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Newaygo County

2,091 mortgage applications, 18.5% denial rate. Verify FIPS 26123 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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Michigan · FIPS 26123

Local mortgage market. Newaygo County, Michigan saw 2,091 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 1,152 of those loans and denied 386, producing a denial rate of 18.5% and an approval (origination) rate of 55.1%. The average loan amount was $162,384 at an average note rate of 7.32%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $36K. 150 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 4.5x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 4.5 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 26123 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

2,091
Applications
1,152
Originated
18.5%
Denial Rate
55.1%
Approval Rate
$162,384
Avg Loan Amount
7.32%
Avg Interest Rate
$36K
Avg Applicant Income
4.5x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Newaygo 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 Gerber Federal Credit Union 122 10.6%
2 Lake Michigan Credit Union 120 10.4%
3 ChoiceOne Bank 95 8.2%
4 Rocket Mortgage 69 6.0%
5 Independent Bank 69 6.0%
Compare Gerber Federal Credit Union vs Lake Michigan Credit Union →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Newaygo County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 2,091 mortgage applications were filed in Newaygo County, Michigan. Of these, 1,152 were originated (approved and funded), while 386 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 18.5%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Newaygo County?
The mortgage denial rate in Newaygo County is 18.5%. The approval (origination) rate is 55.1%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Newaygo County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Newaygo County is $162,384. The average interest rate is 7.319%. The average applicant income is $36K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Newaygo County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Newaygo County is 4.5x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 4.5 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Newaygo County?
The top mortgage lenders in Newaygo County by origination volume are Gerber Federal Credit Union, Lake Michigan Credit Union, ChoiceOne Bank. In total, 150 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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