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Nemaha County

187 mortgage applications, 11.8% denial rate. Verify FIPS 31127 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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Nebraska · FIPS 31127

Local mortgage market. Nemaha County, Nebraska saw 187 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 101 of those loans and denied 22, producing a denial rate of 11.8% and an approval (origination) rate of 54.0%. The average loan amount was $123,449 at an average note rate of 6.51%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $35K. 49 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 3.5x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 3.5 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 31127 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

187
Applications
101
Originated
11.8%
Denial Rate
54.0%
Approval Rate
$123,449
Avg Loan Amount
6.51%
Avg Interest Rate
$35K
Avg Applicant Income
3.5x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Nemaha 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 Arbor Bank 6 5.9%
2 FirstBank of Nebraska 6 5.9%
3 Rocket Mortgage 6 5.9%
4 Navy Federal Credit Union 5 5.0%
5 Union Bank and Trust Company 5 5.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Nemaha County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 187 mortgage applications were filed in Nemaha County, Nebraska. Of these, 101 were originated (approved and funded), while 22 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 11.8%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Nemaha County?
The mortgage denial rate in Nemaha County is 11.8%. The approval (origination) rate is 54.0%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Nemaha County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Nemaha County is $123,449. The average interest rate is 6.514%. The average applicant income is $35K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Nemaha County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Nemaha County is 3.5x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 3.5 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Nemaha County?
The top mortgage lenders in Nemaha County by origination volume are Arbor Bank, FirstBank of Nebraska, Rocket Mortgage. In total, 49 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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