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Sherman County

125 mortgage applications, 32.0% denial rate. Verify FIPS 20181 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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Kansas · FIPS 20181

Local mortgage market. Sherman County, Kansas saw 125 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 46 of those loans and denied 40, producing a denial rate of 32.0% and an approval (origination) rate of 36.8%. The average loan amount was $161,640 at an average note rate of 6.88%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $37K. 34 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 4.4x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 4.4 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 20181 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

125
Applications
46
Originated
32.0%
Denial Rate
36.8%
Approval Rate
$161,640
Avg Loan Amount
6.88%
Avg Interest Rate
$37K
Avg Applicant Income
4.4x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Sherman 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 Rocket Mortgage 7 15.2%
2 Flat Branch Mortgage, INC. 3 6.5%
3 Mortgage Research Center 2 4.3%
4 United Wholesale Mortgage 2 4.3%
5 Nationstar Mortgage 2 4.3%
Compare Rocket Mortgage vs Flat Branch Mortgage, INC. →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Sherman County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 125 mortgage applications were filed in Sherman County, Kansas. Of these, 46 were originated (approved and funded), while 40 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 32.0%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Sherman County?
The mortgage denial rate in Sherman County is 32.0%. The approval (origination) rate is 36.8%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Sherman County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Sherman County is $161,640. The average interest rate is 6.877%. The average applicant income is $37K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Sherman County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Sherman County is 4.4x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 4.4 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Sherman County?
The top mortgage lenders in Sherman County by origination volume are Rocket Mortgage, Flat Branch Mortgage, INC., Mortgage Research Center. In total, 34 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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