Richland Parish LA
HMDA Loan Application Totals
and Mortgage Lending Details
for 2020
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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 | 856 |
| Total Mortgage Loan Application Amount | $123,840,000 |
| Average Mortgage Loan Application Amount | $144,000 |
| Highest Mortgage Loan Application Amount | $1,075,000 |
| Average Applicant Income | $86,000 |
| Highest Applicant Income | $817,000 |
* Phone Numbers for Mortgage Lenders are available with a Data Download Report
| Mortgage Lender | Phone Number | Mortgage Lender Assets | Number of Mortgage Loan Applications | Total Dollar Amount of Mortgage Loan Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CROSS KEYS BANK PO BOX 142 SAINT JOSEPH, LA 71207 |
* | $ 403,601,000 | 146 | $ 25,750,000 |
| 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION 620 MARKET ST SUITE 100 WILMINGTON, DE 37902 |
* | $ -1,000 | 97 | $ 7,855,000 |
| VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC. 500 ALCOA TRAIL KNOXVILLE, TN 37804 |
* | $ -1,000 | 53 | $ 4,215,000 |
| HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1194 OAK VALLEY DRIVE, SUITE 80 ANN ARBOR, MI 48108 |
* | $ -1,000 | 49 | $ 11,145,000 |
| GUARANTY BANK & TRUST COMPANY OF DELHI, LOUISIANA 120 OAK STREET DELHI, LA 71232 |
* | $ 296,830,000 | 42 | $ 3,950,000 |
| FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 10500 KINCAID DRIVE MT LAUREL, NJ 46037 |
* | $ -1,000 | 36 | $ 5,150,000 |
| ASSURANCE FINANCIAL GROUP, L.L.C. 9029 JEFFERSON HIGHWAY SUITE 100 BATON ROUGE, LA 70809 |
* | $ -1,000 | 23 | $ 4,655,000 |
| PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC 321 RESEARCH PARKWAY STE 300 WILMINGTON, DE 06540 |
* | $ -1,000 | 21 | $ 3,955,000 |
| GMFS LLC 7389 FLORIDA BLVD, STE 200-A CAMDEN, DE 70806 |
* | $ -1,000 | 20 | $ 3,700,000 |
| RELIANT BANK 1736 CAROTHERS PARKWAY BRENTWOOD, TN 37027 |
* | $ 1,897,550,000 | 19 | $ 1,235,000 |
| NEWREZ LLC 4000 CHEMICAL ROAD SUITE 200 WILMINGTON, DE 19462 |
* | $ -1,000 | 18 | $ 2,750,000 |
| WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 100 N MAIN STREET MAC D4001-042 SIOUX FALLS, SD 27150 |
* | $ 1,712,919,000,000 | 18 | $ 2,920,000 |
| REGIONS BANK 1900 5TH AVENUE N BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203 |
* | $ 125,641,000,000 | 16 | $ 2,060,000 |
| TRIAD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 13901 SUTTON PARK DRIVE SOUTH, SUITE 300 JACKSONVILLE, FL 32224 |
* | $ -1,000 | 16 | $ 1,090,000 |
| CADENCE BANK P O BOX 789 TUPELO, MS 38802 |
* | $ 21,061,188,000 | 15 | $ 2,035,000 |
| EAGLE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY 650 SOUTH SHACKLEFORD SUITE 150 P O BOX 22120 LITTLE ROCK, AR 72211 |
* | $ 397,795,000 | 14 | $ 3,270,000 |
| PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 3043 TOWNSGATE ROAD WILMINGTON, DE 91361 |
* | $ -1,000 | 12 | $ 1,940,000 |
| HOMELAND BANCSHARES, INC. PO BOX 250 COLUMBIA, LA 71418 |
* | $ 343,253,000 | 11 | $ 1,325,000 |
| ORIGIN BANK 2211 NORTH 7TH CHOUDRANT, LA 71291 |
* | $ 5,294,103,000 | 10 | $ 1,430,000 |
| NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC 8950 CYPRESS WATERS BLVD. WILMINGTON, DE 75019 |
* | $ -1,000 | 10 | $ 2,030,000 |
| B1BANK 500 LAUREL STREET, SUITE 100 BATON ROUGE, LA 70801 |
* | $ 2,274,490,000 | 10 | $ 630,000 |
| COUNTRYPLACE MORTGAGE, LTD. 15301 SPECTRUM DR. STE 550 AUSTIN, TX 75001 |
* | $ -1,000 | 9 | $ 585,000 |
| PROGRESSIVE BANK 1411 NORTH 19TH STREET, P O BOX 4053 MONROE, LA 71211 |
* | $ 585,336,000 | 7 | $ 2,305,000 |
| AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES, INC. 9 SYLVAN WAY PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS, NJ 07054 |
* | $ -1,000 | 7 | $ 725,000 |
| MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC 8024 CALVIN HALL ROAD WILMINGTON, DE 29707 |
* | $ -1,000 | 7 | $ 745,000 |
| JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 1111 POLARIS PARKWAY COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
* | $ 2,337,646,000,000 | 6 | $ 550,000 |
| NEW DAY FINANCIAL, LLC 8160 MAPLE LAWN BLVD. DOVER, DE 20759 |
* | $ -1,000 | 6 | $ 800,000 |
| OUACHITA VALLEY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 1420 NATCHITOCHES ST WEST MONROE, LA 71292 |
* | $ 245,724,000 | 6 | $ 300,000 |
