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Kearney County

180 mortgage applications, 13.3% denial rate. Verify FIPS 31099 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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Nebraska · FIPS 31099

Local mortgage market. Kearney County, Nebraska saw 180 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 101 of those loans and denied 24, producing a denial rate of 13.3% and an approval (origination) rate of 56.1%. The average loan amount was $160,056 at an average note rate of 6.44%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $36K. 39 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 4.4x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 4.4 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 31099 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

180
Applications
101
Originated
13.3%
Denial Rate
56.1%
Approval Rate
$160,056
Avg Loan Amount
6.44%
Avg Interest Rate
$36K
Avg Applicant Income
4.4x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Kearney 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 Pinnacle Bank 26 25.7%
2 Rocket Mortgage 12 11.9%
3 First National Bank of Omaha 7 6.9%
4 West Gate Bank 4 4.0%
5 Pathway Bank 4 4.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Kearney County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 180 mortgage applications were filed in Kearney County, Nebraska. Of these, 101 were originated (approved and funded), while 24 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 13.3%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Kearney County?
The mortgage denial rate in Kearney County is 13.3%. The approval (origination) rate is 56.1%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Kearney County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Kearney County is $160,056. The average interest rate is 6.444%. The average applicant income is $36K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Kearney County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Kearney County is 4.4x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 4.4 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Kearney County?
The top mortgage lenders in Kearney County by origination volume are Pinnacle Bank, Rocket Mortgage, First National Bank of Omaha. In total, 39 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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