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Mason County

328 mortgage applications, 18.3% denial rate. Verify FIPS 17125 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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Illinois · FIPS 17125

Local mortgage market. Mason County, Illinois saw 328 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 197 of those loans and denied 60, producing a denial rate of 18.3% and an approval (origination) rate of 60.1%. The average loan amount was $98,902 at an average note rate of 6.99%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $33K. 53 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 17125 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

328
Applications
197
Originated
18.3%
Denial Rate
60.1%
Approval Rate
$98,902
Avg Loan Amount
6.99%
Avg Interest Rate
$33K
Avg Applicant Income
3.0x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Mason 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 Citizens Equity First Credit U 30 15.2%
2 Petefish Skiles & Co Bank 24 12.2%
3 Morton Community Bank 15 7.6%
4 Flat Branch Mortgage, INC. 11 5.6%
5 The Havana National Bank 10 5.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Mason County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 328 mortgage applications were filed in Mason County, Illinois. Of these, 197 were originated (approved and funded), while 60 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 18.3%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Mason County?
The mortgage denial rate in Mason County is 18.3%. The approval (origination) rate is 60.1%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Mason County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Mason County is $98,902. The average interest rate is 6.987%. The average applicant income is $33K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Mason County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Mason 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 Mason County?
The top mortgage lenders in Mason County by origination volume are Citizens Equity First Credit U, Petefish Skiles & Co Bank, Morton Community Bank. In total, 53 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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