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Hardin County

380 mortgage applications, 18.4% denial rate. Verify FIPS 19083 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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Iowa · FIPS 19083

Local mortgage market. Hardin County, Iowa saw 380 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 224 of those loans and denied 70, producing a denial rate of 18.4% and an approval (origination) rate of 58.9%. The average loan amount was $118,711 at an average note rate of 6.98%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $36K. 69 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 3.3x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 3.3 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 19083 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

380
Applications
224
Originated
18.4%
Denial Rate
58.9%
Approval Rate
$118,711
Avg Loan Amount
6.98%
Avg Interest Rate
$36K
Avg Applicant Income
3.3x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Hardin 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 Green Belt Bank & Trust 26 11.6%
2 Veridian Credit Union 19 8.5%
3 Peoples Savings Bank 18 8.0%
4 Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corporation 15 6.7%
5 Greenstate Credit Union 13 5.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Hardin County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 380 mortgage applications were filed in Hardin County, Iowa. Of these, 224 were originated (approved and funded), while 70 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 18.4%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Hardin County?
The mortgage denial rate in Hardin County is 18.4%. The approval (origination) rate is 58.9%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Hardin County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Hardin County is $118,711. The average interest rate is 6.977%. The average applicant income is $36K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Hardin County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Hardin County is 3.3x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 3.3 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Hardin County?
The top mortgage lenders in Hardin County by origination volume are Green Belt Bank & Trust, Veridian Credit Union, Peoples Savings Bank. In total, 69 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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