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Hettinger County

54 mortgage applications, 27.8% denial rate. Verify FIPS 38041 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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North Dakota · FIPS 38041

Local mortgage market. Hettinger County, North Dakota saw 54 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 26 of those loans and denied 15, producing a denial rate of 27.8% and an approval (origination) rate of 48.1%. The average loan amount was $158,704 at an average note rate of 6.93%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $35K. 17 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 4.5x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 4.5 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 38041 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

54
Applications
26
Originated
27.8%
Denial Rate
48.1%
Approval Rate
$158,704
Avg Loan Amount
6.93%
Avg Interest Rate
$35K
Avg Applicant Income
4.5x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Hettinger 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 Gate City Bank 4 15.4%
2 Bravera Bank 3 11.5%
3 Bank of England 2 7.7%
4 Western Cooperative Credit Union 2 7.7%
5 Dacotah Bank 2 7.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Hettinger County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 54 mortgage applications were filed in Hettinger County, North Dakota. Of these, 26 were originated (approved and funded), while 15 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 27.8%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Hettinger County?
The mortgage denial rate in Hettinger County is 27.8%. The approval (origination) rate is 48.1%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Hettinger County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Hettinger County is $158,704. The average interest rate is 6.930%. The average applicant income is $35K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Hettinger County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Hettinger County is 4.5x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 4.5 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Hettinger County?
The top mortgage lenders in Hettinger County by origination volume are Gate City Bank, Bravera Bank, Bank of England. In total, 17 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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