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Benton County

1,117 mortgage applications, 9.0% denial rate. Verify FIPS 19011 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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Iowa · FIPS 19011

Local mortgage market. Benton County, Iowa saw 1,117 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 694 of those loans and denied 101, producing a denial rate of 9.0% and an approval (origination) rate of 62.1%. The average loan amount was $145,645 at an average note rate of 7.01%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $34K. 81 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 19011 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

1,117
Applications
694
Originated
9.0%
Denial Rate
62.1%
Approval Rate
$145,645
Avg Loan Amount
7.01%
Avg Interest Rate
$34K
Avg Applicant Income
4.3x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Benton 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 Greenstate Credit Union 130 18.7%
2 Cedar Valley Bank & Trust 73 10.5%
3 Veridian Credit Union 70 10.1%
4 Hills Bank and Trust Company 35 5.0%
5 Dupaco Community Credit Union 25 3.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Benton County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 1,117 mortgage applications were filed in Benton County, Iowa. Of these, 694 were originated (approved and funded), while 101 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 9.0%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Benton County?
The mortgage denial rate in Benton County is 9.0%. The approval (origination) rate is 62.1%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Benton County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Benton County is $145,645. The average interest rate is 7.007%. The average applicant income is $34K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Benton County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Benton 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 Benton County?
The top mortgage lenders in Benton County by origination volume are Greenstate Credit Union, Cedar Valley Bank & Trust, Veridian Credit Union. In total, 81 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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