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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 | 486 |
| Total Mortgage Loan Application Amount | $57,415,000 |
| Average Mortgage Loan Application Amount | $118,000 |
| Highest Mortgage Loan Application Amount | $479,000 |
| Average Applicant Income | $58,000 |
| Highest Applicant Income | $548,000 |
| Mortgage Lender | Phone Number | Mortgage Lender Assets | Number of Mortgage Loan Applications | Total Dollar Amount of Mortgage Loan Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO 1230 MAIN STREET COLUMBIA, SC 29201 |
* | $ 6,743,525,000 | 38 | $ 3,799,000 |
| BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST CO 223 W NASH STREET WILSON, NC 27893 |
* | $ 147,483,646,000 | 34 | $ 4,469,000 |
| WELLS FARGO BANK, NA 1 HOME CAMPUS, 4TH FLOOR, MAC X2301-042 DES MOINES, IA 50328 |
* | $ 538,958,000,000 | 26 | $ 2,714,000 |
| SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC 901 SEMMES AVENUE RICHMOND, VA 23224 |
* | $ 185,098,787,000 | 25 | $ 3,670,000 |
| BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. 4500 PARK GRANADA CALABASAS, CA 91302 |
* | $ 1,471,631,047,000 | 22 | $ 2,429,000 |
| EMBRACE HOME LOANS, INC. 25 ENTERPRISE CENTER MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 21 | $ 1,762,000 |
| CITIFINANCIAL, INC. 300 ST. PAUL PLACE BALTIMORE, MD 21202 |
* | $ 1,494,037,000,000 | 20 | $ 814,000 |
| CAPITALBANK POST OFFICE BOX 218 GREENWOOD, SC 29649 |
* | $ 788,678,000 | 19 | $ 1,551,000 |
| SECURITY FEDERAL BANK 1705 WHISKEY RD AIKEN, SC 29803 |
* | $ 934,799,000 | 16 | $ 3,523,000 |
| JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA 1111 POLARIS PARKWAY COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
* | $ 1,746,242,000,000 | 14 | $ 1,671,000 |
| CITIBANK, N.A. 601 LEXINGTON AVENUE, 20TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10022 |
* | $ 1,227,040,000,000 | 14 | $ 794,000 |
| FRANKLIN AMERICAN MORTGAGE CO 501 CORPORATE CENTRE DRIVE, SUITE 400 FRANKLIN, TN 37067 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 14 | $ 2,153,000 |
| WELLS FARGO FUNDING, INC 100 N MAIN STREEET MAC D4001-063 WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27150 |
* | $ 25,457,000 | 13 | $ 2,013,000 |
| 1ST CHOICE MORTGAGE/EQUITY COR 1021 BRIARGATE CIRCLE COLUMBIA, SC 29210 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 12 | $ 1,465,000 |
| COUNTRYWIDE BANK FSB 30930 RUSSELL RANCH ROAD MS CA6-916-02-0 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91362 |
* | $ 117,978,966,000 | 10 | $ 1,523,000 |
| GMAC MORTGAGE LLC 1100 VIRGINIA DRIVE FT. WASHINGTON, PA 19034 |
* | $ 31,000,000 | 10 | $ 1,180,000 |
| ALLSOUTH FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 730 ELMWOOD AVE COLUMBIA, SC 29201 |
* | $ 449,960,000 | 9 | $ 958,000 |
| REGIONS BANK 1900 5TH AVENUE N - ALBH10903B BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203 |
* | $ 142,084,005,000 | 8 | $ 1,429,000 |
| US BANK, N.A. 777 EAST WISCONSIN AVE MILWAUKEE, WI 53202 |
* | $ 261,775,591,000 | 7 | $ 680,000 |
| NETWORK FUNDING, L.P. 9700 RICHMOND, SUITE 320 DALLAS, TX 77042 |
