Compare Mortgage Lenders
Select two lenders to compare side by side using 2023 HMDA federal data: approval rates, denial rates, loan sizes, loan types, and geographic reach.
Key Metrics
| Metric | 21ST MORTGAGE | Ameris Bank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Applications | 173,573 ▲ | 20,452 |
| Loans Originated | 30,274 | 14,604 |
| Approval Rate (higher is better) | 17.4% | 71.4% ✓ |
| Denial Rate (lower is better) | 44.1% | 7.8% ✓ |
| Avg Loan Amount | $118,852 | $333,821 |
| Avg Interest Rate (lower is better) | 10.246% | 6.067% ✓ |
| Avg Applicant Income | $39,000 | $38,000 |
| Applications Denied | 76,563 | 1,597 |
| Applications Withdrawn | 7,524 | 3,567 |
✓ Better indicates the more favorable value for borrowers. Data: CFPB HMDA 2023.
Loan Type Mix
| Loan Type | 21ST MORTGAGE | Ameris Bank |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 173,572 (100.0%) | 16,169 (79.1%) |
| FHA | 1 (0.0%) | 2,689 (13.1%) |
| VA | — | 1,464 (7.2%) |
| USDA | — | 130 (0.6%) |
Loan Purpose Breakdown
| Purpose | 21ST MORTGAGE | Ameris Bank |
|---|---|---|
| Home Purchase | 170,314 | 16,332 |
| Refinancing | 1,427 | 1,277 |
| Cash-out Refinancing | 676 | 1,315 |
| Home Improvement | 669 | 907 |
| Other | 487 | 621 |
Top States by Loan Volume
| State | Originated | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 6,593 | #10 |
| Michigan | 2,162 | #18 |
| Alabama | 1,358 | #18 |
| Mississippi | 1,254 | #8 |
| Louisiana | 1,158 | #10 |
| Oklahoma | 906 | #15 |
| New Mexico | 811 | #9 |
| Arkansas | 666 | #17 |
| State | Originated | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 6,115 | #3 |
| South Carolina | 1,892 | #14 |
Summary
- 173,573 total applications · 30,274 originated
- Approval rate: 17.4%
- Denial rate: 44.1%
- Avg loan: $118,852
- Avg rate: 10.246%
- HQ: KNOXVILLE, TN
- 20,452 total applications · 14,604 originated
- Approval rate: 71.4%
- Denial rate: 7.8%
- Avg loan: $333,821
- Avg rate: 6.067%
- HQ: Atlanta, GA
Methodology
Comparisons are drawn from the CFPB 2024 HMDA Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset, published by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and distributed via the FFIEC. Every figure on this page comes from lenders' mandatory HMDA filings — not voluntary marketing claims.
Approval (origination) rate = originated ÷ total applications. Denial rate = denied ÷ total applications. Rates do not sum to 100% because HMDA also records withdrawn, incomplete, and approved-but-not-accepted outcomes. Denial rates reflect a lender's applicant mix as much as its underwriting stance; compare alongside loan-type mix and geography before drawing conclusions.
Side-by-side comparisons are informational only and do not constitute financial, legal, or mortgage advice. Always obtain and compare written Loan Estimates before applying.