Merchants Bank, National Association Mortgage Lending & HMDA Data, 2023
In 2023, Merchants Bank, National Association of Winona, MN reported 1,708 mortgage applications totaling $488.9 million, down 34% from 2022. The average application was for $286,211, and applicants reported an average income of $135,161. 85% of its applications resulted in an originated loan and 4% were denied. Its largest markets were Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (367), Rochester, MN (225) and La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN (179) (applications in parentheses).
| Mortgage Company & Address | Merchants Bank, National Association 102 East Third Street Winona, MN 55987 Tel #: available with data download |
| Federal Regulator | * available with data download |
| Years | 2025 2024 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 | 1,708 |
| Total Mortgage Loan Application Amount | $488,850,000 |
| Average Mortgage Loan Application Amount | $286,211 |
| Highest Mortgage Loan Application Amount | $38,865,000 |
| Average Applicant Income | $135,161 |
| Highest Applicant Income | $3,959,000 |
About this data: figures come from the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) records Merchants Bank, National Association filed with the FFIEC and count every application it reported (approved, denied, withdrawn or purchased), not just closed loans. Applications reported at $100 million or more are left out of these totals.
| County | Total Number of Mortgage Loan Applications | Total Dollar Amount of Mortgage Loans Applications | Average Mortgage Loan Application Amount | Average Applicant Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winona, Minnesota | 403 | $ 61,165,000 | $ 151,774 | $ 110,000 |
| Dakota, Minnesota | 147 | $ 84,465,000 | $ 574,591 | $ 146,000 |
| Goodhue, Minnesota | 120 | $ 19,750,000 | $ 164,583 | $ 106,000 |
| La Crosse, Wisconsin | 115 | $ 26,035,000 | $ 226,391 | $ 136,000 |
| Olmsted, Minnesota | 110 | $ 20,400,000 | $ 185,454 | $ 117,000 |
| Fillmore, Minnesota | 74 | $ 11,380,000 | $ 153,783 | $ 98,000 |
| Houston, Minnesota | 64 | $ 9,790,000 | $ 152,968 | $ 111,000 |
| Hennepin, Minnesota | 58 | $ 17,730,000 | $ 305,689 | $ 303,000 |
| Rice, Minnesota | 55 | $ 11,515,000 | $ 209,363 | $ 156,000 |
| Washington, Minnesota | 38 | $ 33,540,000 | $ 882,631 | $ 228,000 |
| Buffalo, Wisconsin | 29 | $ 4,455,000 | $ 153,620 | $ 114,000 |
| Ramsey, Minnesota | 28 | $ 9,340,000 | $ 333,571 | $ 160,000 |
| Scott, Minnesota | 26 | $ 7,380,000 | $ 283,846 | $ 236,000 |
| Wabasha, Minnesota | 25 | $ 3,685,000 | $ 147,400 | $ 108,000 |
| Cass, Minnesota | 21 | $ 5,445,000 | $ 259,285 | $ 148,000 |
| Eau Claire, Wisconsin | 21 | $ 22,765,000 | $ 1,084,047 | $ 124,000 |
