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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 | 612 |
| Total Mortgage Loan Application Amount | $64,603,000 |
| Average Mortgage Loan Application Amount | $105,000 |
| Highest Mortgage Loan Application Amount | $3,200,000 |
| Average Applicant Income | $48,000 |
| Highest Applicant Income | $582,000 |
| Mortgage Lender | Phone Number | Mortgage Lender Assets | Number of Mortgage Loan Applications | Total Dollar Amount of Mortgage Loan Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMERCE BANK 922 WALNUT, TB 12-1 KANSAS CITY, MO 64106 |
* | $ 24,483,687,000 | 75 | $ 4,101,000 |
| FLAT BRANCH MORTGAGE, INC. 101 S. FIFTH STREET, STE 200 COLUMBIA, MO 65201 |
* | $ 39,000,000 | 59 | $ 7,435,000 |
| WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 100 N MAIN STREET MAC D4001-042 SIOUX FALLS, SD 27150 |
* | $ 1,610,580,000,000 | 36 | $ 4,505,000 |
| NBH BANK 7800 EAST ORCHARD ROAD, SUITE 300 GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111 |
* | $ 4,800,524,000 | 29 | $ 1,180,000 |
| LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 26642 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE DOVER, DE 92610 |
* | $ 138,031,000 | 22 | $ 2,530,000 |
| MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER, LLC 1400 VETERANS UNITED DR. SAINT LOUIS, MO 65203 |
* | $ 880,000,000 | 22 | $ 2,804,000 |
| DAS ACQUISITION COMPANY, LLC 12140 WOODCREST EXECUTIVE DRIVE, STE 150 SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141 |
* | $ 37,000,000 | 21 | $ 2,633,000 |
| CENTRAL BANK OF BOONE COUNTY 720 E. BROADWAY COLUMBIA, MO 65201 |
* | $ 1,619,374,000 | 18 | $ 2,084,000 |
| U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 425 WALNUT STREET CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
* | $ 417,458,234,000 | 18 | $ 1,622,000 |
| CMG MORTGAGE, INC. 3160 CROW CANYON ROAD, SUITE 400 SACRAMENTO, CA 94583 |
* | $ 100,000,000 | 16 | $ 1,831,000 |
| MORTGAGE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION 22316 MIDLAND DRIVE SHAWNEE, KS 66226 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 14 | $ 1,616,000 |
| PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE, INC. 4820 EASTGATE MALL, STE 100 SACRAMENTO, CA 92121 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 13 | $ 1,306,000 |
| LANDMARK BANK N.A. PO BOX 1867 COLUMBIA, MO 65201 |
* | $ 2,425,731,000 | 13 | $ 1,216,000 |
| PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC 3043 TOWNSGATE ROAD WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
* | $ 39,000,000 | 12 | $ 1,669,000 |
| FIRST STATE COMMUNITY BANK 201 E COLUMBIA FARMINGTON, MO 63640 |
* | $ 1,805,078,000 | 11 | $ 842,000 |
| NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC 8950 CYPRESS WATERS BLVD. WILMINGTON, DE 75019 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 9 | $ 913,000 |
| COMMUNITY BANC MORTGAGE CORPORATION 301 N MAIN SPRINGFIELD, IL 62629 |
* | $ 1,003,316,000 | 8 | $ 1,503,000 |
| MISSOURI CREDIT UNION 111 E. BROADWAY COLUMBIA, MO 65203 |
* | $ 291,351,000 | 7 | $ 892,000 |
| 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION 620 MARKET ST SUITE 100 WILMINGTON, DE 37902 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 7 | $ 369,000 |
