Williams County OH
HMDA Loan Application Totals
and Mortgage Lending Details
for 2012
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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 | 1,787 |
| Total Mortgage Loan Application Amount | $168,117,000 |
| Average Mortgage Loan Application Amount | $94,000 |
| Highest Mortgage Loan Application Amount | $885,000 |
| Average Applicant Income | $61,000 |
| Highest Applicant Income | $803,000 |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PREMIER BANK 601 CLINTON STREET YOUNGSTOWN, OH 43512 |
* | $ 2,053,207,000 | 466 | $ 44,635,000 |
| THE FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK 307 N DEFIANCE ST ARCHBOLD, OH 43502 |
* | $ 922,979,000 | 354 | $ 28,644,000 |
| THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK 7 EASTON OVAL EA5C242 COLUMBUS, OH 43219 |
* | $ 54,183,383,000 | 214 | $ 18,838,000 |
| THE STATE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY 401 CLINTON STREET DEFIANCE, OH 43512 |
* | $ 624,898,000 | 109 | $ 13,735,000 |
| FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY 5001 KINGSLEY DRIVE MD 1MOB2W CINCINNATI, OH 45227 |
* | $ 114,540,379,000 | 75 | $ 7,543,000 |
| WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 100 N MAIN STREET MAC D4001-042 SIOUX FALLS, SD 27150 |
* | $ 1,161,490,000,000 | 61 | $ 6,146,000 |
| AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION 950 TRADE CENTRE WAY SUITE 400 KALAMAZOO, MI 49009 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 51 | $ 4,809,000 |
| PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 249 FIFTH AVE. MS P1-POPP-22-2 WILMINGTON, DE 15222 |
* | $ 263,309,559,000 | 47 | $ 3,706,000 |
| AMERA MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1050 CORPORATE OFFICE DRIVE, STE 250 MILFORD, MI 48381 |
* | $ 1,300,000,000 | 42 | $ 3,835,000 |
| JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 1111 POLARIS PARKWAY COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
* | $ 1,811,678,000,000 | 31 | $ 2,984,000 |
| GENFED FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION 2492 WEDGEWOOD DR SUITE G AKRON, OH 44312 |
* | $ 182,507,000 | 30 | $ 2,391,000 |
| FIFTH THIRD BANK 38 FOUNTAIN SQUARE MD1090K1 CINCINNATI, OH 45263 |
* | $ 114,540,379,000 | 26 | $ 1,325,000 |
| FARM CREDIT MID-AMERICA, ACA 1601 UPS DRIVE LOUISVILLE, KY 40223 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 25 | $ 4,450,000 |
| MYCUMORTGAGE, LLC 3560 PENTAGON BLVD. SUITE 301 BEAVERCREEK, OH 45431 |
* | $ 1,159,238,000 | 16 | $ 1,291,000 |
| FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA 255 EAST FIFTH STREET SUITE #900 CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
* | $ 6,663,427,000 | 12 | $ 1,748,000 |
| LENDMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES 223 W NASH ST WILSON, NC 27893 |
* | $ 43,592,768,000 | 10 | $ 118,000 |
| WATERSTONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION N25 W23255 PAUL ROAD PEWAUKEE, WI 53072 |
* | $ 1,603,436,000 | 10 | $ 894,000 |
| WATERFORD BANK, N.A. 3900 N. MCCORD RD TOLEDO, OH 43617 |
* | $ 363,909,000 | 9 | $ 1,369,000 |
| BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 31303 AGOURA RD CA6-917-01-20 CHARLOTTE, NC 91361 |
* | $ 1,459,157,302,000 | 8 | $ 641,000 |
| SERVICE FINANCE COMPANY, LLC 555 S FEDERAL HIGHWAY SUITE 200 BOCA RATON, FL 33432 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 8 | $ 71,000 |
| FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 10500 KINCAID DRIVE MT LAUREL, NJ 46037 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 7 | $ 929,000 |
| EMBRACE HOME LOANS, INC. 25 ENTERPRISE CENTER MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 7 | $ 583,000 |
| U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 425 WALNUT STREET CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
* | $ 330,470,810,000 | 7 | $ 931,000 |
| CITIBANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 1 COURT SQUARE,43RD FLOOR SIOUX FALLS, SD 11120 |
