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Pontotoc County

974 mortgage applications, 26.8% denial rate. Verify FIPS 28115 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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Mississippi · FIPS 28115

Local mortgage market. Pontotoc County, Mississippi saw 974 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 411 of those loans and denied 261, producing a denial rate of 26.8% and an approval (origination) rate of 42.2%. The average loan amount was $145,483 at an average note rate of 7.42%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $37K. 65 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 3.9x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 3.9 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 28115 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

974
Applications
411
Originated
26.8%
Denial Rate
42.2%
Approval Rate
$145,483
Avg Loan Amount
7.42%
Avg Interest Rate
$37K
Avg Applicant Income
3.9x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Pontotoc 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 Renasant Bank 82 20.0%
2 Cadence Bank 46 11.2%
3 Flagstar Bank NA 27 6.6%
4 21st Mortgage 27 6.6%
5 Rocket Mortgage 27 6.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Pontotoc County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 974 mortgage applications were filed in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. Of these, 411 were originated (approved and funded), while 261 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 26.8%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Pontotoc County?
The mortgage denial rate in Pontotoc County is 26.8%. The approval (origination) rate is 42.2%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Pontotoc County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Pontotoc County is $145,483. The average interest rate is 7.421%. The average applicant income is $37K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Pontotoc County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Pontotoc County is 3.9x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 3.9 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Pontotoc County?
The top mortgage lenders in Pontotoc County by origination volume are Renasant Bank, Cadence Bank, Flagstar Bank NA. In total, 65 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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