Blaze Credit Union Mortgage Lending & HMDA Data, 2023
In 2023, Blaze Credit Union of Falcon Heights, MN reported 3,382 mortgage applications totaling $471.4 million, down 10% from 2022. The average application was for $139,396, and applicants reported an average income of $120,586. 49% of its applications resulted in an originated loan and 17% were denied. Its largest markets were Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (2,279), St. Cloud, MN (54) and Duluth, MN-WI (16) (applications in parentheses).
| Mortgage Company & Address | Blaze Credit Union 2025 Larpenteur Ave W Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Tel #: available with data download |
| Federal Regulator | * available with data download |
| Years | 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 |
| Total Number of Mortgage Applications | 3,382 |
| Total Mortgage Loan Application Amount | $471,440,000 |
| Average Mortgage Loan Application Amount | $139,396 |
| Highest Mortgage Loan Application Amount | $4,505,000 |
| Average Applicant Income | $120,586 |
| Highest Applicant Income | $2,400,000 |
About this data: figures come from the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) records Blaze Credit Union filed with the FFIEC and count every application it reported (approved, denied, withdrawn or purchased), not just closed loans.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hennepin, Minnesota | 567 | $ 77,535,000 | $ 136,746 | $ 143,000 |
| Anoka, Minnesota | 424 | $ 50,000,000 | $ 117,924 | $ 119,000 |
| Ramsey, Minnesota | 255 | $ 35,485,000 | $ 139,156 | $ 123,000 |
| Sherburne, Minnesota | 187 | $ 18,785,000 | $ 100,454 | $ 120,000 |
| Washington, Minnesota | 180 | $ 20,060,000 | $ 111,444 | $ 131,000 |
| Dakota, Minnesota | 178 | $ 20,730,000 | $ 116,460 | $ 120,000 |
| Wright, Minnesota | 150 | $ 15,210,000 | $ 101,400 | $ 118,000 |
| Mille Lacs, Minnesota | 142 | $ 12,930,000 | $ 91,056 | $ 94,000 |
| Kanabec, Minnesota | 70 | $ 6,610,000 | $ 94,428 | $ 115,000 |
| Pine, Minnesota | 64 | $ 5,590,000 | $ 87,343 | $ 93,000 |
| Carver, Minnesota | 49 | $ 6,165,000 | $ 125,816 | $ 144,000 |
| Scott, Minnesota | 47 | $ 5,565,000 | $ 118,404 | $ 157,000 |
| Chisago, Minnesota | 41 | $ 4,845,000 | $ 118,170 | $ 119,000 |
| Isanti, Minnesota | 32 | $ 4,270,000 | $ 133,437 | $ 109,000 |
| Stearns, Minnesota | 32 | $ 2,040,000 | $ 63,750 | $ 92,000 |
| Waseca, Minnesota | 30 | $ 2,600,000 | $ 86,666 | $ 72,000 |
| Benton, Minnesota | 22 | $ 1,980,000 | $ 90,000 | $ 97,000 |
| St. Croix, Wisconsin | 21 | $ 2,395,000 | $ 114,047 | $ 133,000 |
| Aitkin, Minnesota | 15 | $ 1,995,000 | $ 133,000 | $ 134,000 |
| St. Louis, Minnesota | 14 | $ 1,790,000 | $ 127,857 | $ 144,000 |
| Polk, Wisconsin | 14 | $ 1,580,000 | $ 112,857 | $ 85,000 |
| McLeod, Minnesota | 9 | $ 625,000 | $ 69,444 | $ 151,000 |
| Burnett, Wisconsin | 9 | $ 1,625,000 | $ 180,555 | $ 126,000 |
| Cass, Minnesota | 8 | $ 1,100,000 | $ 137,500 | $ 116,000 |
| Crow Wing, Minnesota | 8 | $ 1,310,000 | $ 163,750 | $ 111,000 |
| Morrison, Minnesota | 6 | $ 540,000 | $ 90,000 | $ 137,000 |
| Kandiyohi, Minnesota | 5 | $ 495,000 | $ 99,000 | $ 143,000 |
| Meeker, Minnesota | 5 | $ 395,000 | $ 79,000 | $ 85,000 |
| Olmsted, Minnesota | 5 | $ 345,000 | $ 69,000 | $ 92,000 |
| Pierce, Wisconsin | 5 | $ 615,000 | $ 123,000 | $ 152,000 |
| Mower, Minnesota | 4 | $ 200,000 | $ 50,000 | $ 106,000 |
| Rice, Minnesota | 4 | $ 680,000 | $ 170,000 | $ 87,000 |
| Steele, Minnesota | 4 | $ 200,000 | $ 50,000 | $ 93,000 |
| Blue Earth, Minnesota | 3 | $ 385,000 | $ 128,333 | $ 109,000 |