* | $ 1,288,658,000,000 | 7 | $ 633,000 |
| PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 MORTGAGE WAY MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
* | $ 31,000,000 | 7 | $ 754,000 |
| PROFED CREDIT UNION 1710 ST. JOE RIVER DR. FORT WAYNE, IN 46805 |
* | $ 330,946,000 | 7 | $ 427,000 |
| GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC 1100 VIRGINIA DRIVE FT. WASHINGTON, PA 19034 |
* | $ 31,000,000 | 6 | $ 693,000 |
| NEW DAY FINANCIAL, LLC 8160 MAPLE LAWN BLVD. DOVER, DE 20759 |
* | $ 4,088,336,000 | 6 | $ 614,000 |
| TRUIST BANK 3100 SMOKETREE CT FL 5 CHARLOTTE, NC 27604 |
* | $ 168,867,640,000 | 5 | $ 780,000 |
| RESIDENTIAL FINANCE CORPORATIO 1 EASTON OVAL #400 COLUMBUS, OH 43219 |
* | $ 17,533,484,000 | 5 | $ 662,000 |
| HOME LOAN CENTER, INC. 11115 RUSHMORE DRIVE CHARLOTTE, NC 28277 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 5 | $ 459,000 |
| RELIANCE FIRST CAPITAL, LLC 201 OLD COUNTRY ROAD SUITE 205 WILMINGTON, DE 11747 |
* | $ 100,000,000 | 5 | $ 975,000 |
| NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 820 FOLLIN LANE VIENNA, VA 22180 |
* | $ 46,925,466,000 | 4 | $ 322,000 |
| CUSTOMERS BANK 99 BRIDGE STREET PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460 |
* | $ 2,077,532,000 | 4 | $ 101,000 |
| ONE REVERSE MORTGAGE, LLC 4445 EASTGATE MALL, SUITE 320 SAN DIEGO, CA 92121 |
* | $ 39,000,000 | 4 | $ 290,000 |
| EQUITY RESOURCES, INC. PO BOX 5177 NEWARK, OH 43058 |
* | $ 16,280,000 | 3 | $ 362,000 |
| BANK OF ENGLAND PO BOX 70 ENGLAND, AR 72046 |
* | $ 240,651,000 | 3 | $ 389,000 |
| ALLY BANK 2101 REXFORD ROAD, SUITE 350W CHARLOTTE, NC 28211 |
* | $ 85,381,954,000 | 3 | $ 350,000 |
| CITIMORTGAGE, INC. 1 COURT SQUARE, 43RD FLOOR LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11120 |
* | $ 1,019,497,000,000 | 3 | $ 270,000 |
| UNITED SECURITY FINANCIAL CORP 930 EAST 6600 SOUTH MURRAY, UT 84121 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 3 | $ 415,000 |
| NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC 8950 CYPRESS WATERS BLVD. WILMINGTON, DE 75019 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 3 | $ 260,000 |
| KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 127 PUBLIC SQUARE CLEVELAND, OH 44114 |
* | $ 86,198,836,000 | 3 | $ 293,000 |
| IFREEDOM DIRECT CORPORATION 124 N. CHARLES LINDBERGH DRIVE SLC, UT 84116 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 2 | $ 182,000 |
| FRANKLIN AMERICAN MORTGAGE COMPANY 6100 TOWER CIRCLE SUITE 600 FRANKLIN, TN 37067 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 2 | $ 133,000 |
| FLAGSTAR BANK, N.A. 5151 CORPORATE DRIVE HICKSVILLE, NY 48098 |
* | $ 13,623,469,000 | 2 | $ 223,000 |
| AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 3525 PIEDMONT RD NE, 8 PIEDMONT CTR STE PEACHTREE CORNER, GA 30305 |
* | $ 8,994,122,000 | 2 | $ 320,000 |
| GVC MORTGAGE, INC. ONE PLAZA DRIVE, SUITE 3 PENDLETON, IN 46064 |
* | $ 11,000,000 | 2 | $ 238,000 |
| US BK NA ND 4325 17TH AVENUE, S.W. FARGO, ND 58103 |
* | $ 5,997,931,000 | 2 | $ 316,000 |
| USAA FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK 10750 MCDERMOTT FREEWAY SAN ANTONIO, TX 78288 |
* | $ 52,181,685,000 | 2 | $ 277,000 |
| STAR FINANCIAL BANK 127 WEST BERRY ST FORT WAYNE, IN 46835 |
* | $ 1,622,469,000 | 2 | $ 155,000 |
| MONARCH COMMUNITY BANK 375 N WILLOWBROOK RD COLDWATER, MI 49036 |
* | $ 207,740,000 | 2 | $ 166,000 |
| HOME LOAN INVESTMENT BANK, F.S.B. ONE HOME LOAN PLAZA WARWICK, RI 02886 |
* | $ 195,395,000 | 2 | $ 33,000 |
| THE FIRST STATE BANK PO BOX 295 BARBOURSVILLE, WV 25504 |
* | $ 283,544,000 | 2 | $ 215,000 |
| FARMERS STATE BANK 220 S. DETROIT STREET LAGRANGE, IN 46761 |
* | $ 481,286,000 | 2 | $ 330,000 |
| FIRST PLACE BANK 185 EAST MARKET WARREN, OH 44481 |
* | $ 2,716,563,000 | 2 | $ 291,000 |
| FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC 8023 EAST 63RD PLACE, SUITE 700 WILMINGTON, DE 74133 |
* | $ 3,125,000 | 2 | $ 88,000 |
