE BANK 501 PHELPS AVE; PO BOX 470 LITTLEFIELD, TX 79339 |
* | $ 110,557,000 | 1 | $ 213,000 |
| INDEPENDENCE BANK 13100 NORTHWEST FREEWAY SUITE 100 HOUSTON, TX 77040 |
* | $ 149,708,000 | 1 | $ 276,000 |
| AMPLIFY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 3600 W PARMER LANE AUSTIN, TX 78727 |
* | $ 536,502,000 | 1 | $ 25,000 |
| UNITED MIDWEST SAVINGS BANK 101 S MAIN ST DEGRAFF, OH 43318 |
* | $ 266,952,000 | 1 | $ 84,000 |
| NEXBANK 2515 MCKINNEY AVENUE, SUITE 1100 DALLAS, TX 75201 |
* | $ 612,256,000 | 1 | $ 69,000 |
| UNITED HERITAGE CREDIT UNION 12208 N MOPAC EXPY AUSTIN, TX 78758 |
* | $ 610,522,000 | 1 | $ 75,000 |
| EVOLVE BANK & TRUST 301 SHOPPING WAY BLVD WEST MEMPHIS, AR 72301 |
* | $ 123,758,000 | 1 | $ 417,000 |
| MOUNTAIN STATES MORTGAGE 1333 E 9400 S SANDY, UT 84093 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 79,000 |
| TXL MORTGAGE CORPORATION 11931 WICKCHESTER LN STE 444 HOUSTON, TX 77043 |
* | $ 100,000,000 | 1 | $ 277,000 |
| RMC VANGUARD 7670 WOODWAY, SUITE 162 HOUSTON, TX 77063 |
* | $ 20,000,000 | 1 | $ 155,000 |
| CORNERSTONE HOME LENDING, INC. 1177 WEST LOOP SOUTH SUITE 200 HOUSTON, TX 77027 |
* | $ 57,509,481,000 | 1 | $ 263,000 |
| AMEGY MORTGAGE COMPANY, L.L.C 4576 RESEARCH FOREST BLVD THE WOODLANDS, TX 77381 |
* | $ 31,000,000 | 1 | $ 148,000 |
| CENDERA FUNDING INC. 3600 BENBROOK HWY FORT WORTH, TX 76116 |
* | $ 1,141,000 | 1 | $ 118,000 |
| ALLIED HOME MORTGAGE CORP. 6110 PINEMONT DR., STE. 220 HOUSTON, TX 77092 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 152,000 |
| AFFILIATED MORTGAGE COMPANY 1301 HUDSON LANE MONROE, LA 71201 |
* | $ 212,423,000 | 1 | $ 156,000 |
| UNITED BUILT HOMES, L.L.C. 8500 LINE AVE BATON ROUGE, LA 71106 |
* | $ 59,713,000 | 1 | $ 132,000 |
| LAND/HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES 1355 WILLOW WAY, SUITE 250 CONCORD, CA 94520 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 106,000 |
| HOME FINANCING UNLIMITED, INC. 901 SOUTH MOPAC BUILDING V, SUITE 120 AUSTIN, TX 78746 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 260,000 |
| SHORE MORTGAGE 770 S. ADAMS ROAD #300 BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 155,000 |
The HMDA mortgage data below offers a comprehensive breakdown of loan application trends for 2010, 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 | 198 | $28,878,000 | $145,000 | $600,000 | $74,000 | $552,000 |
| Home Purchase | 164 | $19,275,000 | $117,000 | $400,000 | $74,000 | $574,000 |
| Home Improvement | 37 | $1,972,000 | $53,000 | $383,000 | $65,000 | $180,000 |
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 | 279 | $36,866,000 | $132,000 | $417,000 | $81,000 | $574,000 |
| Not Provided | 40 | $5,826,000 | $145,000 | $600,000 | $91,000 | $552,000 |
| Hispanic | 39 | $1,478,000 | $37,000 | $160,000 | $40,000 | $94,000 |
| Not applicable | 22 | $3,876,000 | $176,000 | $399,000 | $20,000 | $237,000 |
| Black or African American | 18 | $1,919,000 | $106,000 | $308,000 | $47,000 | $131,000 |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 1 | $160,000 | $160,000 | $160,000 | $130,000 | $130,000 |
| Asian | 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) | 318 | $38,128,000 | $119,000 | $600,000 | $78,000 | $574,000 |
| FHA-insured (Federal Housing Administration) | 53 | $7,536,000 | $142,000 | $277,000 | $54,000 | $237,000 |
| FSA/RHS (Farm Service Agency or Rural Housing Service) | 14 | $1,470,000 | $105,000 | $158,000 | $44,000 | $71,000 |
| VA-guaranteed (Veterans Administration) | 14 | $2,991,000 | $213,000 | $400,000 | $63,000 | $130,000 |
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 | 161 | $21,822,000 | $135,000 | $417,000 | $82,000 | $574,000 |
| Application Denied By Financial Institution | 81 | $5,991,000 | $73,000 | $341,000 | $53,000 | $192,000 |
| Loan Purchased By The Institution | 79 | $13,357,000 | $169,000 | $415,000 | $67,000 | $574,000 |
| Application Approved But Not Accepted | 34 | $4,085,000 | $120,000 | $600,000 | $83,000 | $552,000 |
| Application Withdrawn By Applicant | 26 | $2,895,000 | $111,000 | $260,000 | $80,000 | $227,000 |
| File Closed For Incompleteness | 18 | $1,975,000 | $109,000 | $381,000 | $90,000 | $463,000 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit History | 29 | $1,465,000 | $50,000 | $210,000 | $61,000 | $180,000 |
| Debt-To-Income Ratio | 13 | $1,410,000 | $108,000 | $187,000 | $34,000 | $58,000 |
| Collateral | 8 | $1,045,000 | $130,000 | $341,000 | $66,000 | $124,000 |
| Other | 6 | $297,000 | $49,000 | $112,000 | $60,000 | $106,000 |
| Credit Application Incomplete | 5 | $415,000 | $83,000 | $127,000 | $56,000 | $192,000 |
| Employment History | 2 | $112,000 | $56,000 | $76,000 | $73,000 | $98,000 |
| Insufficient Cash (Downpayment, Closing Cost) | 2 | $124,000 | $62,000 | $68,000 | $39,000 | $52,000 |
| Mortgage Insurance Denied | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Unverifiable Information | 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.
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