| MERCHANTS BANK OF INDIANA 11555 N. MERIDIAN STREET INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46032 |
* | $ 6,167,493,000 | 6 | $ 1,710,000 |
| AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 3525 PIEDMONT RD NE, 8 PIEDMONT CTR STE PEACHTREE CORNER, GA 30305 |
* | $ -1,000 | 5 | $ 695,000 |
| UNITED BUILT HOMES, L.L.C. 8500 LINE AVE BATON ROUGE, LA 71106 |
* | $ -1,000 | 5 | $ 935,000 |
| ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORPORATION 339 WEST 13490 SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84020 |
* | $ -1,000 | 5 | $ 735,000 |
| CITIZENS BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ONE CITIZENS PLAZA PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
* | $ 165,742,416,000 | 5 | $ 865,000 |
| IBERIABANK 285 WEST ESPLANADE AVENUE, 2ND FLOOR KENNER, LA 70065 |
* | $ 31,614,914,000 | 5 | $ 455,000 |
| CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC 1600 SO. DOUGLASS RD, SUITES 110 & 200A WILMINGTON, DE 92806 |
* | $ -1,000 | 4 | $ 470,000 |
| CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC. 1525 S. BELTLINE ROAD WILMINGTON, DE 75019 |
* | $ -1,000 | 4 | $ 500,000 |
| CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 3701 ARCO CORPORATE DR., SUITE 200 SACRAMENTO, PA 28273 |
* | $ -1,000 | 4 | $ 810,000 |
| STANDARD MORTGAGE CORPORATION 701 POYDRAS STREET STE 300 PLAZA BATON ROUGE, LA 70139 |
* | $ -1,000 | 3 | $ 765,000 |
| US MORTGAGE CORPORATION 201 OLD COUNTRY ROAD MELVILLE, NY 11747 |
* | $ -1,000 | 3 | $ 345,000 |
| SUPERIOR CHOICE CREDIT UNION 1320 GRAND AVENUE SUPERIOR, WI 54880 |
* | $ 493,429,000 | 3 | $ 235,000 |
| LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC 4425 PONCE DE LEON BLVD. WILMINGTON, DE 33146 |
* | $ -1,000 | 3 | $ 685,000 |
| LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 26642 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE DOVER, DE 92610 |
* | $ -1,000 | 3 | $ 505,000 |
| GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 3940 NORTH RAVENSWOOD AVE WILMINGTON, DE 60613 |
* | $ -1,000 | 3 | $ 565,000 |
| TIB NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 11701 LUNA ROAD FARMERS BRANCH, TX 75234 |
* | $ 2,712,795,000 | 3 | $ 975,000 |
| MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER, LLC 1400 VETERANS UNITED DR. SAINT LOUIS, MO 65203 |
* | $ -1,000 | 3 | $ 485,000 |
| VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC 2863 ST. ROSE PARKWAY DOVER, DE 89052 |
* | $ -1,000 | 3 | $ 525,000 |
| DISCOVER BANK 12 READS WAY GREENWOOD, DE 19720 |
* | $ 112,384,202,000 | 2 | $ 120,000 |
| ALLY BANK 2101, 300 EAST REXFORD RD SANDY, UT 28211 |
* | $ 167,492,000,000 | 2 | $ 210,000 |
| FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 4801 S. BILTMORE LANE AUSTIN, TX 53718 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 370,000 |
| GATEWAY FIRST BANK 244 SOUTH GATEWAY PLACE JENKS, OK 74037 |
* | $ 1,498,327,000 | 2 | $ 440,000 |
| LENOX FINANCIAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION 200 E. SANDPOINTE SUITE 800 SANTA ANA, CA 92707 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 260,000 |
| LENDINGONE, LLC 901 YAMATO RD #150 DOVER, DE 33431 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 210,000 |
| AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION 3045 S PARKER RD BUILDING B AURORA, CO 80014 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 210,000 |
| BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION 459 BROADWAY, FLOOR 5 GLENDALE, CA 10013 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 730,000 |
| USAA FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK 10750 MCDERMOTT FREEWAY SAN ANTONIO, TX 78288 |
* | $ 88,826,789,000 | 2 | $ 590,000 |
| MIDFIRST BANK 501 NW GRAND BLVD OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118 |
* | $ 22,986,309,000 | 2 | $ 90,000 |
| PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 249 FIFTH AVE. MS P1-POPP-22-2 WILMINGTON, DE 15222 |
* | $ 397,703,264,000 | 1 | $ 295,000 |
| STATE FARM BANK, F.S.B. 1 STATE FARM PLAZA E-6 BLOOMINGTON, IL 61710 |
* | $ 16,424,675,000 | 1 | $ 25,000 |
| EUSTIS MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1100 POYDRAS STREET SUITE 2525 NEW ORLEANS, LA 70163 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 365,000 |
