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Cass County

2,130 mortgage applications, 17.5% denial rate. Verify FIPS 26027 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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Michigan · FIPS 26027

Local mortgage market. Cass County, Michigan saw 2,130 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 1,231 of those loans and denied 373, producing a denial rate of 17.5% and an approval (origination) rate of 57.8%. The average loan amount was $188,671 at an average note rate of 7.53%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $35K. 148 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 5.4x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 5.4 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 26027 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

2,130
Applications
1,231
Originated
17.5%
Denial Rate
57.8%
Approval Rate
$188,671
Avg Loan Amount
7.53%
Avg Interest Rate
$35K
Avg Applicant Income
5.4x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Cass 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 Honor Credit Union 106 8.6%
2 Rocket Mortgage 93 7.6%
3 1st Source Bank 68 5.5%
4 United Federal Credit Union 61 5.0%
5 Everwise Credit Union 58 4.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Cass County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 2,130 mortgage applications were filed in Cass County, Michigan. Of these, 1,231 were originated (approved and funded), while 373 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 17.5%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Cass County?
The mortgage denial rate in Cass County is 17.5%. The approval (origination) rate is 57.8%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Cass County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Cass County is $188,671. The average interest rate is 7.529%. The average applicant income is $35K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Cass County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Cass County is 5.4x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 5.4 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Cass County?
The top mortgage lenders in Cass County by origination volume are Honor Credit Union, Rocket Mortgage, 1st Source Bank. In total, 148 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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