| Trempealeau, Wisconsin | 20 | $ 4,050,000 | $ 202,500 | $ 111,000 |
| Crow Wing, Minnesota | 18 | $ 5,770,000 | $ 320,555 | $ 134,000 |
| Dodge, Minnesota | 16 | $ 2,420,000 | $ 151,250 | $ 78,000 |
| Hubbard, Minnesota | 12 | $ 3,010,000 | $ 250,833 | $ 114,000 |
| Wright, Minnesota | 12 | $ 20,280,000 | $ 1,690,000 | $ 110,000 |
| Anoka, Minnesota | 10 | $ 3,500,000 | $ 350,000 | $ 358,000 |
| Lyon, Minnesota | 10 | $ 1,920,000 | $ 192,000 | $ 81,000 |
| St. Croix, Wisconsin | 10 | $ 3,120,000 | $ 312,000 | $ 193,000 |
| Pennington, South Dakota | 9 | $ 2,585,000 | $ 287,222 | $ 0 |
| Carver, Minnesota | 8 | $ 3,500,000 | $ 437,500 | $ 204,000 |
| Otter Tail, Minnesota | 7 | $ 1,645,000 | $ 235,000 | $ 127,000 |
| Pierce, Wisconsin | 7 | $ 2,175,000 | $ 310,714 | $ 125,000 |
| Freeborn, Minnesota | 6 | $ 970,000 | $ 161,666 | $ 69,000 |
| Mille Lacs, Minnesota | 6 | $ 850,000 | $ 141,666 | $ 68,000 |
| Sherburne, Minnesota | 6 | $ 1,340,000 | $ 223,333 | $ 197,000 |
| Polk, Wisconsin | 6 | $ 1,730,000 | $ 288,333 | $ 175,000 |
| Le Sueur, Minnesota | 5 | $ 2,035,000 | $ 407,000 | $ 342,000 |
| Mower, Minnesota | 5 | $ 1,465,000 | $ 293,000 | $ 154,000 |
| Lawrence, South Dakota | 5 | $ 1,795,000 | $ 359,000 | $ 0 |
| Chippewa, Wisconsin | 5 | $ 865,000 | $ 173,000 | $ 159,000 |
| Lee, Florida | 4 | $ 3,600,000 | $ 900,000 | $ 506,000 |
| Aitkin, Minnesota | 4 | $ 850,000 | $ 212,500 | $ 120,000 |
| Blue Earth, Minnesota | 4 | $ 1,170,000 | $ 292,500 | $ 523,000 |
| Douglas, Minnesota | 4 | $ 1,200,000 | $ 300,000 | $ 110,000 |
| Isanti, Minnesota | 4 | $ 720,000 | $ 180,000 | $ 310,000 |
| Redwood, Minnesota | 4 | $ 520,000 | $ 130,000 | $ 48,000 |
| St. Louis, Minnesota | 4 | $ 690,000 | $ 172,500 | $ 96,000 |
| Todd, Minnesota | 4 | $ 680,000 | $ 170,000 | $ 59,000 |
| Cass, North Dakota | 4 | $ 1,460,000 | $ 365,000 | $ 168,000 |
| Dane, Wisconsin | 4 | $ 13,450,000 | $ 3,362,500 | $ 185,000 |
| Monroe, Wisconsin | 4 | $ 170,000 | $ 42,500 | $ 68,000 |
| Vernon, Wisconsin | 4 | $ 600,000 | $ 150,000 | $ 130,000 |
| Allamakee, Iowa | 3 | $ 495,000 | $ 165,000 | $ 116,000 |
| Winneshiek, Iowa | 3 | $ 625,000 | $ 208,333 | $ 98,000 |
| Becker, Minnesota | 3 | $ 795,000 | $ 265,000 | $ 84,000 |
| Kittson, Minnesota | 3 | $ 295,000 | $ 98,333 | $ 78,000 |
| Steele, Minnesota | 3 | $ 685,000 | $ 228,333 | $ 89,000 |
| Wadena, Minnesota | 3 | $ 605,000 | $ 201,666 | $ 73,000 |
| Mercer, North Dakota | 3 | $ 805,000 | $ 268,333 | $ 163,000 |
| Butte, South Dakota | 3 | $ 905,000 | $ 301,666 | $ 0 |
| Douglas, Wisconsin | 3 | $ 1,985,000 | $ 661,666 | $ 109,000 |
| Dunn, Wisconsin | 3 | $ 1,425,000 | $ 475,000 | $ 135,000 |
| Juneau, Wisconsin | 3 | $ 2,075,000 | $ 691,666 | $ 155,000 |
| Sauk, Wisconsin | 3 | $ 4,135,000 | $ 1,378,333 | $ 167,000 |