| COMMERCIAL TRUST COMPANY OF FAYETTE 119 NORTH MAIN STREET FAYETTE, MO 65248 |
* | $ 124,729,000 | 7 | $ 395,000 |
| BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 31303 AGOURA RD CA6-917-01-20 CHARLOTTE, NC 91361 |
* | $ 1,639,305,000,000 | 6 | $ 460,000 |
| FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 10500 KINCAID DRIVE FISHERS, IN 46037 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 6 | $ 768,000 |
| SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC. 901 SEMMES AVENUE RICHMOND, VA 23224 |
* | $ 186,710,993,000 | 6 | $ 532,000 |
| JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 1111 POLARIS PARKWAY COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
* | $ 1,914,658,000,000 | 6 | $ 477,000 |
| FLAGSTAR BANK, N.A. 5151 CORPORATE DRIVE HICKSVILLE, NY 48098 |
* | $ 13,649,486,000 | 5 | $ 970,000 |
| VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC 2863 ST. ROSE PARKWAY DOVER, DE 89052 |
* | $ 11,000,000 | 5 | $ 618,000 |
| THE CALLAWAY BANK PO BOX 10 FULTON, MO 65251 |
* | $ 336,008,000 | 5 | $ 455,000 |
| FIRST GUARANTY MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1900 GALLOWS ROAD, SUITE 800 TYSONS CORNER, VA 22182 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 4 | $ 295,000 |
| THE MONEY SOURCE INC. 135 MAXESS ROAD NEW YORK, NY 11747 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 4 | $ 358,000 |
| TIB THE INDEPENDENT BANKERSBAN 11701 LUNA ROAD FARMERS BRANCH, TX 75234 |
* | $ 2,565,602,000 | 4 | $ 344,000 |
| MARTINSBURG BANK AND TRUST 107 W KELLETT P O BOX 66 MARTINSBURG, MO 65264 |
* | $ 192,165,000 | 4 | $ 200,000 |
| VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC. 500 ALCOA TRAIL KNOXVILLE, TN 37804 |
* | $ 31,000,000 | 4 | $ 340,000 |
| CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK 100 RIMROCK DRIVE JUNCTION CITY, KS 66441 |
* | $ 938,105,000 | 4 | $ 421,000 |
| INLANTA MORTGAGE, INC. W239 N3490 PEWAUKEE ROAD, STE.200 PEWAUKEE, WI 53072 |
* | $ 39,000,000 | 4 | $ 475,000 |
| DITECH FINANCIAL LLC 1100 VIRGINIA DRIVE, SUITE 100 FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034 |
* | $ 6,260,444,000 | 4 | $ 553,000 |
| REGIONS BANK 1900 5TH AVENUE N BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203 |
* | $ 125,121,263,000 | 3 | $ 100,000 |
| TRUIST BANK 3100 SMOKETREE CT FL 5 CHARLOTTE, NC 27604 |
* | $ 205,125,538,000 | 3 | $ 196,000 |
| USAA FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK 10750 MCDERMOTT FREEWAY SAN ANTONIO, TX 78288 |
* | $ 71,130,930,000 | 3 | $ 554,000 |
| SUNTRUST BANK P.O. BOX 4418, MAIL CODE 0663 ATLANTA, GA 30302 |
* | $ 186,710,993,000 | 3 | $ 37,000 |
| AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES, INC. 9 SYLVAN WAY PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS, NJ 07054 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 3 | $ 311,000 |
| NEW DAY FINANCIAL, LLC 8160 MAPLE LAWN BLVD. DOVER, DE 20759 |
* | $ 4,088,336,000 | 3 | $ 288,000 |
| IFREEDOM DIRECT CORPORATION 124 N. CHARLES LINDBERGH DRIVE SLC, UT 84116 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 3 | $ 352,000 |
| CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC 1600 SO. DOUGLASS RD, SUITES 110 & 200A WILMINGTON, DE 92806 |
* | $ 945,758,000 | 3 | $ 271,000 |
| LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC 4425 PONCE DE LEON BLVD. WILMINGTON, DE 33146 |
* | $ 1,825,398,000 | 3 | $ 398,000 |
| PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 MORTGAGE WAY MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
* | $ 31,000,000 | 2 | $ 121,000 |
| CORNERSTONE MORTGAGE PROVIDERS, L.P. 1177 WEST LOOP SOUTH, STE. 200 HOUSTON, TX 77027 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 2 | $ 479,000 |
| EXCHANGE BANK OF MISSOURI P.O. BOX 69, 101 SOUTH CHURCH STREET FAYETTE, MO 65248 |
* | $ 172,822,000 | 2 | $ 278,000 |
| COMMUNITY MORTGAGE, LLC 19045 E. VALLEY VIEW PKWY., STE. F INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055 |
* | $ 512,000 | 2 | $ 213,000 |
| AMERICAN EQUITY MORTGAGE, INC. 11933 WESTLINE INDUSTRIAL DRIVE SAINT LOUIS, MO 63146 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 2 | $ 336,000 |
| VINSON MORTGAGE GROUP 12801 FLUSHING MEADOWS DR SUITE 100 SAINT LOUIS, MO 63131 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 2 | $ 241,000 |
| AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 3525 PIEDMONT RD NE, 8 PIEDMONT CTR STE PEACHTREE CORNER, GA 30305 |
* | $ 8,994,122,000 | 2 | $ 182,000 |
| AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP 3800 W.CHAPMAN SUITE 300 ORANGE, CA 92868 |
* | $ 100,247,000 | 2 | $ 36,000 |
| EMBRACE HOME LOANS, INC. 25 ENTERPRISE CENTER MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 2 | $ 297,000 |
| ADMIRALS BANK 15 PARK ROW WEST PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
* | $ 444,244,000 | 2 | $ 52,000 |
| FIRST FEDERAL BANK OF KANSAS CITY 6900 EXECUTIVE DR KANSAS CITY, MO 64120 |
* | $ 487,384,000 | 2 | $ 491,000 |
| NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 820 FOLLIN LANE VIENNA, VA 22180 |
* | $ 73,279,079,000 | 2 | $ 247,000 |
| BANK OF ENGLAND PO BOX 70 ENGLAND, AR 72046 |
* | $ 318,361,000 | 2 | $ 211,000 |
| STONEGATE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 9190 PRIORITY WAY WEST DRIVE INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46240 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 2 | $ 269,000 |
| MIDWEST MORTGAGE ASSOCIATES CORPORATION 5333 NORTH UNION BLVD - SUITE 100 COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80918 |
* | $ 4,689,000 | 2 | $ 157,000 |
| LEADERONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 7500 COLLEGE BLVD SUITE 1150 TOPEKA, KS 66210 |
* | $ 100,000,000 | 2 | $ 214,000 |
| STERLING BANK P O BOX 460, 1100 STERLING DRIVE POPLAR BLUFF, MO 63902 |
* | $ 865,444,000 | 2 | $ 3,264,000 |
| ZILLOW HOME LOANS, LLC 10975 EL MONTE ST WICHITA, KS 66211 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 113,000 |
| SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. 18000 STUDEBAKER ROAD, SUITE 200 SACRAMENTO, CA 90703 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 131,000 |
| COMMUNITY FIRST NATIONAL BANK 215 S SETH CHILD RD MANHATTAN, KS 66502 |
* | $ 206,674,000 | 1 | $ 70,000 |
| FAY SERVICING, LLC 400 S. LA SALLE STREET, STE 2000 DOVER, DE 60605 |
* | $ 25,961,064,000 | 1 | $ 100,000 |