* | $ 43,942,000 | 7 | $ 935,000 |
| CITIMORTGAGE, INC 601 LEXINGTON AVENUE, 20TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10022 |
* | $ 1,019,497,000,000 | 6 | $ 931,000 |
| FLAGSTAR BANK 5151 CORPORATE DR TROY, MI 48098 |
* | $ 14,157,838,000 | 6 | $ 792,000 |
| CAROLINA FIRST BANK 102 S MAIN STREET GREENVILLE, SC 29601 |
* | $ 13,568,284,000 | 6 | $ 491,000 |
| ALLY BANK F/K/A/ GMAC BANK 1100 VIRGINIA DRIVE FT. WASHINGTON, PA 19034 |
* | $ 32,882,574,000 | 5 | $ 577,000 |
| CITICORP TRUST BANK, FSB 601 LEXINGTON AVENUE, 20TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10022 |
* | $ 21,270,147,000 | 5 | $ 306,000 |
| SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. P.O. BOX 4418, MAIL CODE 663 ATLANTA, GA 30302 |
* | $ 185,098,787,000 | 5 | $ 66,000 |
| WACHOVIA MORTGAGE FSB TONYA YOUNG 100 N MAIN ST MAC D4001-063 WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27101 |
* | $ 69,166,325,000 | 4 | $ 547,000 |
| FIRST FEDERAL 2440 MALL DR SUITE 100 NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406 |
* | $ 3,009,111,000 | 4 | $ 322,000 |
| PALMETTO CITIZENS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION PO BOX 5846 COLUMBIA, SC 29250 |
* | $ 356,597,000 | 3 | $ 186,000 |
| GMS FUNDING, LLC 824 MEETING STREET WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169 |
* | $ 417,745,000 | 3 | $ 338,000 |
| NEW DAY FINANCIAL, LLC 8160 MAPLE LAWN BLVD. DOVER, DE 20759 |
* | $ 4,088,336,000 | 3 | $ 402,000 |
| FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY 5001 KINGSLEY DRIVE MD 1MOB2W CINCINNATI, OH 45227 |
* | $ 69,459,606,000 | 3 | $ 496,000 |
| GEORGIA B&TC OF AUGUSTA P O BOX 15367 AUGUSTA, GA 30919 |
* | $ 1,284,796,000 | 3 | $ 457,000 |
| HOMEOWNERS MORTGAGE ENTERPRISE 2530 DEVINE STREET COLUMBIA, SC 29205 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 3 | $ 269,000 |
| SHORE MORTGAGE 770 S. ADAMS ROAD #300 BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 3 | $ 347,000 |
| TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER 315 NE 14TH STREET OCALA, FL 34470 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 3 | $ 532,000 |
| 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION 620 MARKET ST SUITE 100 WILMINGTON, DE 37902 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 2 | $ 120,000 |
| FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP. 10500 KINCAID DR. STE. 300 FISHERS, IN 46037 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 2 | $ 258,000 |
| NEWREZ LLC 4000 CHEMICAL ROAD SUITE 200 WILMINGTON, DE 19462 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 2 | $ 290,000 |
| MYERS PARK MORTGAGE 141 PROVIDENCE RD CHARLOTTE, NC 28207 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 2 | $ 263,000 |
| SECURITY ATLANTIC WHOLESALE 499 THORNALL ST, SUITE 220 EDISON, NJ 08837 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 2 | $ 134,000 |
| DOVER MORTGAGE COMPANY 711 E. MOREHEAD ST CHARLOTTE, NC 28202 |
* | $ 1,817,511,000 | 2 | $ 247,000 |
| THE PALMETTO BANK 306 EAST NORTH STREET GREENVILLE, SC 29601 |
* | $ 1,369,623,000 | 2 | $ 301,000 |
| COUNTYBANK 425 MAIN STREET GREENWOOD, SC 29646 |