| OCEANSIDE MORTGAGE COMPANY 55 MAIN ST TOMS RIVER, NJ 08753 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 132,000 |
| AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES, INC. 9 SYLVAN WAY PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS, NJ 07054 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 56,000 |
| THRIVENT FINANCIAL BANK 122 EAST COLLEGE AVE., SUITE 1E APPLETON, WI 54911 |
* | $ 546,918,000 | 1 | $ 68,000 |
| THE OLD FORT BANKING COMPANY 8034 MAIN STREET OLD FORT, OH 44861 |
* | $ 389,714,000 | 1 | $ 127,000 |
| FIRST LIBERTY FINANCIAL GROUP 9520 ORMSBY STATION RD SUITE 20 LOUISVILLE, KY 40223 |
* | $ 1,000,000,000 | 1 | $ 157,000 |
| ADMIRALS BANK 15 PARK ROW WEST PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
* | $ 518,825,000 | 1 | $ 8,000 |
| MIDFIRST BANK 501 NW GRAND BLVD OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118 |
* | $ 9,790,194,000 | 1 | $ 39,000 |
| FIRST FEDERAL BANK 4705 US HWY 90 W LAKE CITY, FL 32055 |
* | $ 978,405,000 | 1 | $ 85,000 |
| PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY 18111 PRESTON ROAD SUITE 900 DALLAS, TX 75252 |
* | $ 5,681,476,000 | 1 | $ 69,000 |
| SUPERIOR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 4230 ELIDA RD LIMA, OH 45807 |
* | $ 376,788,000 | 1 | $ 92,000 |
| PROMEDICA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 2301 W. CENTRAL AVE TOLEDO, OH 43606 |
* | $ 45,762,000 | 1 | $ 3,000 |
| DIRECTIONS CREDIT UNION, INC. 5121 WHITEFORD ROAD TOLEDO, OH 43560 |
* | $ 544,761,000 | 1 | $ 178,000 |
| SOUTHERN MICHIGAN BANK & TRUST 51 WEST PEARL STREET COLDWATER, MI 49036 |
* | $ 508,579,000 | 1 | $ 39,000 |
| THIRD FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF CLEVELAND 7007 BROADWAY AVENUE CLEVELAND, OH 44105 |
* | $ 11,018,418,000 | 1 | $ 70,000 |
| CITIZENS BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ONE CITIZENS PLAZA PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
* | $ 106,940,591,000 | 1 | $ 83,000 |
| FIRST STATE MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC 502 N HERSHEY ROAD MENDOTA, IL 61704 |
* | $ 327,995,000 | 1 | $ 83,000 |
| BARRINGTON BANK & TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 201 S. HOUGH STREET BARRINGTON, IL 60010 |
* | $ 1,283,070,000 | 1 | $ 101,000 |
| ACCESS NATIONAL BANK 1800 ROBERT FULTON DR RESTON, VA 20191 |
* | $ 808,645,000 | 1 | $ 111,000 |
| SOUTH CENTRAL BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 525 W ROOSEVELT RD CHICAGO, IL 60607 |
* | $ 235,866,000 | 1 | $ 14,000 |
| GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, FLCA 3515 WEST RD EAST LANSING, MI 48823 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 53,000 |
| ROYAL UNITED MORTGAGE LLC 7999 KNUE RD. STE 300 INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250 |
* | $ 1,000,000,000 | 1 | $ 81,000 |
| CLICK N' CLOSE, INC. 15301 SPECTRUM DRIVE, SUITE 405 ROCKY RIVER, OH 75001 |
* | $ 11,000,000 | 1 | $ 86,000 |
| VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC. 500 ALCOA TRAIL KNOXVILLE, TN 37804 |
* | $ 31,000,000 | 1 | $ 23,000 |
| UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 1414 EAST MAPLE ROAD PLYMOUTH, MI 48083 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 131,000 |
| AMERICAN MORTGAGE SERVICE COMPANY 11503 SPRINGFIELD PIKE CINCINNATI, OH 45246 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 111,000 |
| PRIORITY MORTGAGE CORP. 150 E WILSON BRIDGE RD STE 350 WORTHINGTON, OH 43085 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 159,000 |
| ZILLOW HOME LOANS, LLC 10975 EL MONTE ST WICHITA, KS 66211 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 85,000 |
| AMERICAN INTERNET MORTGAGE, INC. 4121 CAMINO DEL RIO SOUTH SAN DIEGO, CA 92108 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 142,000 |
| PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 7940 JONES BRANCH DRIVE MCLEAN, VA 22102 |
* | $ 15,056,671,000 | 1 | $ 145,000 |
| MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY 701 SENECA STREET - SUITE 330N BUFFALO, NY 14210 |
* | $ 76,887,082,000 | 1 | $ 165,000 |
| SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. 18000 STUDEBAKER ROAD, SUITE 200 SACRAMENTO, CA 90703 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 123,000 |
| 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION 620 MARKET ST SUITE 100 WILMINGTON, DE 37902 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 22,000 |
| MICHIGAN MUTUAL, INC. 911 MILITARY STREET PORT HURON, MI 48060 |
* | $ 35,000,000,000 | 1 | $ 142,000 |
| NATIONS LENDING CORPORATION 4 SUMMIT PARK DR STE 200 COLUMBUS, OH 44131 |
* | $ 4,410,000 | 1 | $ 117,000 |
| AMERICAN EQUITY MORTGAGE, INC. 11933 WESTLINE INDUSTRIAL DRIVE SAINT LOUIS, MO 63146 |
* | $ 10,000,000 | 1 | $ 138,000 |
The HMDA mortgage data below offers a comprehensive breakdown of loan application trends for 2012, 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 Williams County OH in 2012
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 | 1,238 | $126,561,000 | $102,000 | $885,000 | $66,000 | $657,000 |
| Home Purchase | 439 | $38,054,000 | $86,000 | $492,000 | $49,000 | $803,000 |
| Home Improvement | 110 | $3,502,000 | $31,000 | $200,000 | $57,000 | $247,000 |
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 | 1,562 | $146,014,000 | $93,000 | $885,000 | $63,000 | $648,000 |
| Not Provided | 114 | $9,525,000 | $83,000 | $467,000 | $66,000 | $803,000 |
| Not applicable | 58 | $7,793,000 | $134,000 | $800,000 | $4,000 | $90,000 |
| Hispanic | 34 | $2,767,000 | $81,000 | $192,000 | $64,000 | $480,000 |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 12 | $1,252,000 | $104,000 | $483,000 | $101,000 | $386,000 |
| Black or African American | 4 | $500,000 | $125,000 | $150,000 | $114,000 | $356,000 |
| Asian | 2 | $129,000 | $64,000 | $72,000 | $32,000 | $38,000 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | $137,000 | $137,000 | $137,000 | $90,000 | $90,000 |
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) | 1,435 | $135,160,000 | $94,000 | $885,000 | $67,000 | $803,000 |
| FHA-insured (Federal Housing Administration) | 180 | $16,752,000 | $93,000 | $244,000 | $39,000 | $332,000 |
| FSA/RHS (Farm Service Agency or Rural Housing Service) | 136 | $11,987,000 | $88,000 | $242,000 | $33,000 | $90,000 |
| VA-guaranteed (Veterans Administration) | 36 | $4,218,000 | $117,000 | $215,000 | $43,000 | $102,000 |
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 | 1,135 | $111,279,000 | $98,000 | $885,000 | $67,000 | $803,000 |
| Application Denied By Financial Institution | 348 | $28,032,000 | $80,000 | $543,000 | $53,000 | $303,000 |
| Application Withdrawn By Applicant | 121 | $12,029,000 | $99,000 | $540,000 | $58,000 | $279,000 |
| Loan Purchased By The Institution | 112 | $10,752,000 | $96,000 | $513,000 | $34,000 | $384,000 |
| Application Approved But Not Accepted | 49 | $3,800,000 | $77,000 | $240,000 | $51,000 | $119,000 |
| File Closed For Incompleteness | 22 | $2,225,000 | $101,000 | $165,000 | $54,000 | $128,000 |
| 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 | 118 | $7,459,000 | $63,000 | $163,000 | $50,000 | $222,000 |
| Collateral | 68 | $6,664,000 | $98,000 | $543,000 | $58,000 | $292,000 |
| Debt-To-Income Ratio | 46 | $3,489,000 | $75,000 | $207,000 | $53,000 | $218,000 |
| Credit Application Incomplete | 33 | $2,772,000 | $84,000 | $201,000 | $63,000 | $216,000 |
| Other | 28 | $2,660,000 | $95,000 | $417,000 | $63,000 | $303,000 |
| Insufficient Cash (Downpayment, Closing Cost) | 12 | $915,000 | $76,000 | $231,000 | $59,000 | $98,000 |
| Mortgage Insurance Denied | 3 | $287,000 | $95,000 | $125,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Unverifiable Information | 3 | $239,000 | $79,000 | $83,000 | $39,000 | $50,000 |
| Employment History | 2 | $251,000 | $125,000 | $200,000 | $54,000 | $73,000 |
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.