| Maricopa, Arizona | 2 | $ 660,000 | $ 330,000 | $ 77,000 |
| Brevard, Florida | 2 | $ 710,000 | $ 355,000 | $ 338,000 |
| Sarasota, Florida | 2 | $ 1,060,000 | $ 530,000 | $ 273,000 |
| Hancock, Iowa | 2 | $ 300,000 | $ 150,000 | $ 59,000 |
| Benton, Minnesota | 2 | $ 580,000 | $ 290,000 | $ 120,000 |
| Chisago, Minnesota | 2 | $ 670,000 | $ 335,000 | $ 125,000 |
| Lincoln, Minnesota | 2 | $ 320,000 | $ 160,000 | $ 78,000 |
| Marshall, Minnesota | 2 | $ 370,000 | $ 185,000 | $ 205,000 |
| Pine, Minnesota | 2 | $ 1,020,000 | $ 510,000 | $ 207,000 |
| Rock, Minnesota | 2 | $ 550,000 | $ 275,000 | $ 77,000 |
| Stearns, Minnesota | 2 | $ 400,000 | $ 200,000 | $ 98,000 |
| Traverse, Minnesota | 2 | $ 260,000 | $ 130,000 | $ 146,000 |
| Watonwan, Minnesota | 2 | $ 140,000 | $ 70,000 | $ 49,000 |
| Cascade, Montana | 2 | $ 2,170,000 | $ 1,085,000 | $ 133,000 |
| Nuckolls, Nebraska | 2 | $ 460,000 | $ 230,000 | $ 183,000 |
| Grand Forks, North Dakota | 2 | $ 530,000 | $ 265,000 | $ 96,000 |
| McLean, North Dakota | 2 | $ 200,000 | $ 100,000 | $ 54,000 |
| Pembina, North Dakota | 2 | $ 110,000 | $ 55,000 | $ 81,000 |
| Stutsman, North Dakota | 2 | $ 330,000 | $ 165,000 | $ 65,000 |
| Walsh, North Dakota | 2 | $ 400,000 | $ 200,000 | $ 105,000 |
| Meade, South Dakota | 2 | $ 690,000 | $ 345,000 | $ 0 |
| Barron, Wisconsin | 2 | $ 640,000 | $ 320,000 | $ 119,000 |
| Jackson, Wisconsin | 2 | $ 470,000 | $ 235,000 | $ 106,000 |
| Racine, Wisconsin | 2 | $ 700,000 | $ 350,000 | $ 132,000 |
| Sawyer, Wisconsin | 2 | $ 290,000 | $ 145,000 | $ 154,000 |
| Waukesha, Wisconsin | 2 | $ 520,000 | $ 260,000 | $ 158,000 |
| Crook, Wyoming | 2 | $ 1,100,000 | $ 550,000 | $ 0 |
| Fairbanks North Star, Alaska | 1 | $ 255,000 | $ 255,000 | $ 80,000 |
| Navajo, Arizona | 1 | $ 725,000 | $ 725,000 | $ 298,000 |
| Pima, Arizona | 1 | $ 255,000 | $ 255,000 | $ 0 |
| Adams, Colorado | 1 | $ 35,000 | $ 35,000 | $ 71,000 |
| Charlotte, Florida | 1 | $ 305,000 | $ 305,000 | $ 239,000 |
| Collier, Florida | 1 | $ 4,905,000 | $ 4,905,000 | $ 0 |
| Duval, Florida | 1 | $ 165,000 | $ 165,000 | $ 115,000 |
| Pinellas, Florida | 1 | $ 435,000 | $ 435,000 | $ 106,000 |
| Chatham, Georgia | 1 | $ 185,000 | $ 185,000 | $ 50,000 |
| Bonner, Idaho | 1 | $ 505,000 | $ 505,000 | $ 512,000 |
| Clinton, Iowa | 1 | $ 75,000 | $ 75,000 | $ 101,000 |
| Franklin, Iowa | 1 | $ 275,000 | $ 275,000 | $ 86,000 |
| Guthrie, Iowa | 1 | $ 55,000 | $ 55,000 | $ 70,000 |
| Jefferson, Iowa | 1 | $ 55,000 | $ 55,000 | $ 189,000 |
| Lee, Iowa | 1 | $ 105,000 | $ 105,000 | $ 186,000 |
| Marquette, Michigan | 1 | $ 355,000 | $ 355,000 | $ 153,000 |
| Brown, Minnesota | 1 | $ 185,000 | $ 185,000 | $ 156,000 |
| Clay, Minnesota | 1 | $ 365,000 | $ 365,000 | $ 261,000 |