| Douglas, Minnesota | 3 | $ 265,000 | $ 88,333 | $ 70,000 |
| Goodhue, Minnesota | 3 | $ 275,000 | $ 91,666 | $ 233,000 |
| Hubbard, Minnesota | 3 | $ 395,000 | $ 131,666 | $ 124,000 |
| Nicollet, Minnesota | 3 | $ 415,000 | $ 138,333 | $ 119,000 |
| Pope, Minnesota | 3 | $ 325,000 | $ 108,333 | $ 205,000 |
| Sawyer, Wisconsin | 3 | $ 795,000 | $ 265,000 | $ 152,000 |
| Maricopa, Arizona | 2 | $ 730,000 | $ 365,000 | $ 325,000 |
| Anderson, Kentucky | 2 | $ 710,000 | $ 355,000 | $ 143,000 |
| Dodge, Minnesota | 2 | $ 80,000 | $ 40,000 | $ 88,000 |
| Freeborn, Minnesota | 2 | $ 170,000 | $ 85,000 | $ 74,000 |
| Houston, Minnesota | 2 | $ 50,000 | $ 25,000 | $ 87,000 |
| Nobles, Minnesota | 2 | $ 250,000 | $ 125,000 | $ 100,000 |
| Swift, Minnesota | 2 | $ 230,000 | $ 115,000 | $ 134,000 |
| Wabasha, Minnesota | 2 | $ 450,000 | $ 225,000 | $ 121,000 |
| Barron, Wisconsin | 2 | $ 450,000 | $ 225,000 | $ 129,000 |
| Chippewa, Wisconsin | 2 | $ 370,000 | $ 185,000 | $ 195,000 |
| Eau Claire, Wisconsin | 2 | $ 340,000 | $ 170,000 | $ 115,000 |
| Washburn, Wisconsin | 2 | $ 150,000 | $ 75,000 | $ 154,000 |
| San Diego, California | 1 | $ 205,000 | $ 205,000 | $ 216,000 |
| Broward, Florida | 1 | $ 405,000 | $ 405,000 | $ 119,000 |
| Duval, Florida | 1 | $ 325,000 | $ 325,000 | $ 213,000 |
| Flagler, Florida | 1 | $ 75,000 | $ 75,000 | $ 222,000 |
| Lee, Florida | 1 | $ 725,000 | $ 725,000 | $ 223,000 |
| Pinellas, Florida | 1 | $ 235,000 | $ 235,000 | $ 83,000 |
| Polk, Florida | 1 | $ 285,000 | $ 285,000 | $ 235,000 |
| Wakulla, Florida | 1 | $ 55,000 | $ 55,000 | $ 114,000 |
| East Baton Rouge, Louisiana | 1 | $ 75,000 | $ 75,000 | $ 141,000 |
| Houghton, Michigan | 1 | $ 205,000 | $ 205,000 | $ 182,000 |
| Ottawa, Michigan | 1 | $ 255,000 | $ 255,000 | $ 42,000 |
| Becker, Minnesota | 1 | $ 225,000 | $ 225,000 | $ 254,000 |
| Brown, Minnesota | 1 | $ 35,000 | $ 35,000 | $ 45,000 |
| Carlton, Minnesota | 1 | $ 325,000 | $ 325,000 | $ 134,000 |
| Chippewa, Minnesota | 1 | $ 55,000 | $ 55,000 | $ 149,000 |
| Itasca, Minnesota | 1 | $ 125,000 | $ 125,000 | $ 184,000 |
| Koochiching, Minnesota | 1 | $ 135,000 | $ 135,000 | $ 211,000 |
| Lake, Minnesota | 1 | $ 485,000 | $ 485,000 | $ 196,000 |
| Le Sueur, Minnesota | 1 | $ 725,000 | $ 725,000 | $ 202,000 |
| Otter Tail, Minnesota | 1 | $ 45,000 | $ 45,000 | $ 138,000 |
| Polk, Minnesota | 1 | $ 185,000 | $ 185,000 | $ 223,000 |
| Renville, Minnesota | 1 | $ 105,000 | $ 105,000 | $ 36,000 |
| Sibley, Minnesota | 1 | $ 55,000 | $ 55,000 | $ 120,000 |
| Todd, Minnesota | 1 | $ 415,000 | $ 415,000 | $ 198,000 |
| Watonwan, Minnesota | 1 | $ 75,000 | $ 75,000 | $ 62,000 |
| Yellow Medicine, Minnesota | 1 | $ 25,000 | $ 25,000 | $ 33,000 |
| Stone, Missouri | 1 | $ 55,000 | $ 55,000 | $ 48,000 |
| McIntosh, North Dakota | 1 | $ 85,000 | $ 85,000 | $ 128,000 |
| Harris, Texas | 1 | $ 335,000 | $ 335,000 | $ 13,000 |
| Travis, Texas | 1 | $ 625,000 | $ 625,000 | $ 174,000 |
| Ashland, Wisconsin | 1 | $ 135,000 | $ 135,000 | $ 31,000 |
| Brown, Wisconsin | 1 | $ 65,000 | $ 65,000 | $ 126,000 |
| La Crosse, Wisconsin | 1 | $ 345,000 | $ 345,000 | $ 152,000 |
| Rusk, Wisconsin | 1 | $ 155,000 | $ 155,000 | $ 46,000 |
| Vernon, Wisconsin | 1 | $ 185,000 | $ 185,000 | $ 149,000 |
| Vilas, Wisconsin | 1 | $ 65,000 | $ 65,000 | $ 354,000 |
Mortgage Loan Application Detail Totals for Blaze Credit Union 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 Improvement | 1,060 | $67,060,000 | $63,000 | $405,000 | $125,000 | $528,000 |
| Home Purchase | 896 | $242,420,000 | $270,000 | $925,000 | $114,000 | $1,278,000 |
