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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 | 369 |
| Total Mortgage Loan Application Amount | $37,335,000 |
| Average Mortgage Loan Application Amount | $101,000 |
| Highest Mortgage Loan Application Amount | $405,000 |
| Average Applicant Income | $64,000 |
| Highest Applicant Income | $350,000 |
| Mortgage Lender | Phone Number | Mortgage Lender Assets | Number of Mortgage Loan Applications | Total Dollar Amount of Mortgage Loan Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PETEFISH, SKILES & CO. 102 W. BEARDSTOWN ST. VIRGINIA, IL 62691 |
* | $ 187,415,000 | 24 | $ 3,550,000 |
| BUSEY BANK 100 W UNIVERSITY AVE CHAMPAIGN, IL 61820 |
* | $ 7,690,612,000 | 17 | $ 1,335,000 |
| FIRST MID BANK & TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 1515 CHARLESTON AVE, PO BOX 499 MATTOON, IL 61938 |
* | $ 3,396,909,000 | 15 | $ 1,345,000 |
| WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 100 N MAIN STREET MAC D4001-042 SIOUX FALLS, SD 27150 |
* | $ 1,689,351,000,000 | 13 | $ 1,585,000 |
| REGIONS BANK 1900 5TH AVENUE N BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203 |
* | $ 124,716,588,000 | 12 | $ 860,000 |
| U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 425 WALNUT STREET CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
* | $ 459,476,604,000 | 10 | $ 460,000 |
| BANK OF HILLSBORO, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PO BOX 310 HILLSBORO, IL 62049 |
* | $ 339,141,000 | 10 | $ 670,000 |
| DIETERICH BANK 300 SUR WOODS DRIVE EFFINGHAM, IL 62401 |
* | $ 655,218,000 | 10 | $ 1,190,000 |
| FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 10500 KINCAID DRIVE MT LAUREL, NJ 46037 |
* | $ -1,000 | 9 | $ 1,155,000 |
| CITIZENS EQUITY FIRST 5401 W DIRKSEN PKWY PEORIA, IL 61607 |
* | $ 5,953,334,000 | 9 | $ 675,000 |
| FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WATERLOO 228 S. MAIN STREET, P.O. BOX 507 WATERLOO, IL 62298 |
* | $ 474,651,000 | 8 | $ 460,000 |
| FIFTH THIRD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 38 FOUNTAIN SQUARE MD1090K1 CINCINNATI, OH 45263 |
* | $ 144,453,358,000 | 8 | $ 830,000 |
| 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION 620 MARKET ST SUITE 100 WILMINGTON, DE 37902 |
* | $ -1,000 | 7 | $ 585,000 |
| CELEBRITY HOME LOANS, LLC 2001 SPRING RD SUITE 100 OAK BROOK, IL 60523 |
* | $ -1,000 | 7 | $ 645,000 |
| PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 3043 TOWNSGATE ROAD WILMINGTON, DE 91361 |
* | $ -1,000 | 6 | $ 740,000 |
| LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 26642 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE DOVER, DE 92610 |
* | $ -1,000 | 6 | $ 620,000 |
| MARINE BANK 3050 WABASH AVENUE SPRINGFIELD, IL 62704 |
* | $ 649,990,000 | 6 | $ 360,000 |
| FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PANA 306 S. LOCUST ST. PANA, IL 62557 |
* | $ 175,290,000 | 5 | $ 485,000 |
| ROYAL UNITED MORTGAGE LLC 7999 KNUE RD. STE 300 INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250 |
* | $ -1,000 | 5 | $ 335,000 |
| MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER, LLC 1400 VETERANS UNITED DR. SAINT LOUIS, MO 65203 |
* | $ -1,000 | 5 | $ 605,000 |
| NEW AMERICAN FUNDING, LLC 14511 MYFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 DOVER, DE 92780 |
* | $ -1,000 | 5 | $ 445,000 |
| CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC 1600 SO. DOUGLASS RD, SUITES 110 & 200A WILMINGTON, DE 92806 |
* | $ -1,000 | 5 | $ 365,000 |
| MIDLAND STATES BANK 1201 NETWORK CENTRE DRIVE EFFINGHAM, IL 62401 |
* | $ 5,629,526,000 | 5 | $ 345,000 |
| JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 1111 POLARIS PARKWAY COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
* | $ 2,218,960,000,000 | 5 | $ 665,000 |
| PRAIRIE STATE BANK AND TRUST 3751 W. WABASH AVE SPRINGFIELD, IL 62711 |
* | $ 710,084,000 | 5 | $ 505,000 |
| SCOTT STATE BANK 101 W MAIN ST BETHANY, IL 62549 |
* | $ 162,766,000 | 4 | $ 270,000 |
