Van Buren County
County-level mortgage lending profile compiled from CFPB HMDA 2024 disclosures. Verify county FIPS with U.S. Census Bureau →
Michigan · FIPS 26159
Local mortgage market. Van Buren County, Michigan saw 3,098 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 1,770 of those loans and denied 571, producing a denial rate of 18.4% and an approval (origination) rate of 57.1%. The average loan amount was $186,914 at an average note rate of 7.43%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $36K. 184 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.
Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 5.2x — meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 5.2 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. County-level denial rates reflect the mix of applicants who actually applied here — credit profiles, loan-to-value, debt-to-income, property type, and rural-versus-urban composition all move the number. A higher denial rate does not automatically mean "stricter lenders"; it often reflects a local applicant pool with thinner files or higher leverage.
How to use this page. These are aggregate 2024 HMDA disclosures published by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — a federal dataset, not a real-time market read. A single county number tells you nothing about any individual lender's terms for you; rates, fees, and underwriting vary by lender, loan program, and borrower file. This page is informational data reporting, not financial, legal, or mortgage advice. Shop multiple lenders, read each Loan Estimate carefully, and consult a licensed mortgage professional before applying. County boundaries are identified by FIPS code; data reflects the CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset.
Borrower Income & Loan Profile
Applicant Income
Mortgage applicants in Van Buren County self-reported an average annual income of $36K under HMDA disclosure requirements. Income is reported at origination and reflects borrowers whose loans were processed, not the general population.
Loan-to-Income Ratio
The average loan-to-income ratio is 5.2x — meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 5.2 times their annual income. The average loan was $186,914 at a 7.4% average rate.
184 lenders reported mortgage activity in this county. Data is from the CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot and covers all applications, not just originations.
Nearby Lenders in Van Buren 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 | CONSUMERS CREDIT UNION | 196 | 11.1% |
| 2 | Honor Credit Union | 131 | 7.4% |
| 3 | Lake Michigan Credit Union | 110 | 6.2% |
| 4 | ROCKET MORTGAGE | 90 | 5.1% |
| 5 | ARBOR FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION | 83 | 4.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
