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Lincoln County

160 mortgage applications, 20.6% denial rate. Verify FIPS 08073 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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Colorado · FIPS 08073

Local mortgage market. Lincoln County, Colorado saw 160 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 81 of those loans and denied 33, producing a denial rate of 20.6% and an approval (origination) rate of 50.6%. The average loan amount was $209,000 at an average note rate of 6.59%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $39K. 41 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 5.4x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 5.4 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 08073 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

160
Applications
81
Originated
20.6%
Denial Rate
50.6%
Approval Rate
$209,000
Avg Loan Amount
6.59%
Avg Interest Rate
$39K
Avg Applicant Income
5.4x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Lincoln 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 United Wholesale Mortgage 8 9.9%
2 Mortgage Research Center 7 8.6%
3 Rocket Mortgage 7 8.6%
4 NBH Bank 6 7.4%
5 Equitable Savings & Loan Assoc 4 4.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Lincoln County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 160 mortgage applications were filed in Lincoln County, Colorado. Of these, 81 were originated (approved and funded), while 33 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 20.6%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Lincoln County?
The mortgage denial rate in Lincoln County is 20.6%. The approval (origination) rate is 50.6%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Lincoln County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Lincoln County is $209,000. The average interest rate is 6.593%. The average applicant income is $39K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Lincoln County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Lincoln County is 5.4x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 5.4 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Lincoln County?
The top mortgage lenders in Lincoln County by origination volume are United Wholesale Mortgage, Mortgage Research Center, Rocket Mortgage. In total, 41 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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

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