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DeKalb County

3,428 mortgage applications, 14.1% denial rate. Verify FIPS 17037 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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Illinois · FIPS 17037

Local mortgage market. DeKalb County, Illinois saw 3,428 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 1,867 of those loans and denied 482, producing a denial rate of 14.1% and an approval (origination) rate of 54.5%. The average loan amount was $193,915 at an average note rate of 7.12%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $38K. 196 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 5.1x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 5.1 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 17037 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

3,428
Applications
1,867
Originated
14.1%
Denial Rate
54.5%
Approval Rate
$193,915
Avg Loan Amount
7.12%
Avg Interest Rate
$38K
Avg Applicant Income
5.1x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in DeKalb 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 National Bank of Omaha 129 6.9%
2 Rocket Mortgage 89 4.8%
3 Guaranteed Rate, INC. 86 4.6%
4 Guild Mortgage Company 85 4.6%
5 Nvr Mortgage Finance, INC. 78 4.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in DeKalb County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 3,428 mortgage applications were filed in DeKalb County, Illinois. Of these, 1,867 were originated (approved and funded), while 482 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 14.1%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in DeKalb County?
The mortgage denial rate in DeKalb County is 14.1%. The approval (origination) rate is 54.5%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in DeKalb County?
The average mortgage loan amount in DeKalb County is $193,915. The average interest rate is 7.117%. The average applicant income is $38K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in DeKalb County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in DeKalb County is 5.1x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 5.1 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in DeKalb County?
The top mortgage lenders in DeKalb County by origination volume are First National Bank of Omaha, Rocket Mortgage, Guaranteed Rate, INC.. In total, 196 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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