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Nelson County

44 mortgage applications, 20.4% denial rate. Verify FIPS 38063 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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North Dakota · FIPS 38063

Local mortgage market. Nelson County, North Dakota saw 44 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 27 of those loans and denied 9, producing a denial rate of 20.4% and an approval (origination) rate of 61.4%. The average loan amount was $146,591 at an average note rate of 6.66%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $37K. 17 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 4.0x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 4.0 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 38063 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

44
Applications
27
Originated
20.4%
Denial Rate
61.4%
Approval Rate
$146,591
Avg Loan Amount
6.66%
Avg Interest Rate
$37K
Avg Applicant Income
4.0x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Nelson 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 First United Bank 8 29.6%
2 First Community Credit Union 3 11.1%
3 Mortgage Research Center 2 7.4%
4 Huntington National Bank 1 3.7%
5 First International Bank & Trust 1 3.7%
Compare First United Bank vs First Community Credit Union →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Nelson County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 44 mortgage applications were filed in Nelson County, North Dakota. Of these, 27 were originated (approved and funded), while 9 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 20.4%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Nelson County?
The mortgage denial rate in Nelson County is 20.4%. The approval (origination) rate is 61.4%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Nelson County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Nelson County is $146,591. The average interest rate is 6.661%. The average applicant income is $37K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Nelson County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Nelson County is 4.0x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 4.0 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Nelson County?
The top mortgage lenders in Nelson County by origination volume are First United Bank, First Community Credit Union, Mortgage Research Center. 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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

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