| MIDWEST AMERICA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 1104 MEDICAL PARK DR FORT WAYNE, IN 46825 |
* | $ 618,416,000 | 4 | $ 310,000 |
| DECATUR EARTHMOVER CREDIT UNION 260 W MARION AVE FORSYTH, IL 62535 |
* | $ 254,348,000 | 4 | $ 30,000 |
| HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1194 OAK VALLEY DRIVE, SUITE 80 ANN ARBOR, MI 48108 |
* | $ -1,000 | 4 | $ 480,000 |
| GERSHMAN INVESTMENT CORP. 16253 SWINGLEY RIDGE ROAD, SUITE 400 LITTLE ROCK, AR 63017 |
* | $ -1,000 | 4 | $ 640,000 |
| PEOPLES BANK & TRUST 200 S LOCUST, PO BOX 350 PANA, IL 62557 |
* | $ 423,488,000 | 4 | $ 340,000 |
| FLANAGAN STATE BANK 301 W FALCON HWY FLANAGAN, IL 61740 |
* | $ 187,387,000 | 4 | $ 340,000 |
| BARRINGTON BANK & TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 201 S. HOUGH STREET BARRINGTON, IL 60010 |
* | $ 2,135,647,000 | 4 | $ 240,000 |
| TOWN & COUNTRY BANC MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC. 3601 W WABASH AVE SPRINGFIELD, IL 62711 |
* | $ -1,000 | 4 | $ 630,000 |
| HOME LOAN INVESTMENT BANK, F.S.B. ONE HOME LOAN PLAZA WARWICK, RI 02886 |
* | $ 302,006,000 | 3 | $ 55,000 |
| USAA FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK 10750 MCDERMOTT FREEWAY SAN ANTONIO, TX 78288 |
* | $ 81,602,818,000 | 3 | $ 325,000 |
| NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC 8950 CYPRESS WATERS BLVD. WILMINGTON, DE 75019 |
* | $ -1,000 | 3 | $ 415,000 |
| VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC. 500 ALCOA TRAIL KNOXVILLE, TN 37804 |
* | $ -1,000 | 3 | $ 245,000 |
| DISCOVER BANK 12 READS WAY GREENWOOD, DE 19720 |
* | $ 108,015,112,000 | 3 | $ 315,000 |
| TRUIST BANK 3100 SMOKETREE CT FL 5 CHARLOTTE, NC 27604 |
* | $ 219,071,000,000 | 3 | $ 425,000 |
| DRAPER AND KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP. 1431 OPUS PLACE SUITE 200 WILMINGTON, DE 60515 |
* | $ -1,000 | 3 | $ 355,000 |
| BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 31303 AGOURA RD CA6-917-01-20 CHARLOTTE, NC 91361 |
* | $ 1,782,639,000,000 | 2 | $ 130,000 |
| HICKORY POINT BANK AND TRUST 225 N WATER STREET DECATUR, IL 62523 |
* | $ 645,834,000 | 2 | $ 330,000 |
| BANK OF SPRINGFIELD 2600 STEVENSON DRIVE SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703 |
* | $ 1,005,697,000 | 2 | $ 540,000 |
| PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK , N.A. 520 S 42ND ST MOUNT VERNON, IL 62864 |
* | $ 1,209,796,000 | 2 | $ 280,000 |
| LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC 4425 PONCE DE LEON BLVD. WILMINGTON, DE 33146 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 260,000 |
| NEW DAY FINANCIAL, LLC 8160 MAPLE LAWN BLVD. DOVER, DE 20759 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 300,000 |
| DITECH FINANCIAL LLC 1100 VIRGINIA DRIVE, SUITE 100 FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 110,000 |
| CNB BANK AND TRUST, N.A. 450 W. SIDE SQUARE CARLINVILLE, IL 62626 |
* | $ 984,073,000 | 2 | $ 460,000 |
| NEWREZ LLC 4000 CHEMICAL ROAD SUITE 200 WILMINGTON, DE 19462 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 160,000 |
| STATE FARM BANK, F.S.B. 1 STATE FARM PLAZA E-6 BLOOMINGTON, IL 61710 |
* | $ 16,933,790,000 | 2 | $ 90,000 |
| FIRST SAVINGS BANK 501 E. LEWIS & CLARK PARKWAY JEFFERSONVILLE, IN 47129 |
* | $ 1,071,570,000 | 2 | $ 300,000 |
| U S WIDE FINANCIAL LLC VIBHU GROVER SAINT LOUIS, MO 63146 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 320,000 |
| NORTH AMERICAN SAVINGS BANK, F.S.B. 12498 S 71 HIGHWAY GRANDVIEW, MO 64030 |
* | $ 2,185,032,000 | 2 | $ 410,000 |
| PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 249 FIFTH AVE. MS P1-POPP-22-2 WILMINGTON, DE 15222 |
* | $ 370,500,928,000 | 2 | $ 90,000 |
| IAA CREDIT UNION 808 IAA DRIVE BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701 |
* | $ 252,362,000 | 2 | $ 210,000 |
| CREDIT HUMAN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 6061 IH 10 WEST SAN ANTONIO, TX 78201 |
* | $ 3,060,792,000 | 1 | $ 145,000 |
| CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 6850 MILLER RD WILMINGTON, DE 44141 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 135,000 |
| TRIAD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 13901 SUTTON PARK DRIVE SOUTH, SUITE 300 JACKSONVILLE, FL 32224 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 35,000 |
| DIAMOND RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION 582 OAKWOOD AVE LAKE FOREST, IL 60045 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 115,000 |
| BANK OF PONTIAC 300 W WASHINGTON ST PONTIAC, IL 61764 |
* | $ 547,164,000 | 1 | $ 215,000 |
| PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 7940 JONES BRANCH DRIVE MCLEAN, VA 22102 |
* | $ 24,484,751,000 | 1 | $ 195,000 |
| FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 4801 S. BILTMORE LANE AUSTIN, TX 53718 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 105,000 |
| BUENA VISTA NATIONAL BANK 1309 SWANWICK STREET CHESTER, IL 62233 |
* | $ 200,387,000 | 1 | $ 105,000 |
| STIFEL BANK AND TRUST 501 N BROADWAY SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141 |
* | $ 16,110,188,000 | 1 | $ 135,000 |
| UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 1414 EAST MAPLE ROAD PLYMOUTH, MI 48083 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 55,000 |
| MAGNOLIA BANK, INCORPORATED 794 OLD ELIZABETHTOWN RD MAGNOLIA, KY 42748 |
* | $ 268,405,000 | 1 | $ 275,000 |
| MONTGOMERY BANK P.O. BOX 948 SIKESTON, MO 63801 |
* | $ 910,199,000 | 1 | $ 265,000 |
| RUSHMORE LOAN MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC 15480 LAGUNA CANYON ROAD, SUITE 100 IRVINE, CA 92618 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 125,000 |
| FIRST FINANCIAL BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 1401 S. THIRD ST. TERRE HAUTE, IN 47802 |
* | $ 2,923,813,000 | 1 | $ 65,000 |
| FLAGSTAR BANK, N.A. 5151 CORPORATE DRIVE HICKSVILLE, NY 48098 |
* | $ 18,466,868,000 | 1 | $ 55,000 |
| COMMUNITY BANC MORTGAGE CORPORATION 301 N MAIN SPRINGFIELD, IL 62629 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 105,000 |
| TIAA, FSB 501 RIVERSIDE AVENUE JACKSONVILLE, FL 32202 |
* | $ 36,899,806,000 | 1 | $ 45,000 |
| MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY 701 SENECA STREET - SUITE 330N BUFFALO, NY 14210 |
* | $ 119,636,147,000 | 1 | $ 75,000 |
| FIRSTBANK 11 CHANNING WAY NASHVILLE, TN 38305 |
* | $ 5,133,339,000 | 1 | $ 145,000 |
| AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 3525 PIEDMONT RD NE, 8 PIEDMONT CTR STE PEACHTREE CORNER, GA 30305 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 65,000 |
| PEOPLES BANK OF KANKAKEE COUNTY 315 MAIN NW BOURBONNAIS, IL 60914 |
* | $ 201,668,000 | 1 | $ 85,000 |
| GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC 5898 COPLEY DRIVE GLENDALE, CA 92111 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 95,000 |
| NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 820 FOLLIN LANE VIENNA, VA 22180 |
* | $ 96,962,446,000 | 1 | $ 25,000 |
| SOVEREIGN LENDING GROUP INCORPORATED 3540 HOWARD WAY STE # 200 COSTA MESA, CA 92626 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 105,000 |
| WEST CENTRAL BANK 400 E BUCHANAN ASHLAND, IL 62612 |
* | $ 187,053,000 | 1 | $ 115,000 |
| DELMAR FINANCIAL COMPANY 1066 EXECUTIVE PARKWAY SUITE 100 ST. LOUIS, MO 63141 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 105,000 |
| CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC. 1525 S. BELTLINE ROAD WILMINGTON, DE 75019 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 235,000 |
| CLICK N' CLOSE, INC. 15301 SPECTRUM DRIVE, SUITE 405 ROCKY RIVER, OH 75001 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 85,000 |
| FBC MORTGAGE, LLC 189 S ORANGE AVE STE 970 TALLAHASSEE, FL 32801 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 155,000 |
| LEADERONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 7500 COLLEGE BLVD SUITE 1150 TOPEKA, KS 66210 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 65,000 |
