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 | Highlands Residential Mortgage, |
|---|---|---|
| Total Applications | 173,573 ▲ | 9,728 |
| Loans Originated | 30,274 | 6,990 |
| Approval Rate (higher is better) | 17.4% | 71.9% ✓ |
| Denial Rate (lower is better) | 44.1% | 2.1% ✓ |
| Avg Loan Amount | $118,852 | $320,470 |
| Avg Interest Rate (lower is better) | 10.246% | 6.478% ✓ |
| Avg Applicant Income | $39,000 | $39,000 |
| Applications Denied | 76,563 | 208 |
| Applications Withdrawn | 7,524 | 1,891 |
✓ Better indicates the more favorable value for borrowers. Data: CFPB HMDA 2023.
Loan Type Mix
| Loan Type | 21ST MORTGAGE | Highlands Residential Mortgage, |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 173,572 (100.0%) | 6,379 (65.6%) |
| FHA | 1 (0.0%) | 2,537 (26.1%) |
| VA | — | 670 (6.9%) |
| USDA | — | 142 (1.5%) |
Loan Purpose Breakdown
| Purpose | 21ST MORTGAGE | Highlands Residential Mortgage, |
|---|---|---|
| Home Purchase | 170,314 | 8,502 |
| Refinancing | 1,427 | 512 |
| Cash-out Refinancing | 676 | 710 |
| Home Improvement | 669 | — |
| Other | 487 | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 730 | #16 |
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
- 9,728 total applications · 6,990 originated
- Approval rate: 71.9%
- Denial rate: 2.1%
- Avg loan: $320,470
- Avg rate: 6.478%
- HQ: Allen, TX
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 Rates do not sum to 100% because HMDA also records withdrawn, incomplete, and approved-but-not-accepted outcomes.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.