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Cole County

2,889 mortgage applications, 8.3% denial rate. Verify FIPS 29051 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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Missouri · FIPS 29051

Local mortgage market. Cole County, Missouri saw 2,889 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 1,806 of those loans and denied 241, producing a denial rate of 8.3% and an approval (origination) rate of 62.5%. The average loan amount was $194,315 at an average note rate of 6.86%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $36K. 122 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 5.4x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 5.4 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 29051 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

2,889
Applications
1,806
Originated
8.3%
Denial Rate
62.5%
Approval Rate
$194,315
Avg Loan Amount
6.86%
Avg Interest Rate
$36K
Avg Applicant Income
5.4x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Cole 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 The Central Trust Bank 493 27.3%
2 Flat Branch Mortgage, INC. 260 14.4%
3 River Region Community Federal Credit Union 202 11.2%
4 United Wholesale Mortgage 121 6.7%
5 Mortgage Research Center 66 3.7%
Compare The Central Trust Bank vs Flat Branch Mortgage, INC. →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Cole County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 2,889 mortgage applications were filed in Cole County, Missouri. Of these, 1,806 were originated (approved and funded), while 241 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 8.3%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Cole County?
The mortgage denial rate in Cole County is 8.3%. The approval (origination) rate is 62.5%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Cole County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Cole County is $194,315. The average interest rate is 6.858%. The average applicant income is $36K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Cole County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Cole County is 5.4x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 5.4 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Cole County?
The top mortgage lenders in Cole County by origination volume are The Central Trust Bank, Flat Branch Mortgage, INC., River Region Community Federal Credit Union. In total, 122 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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