| Cottonwood, Minnesota | 1 | $ 445,000 | $ 445,000 | $ 153,000 |
| Kanabec, Minnesota | 1 | $ 245,000 | $ 245,000 | $ 97,000 |
| Koochiching, Minnesota | 1 | $ 365,000 | $ 365,000 | $ 78,000 |
| Murray, Minnesota | 1 | $ 155,000 | $ 155,000 | $ 52,000 |
| Nicollet, Minnesota | 1 | $ 155,000 | $ 155,000 | $ 72,000 |
| Norman, Minnesota | 1 | $ 205,000 | $ 205,000 | $ 58,000 |
| Pipestone, Minnesota | 1 | $ 315,000 | $ 315,000 | $ 288,000 |
| Roseau, Minnesota | 1 | $ 35,000 | $ 35,000 | $ 91,000 |
| Sibley, Minnesota | 1 | $ 235,000 | $ 235,000 | $ 135,000 |
| Waseca, Minnesota | 1 | $ 105,000 | $ 105,000 | $ 69,000 |
| Yellow Medicine, Minnesota | 1 | $ 55,000 | $ 55,000 | $ 32,000 |
| Christian, Missouri | 1 | $ 205,000 | $ 205,000 | $ 66,000 |
| Yellowstone, Montana | 1 | $ 185,000 | $ 185,000 | $ 158,000 |
| Cass, Nebraska | 1 | $ 135,000 | $ 135,000 | $ 56,000 |
| Seward, Nebraska | 1 | $ 245,000 | $ 245,000 | $ 185,000 |
| Iredell, North Carolina | 1 | $ 445,000 | $ 445,000 | $ 117,000 |
| Burleigh, North Dakota | 1 | $ 405,000 | $ 405,000 | $ 151,000 |
| Oliver, North Dakota | 1 | $ 355,000 | $ 355,000 | $ 99,000 |
| Allegheny, Pennsylvania | 1 | $ 245,000 | $ 245,000 | $ 115,000 |
| Georgetown, South Carolina | 1 | $ 275,000 | $ 275,000 | $ 0 |
| Brown, South Dakota | 1 | $ 195,000 | $ 195,000 | $ 80,000 |
| Fall River, South Dakota | 1 | $ 115,000 | $ 115,000 | $ 0 |
| Minnehaha, South Dakota | 1 | $ 255,000 | $ 255,000 | $ 64,000 |
| Adams, Wisconsin | 1 | $ 245,000 | $ 245,000 | $ 137,000 |
| Bayfield, Wisconsin | 1 | $ 205,000 | $ 205,000 | $ 184,000 |
| Clark, Wisconsin | 1 | $ 475,000 | $ 475,000 | $ 114,000 |
| Crawford, Wisconsin | 1 | $ 235,000 | $ 235,000 | $ 228,000 |
| Forest, Wisconsin | 1 | $ 275,000 | $ 275,000 | $ 575,000 |
| Marathon, Wisconsin | 1 | $ 1,215,000 | $ 1,215,000 | $ 0 |
| Pepin, Wisconsin | 1 | $ 175,000 | $ 175,000 | $ 62,000 |
| Rock, Wisconsin | 1 | $ 155,000 | $ 155,000 | $ 31,000 |
| Rusk, Wisconsin | 1 | $ 405,000 | $ 405,000 | $ 258,000 |
| Vilas, Wisconsin | 1 | $ 1,115,000 | $ 1,115,000 | $ 969,000 |
| Washburn, Wisconsin | 1 | $ 35,000 | $ 35,000 | $ 71,000 |
| Wood, Wisconsin | 1 | $ 245,000 | $ 245,000 | $ 64,000 |
Mortgage Loan Application Detail Totals for Merchants Bank, National Association in 2023
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 | 901 | $381,295,000 | $423,000 | $38,865,000 | $142,000 | $1,800,000 |
| Refinancing | 307 | $62,065,000 | $202,000 | $18,705,000 | $138,000 | $3,959,000 |
| Other Purpose | 238 | $18,530,000 | $77,000 | $455,000 | $123,000 | $816,000 |
| Home Improvement | 183 | $12,045,000 | $65,000 | $1,885,000 | $126,000 | $731,000 |
| Cash-out Refinancing | 79 | $14,915,000 | $188,000 | $535,000 | $104,000 | $615,000 |