| HNB NATIONAL BANK PO BOX 1107; 100 NORTH MAIN STREET HANNIBAL, MO 63401 |
* | $ 396,128,000 | 1 | $ 68,000 |
| PEOPLES BANK 4831 W 6TH ST LAWRENCE, KS 66049 |
* | $ 451,930,000 | 1 | $ 205,000 |
| ENTERPRISE BANK & TRUST 150 N. MERAMEC AVE. CLAYTON, MO 63105 |
* | $ 3,596,390,000 | 1 | $ 204,000 |
| FORBRIGHT BANK 6701 DEMOCRACY BLVD, SUITE 400 CHEVY CHASE, MD 20817 |
* | $ 504,343,000 | 1 | $ 150,000 |
| NEWREZ LLC 4000 CHEMICAL ROAD SUITE 200 WILMINGTON, DE 19462 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 87,000 |
| RIVER REGION CREDIT UNION 3124 W. EDGEWOOD DR. JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65109 |
* | $ 115,172,000 | 1 | $ 103,000 |
| CAPITOL FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK 700 S KANSAS AVE TOPEKA, KS 66603 |
* | $ 9,149,159,000 | 1 | $ 89,000 |
| AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. 10 POINTE DRIVE, SUITE 330 BREA, CA 92821 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 54,000 |
| COLONIAL SAVINGS, F.A. P O BOX 2988 FORT WORTH, TX 76113 |
* | $ 961,290,000 | 1 | $ 124,000 |
| PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 249 FIFTH AVE. MS P1-POPP-22-2 WILMINGTON, DE 15222 |
* | $ 348,291,098,000 | 1 | $ 5,000 |
| UNITED SECURITY BANK 101 E. WALNUT ST. AUXVASSE, MO 65231 |
* | $ 55,140,000 | 1 | $ 32,000 |
| PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY 18111 PRESTON ROAD SUITE 900 DALLAS, TX 75252 |
* | $ 8,764,654,000 | 1 | $ 166,000 |
| BUSEY BANK 100 W UNIVERSITY AVE CHAMPAIGN, IL 61820 |
* | $ 3,958,614,000 | 1 | $ 148,000 |
| WEST COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION 4161 HIGHWAY K O'FALLON, MO 63368 |
* | $ 169,142,000 | 1 | $ 133,000 |
| STATE FARM BANK, F.S.B. 1 STATE FARM PLAZA E-6 BLOOMINGTON, IL 61710 |
* | $ 16,709,556,000 | 1 | $ 25,000 |
| CITIMORTGAGE, INC. 1 COURT SQUARE, 43RD FLOOR LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11120 |
* | $ 1,019,497,000,000 | 1 | $ 52,000 |
| MISSOURI ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES EMPL 2722 E MCCARTY JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65101 |
* | $ 155,507,000 | 1 | $ 112,000 |
| AMERIHOME MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC 21215 BURBANK BLVD, SUITE 400 WILMINGTON, DE 91367 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 130,000 |
| LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK 301 WASHINGTON ST REINBECK, IA 50613 |
* | $ 862,680,000 | 1 | $ 190,000 |
| HOMEBANK PO BOX 311 PALMYRA, MO 63461 |
* | $ 333,779,000 | 1 | $ 36,000 |
| CAPAHA BANK 145 RUSSELL AVENUE - PO BOX 220 TAMMS, IL 62988 |
* | $ 195,503,000 | 1 | $ 325,000 |
| THE MISSOURI BANK II 1601 S LIMIT SEDALIA, MO 65301 |
* | $ 85,017,000 | 1 | $ 24,000 |
| TOP FLITE FINANCIAL, INC. 123 E GRAND RIVER AVE PLYMOUTH, MI 48895 |
* | $ 40,394,000 | 1 | $ 101,000 |
| ORIGIN BANK 2211 NORTH 7TH CHOUDRANT, LA 71291 |
* | $ 3,951,154,000 | 1 | $ 42,000 |
| PACIFIC UNION FINANCIAL, LLC 8900 FREEPORT PKWY, STE 150 IRVING, TX 75063 |
* | $ 40,000,000 | 1 | $ 108,000 |
| CENTRAL BANK OF THE MIDWEST 609 N. HIGHWAY 291 LEE'S SUMMIT, MO 64063 |
* | $ 1,577,147,000 | 1 | $ 8,000 |
| MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC 8024 CALVIN HALL ROAD WILMINGTON, DE 29707 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 214,000 |
| ROYAL UNITED MORTGAGE LLC 7999 KNUE RD. STE 300 INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250 |
* | $ 1,000,000,000 | 1 | $ 64,000 |
The HMDA mortgage data below offers a comprehensive breakdown of loan application trends for 2016, 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 | 307 | $33,527,000 | $109,000 | $349,000 | $46,000 | $265,000 |
| Refinancing | 242 | $24,904,000 | $102,000 | $490,000 | $48,000 | $582,000 |
| Home Improvement | 63 | $6,172,000 | $97,000 | $3,200,000 | $60,000 | $234,000 |
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 | 488 | $50,096,000 | $102,000 | $490,000 | $53,000 | $582,000 |
| Not applicable | 58 | $8,395,000 | $144,000 | $3,200,000 | $8,000 | $89,000 |
| Not Provided | 39 | $3,749,000 | $96,000 | $250,000 | $47,000 | $107,000 |
| Hispanic | 9 | $440,000 | $48,000 | $126,000 | $42,000 | $72,000 |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 7 | $629,000 | $89,000 | $186,000 | $32,000 | $80,000 |
| Black or African American | 7 | $739,000 | $105,000 | $121,000 | $56,000 | $108,000 |
| Asian | 2 | $334,000 | $167,000 | $266,000 | $52,000 | $83,000 |
| Native Hawaiin or Other Pacific Islander | 2 | $221,000 | $110,000 | $177,000 | $103,000 | $207,000 |
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) | 321 | $30,151,000 | $93,000 | $3,200,000 | $56,000 | $582,000 |
| FHA-insured (Federal Housing Administration) | 132 | $14,412,000 | $109,000 | $250,000 | $40,000 | $152,000 |
| VA-guaranteed (Veterans Administration) | 91 | $13,038,000 | $143,000 | $264,000 | $41,000 | $107,000 |
| FSA/RHS (Farm Service Agency or Rural Housing Service) | 68 | $7,002,000 | $102,000 | $299,000 | $38,000 | $95,000 |
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 | 292 | $32,197,000 | $110,000 | $3,200,000 | $54,000 | $477,000 |
| Application Denied By Financial Institution | 124 | $9,571,000 | $77,000 | $250,000 | $41,000 | $114,000 |
| Loan Purchased By The Institution | 82 | $9,228,000 | $112,000 | $266,000 | $31,000 | $91,000 |
| Application Withdrawn By Applicant | 79 | $9,210,000 | $116,000 | $299,000 | $54,000 | $582,000 |
| File Closed For Incompleteness | 18 | $1,955,000 | $108,000 | $220,000 | $44,000 | $152,000 |
| Application Approved But Not Accepted | 17 | $2,442,000 | $143,000 | $490,000 | $67,000 | $150,000 |
| 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 | 23 | $723,000 | $31,000 | $112,000 | $45,000 | $85,000 |
| Collateral | 17 | $1,754,000 | $103,000 | $250,000 | $40,000 | $96,000 |
| Debt-To-Income Ratio | 11 | $696,000 | $63,000 | $154,000 | $36,000 | $72,000 |
| Credit Application Incomplete | 8 | $816,000 | $102,000 | $233,000 | $40,000 | $106,000 |
| Other | 5 | $312,000 | $62,000 | $136,000 | $36,000 | $66,000 |
| Insufficient Cash (Downpayment, Closing Cost) | 2 | $60,000 | $30,000 | $34,000 | $44,000 | $64,000 |
| Unverifiable Information | 1 | $136,000 | $136,000 | $136,000 | $61,000 | $61,000 |
| Employment History | 1 | $60,000 | $60,000 | $60,000 | $18,000 | $18,000 |
| 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.