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Arenac County

457 mortgage applications, 21.4% denial rate. Verify FIPS 26011 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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Michigan · FIPS 26011

Local mortgage market. Arenac County, Michigan saw 457 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 253 of those loans and denied 98, producing a denial rate of 21.4% and an approval (origination) rate of 55.4%. The average loan amount was $155,635 at an average note rate of 7.30%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $35K. 78 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 26011 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

457
Applications
253
Originated
21.4%
Denial Rate
55.4%
Approval Rate
$155,635
Avg Loan Amount
7.30%
Avg Interest Rate
$35K
Avg Applicant Income
4.4x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Arenac 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 35 13.8%
2 Horizon Bank 22 8.7%
3 Huntington National Bank 17 6.7%
4 Mercantile Bank 12 4.7%
5 United Bay Community Cu 11 4.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Arenac County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 457 mortgage applications were filed in Arenac County, Michigan. Of these, 253 were originated (approved and funded), while 98 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 21.4%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Arenac County?
The mortgage denial rate in Arenac County is 21.4%. The approval (origination) rate is 55.4%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Arenac County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Arenac County is $155,635. The average interest rate is 7.298%. The average applicant income is $35K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Arenac County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Arenac 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 Arenac County?
The top mortgage lenders in Arenac County by origination volume are Rocket Mortgage, Horizon Bank, Huntington National Bank. In total, 78 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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