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 | THE BENNINGTON STATE | GOLDEN PLAINS CREDIT |
|---|---|---|
| Total Applications | 341 | 859 ▲ |
| Loans Originated | 272 | 503 |
| Approval Rate (higher is better) | 79.8% ✓ | 58.6% |
| Denial Rate (lower is better) | 5.0% ✓ | 16.5% |
| Avg Loan Amount | $180,660 | $120,751 |
| Avg Interest Rate (lower is better) | N/A | 7.085% |
| Avg Applicant Income | N/A | $32,000 |
| Applications Denied | 17 | 142 |
| Applications Withdrawn | 34 | 97 |
✓ Better indicates the more favorable value for borrowers. Data: CFPB HMDA 2023.
Loan Type Mix
| Loan Type | THE BENNINGTON STATE | GOLDEN PLAINS CREDIT |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 339 (99.4%) | 792 (92.2%) |
| FHA | — | 2 (0.2%) |
| VA | — | — |
| USDA | 2 (0.6%) | 65 (7.6%) |
Loan Purpose Breakdown
| Purpose | THE BENNINGTON STATE | GOLDEN PLAINS CREDIT |
|---|---|---|
| Home Purchase | 193 | 611 |
| Refinancing | 81 | 19 |
| Other | 33 | 91 |
| Home Improvement | 17 | 50 |
| Cash-out Refinancing | 17 | 88 |
Summary
- 341 total applications · 272 originated
- Approval rate: 79.8%
- Denial rate: 5.0%
- Avg loan: $180,660
- HQ: SALINA, KS
- 859 total applications · 503 originated
- Approval rate: 58.6%
- Denial rate: 16.5%
- Avg loan: $120,751
- Avg rate: 7.085%
- HQ: GARDEN CITY, KS
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 Rates do not sum to 100% because HMDA also records withdrawn, incomplete, and approved-but-not-accepted outcomes.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.