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Lowndes County

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Alabama · FIPS 01085

Local mortgage market. Lowndes County, Alabama saw 319 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 91 of those loans and denied 130, producing a denial rate of 40.8% and an approval (origination) rate of 28.5%. The average loan amount was $130,110 at an average note rate of 7.67%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $37K. 35 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 3.5x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 3.5 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 01085 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

319
Applications
91
Originated
40.8%
Denial Rate
28.5%
Approval Rate
$130,110
Avg Loan Amount
7.67%
Avg Interest Rate
$37K
Avg Applicant Income
3.5x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Lowndes 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 Guardian Credit Union 14 15.4%
2 Regions Bank 8 8.8%
3 Cadence Bank 7 7.7%
4 Trustmark National Bank 6 6.6%
5 First Citizens Bank 5 5.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Lowndes County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 319 mortgage applications were filed in Lowndes County, Alabama. Of these, 91 were originated (approved and funded), while 130 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 40.8%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Lowndes County?
The mortgage denial rate in Lowndes County is 40.8%. The approval (origination) rate is 28.5%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Lowndes County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Lowndes County is $130,110. The average interest rate is 7.673%. The average applicant income is $37K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Lowndes County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Lowndes County is 3.5x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 3.5 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Lowndes County?
The top mortgage lenders in Lowndes County by origination volume are Guardian Credit Union, Regions Bank, Cadence Bank. In total, 35 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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