* | $ 258,220,000 | 2 | $ 302,000 |
| WELLS FARGO BANK, NA 100 N MAIN STREET MAC D4001-063 WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27150 |
* | $ 635,476,000,000 | 2 | $ 7,000 |
| AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 3525 PIEDMONT RD NE, 8 PIEDMONT CTR STE PEACHTREE CORNER, GA 30305 |
* | $ 8,994,122,000 | 2 | $ 314,000 |
| RELIANCE FIRST CAPITAL, LLC 201 OLD COUNTRY ROAD SUITE 205 WILMINGTON, DE 11747 |
* | $ 100,000,000 | 2 | $ 113,000 |
| PREMIUM CAPITAL FUNDING LLC 125 JERICHO TPKE JERICHO, NY 11753 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 2 | $ 420,000 |
| PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE 4750 W WILEY POST WAY SUITE 200 SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 2 | $ 163,000 |
| EVERBANK 8100 NATIONS WAY JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256 |
* | $ 7,047,356,000 | 2 | $ 121,000 |
| SOUTHERN BANK & TRUST P O BOX 15367 AUGUSTA, GA 30919 |
* | $ 123,576,000 | 2 | $ 363,000 |
| MC FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 230 WALNUT ST DANVILLE, PA 17821 |
* | $ 539,438,000 | 1 | $ 84,000 |
| EVERHOME MORTGAGE COMPANY 8100 NATIONS WAY JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256 |
* | $ 3,027,261,000 | 1 | $ 57,000 |
| FIDELITY BANK 100 E ENGLISH WICHITA, KS 67202 |
* | $ 1,853,520,000 | 1 | $ 108,000 |
| USAA FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK 10750 MCDERMOTT FREEWAY SAN ANTONIO, TX 78288 |
* | $ 32,584,979,000 | 1 | $ 192,000 |
| PALMETTO HERITAGE BANK & TRUST 10919 OCEAN HIGHWAY PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC 29585 |
* | $ 97,539,000 | 1 | $ 175,000 |
| VISTABANK PO BOX 315 AIKEN, SC 29802 |
* | $ 64,370,000 | 1 | $ 100,000 |
| FIRST BANK OF GEORGIA 2743 PERIMETER PKWY BLD 100, SUITE 100 AUGUSTA, GA 30909 |
* | $ 460,726,000 | 1 | $ 120,000 |
| THE MORTGAGE OUTLET, INC. 1800 SANDY PLAINS PKWY. SUITE 304 MARIETTA, GA 30066 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 55,000 |
| RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, LLC 100 CALAIS DRIVE ANCHORAGE, AK 99515 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 249,000 |
| FEDEX EMPLOYEES CREDIT ASSOCIATION 2731 NONCONNAH BLVD MEMPHIS, TN 38132 |
* | $ 296,649,000 | 1 | $ 153,000 |
| MTC FEDERAL CREDIT UNION PO BOX 1944 GREENVILLE, SC 29602 |
* | $ 80,984,000 | 1 | $ 35,000 |
| S.C. STATE FEDERAL CREDIT UNIO 800 HUGER STREET COLUMBIA, SC 29201 |
* | $ 415,869,000 | 1 | $ 144,000 |
| PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 MORTGAGE WAY MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
* | $ 31,000,000 | 1 | $ 153,000 |
| QR LENDING INC 555 ZOR SHRINE PLACE MADISON, WI 53719 |
* | $ 1,093,327,000 | 1 | $ 161,000 |
| TMG REAL ESTATE & FINANCIAL 310 W. LIBERTY ST. STE 100 LOUISVILLE, KY 40202 |
* | $ 292,000 | 1 | $ 216,000 |
| GMFS, LLC 7389 FLORIDA BLVD, STE 200-A BATON ROUGE, LA 70806 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 200,000 |
| PRYSMA LENDING GROUP, LLC 18 PADANARAM RD DANBURY, CT 06811 |
* | $ 515,000 | 1 | $ 157,000 |
| CAPITAL ONE NA 11130 INDUSTRIALPLEX BLVD BATON ROUGE, LA 70809 |
* | $ 115,142,306,000 | 1 | $ 7,000 |