| OCEANSIDE MORTGAGE COMPANY 55 MAIN ST TOMS RIVER, NJ 08753 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 135,000 |
| STEARNS LENDING, LLC 4 HUTTON CENTRE, 10TH FLOOR SANTA ANA, CA 92707 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 135,000 |
| PELICAN STATE CREDIT UNION P.O. BOX 40088 BATON ROUGE, LA 70835 |
* | $ 396,478,000 | 1 | $ 75,000 |
| LIBERTY BANK AND TRUST COMPANY 6600 PLAZA DRIVE NEW ORLEANS, LA 70127 |
* | $ 600,885,000 | 1 | $ 275,000 |
| ARVEST BANK 201 W WALNUT FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72756 |
* | $ 19,445,554,000 | 1 | $ 125,000 |
| ROYAL UNITED MORTGAGE LLC 7999 KNUE RD. STE 300 INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 95,000 |
| AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. 10 POINTE DRIVE, SUITE 330 BREA, CA 92821 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 55,000 |
| CENTRIC 1091 THOMAS ROAD WEST MONROE, LA 71292 |
* | $ 206,364,000 | 1 | $ 95,000 |
| BARKSDALE P.O. BOX 5757 BARKSDALE, LA 71171 |
* | $ 1,467,907,000 | 1 | $ 395,000 |
| AMERIHOME MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC 21215 BURBANK BLVD, SUITE 400 WILMINGTON, DE 91367 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 365,000 |
| CREDIT HUMAN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 6061 IH 10 WEST SAN ANTONIO, TX 78201 |
* | $ 3,210,474,000 | 1 | $ 115,000 |
| CSL FINANCIAL, LLC 500 OFFICE PARK DRIVE, SUITE 310 MONTGOMERY, AL 35223 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 25,000 |
| LOUISIANA NATIONAL BANK 2001 NORTH TRENTON STREET RUSTON, LA 71270 |
* | $ 248,963,000 | 1 | $ 145,000 |
| CLICK N' CLOSE, INC. 15301 SPECTRUM DRIVE, SUITE 405 ROCKY RIVER, OH 75001 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 135,000 |
| MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY 701 SENECA STREET - SUITE 330N BUFFALO, NY 14210 |
* | $ 119,432,105,000 | 1 | $ 45,000 |
| BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 31303 AGOURA RD CA6-917-01-20 CHARLOTTE, NC 91361 |
* | $ 1,852,983,000,000 | 1 | $ 95,000 |
| ANDREWS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 5711 ALLENTOWN ROAD SUITLAND, MD 20746 |
* | $ 2,060,114,000 | 1 | $ 65,000 |
| ROUNDPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING LLC 5016 PARKWAY PLAZA BLVD, BLDGS 6 & 8 WILMINGTON, DE 28219 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 365,000 |
| AGFIRST FARM CREDIT BANK 1901 MAIN STREET COLUMBIA, SC 29201 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 185,000 |
| TEXAS CAPITAL BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 2000 MCKINNEY AVE SUITE 700 DALLAS, TX 75201 |
* | $ 32,529,274,000 | 1 | $ 215,000 |
| KEESLER 2602 PASS ROAD BILOXI, MS 39531 |
* | $ 3,038,779,000 | 1 | $ 115,000 |
| LOWER, LLC 5950 SYMPHONY WOODS DRIVE LUTHERVILLE, MD 21044 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 185,000 |
| INTERCONTINENTAL CAPITAL GROUP, INC 50 JERICHO QUADRANGLE, SUITE 210 JERICHO, NY 11753 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 225,000 |
| CRESCENT MORTGAGE COMPANY 6600 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY ROAD SUITE 650 WILMINGTON, DE 30328 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 105,000 |
| ACCELERATE MORTGAGE, LLC 750 PRIDES CROSSING #303 NEWARK, DE 19713 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 105,000 |
| SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. 18000 STUDEBAKER ROAD, SUITE 200 SACRAMENTO, CA 90703 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 75,000 |
| NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 820 FOLLIN LANE VIENNA, VA 22180 |
* | $ 111,986,078,000 | 1 | $ 225,000 |
| COLONIAL SAVINGS, F.A. P O BOX 2988 FORT WORTH, TX 76113 |
* | $ 1,065,955,000 | 1 | $ 105,000 |
| EMBRACE HOME LOANS, INC. 25 ENTERPRISE CENTER MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 155,000 |
| NEW AMERICAN FUNDING, LLC 14511 MYFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 DOVER, DE 92780 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 175,000 |
| MAGNOLIA BANK, INCORPORATED 794 OLD ELIZABETHTOWN RD MAGNOLIA, KY 42748 |
* | $ 313,272,000 | 1 | $ 265,000 |
The HMDA mortgage data below offers a comprehensive breakdown of loan application trends for 2020, 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.
