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Blackford County

394 mortgage applications, 19.3% denial rate. Verify FIPS 18009 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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Indiana · FIPS 18009

Local mortgage market. Blackford County, Indiana saw 394 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 214 of those loans and denied 76, producing a denial rate of 19.3% and an approval (origination) rate of 54.3%. The average loan amount was $116,878 at an average note rate of 7.16%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $36K. 65 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 3.2x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 3.2 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 18009 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

394
Applications
214
Originated
19.3%
Denial Rate
54.3%
Approval Rate
$116,878
Avg Loan Amount
7.16%
Avg Interest Rate
$36K
Avg Applicant Income
3.2x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Blackford 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 Ruoff Mortgage Company 21 9.8%
2 Fairway Independent Mort CORP 17 7.9%
3 Rocket Mortgage 15 7.0%
4 Newrez LLC 11 5.1%
5 Citizens State Bank of New Castle 11 5.1%
Compare Ruoff Mortgage Company vs Fairway Independent Mort CORP →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Blackford County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 394 mortgage applications were filed in Blackford County, Indiana. Of these, 214 were originated (approved and funded), while 76 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 19.3%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Blackford County?
The mortgage denial rate in Blackford County is 19.3%. The approval (origination) rate is 54.3%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Blackford County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Blackford County is $116,878. The average interest rate is 7.159%. The average applicant income is $36K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Blackford County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Blackford County is 3.2x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 3.2 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Blackford County?
The top mortgage lenders in Blackford County by origination volume are Ruoff Mortgage Company, Fairway Independent Mort CORP, 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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