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3,307 mortgage applications, 15.3% denial rate. Verify FIPS 26017 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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Michigan · FIPS 26017

Local mortgage market. Bay County, Michigan saw 3,307 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 1,967 of those loans and denied 507, producing a denial rate of 15.3% and an approval (origination) rate of 59.5%. The average loan amount was $129,799 at an average note rate of 7.32%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $36K. 165 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 3.6x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 3.6 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 26017 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

3,307
Applications
1,967
Originated
15.3%
Denial Rate
59.5%
Approval Rate
$129,799
Avg Loan Amount
7.32%
Avg Interest Rate
$36K
Avg Applicant Income
3.6x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Bay 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 162 8.2%
2 Huntington National Bank 150 7.6%
3 Staunton Financial, INC. 149 7.6%
4 United Bay Community Cu 119 6.0%
5 United Wholesale Mortgage 113 5.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Bay County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 3,307 mortgage applications were filed in Bay County, Michigan. Of these, 1,967 were originated (approved and funded), while 507 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 15.3%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Bay County?
The mortgage denial rate in Bay County is 15.3%. The approval (origination) rate is 59.5%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Bay County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Bay County is $129,799. The average interest rate is 7.315%. The average applicant income is $36K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Bay County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Bay County is 3.6x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 3.6 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Bay County?
The top mortgage lenders in Bay County by origination volume are Rocket Mortgage, Huntington National Bank, Staunton Financial, INC.. In total, 165 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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