| SCBT, NA PO BOX 1287 ORANGEBURG, SC 29116 |
* | $ 2,763,151,000 | 1 | $ 288,000 |
| EAGLE NATIONAL BANK 8045 WEST CHESTER PIKE UPPER DARBY, PA 19082 |
* | $ 258,044,000 | 1 | $ 79,000 |
| BEACH FIRST NATIONAL BANK 3751 GRISSOM PARKWAY, SUITE 100 MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29577 |
* | $ 657,891,000 | 1 | $ 241,000 |
| METLIFE BANK, N.A. 334 MADISON AVENUE CONVENT STATION, NJ 07961 |
* | $ 10,273,647,000 | 1 | $ 73,000 |
| STELLARONE BANK 1051 EAST CARY STREET, SUITE 1200 RICHMOND, VA 23219 |
* | $ 2,933,064,000 | 1 | $ 123,000 |
| BENEFICIAL COMPANY LLC 26525 NORTH RIVERWOODS BLVD. METTAWA, IL 60045 |
* | $ 4,017,643,000 | 1 | $ 136,000 |
| FIRST NB OF JACKSBORO P.O. DRAWER E JACKSBORO, TX 76458 |
* | $ 488,155,000 | 1 | $ 118,000 |
| SOUTHERN TRUST MORTGAGE LLC 4433 CORPORATION LANE, SUITE 300 VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23462 |
* | $ 935,253,000 | 1 | $ 182,000 |
| EQUIFIRST CORPORATION 13000 S TRYON ST, STE F, PMB 317 CHARLOTTE, NC 28278 |
* | $ 279,777,049,000 | 1 | $ 148,000 |
| ENTEGRA BANK 14 ONE CENTER COURT FRANKLIN, NC 28734 |
* | $ 1,115,362,000 | 1 | $ 48,000 |
| FIRST RELIANCE BANK 2170 W PALMETTO ST FLORENCE, SC 29501 |
* | $ 598,360,000 | 1 | $ 109,000 |
| PROFICIO BANK 6985 UNION PARK CENTER, SUITE 150 COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, UT 84047 |
* | $ 179,215,000 | 1 | $ 169,000 |
| COMMUNITY CAPITAL BANK 2236 MOUNT ZION RD JONESBORO, GA 30236 |
* | $ 185,350,000 | 1 | $ 62,000 |
| ARTHUR STATE BANK 131 S MAIN ST UNION, SC 29388 |
* | $ 646,936,000 | 1 | $ 100,000 |
| NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANK 1 JERICHO PLAZA JERICHO, NY 11753 |
* | $ 30,307,736,000 | 1 | $ 400,000 |
| NATIONS LENDING CORPORATION 4 SUMMIT PARK DR STE 200 COLUMBUS, OH 44131 |
* | $ 4,410,000 | 1 | $ 122,000 |
| PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES, L.P. 851 TRAEGER AVENUE, SUITE 100 SACRAMENTO, CA 94066 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 100,000 |
| HOMEPLUS FINANCE CORPORATION 2143 S. SEPULVEDA BLVD LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 |
* | $ 40,000,000 | 1 | $ 7,000 |
| HOMEOWNERS MORTGAGE OF AMERICA 100 GALLERIA PARKWAY STE 1400 ATLANTA, GA 30339 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 113,000 |
| LSI MORTGAGE PLUS 6470 E JOHNS CROSSING STE 400 DULUTH, GA 30097 |
* | $ 1,704,000 | 1 | $ 144,000 |
| NATIONWIDE ADVANTAGE MORTGAGE 1100 LOCUST ST DES MOINES, IA 50391 |
* | $ 31,000,000 | 1 | $ 316,000 |
| MORTGAGE INVESTORS CORP 6090 CENTRAL AVE ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33707 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 87,000 |
| MIDLAND MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1500 RICHLAND STREET COLUMBIA, SC 29201 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 79,000 |
| NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC 8950 CYPRESS WATERS BLVD. WILMINGTON, DE 75019 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 58,000 |
| COASTAL MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC 11230 CARMEL COMMONS BOULEVARD CHARLOTTE, NC 28226 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 217,000 |