| Not Applicable | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $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 | 1,405 | $266,175,000 | $189,000 | $2,365,000 | $128,000 | $1,350,000 |
| Not applicable | 137 | $187,785,000 | $1,370,000 | $38,865,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Not Provided | 118 | $25,570,000 | $216,000 | $1,125,000 | $224,000 | $3,959,000 |
| Hispanic | 23 | $3,935,000 | $171,000 | $705,000 | $91,000 | $310,000 |
| Asian | 15 | $2,845,000 | $189,000 | $525,000 | $133,000 | $277,000 |
| Black or African American | 6 | $1,290,000 | $215,000 | $565,000 | $112,000 | $163,000 |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 4 | $1,250,000 | $312,000 | $615,000 | $160,000 | $222,000 |
| 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) | 1,668 | $477,240,000 | $286,000 | $38,865,000 | $136,000 | $3,959,000 |
| FHA-insured (Federal Housing Administration) | 17 | $4,255,000 | $250,000 | $525,000 | $104,000 | $240,000 |
| VA-guaranteed (Veterans Administration) | 17 | $6,135,000 | $360,000 | $855,000 | $102,000 | $180,000 |
| FSA/RHS (Farm Service Agency or Rural Housing Service) | 6 | $1,220,000 | $203,000 | $305,000 | $64,000 | $90,000 |
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 | 1,456 | $397,570,000 | $273,000 | $38,865,000 | $138,000 | $3,959,000 |
| Application Withdrawn By Applicant | 142 | $70,340,000 | $495,000 | $17,905,000 | $129,000 | $512,000 |
| Application Denied By Financial Institution | 69 | $10,655,000 | $154,000 | $705,000 | $77,000 | $271,000 |
| Loan Purchased By The Institution | 23 | $7,445,000 | $323,000 | $725,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Application Approved But Not Accepted | 16 | $2,460,000 | $153,000 | $355,000 | $95,000 | $192,000 |
| File Closed For Incompleteness | 2 | $380,000 | $190,000 | $335,000 | $107,000 | $162,000 |
| 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 | 1,639 | $478,195,000 | $291,000 | $38,865,000 | $137,000 | $3,959,000 |
| Debt-To-Income Ratio | 30 | $5,260,000 | $175,000 | $705,000 | $76,000 | $245,000 |
| Credit History | 20 | $2,570,000 | $128,000 | $375,000 | $96,000 | $271,000 |
| Collateral | 12 | $1,710,000 | $142,000 | $385,000 | $67,000 | $191,000 |
| Employment History | 3 | $595,000 | $198,000 | $325,000 | $22,000 | $38,000 |
| Other | 2 | $200,000 | $100,000 | $155,000 | $131,000 | $131,000 |
| Unverifiable Information | 1 | $155,000 | $155,000 | $155,000 | $42,000 | $42,000 |
| Insufficient Cash (Downpayment, Closing Cost) | 1 | $165,000 | $165,000 | $165,000 | $58,000 | $58,000 |
| Mortgage Insurance Denied | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Credit Application Incomplete | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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