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Middlesex County

26,056 mortgage applications, 18.8% denial rate. Verify FIPS 34023 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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New Jersey · FIPS 34023

Local mortgage market. Middlesex County, New Jersey saw 26,056 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 12,091 of those loans and denied 4,899, producing a denial rate of 18.8% and an approval (origination) rate of 46.4%. The average loan amount was $342,216 at an average note rate of 7.34%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $39K. 430 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 8.8x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 8.8 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 34023 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

26,056
Applications
12,091
Originated
18.8%
Denial Rate
46.4%
Approval Rate
$342,216
Avg Loan Amount
7.34%
Avg Interest Rate
$39K
Avg Applicant Income
8.8x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Middlesex 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 971 8.0%
2 United Wholesale Mortgage 783 6.5%
3 Crosscountry Mortgage, LLC 505 4.2%
4 Bank of America NA 468 3.9%
5 Pnc Bank N.A. 442 3.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Middlesex County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 26,056 mortgage applications were filed in Middlesex County, New Jersey. Of these, 12,091 were originated (approved and funded), while 4,899 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 18.8%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Middlesex County?
The mortgage denial rate in Middlesex County is 18.8%. The approval (origination) rate is 46.4%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Middlesex County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Middlesex County is $342,216. The average interest rate is 7.345%. The average applicant income is $39K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Middlesex County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Middlesex County is 8.8x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 8.8 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Middlesex County?
The top mortgage lenders in Middlesex County by origination volume are Rocket Mortgage, United Wholesale Mortgage, Crosscountry Mortgage, LLC. In total, 430 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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