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Lamar County

332 mortgage applications, 24.1% denial rate. Verify FIPS 01075 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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Alabama · FIPS 01075

Local mortgage market. Lamar County, Alabama saw 332 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 135 of those loans and denied 80, producing a denial rate of 24.1% and an approval (origination) rate of 40.7%. The average loan amount was $106,536 at an average note rate of 7.68%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $35K. 52 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 3.0x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 3.0 times their annual income. That ratio is a rough affordability signal: higher multiples imply tighter monthly budgets and greater exposure to rate or income shocks. See our methodology for how to read the denial rate against a local applicant pool.

FIPS 01075 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

332
Applications
135
Originated
24.1%
Denial Rate
40.7%
Approval Rate
$106,536
Avg Loan Amount
7.68%
Avg Interest Rate
$35K
Avg Applicant Income
3.0x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Lamar County

Top HMDA-reporting lenders active in this county. Compare any two side-by-side for rates, denial rates, and loan mix.

# Lender Originated Market Share
1 First State Bank of the South, INC 20 14.8%
2 Rocket Mortgage 12 8.9%
3 Avadian Credit Union 9 6.7%
4 First National Bank 7 5.2%
5 21st Mortgage 5 3.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Lamar County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 332 mortgage applications were filed in Lamar County, Alabama. Of these, 135 were originated (approved and funded), while 80 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 24.1%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Lamar County?
The mortgage denial rate in Lamar County is 24.1%. The approval (origination) rate is 40.7%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Lamar County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Lamar County is $106,536. The average interest rate is 7.684%. The average applicant income is $35K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Lamar County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Lamar County is 3.0x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 3.0 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Lamar County?
The top mortgage lenders in Lamar County by origination volume are First State Bank of the South, INC, Rocket Mortgage, Avadian Credit Union. In total, 52 lenders reported mortgage activity in this county.
Where does this mortgage data come from?
This data comes from the CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset, a mandatory federal disclosure dataset covering all mortgage applications filed with HMDA-reporting institutions. County boundaries are identified by FIPS codes.

Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) 2024. County FIPS codes per U.S. Census Bureau standards.

Data from FFIEC / CFPB HMDA Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset (2024). Provided for informational purposes only.

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