| Other Purpose | 879 | $74,935,000 | $85,000 | $755,000 | $123,000 | $2,400,000 |
| Cash-out Refinancing | 423 | $62,525,000 | $147,000 | $2,005,000 | $116,000 | $500,000 |
| Refinancing | 124 | $24,500,000 | $197,000 | $4,505,000 | $129,000 | $488,000 |
| 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 | 2,611 | $346,885,000 | $132,000 | $905,000 | $118,000 | $1,278,000 |
| Not Provided | 428 | $56,020,000 | $130,000 | $725,000 | $131,000 | $2,400,000 |
| Black or African American | 101 | $15,245,000 | $150,000 | $535,000 | $127,000 | $2,150,000 |
| Hispanic | 95 | $15,825,000 | $166,000 | $495,000 | $123,000 | $578,000 |
| Asian | 82 | $16,340,000 | $199,000 | $645,000 | $139,000 | $1,052,000 |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 25 | $2,975,000 | $119,000 | $615,000 | $89,000 | $240,000 |
| Not applicable | 23 | $15,565,000 | $676,000 | $4,505,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 7 | $645,000 | $92,000 | $445,000 | $126,000 | $256,000 |
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) | 3,308 | $453,420,000 | $137,000 | $4,505,000 | $121,000 | $2,400,000 |
| FHA-insured (Federal Housing Administration) | 66 | $15,600,000 | $236,000 | $495,000 | $79,000 | $199,000 |
| VA-guaranteed (Veterans Administration) | 8 | $2,420,000 | $302,000 | $515,000 | $87,000 | $161,000 |
| FSA/RHS (Farm Service Agency or Rural Housing Service) | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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 | 1,659 | $178,305,000 | $107,000 | $2,005,000 | $130,000 | $948,000 |
| Application Denied By Financial Institution | 578 | $59,490,000 | $102,000 | $4,505,000 | $98,000 | $2,400,000 |
| Preapproval Approved but not Accepted | 280 | $85,140,000 | $304,000 | $905,000 | $121,000 | $443,000 |
| Application Withdrawn By Applicant | 270 | $39,780,000 | $147,000 | $1,055,000 | $140,000 | $2,150,000 |
| Application Approved But Not Accepted | 233 | $40,645,000 | $174,000 | $635,000 | $134,000 | $578,000 |
| Preapproval Denied by Financial Institution | 220 | $50,940,000 | $231,000 | $605,000 | $76,000 | $1,052,000 |
| File Closed For Incompleteness | 142 | $17,140,000 | $120,000 | $605,000 | $117,000 | $416,000 |
| Loan Purchased By The 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 | 2,584 | $361,010,000 | $139,000 | $2,005,000 | $129,000 | $2,150,000 |
| Debt-To-Income Ratio | 431 | $58,655,000 | $136,000 | $625,000 | $74,000 | $422,000 |
| Credit History | 193 | $23,195,000 | $120,000 | $495,000 | $100,000 | $737,000 |
| Other | 88 | $8,750,000 | $99,000 | $755,000 | $162,000 | $2,400,000 |
| Employment History | 31 | $5,525,000 | $178,000 | $605,000 | $78,000 | $197,000 |
| Collateral | 27 | $3,175,000 | $117,000 | $505,000 | $115,000 | $474,000 |
| Insufficient Cash (Downpayment, Closing Cost) | 26 | $9,090,000 | $349,000 | $4,505,000 | $81,000 | $232,000 |
| Credit Application Incomplete | 1 | $2,005,000 | $2,005,000 | $2,005,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Unverifiable Information | 1 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $58,000 | $58,000 |
| Mortgage Insurance Denied | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Our comprehensive HMDA mortgage statistics provide invaluable insights into Blaze Credit Union's 2023 lending activity. By analyzing detailed data on mortgage applications, total loan amounts, applicant incomes, loan purposes, and approval rates, industry professionals, researchers, and analysts can gain a clear understanding of this lender's role in the mortgage market.
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