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 | Bank Forward | Bravera Bank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Applications | 203 | 445 ▲ |
| Loans Originated | 156 | 381 |
| Approval Rate (higher is better) | 76.8% | 85.6% ✓ |
| Denial Rate (lower is better) | 1.5% ✓ | 3.4% |
| Avg Loan Amount | $259,236 | $281,225 |
| Avg Interest Rate (lower is better) | N/A | N/A |
| Applications Denied | 3 | 15 |
| Applications Withdrawn | 43 | 38 |
✓ Better indicates the more favorable value for borrowers. Data: CFPB HMDA 2023.
Loan Type Mix
| Loan Type | Bank Forward | Bravera Bank |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 203 (100.0%) | 390 (87.6%) |
| FHA | — | 38 (8.5%) |
| VA | — | 10 (2.2%) |
| USDA | — | 7 (1.6%) |
Loan Purpose Breakdown
| Purpose | Bank Forward | Bravera Bank |
|---|---|---|
| Home Purchase | 142 | 364 |
| Refinancing | 33 | 47 |
| Cash-out Refinancing | 24 | 13 |
| Home Improvement | 3 | 12 |
| Other | 1 | 9 |
Top States by Loan Volume
No state data available.
| State | Originated | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 254 | #14 |
Summary
- 203 total applications · 156 originated
- Approval rate: 76.8%
- Denial rate: 1.5%
- Avg loan: $259,236
- HQ: Fargo, ND
- 445 total applications · 381 originated
- Approval rate: 85.6%
- Denial rate: 3.4%
- Avg loan: $281,225
- HQ: DICKINSON, ND
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 Rates do not sum to 100% because HMDA also records withdrawn, incomplete, and approved-but-not-accepted outcomes.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.