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Macon County

343 mortgage applications, 23.6% denial rate. Verify FIPS 29121 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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Missouri · FIPS 29121

Local mortgage market. Macon County, Missouri saw 343 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 155 of those loans and denied 81, producing a denial rate of 23.6% and an approval (origination) rate of 45.2%. The average loan amount was $143,688 at an average note rate of 6.95%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $37K. 47 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 29121 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

343
Applications
155
Originated
23.6%
Denial Rate
45.2%
Approval Rate
$143,688
Avg Loan Amount
6.95%
Avg Interest Rate
$37K
Avg Applicant Income
3.9x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Macon 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 Flat Branch Mortgage, INC. 19 12.3%
2 First State Community Bank 15 9.7%
3 Us Bank, N.A. 12 7.7%
4 Rocket Mortgage 12 7.7%
5 Regional Missouri Bank 9 5.8%
Compare Flat Branch Mortgage, INC. vs First State Community Bank →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Macon County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 343 mortgage applications were filed in Macon County, Missouri. Of these, 155 were originated (approved and funded), while 81 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 23.6%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Macon County?
The mortgage denial rate in Macon County is 23.6%. The approval (origination) rate is 45.2%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Macon County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Macon County is $143,688. The average interest rate is 6.951%. The average applicant income is $37K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Macon County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Macon 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 Macon County?
The top mortgage lenders in Macon County by origination volume are Flat Branch Mortgage, INC., First State Community Bank, Us Bank, N.A.. In total, 47 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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