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Custer County

195 mortgage applications, 14.4% denial rate. Verify FIPS 31041 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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Nebraska · FIPS 31041

Local mortgage market. Custer County, Nebraska saw 195 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 113 of those loans and denied 28, producing a denial rate of 14.4% and an approval (origination) rate of 57.9%. The average loan amount was $135,256 at an average note rate of 6.93%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $36K. 34 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 3.8x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 3.8 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 31041 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

195
Applications
113
Originated
14.4%
Denial Rate
57.9%
Approval Rate
$135,256
Avg Loan Amount
6.93%
Avg Interest Rate
$36K
Avg Applicant Income
3.8x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Custer 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 Rocket Mortgage 29 25.7%
2 Pinnacle Bank 14 12.4%
3 West Gate Bank 10 8.8%
4 Mortgage Research Center 9 8.0%
5 Bruning Bank 7 6.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Custer County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 195 mortgage applications were filed in Custer County, Nebraska. Of these, 113 were originated (approved and funded), while 28 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 14.4%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Custer County?
The mortgage denial rate in Custer County is 14.4%. The approval (origination) rate is 57.9%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Custer County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Custer County is $135,256. The average interest rate is 6.929%. The average applicant income is $36K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Custer County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Custer County is 3.8x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 3.8 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Custer County?
The top mortgage lenders in Custer County by origination volume are Rocket Mortgage, Pinnacle Bank, West Gate Bank. In total, 34 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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