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Franklin County

972 mortgage applications, 18.9% denial rate. Verify FIPS 17055 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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Illinois · FIPS 17055

Local mortgage market. Franklin County, Illinois saw 972 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 371 of those loans and denied 184, producing a denial rate of 18.9% and an approval (origination) rate of 38.2%. The average loan amount was $115,484 at an average note rate of 6.88%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $35K. 65 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 3.3x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 3.3 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 17055 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

972
Applications
371
Originated
18.9%
Denial Rate
38.2%
Approval Rate
$115,484
Avg Loan Amount
6.88%
Avg Interest Rate
$35K
Avg Applicant Income
3.3x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Franklin 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 Peoples National Bank, N.A. 38 10.2%
2 Us Bank, N.A. 36 9.7%
3 Rocket Mortgage 30 8.1%
4 Guild Mortgage Company 26 7.0%
5 Mortgage Research Center 20 5.4%
Compare Peoples National Bank, N.A. vs Us Bank, N.A. →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Franklin County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 972 mortgage applications were filed in Franklin County, Illinois. Of these, 371 were originated (approved and funded), while 184 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 18.9%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Franklin County?
The mortgage denial rate in Franklin County is 18.9%. The approval (origination) rate is 38.2%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Franklin County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Franklin County is $115,484. The average interest rate is 6.876%. The average applicant income is $35K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Franklin County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Franklin County is 3.3x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 3.3 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Franklin County?
The top mortgage lenders in Franklin County by origination volume are Peoples National Bank, N.A., Us Bank, N.A., Rocket Mortgage. In total, 65 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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