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Chippewa County

629 mortgage applications, 16.4% denial rate. Verify FIPS 26033 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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Michigan · FIPS 26033

Local mortgage market. Chippewa County, Michigan saw 629 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 329 of those loans and denied 103, producing a denial rate of 16.4% and an approval (origination) rate of 52.3%. The average loan amount was $155,223 at an average note rate of 7.26%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $37K. 78 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 4.2x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 4.2 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 26033 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

629
Applications
329
Originated
16.4%
Denial Rate
52.3%
Approval Rate
$155,223
Avg Loan Amount
7.26%
Avg Interest Rate
$37K
Avg Applicant Income
4.2x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Chippewa 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 51 15.5%
2 Nicolet National Bank 34 10.3%
3 4front Credit Union 34 10.3%
4 BLG Holdings Inc. 23 7.0%
5 Huntington National Bank 20 6.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Chippewa County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 629 mortgage applications were filed in Chippewa County, Michigan. Of these, 329 were originated (approved and funded), while 103 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 16.4%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Chippewa County?
The mortgage denial rate in Chippewa County is 16.4%. The approval (origination) rate is 52.3%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Chippewa County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Chippewa County is $155,223. The average interest rate is 7.257%. The average applicant income is $37K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Chippewa County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Chippewa County is 4.2x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 4.2 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Chippewa County?
The top mortgage lenders in Chippewa County by origination volume are Rocket Mortgage, Nicolet National Bank, 4front Credit Union. 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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