| FARM CREDIT MID-AMERICA, ACA 1601 UPS DRIVE LOUISVILLE, KY 40223 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 105,000 |
| FIRST MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, LLC 9237 WARD PARKWAY, SUITE 300 KANSAS CITY, MO 64114 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 155,000 |
| NORTHPOINTE BANK 3333 DEPOSIT DRIVE NE GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546 |
* | $ 1,279,654,000 | 1 | $ 65,000 |
| SOUTHWEST AIRLINES FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 2340 SHORECREST DALLAS, TX 75235 |
* | $ 551,376,000 | 1 | $ 255,000 |
| CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 3701 ARCO CORPORATE DR., SUITE 200 SACRAMENTO, PA 28273 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 55,000 |
| THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF RAYMOND 403 E. BROAD ST. RAYMOND, IL 62560 |
* | $ 145,555,000 | 1 | $ 35,000 |
The HMDA mortgage data below offers a comprehensive breakdown of loan application trends for 2019, 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 | 186 | $20,500,000 | $110,000 | $405,000 | $65,000 | $350,000 |
| Refinancing | 81 | $9,105,000 | $112,000 | $385,000 | $72,000 | $171,000 |
| Cash-out Refinancing | 52 | $5,220,000 | $100,000 | $265,000 | $65,000 | $196,000 |
| Home Improvement | 23 | $855,000 | $37,000 | $125,000 | $49,000 | $99,000 |
| Other Purpose | 23 | $1,445,000 | $62,000 | $165,000 | $55,000 | $104,000 |
| Not Applicable | 4 | $210,000 | $52,000 | $75,000 | $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 | 301 | $30,675,000 | $101,000 | $385,000 | $66,000 | $350,000 |
| Not Provided | 35 | $2,965,000 | $84,000 | $405,000 | $51,000 | $165,000 |
| Not applicable | 29 | $3,225,000 | $111,000 | $275,000 | $52,000 | $58,000 |
| Asian | 3 | $435,000 | $145,000 | $205,000 | $85,000 | $135,000 |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 1 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Black or African American | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Hispanic | 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) | 238 | $23,450,000 | $98,000 | $405,000 | $70,000 | $350,000 |
| FHA-insured (Federal Housing Administration) | 59 | $5,765,000 | $97,000 | $275,000 | $47,000 | $101,000 |
| FSA/RHS (Farm Service Agency or Rural Housing Service) | 36 | $3,610,000 | $100,000 | $155,000 | $47,000 | $71,000 |
| VA-guaranteed (Veterans Administration) | 36 | $4,510,000 | $125,000 | $235,000 | $64,000 | $196,000 |
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 | 218 | $24,420,000 | $112,000 | $405,000 | $70,000 | $350,000 |
| Application Denied By Financial Institution | 65 | $4,655,000 | $71,000 | $205,000 | $48,000 | $135,000 |
| Loan Purchased By The Institution | 34 | $3,900,000 | $114,000 | $275,000 | $63,000 | $108,000 |
| Application Withdrawn By Applicant | 27 | $2,345,000 | $86,000 | $275,000 | $79,000 | $171,000 |
| File Closed For Incompleteness | 16 | $1,360,000 | $85,000 | $225,000 | $37,000 | $95,000 |
| Application Approved But Not Accepted | 9 | $655,000 | $72,000 | $115,000 | $56,000 | $95,000 |
| 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 | 264 | $27,490,000 | $104,000 | $405,000 | $67,000 | $350,000 |
| Debt-To-Income Ratio | 50 | $5,840,000 | $116,000 | $285,000 | $69,000 | $184,000 |
| Credit History | 23 | $1,545,000 | $67,000 | $155,000 | $54,000 | $114,000 |
| Collateral | 15 | $1,255,000 | $83,000 | $165,000 | $48,000 | $75,000 |
| Other | 8 | $570,000 | $71,000 | $205,000 | $46,000 | $135,000 |
| Credit Application Incomplete | 5 | $365,000 | $73,000 | $125,000 | $29,000 | $54,000 |
| Employment History | 3 | $175,000 | $58,000 | $75,000 | $36,000 | $52,000 |
| Insufficient Cash (Downpayment, Closing Cost) | 1 | $95,000 | $95,000 | $95,000 | $26,000 | $26,000 |
| Mortgage Insurance Denied | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Unverifiable Information | 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.