| MOUNTAIN STATES MORTGAGE 1333 E 9400 S SANDY, UT 84093 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 217,000 |
| EQUITY SERVICES, INC. 5711 SIX FORKS ROAD, STE 201 RALEIGH, NC 27609 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 69,000 |
The HMDA mortgage data below offers a comprehensive breakdown of loan application trends for 2009, 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 | 344 | $41,962,000 | $121,000 | $417,000 | $58,000 | $429,000 |
| Home Purchase | 119 | $14,413,000 | $121,000 | $479,000 | $64,000 | $548,000 |
| Home Improvement | 23 | $1,040,000 | $45,000 | $351,000 | $40,000 | $103,000 |
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 | 328 | $42,291,000 | $128,000 | $479,000 | $64,000 | $429,000 |
| Black or African American | 64 | $4,718,000 | $73,000 | $386,000 | $41,000 | $182,000 |
| Not Provided | 43 | $5,025,000 | $116,000 | $417,000 | $62,000 | $548,000 |
| Not applicable | 42 | $4,567,000 | $108,000 | $400,000 | $39,000 | $221,000 |
| Hispanic | 8 | $653,000 | $81,000 | $168,000 | $35,000 | $47,000 |
| Asian | 1 | $161,000 | $161,000 | $161,000 | $102,000 | $102,000 |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 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) | 341 | $40,501,000 | $118,000 | $479,000 | $63,000 | $548,000 |
| FHA-insured (Federal Housing Administration) | 123 | $14,545,000 | $118,000 | $268,000 | $51,000 | $237,000 |
| FSA/RHS (Farm Service Agency or Rural Housing Service) | 11 | $894,000 | $81,000 | $131,000 | $13,000 | $35,000 |
| VA-guaranteed (Veterans Administration) | 11 | $1,475,000 | $134,000 | $386,000 | $46,000 | $182,000 |
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 | 212 | $27,447,000 | $129,000 | $479,000 | $72,000 | $548,000 |
| Application Denied By Financial Institution | 109 | $9,705,000 | $89,000 | $336,000 | $42,000 | $255,000 |
| Loan Purchased By The Institution | 76 | $9,505,000 | $125,000 | $400,000 | $44,000 | $221,000 |
| Application Withdrawn By Applicant | 51 | $6,301,000 | $123,000 | $425,000 | $55,000 | $237,000 |
| File Closed For Incompleteness | 20 | $2,550,000 | $127,000 | $325,000 | $52,000 | $141,000 |
| Application Approved But Not Accepted | 18 | $1,907,000 | $105,000 | $404,000 | $77,000 | $297,000 |
| 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 | $1,510,000 | $65,000 | $165,000 | $39,000 | $80,000 |
| Debt-To-Income Ratio | 17 | $2,192,000 | $128,000 | $336,000 | $50,000 | $255,000 |
| Collateral | 17 | $1,856,000 | $109,000 | $257,000 | $46,000 | $117,000 |
| Other | 9 | $934,000 | $103,000 | $220,000 | $47,000 | $107,000 |
| Credit Application Incomplete | 4 | $457,000 | $114,000 | $206,000 | $41,000 | $48,000 |
| Unverifiable Information | 2 | $284,000 | $142,000 | $244,000 | $41,000 | $61,000 |
| Employment History | 2 | $168,000 | $84,000 | $100,000 | $42,000 | $68,000 |
| Insufficient Cash (Downpayment, Closing Cost) | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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.
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