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Fayette County

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Indiana · FIPS 18041

Local mortgage market. Fayette County, Indiana saw 900 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 495 of those loans and denied 184, producing a denial rate of 20.4% and an approval (origination) rate of 55.0%. The average loan amount was $125,967 at an average note rate of 6.85%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $35K. 86 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 3.6x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 3.6 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 18041 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

900
Applications
495
Originated
20.4%
Denial Rate
55.0%
Approval Rate
$125,967
Avg Loan Amount
6.85%
Avg Interest Rate
$35K
Avg Applicant Income
3.6x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Fayette 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 First Financial Bank 71 14.3%
2 Union Savings and Loan Association 59 11.9%
3 Newrez LLC 33 6.7%
4 FCN Bank, N.A. 28 5.7%
5 Fifth Third Bank, National Association 28 5.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Fayette County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 900 mortgage applications were filed in Fayette County, Indiana. Of these, 495 were originated (approved and funded), while 184 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 20.4%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Fayette County?
The mortgage denial rate in Fayette County is 20.4%. The approval (origination) rate is 55.0%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Fayette County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Fayette County is $125,967. The average interest rate is 6.846%. The average applicant income is $35K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Fayette County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Fayette County is 3.6x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 3.6 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Fayette County?
The top mortgage lenders in Fayette County by origination volume are First Financial Bank, Union Savings and Loan Association, Newrez LLC. In total, 86 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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