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Van Buren County

3,098 mortgage applications, 18.4% denial rate. Verify FIPS 26159 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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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. See our methodology for how to read the denial rate against a local applicant pool.

FIPS 26159 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

3,098
Applications
1,770
Originated
18.4%
Denial Rate
57.1%
Approval Rate
$186,914
Avg Loan Amount
7.43%
Avg Interest Rate
$36K
Avg Applicant Income
5.2x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

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%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Van Buren County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 3,098 mortgage applications were filed in Van Buren County, Michigan. Of these, 1,770 were originated (approved and funded), while 571 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 18.4%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Van Buren County?
The mortgage denial rate in Van Buren County is 18.4%. The approval (origination) rate is 57.1%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Van Buren County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Van Buren County is $186,914. The average interest rate is 7.435%. The average applicant income is $36K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Van Buren County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Van Buren County is 5.2x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 5.2 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Van Buren County?
The top mortgage lenders in Van Buren County by origination volume are Consumers Credit Union, Honor Credit Union, Lake Michigan Credit Union. In total, 184 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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