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 | Meridian Trust Federal | WALLICK AND VOLK, |
|---|---|---|
| Total Applications | 510 | 1,715 ▲ |
| Loans Originated | 231 | 1,322 |
| Approval Rate (higher is better) | 45.3% | 77.1% ✓ |
| Denial Rate (lower is better) | 21.0% | 5.7% ✓ |
| Avg Loan Amount | $148,353 | $280,563 |
| Avg Interest Rate (lower is better) | 7.510% | 6.080% ✓ |
| Avg Applicant Income | $36,000 | $39,000 |
| Applications Denied | 107 | 98 |
| Applications Withdrawn | 145 | 286 |
✓ Better indicates the more favorable value for borrowers. Data: CFPB HMDA 2023.
Loan Type Mix
| Loan Type | Meridian Trust Federal | WALLICK AND VOLK, |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 500 (98.0%) | 917 (53.5%) |
| FHA | 8 (1.6%) | 621 (36.2%) |
| VA | 2 (0.4%) | 159 (9.3%) |
| USDA | — | 18 (1.0%) |
Loan Purpose Breakdown
| Purpose | Meridian Trust Federal | WALLICK AND VOLK, |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 148 | — |
| Home Improvement | 140 | 10 |
| Home Purchase | 107 | 1,545 |
| Refinancing | 99 | 59 |
| Cash-out Refinancing | 16 | 101 |
Top States by Loan Volume
Summary
- 510 total applications · 231 originated
- Approval rate: 45.3%
- Denial rate: 21.0%
- Avg loan: $148,353
- Avg rate: 7.510%
- HQ: Cheyenne, WY
- 1,715 total applications · 1,322 originated
- Approval rate: 77.1%
- Denial rate: 5.7%
- Avg loan: $280,563
- Avg rate: 6.080%
- HQ: CHEYENNE, WY
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 Rates do not sum to 100% because HMDA also records withdrawn, incomplete, and approved-but-not-accepted outcomes.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.