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Clayton County

417 mortgage applications, 14.2% denial rate. Verify FIPS 19043 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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Iowa · FIPS 19043

Local mortgage market. Clayton County, Iowa saw 417 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 268 of those loans and denied 59, producing a denial rate of 14.2% and an approval (origination) rate of 64.3%. The average loan amount was $123,393 at an average note rate of 7.24%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $35K. 53 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 3.5x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 3.5 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 19043 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

417
Applications
268
Originated
14.2%
Denial Rate
64.3%
Approval Rate
$123,393
Avg Loan Amount
7.24%
Avg Interest Rate
$35K
Avg Applicant Income
3.5x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Clayton 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 Fidelity Bank & Trust 56 20.9%
2 Luana Savings Bank 28 10.4%
3 Community Savings Bank 23 8.6%
4 Dupaco Community Credit Union 22 8.2%
5 Peoples State Bank 17 6.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Clayton County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 417 mortgage applications were filed in Clayton County, Iowa. Of these, 268 were originated (approved and funded), while 59 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 14.2%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Clayton County?
The mortgage denial rate in Clayton County is 14.2%. The approval (origination) rate is 64.3%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Clayton County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Clayton County is $123,393. The average interest rate is 7.241%. The average applicant income is $35K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Clayton County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Clayton County is 3.5x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 3.5 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Clayton County?
The top mortgage lenders in Clayton County by origination volume are Fidelity Bank & Trust, Luana Savings Bank, Community Savings Bank. In total, 53 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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