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Scott County

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Illinois · FIPS 17171

Local mortgage market. Scott County, Illinois saw 60 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 37 of those loans and denied 10, producing a denial rate of 16.7% and an approval (origination) rate of 61.7%. The average loan amount was $99,833 at an average note rate of 6.58%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $34K. 13 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 2.9x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 2.9 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 17171 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

60
Applications
37
Originated
16.7%
Denial Rate
61.7%
Approval Rate
$99,833
Avg Loan Amount
6.58%
Avg Interest Rate
$34K
Avg Applicant Income
2.9x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Scott 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 Petefish Skiles & Co Bank 9 24.3%
2 United Community Bank 8 21.6%
3 New American Funding, LLC. 4 10.8%
4 Cnb Bank & Trust, N.A. 3 8.1%
5 Equity Prime Mortgage LLC 2 5.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Scott County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 60 mortgage applications were filed in Scott County, Illinois. Of these, 37 were originated (approved and funded), while 10 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 16.7%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Scott County?
The mortgage denial rate in Scott County is 16.7%. The approval (origination) rate is 61.7%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Scott County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Scott County is $99,833. The average interest rate is 6.581%. The average applicant income is $34K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Scott County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Scott County is 2.9x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 2.9 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Scott County?
The top mortgage lenders in Scott County by origination volume are Petefish Skiles & Co Bank, United Community Bank, New American Funding, LLC.. In total, 13 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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