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Metcalfe County

310 mortgage applications, 23.9% denial rate. Verify FIPS 21169 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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Kentucky · FIPS 21169

Local mortgage market. Metcalfe County, Kentucky saw 310 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 153 of those loans and denied 74, producing a denial rate of 23.9% and an approval (origination) rate of 49.4%. The average loan amount was $132,548 at an average note rate of 7.10%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $36K. 40 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 3.7x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 3.7 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 21169 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

310
Applications
153
Originated
23.9%
Denial Rate
49.4%
Approval Rate
$132,548
Avg Loan Amount
7.10%
Avg Interest Rate
$36K
Avg Applicant Income
3.7x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Metcalfe 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 Edmonton State Bank 46 30.1%
2 South Central Bank INC 22 14.4%
3 German American Bank 8 5.2%
4 Everett Financial, INC. 8 5.2%
5 Us Bank, N.A. 7 4.6%
Compare Edmonton State Bank vs South Central Bank INC →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Metcalfe County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 310 mortgage applications were filed in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. Of these, 153 were originated (approved and funded), while 74 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 23.9%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Metcalfe County?
The mortgage denial rate in Metcalfe County is 23.9%. The approval (origination) rate is 49.4%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Metcalfe County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Metcalfe County is $132,548. The average interest rate is 7.100%. The average applicant income is $36K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Metcalfe County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Metcalfe County is 3.7x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 3.7 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Metcalfe County?
The top mortgage lenders in Metcalfe County by origination volume are Edmonton State Bank, South Central Bank INC, German American Bank. In total, 40 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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