Mortgage Loan Application Detail Totals for Richland Parish LA in 2020
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 | 406 | $45,770,000 | $112,000 | $395,000 | $64,000 | $600,000 |
| Refinancing | 342 | $62,640,000 | $183,000 | $1,075,000 | $113,000 | $817,000 |
| Cash-out Refinancing | 71 | $12,485,000 | $175,000 | $515,000 | $100,000 | $474,000 |
| Home Improvement | 14 | $1,010,000 | $72,000 | $235,000 | $130,000 | $808,000 |
| Other Purpose | 13 | $1,065,000 | $81,000 | $325,000 | $75,000 | $157,000 |
| Not Applicable | 10 | $870,000 | $87,000 | $225,000 | $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 | 545 | $82,335,000 | $151,000 | $695,000 | $92,000 | $817,000 |
| Black or African American | 130 | $12,010,000 | $92,000 | $455,000 | $53,000 | $218,000 |
| Not applicable | 127 | $21,595,000 | $170,000 | $455,000 | $61,000 | $84,000 |
| Not Provided | 40 | $6,090,000 | $152,000 | $1,075,000 | $116,000 | $739,000 |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 6 | $690,000 | $115,000 | $125,000 | $57,000 | $90,000 |
| Hispanic | 4 | $510,000 | $127,000 | $135,000 | $112,000 | $155,000 |
| Asian | 3 | $515,000 | $171,000 | $245,000 | $81,000 | $115,000 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | $95,000 | $95,000 | $95,000 | $40,000 | $40,000 |
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) | 633 | $90,205,000 | $142,000 | $1,075,000 | $90,000 | $817,000 |
| FHA-insured (Federal Housing Administration) | 84 | $11,670,000 | $138,000 | $335,000 | $76,000 | $474,000 |
| FSA/RHS (Farm Service Agency or Rural Housing Service) | 80 | $10,110,000 | $126,000 | $265,000 | $48,000 | $78,000 |
| VA-guaranteed (Veterans Administration) | 59 | $11,855,000 | $200,000 | $455,000 | $77,000 | $195,000 |
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 | 376 | $59,250,000 | $157,000 | $1,075,000 | $99,000 | $808,000 |
| Application Denied By Financial Institution | 163 | $17,305,000 | $106,000 | $455,000 | $57,000 | $480,000 |
| Loan Purchased By The Institution | 122 | $21,890,000 | $179,000 | $455,000 | $71,000 | $96,000 |
| Application Withdrawn By Applicant | 85 | $12,825,000 | $150,000 | $425,000 | $97,000 | $474,000 |
| File Closed For Incompleteness | 76 | $7,900,000 | $103,000 | $355,000 | $78,000 | $817,000 |
| Application Approved But Not Accepted | 34 | $4,670,000 | $137,000 | $435,000 | $75,000 | $178,000 |
| 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 | 514 | $76,360,000 | $148,000 | $515,000 | $83,000 | $808,000 |
| Debt-To-Income Ratio | 243 | $36,365,000 | $149,000 | $1,075,000 | $98,000 | $817,000 |
| Credit History | 56 | $5,280,000 | $94,000 | $325,000 | $54,000 | $438,000 |
| Unverifiable Information | 14 | $1,370,000 | $97,000 | $175,000 | $60,000 | $91,000 |
| Other | 10 | $1,450,000 | $145,000 | $455,000 | $79,000 | $126,000 |
| Credit Application Incomplete | 9 | $1,655,000 | $183,000 | $365,000 | $84,000 | $130,000 |
| Insufficient Cash (Downpayment, Closing Cost) | 5 | $565,000 | $113,000 | $305,000 | $74,000 | $141,000 |
| Collateral | 4 | $690,000 | $172,000 | $335,000 | $95,000 | $155,000 |
| Employment History | 1 | $105,000 | $105,000 | $105,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| 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.