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Jackson County

1,344 mortgage applications, 21.0% denial rate. Verify FIPS 37099 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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North Carolina · FIPS 37099

Local mortgage market. Jackson County, North Carolina saw 1,344 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 685 of those loans and denied 282, producing a denial rate of 21.0% and an approval (origination) rate of 51.0%. The average loan amount was $365,313 at an average note rate of 7.14%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $37K. 154 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 9.9x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 9.9 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 37099 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

1,344
Applications
685
Originated
21.0%
Denial Rate
51.0%
Approval Rate
$365,313
Avg Loan Amount
7.14%
Avg Interest Rate
$37K
Avg Applicant Income
9.9x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Jackson 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 State Employees' Credit Union 113 16.5%
2 Rocket Mortgage 49 7.2%
3 United Community Bank 42 6.1%
4 First Ciitizens Bank and Trust 38 5.5%
5 Movement Mortgage, LLC 22 3.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Jackson County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 1,344 mortgage applications were filed in Jackson County, North Carolina. Of these, 685 were originated (approved and funded), while 282 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 21.0%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Jackson County?
The mortgage denial rate in Jackson County is 21.0%. The approval (origination) rate is 51.0%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Jackson County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Jackson County is $365,313. The average interest rate is 7.140%. The average applicant income is $37K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Jackson County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Jackson County is 9.9x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 9.9 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Jackson County?
The top mortgage lenders in Jackson County by origination volume are State Employees' Credit Union, Rocket Mortgage, United Community Bank. In total, 154 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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