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Washington County

1,037 mortgage applications, 21.4% denial rate. Verify FIPS 23029 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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Maine · FIPS 23029

Local mortgage market. Washington County, Maine saw 1,037 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 566 of those loans and denied 222, producing a denial rate of 21.4% and an approval (origination) rate of 54.6%. The average loan amount was $166,080 at an average note rate of 7.41%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $36K. 95 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 4.6x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 4.6 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 23029 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

1,037
Applications
566
Originated
21.4%
Denial Rate
54.6%
Approval Rate
$166,080
Avg Loan Amount
7.41%
Avg Interest Rate
$36K
Avg Applicant Income
4.6x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Washington 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 Machias Savings Bank 103 18.2%
2 Bangor Savings Bank 55 9.7%
3 First National Bank 53 9.4%
4 Rocket Mortgage 52 9.2%
5 The Camden National Bank 38 6.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Washington County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 1,037 mortgage applications were filed in Washington County, Maine. Of these, 566 were originated (approved and funded), while 222 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 21.4%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Washington County?
The mortgage denial rate in Washington County is 21.4%. The approval (origination) rate is 54.6%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Washington County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Washington County is $166,080. The average interest rate is 7.410%. The average applicant income is $36K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Washington County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Washington County is 4.6x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 4.6 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Washington County?
The top mortgage lenders in Washington County by origination volume are Machias Savings Bank, Bangor Savings Bank, First National Bank. In total, 95 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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