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Knox County

1,059 mortgage applications, 18.5% denial rate. Verify FIPS 18083 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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Indiana · FIPS 18083

Local mortgage market. Knox County, Indiana saw 1,059 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 586 of those loans and denied 196, producing a denial rate of 18.5% and an approval (origination) rate of 55.3%. The average loan amount was $128,201 at an average note rate of 6.84%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $33K. 78 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 3.9x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 3.9 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 18083 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

1,059
Applications
586
Originated
18.5%
Denial Rate
55.3%
Approval Rate
$128,201
Avg Loan Amount
6.84%
Avg Interest Rate
$33K
Avg Applicant Income
3.9x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Knox 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 Liberty Federal Credit Union 127 21.7%
2 German American Bank 91 15.5%
3 Regions Bank 53 9.0%
4 Rocket Mortgage 32 5.5%
5 Old National Bank 30 5.1%
Compare Liberty Federal Credit Union vs German American Bank →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Knox County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 1,059 mortgage applications were filed in Knox County, Indiana. Of these, 586 were originated (approved and funded), while 196 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 18.5%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Knox County?
The mortgage denial rate in Knox County is 18.5%. The approval (origination) rate is 55.3%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Knox County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Knox County is $128,201. The average interest rate is 6.841%. The average applicant income is $33K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Knox County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Knox County is 3.9x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 3.9 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Knox County?
The top mortgage lenders in Knox County by origination volume are Liberty Federal Credit Union, German American Bank, Regions Bank. In total, 78 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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

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