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Brown County

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Indiana · FIPS 18013

Local mortgage market. Brown County, Indiana saw 859 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 494 of those loans and denied 126, producing a denial rate of 14.7% and an approval (origination) rate of 57.5%. The average loan amount was $236,618 at an average note rate of 7.16%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $37K. 115 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 6.4x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 6.4 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 18013 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

859
Applications
494
Originated
14.7%
Denial Rate
57.5%
Approval Rate
$236,618
Avg Loan Amount
7.16%
Avg Interest Rate
$37K
Avg Applicant Income
6.4x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Brown 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 Centra Credit Union 56 11.3%
2 Fifth Third Bank, National Association 26 5.3%
3 The Poples State Bank 20 4.0%
4 First Merchants Bank 19 3.8%
5 First Financial Bank 18 3.6%
Compare Centra Credit Union vs Fifth Third Bank, National Association →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Brown County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 859 mortgage applications were filed in Brown County, Indiana. Of these, 494 were originated (approved and funded), while 126 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 14.7%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Brown County?
The mortgage denial rate in Brown County is 14.7%. The approval (origination) rate is 57.5%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Brown County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Brown County is $236,618. The average interest rate is 7.163%. The average applicant income is $37K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Brown County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Brown County is 6.4x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 6.4 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Brown County?
The top mortgage lenders in Brown County by origination volume are Centra Credit Union, Fifth Third Bank, National Association, The Poples State Bank. In total, 115 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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