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Big Horn County

131 mortgage applications, 20.6% denial rate. Verify FIPS 30003 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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Montana · FIPS 30003

Local mortgage market. Big Horn County, Montana saw 131 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 61 of those loans and denied 27, producing a denial rate of 20.6% and an approval (origination) rate of 46.6%. The average loan amount was $220,344 at an average note rate of 6.98%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $40K. 27 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 5.5x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 5.5 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 30003 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

131
Applications
61
Originated
20.6%
Denial Rate
46.6%
Approval Rate
$220,344
Avg Loan Amount
6.98%
Avg Interest Rate
$40K
Avg Applicant Income
5.5x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Big Horn 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 Stockman Bank of Montana 9 14.8%
2 Bravera Bank 7 11.5%
3 First Interstate Bank 6 9.8%
4 Mortgage Research Center 4 6.6%
5 Rocket Mortgage 4 6.6%
Compare Stockman Bank of Montana vs Bravera Bank →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Big Horn County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 131 mortgage applications were filed in Big Horn County, Montana. Of these, 61 were originated (approved and funded), while 27 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 20.6%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Big Horn County?
The mortgage denial rate in Big Horn County is 20.6%. The approval (origination) rate is 46.6%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Big Horn County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Big Horn County is $220,344. The average interest rate is 6.981%. The average applicant income is $40K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Big Horn County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Big Horn County is 5.5x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 5.5 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Big Horn County?
The top mortgage lenders in Big Horn County by origination volume are Stockman Bank of Montana, Bravera Bank, First Interstate Bank. In total, 27 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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