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 | FCB BANKS | 1ST MIDAMERICA CREDIT |
|---|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1,990 ▲ | 847 |
| Loans Originated | 1,554 | 583 |
| Approval Rate (higher is better) | 78.1% ✓ | 68.8% |
| Denial Rate (lower is better) | 7.4% ✓ | 14.5% |
| Avg Loan Amount | $241,106 | $92,037 |
| Avg Interest Rate (lower is better) | 7.630% | N/A |
| Avg Applicant Income | $34,000 | N/A |
| Applications Denied | 148 | 123 |
| Applications Withdrawn | 268 | 71 |
✓ Better indicates the more favorable value for borrowers. Data: CFPB HMDA 2023.
Loan Type Mix
| Loan Type | FCB BANKS | 1ST MIDAMERICA CREDIT |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 1,860 (93.5%) | 847 (100.0%) |
| FHA | 72 (3.6%) | — |
| VA | 38 (1.9%) | — |
| USDA | 20 (1.0%) | — |
Loan Purpose Breakdown
| Purpose | FCB BANKS | 1ST MIDAMERICA CREDIT |
|---|---|---|
| Home Purchase | 1,150 | 237 |
| Home Improvement | 312 | 303 |
| Refinancing | 239 | 41 |
| Other | 205 | 211 |
| Cash-out Refinancing | 84 | 55 |
Summary
- 1,990 total applications · 1,554 originated
- Approval rate: 78.1%
- Denial rate: 7.4%
- Avg loan: $241,106
- Avg rate: 7.630%
- HQ: COLLINSVILLE, IL
- 847 total applications · 583 originated
- Approval rate: 68.8%
- Denial rate: 14.5%
- Avg loan: $92,037
- HQ: BETHALTO, IL
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 Rates do not sum to 100% because HMDA also records withdrawn, incomplete, and approved-but-not-accepted outcomes.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.