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Wells County

1,361 mortgage applications, 16.8% denial rate. Verify FIPS 18179 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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Indiana · FIPS 18179

Local mortgage market. Wells County, Indiana saw 1,361 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 798 of those loans and denied 229, producing a denial rate of 16.8% and an approval (origination) rate of 58.6%. The average loan amount was $148,755 at an average note rate of 7.49%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $35K. 100 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 4.3x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 4.3 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 18179 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

1,361
Applications
798
Originated
16.8%
Denial Rate
58.6%
Approval Rate
$148,755
Avg Loan Amount
7.49%
Avg Interest Rate
$35K
Avg Applicant Income
4.3x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Wells 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 Three Rivers Federal Crediit U 94 11.8%
2 Stockton Mortgage Corporation 70 8.8%
3 Ruoff Mortgage Company 66 8.3%
4 Profed Federal Credit Union 65 8.1%
5 First Bank of Berne 52 6.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Wells County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 1,361 mortgage applications were filed in Wells County, Indiana. Of these, 798 were originated (approved and funded), while 229 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 16.8%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Wells County?
The mortgage denial rate in Wells County is 16.8%. The approval (origination) rate is 58.6%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Wells County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Wells County is $148,755. The average interest rate is 7.492%. The average applicant income is $35K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Wells County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Wells County is 4.3x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 4.3 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Wells County?
The top mortgage lenders in Wells County by origination volume are Three Rivers Federal Crediit U, Stockton Mortgage Corporation, Ruoff Mortgage Company. In total, 100 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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