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 | FIRST COMMUNITY MORTGAGE | 21ST MORTGAGE |
|---|---|---|
| Total Applications | 13,521 | 173,573 ▲ |
| Loans Originated | 10,523 | 30,274 |
| Approval Rate (higher is better) | 77.8% ✓ | 17.4% |
| Denial Rate (lower is better) | 6.2% ✓ | 44.1% |
| Avg Loan Amount | $290,338 | $118,852 |
| Avg Interest Rate (lower is better) | 6.698% ✓ | 10.246% |
| Avg Applicant Income | $39,000 | $39,000 |
| Applications Denied | 834 | 76,563 |
| Applications Withdrawn | 854 | 7,524 |
✓ Better indicates the more favorable value for borrowers. Data: CFPB HMDA 2023.
Loan Type Mix
| Loan Type | FIRST COMMUNITY MORTGAGE | 21ST MORTGAGE |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 8,095 (59.9%) | 173,572 (100.0%) |
| FHA | 3,788 (28.0%) | 1 (0.0%) |
| VA | 1,126 (8.3%) | — |
| USDA | 512 (3.8%) | — |
Loan Purpose Breakdown
| Purpose | FIRST COMMUNITY MORTGAGE | 21ST MORTGAGE |
|---|---|---|
| Home Purchase | 11,298 | 170,314 |
| Cash-out Refinancing | 1,223 | 676 |
| Refinancing | 1,000 | 1,427 |
| Home Improvement | — | 669 |
| Other | — | 487 |
Top States by Loan Volume
| State | Originated | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 2,366 | #12 |
| 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 |
Summary
- 13,521 total applications · 10,523 originated
- Approval rate: 77.8%
- Denial rate: 6.2%
- Avg loan: $290,338
- Avg rate: 6.698%
- HQ: MURFREESBORO, TN
- 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
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 Rates do not sum to 100% because HMDA also records withdrawn, incomplete, and approved-but-not-accepted outcomes.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.