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Putnam County

1,740 mortgage applications, 15.1% denial rate. Verify FIPS 18133 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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Indiana · FIPS 18133

Local mortgage market. Putnam County, Indiana saw 1,740 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 958 of those loans and denied 262, producing a denial rate of 15.1% and an approval (origination) rate of 55.1%. The average loan amount was $187,443 at an average note rate of 7.13%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $36K. 137 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 5.2x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 5.2 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 18133 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

1,740
Applications
958
Originated
15.1%
Denial Rate
55.1%
Approval Rate
$187,443
Avg Loan Amount
7.13%
Avg Interest Rate
$36K
Avg Applicant Income
5.2x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Putnam 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 117 12.2%
2 Rocket Mortgage 62 6.5%
3 Everwise Credit Union 56 5.8%
4 North Salem State Bank 45 4.7%
5 First National Bank 39 4.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Putnam County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 1,740 mortgage applications were filed in Putnam County, Indiana. Of these, 958 were originated (approved and funded), while 262 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 15.1%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Putnam County?
The mortgage denial rate in Putnam County is 15.1%. The approval (origination) rate is 55.1%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Putnam County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Putnam County is $187,443. The average interest rate is 7.129%. The average applicant income is $36K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Putnam County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Putnam County is 5.2x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 5.2 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Putnam County?
The top mortgage lenders in Putnam County by origination volume are Ruoff Mortgage Company, Rocket Mortgage, Everwise Credit Union. In total, 137 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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