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Stark County

1,039 mortgage applications, 10.0% denial rate. Verify FIPS 38089 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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North Dakota · FIPS 38089

Local mortgage market. Stark County, North Dakota saw 1,039 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 638 of those loans and denied 104, producing a denial rate of 10.0% and an approval (origination) rate of 61.4%. The average loan amount was $307,348 at an average note rate of 6.74%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $37K. 81 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 8.3x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 8.3 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 38089 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

1,039
Applications
638
Originated
10.0%
Denial Rate
61.4%
Approval Rate
$307,348
Avg Loan Amount
6.74%
Avg Interest Rate
$37K
Avg Applicant Income
8.3x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Stark 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 Dakota Community Bank & Trust, NA 93 14.6%
2 Gate City Bank 69 10.8%
3 Ark-La-Tex Financial Services LLC 52 8.2%
4 Bravera Bank 43 6.7%
5 Western Cooperative Credit Union 37 5.8%
Compare Dakota Community Bank & Trust, NA vs Gate City Bank →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Stark County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 1,039 mortgage applications were filed in Stark County, North Dakota. Of these, 638 were originated (approved and funded), while 104 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 10.0%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Stark County?
The mortgage denial rate in Stark County is 10.0%. The approval (origination) rate is 61.4%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Stark County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Stark County is $307,348. The average interest rate is 6.744%. The average applicant income is $37K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Stark County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Stark County is 8.3x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 8.3 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Stark County?
The top mortgage lenders in Stark County by origination volume are Dakota Community Bank & Trust, NA, Gate City Bank, Ark-La-Tex Financial Services LLC. In total, 81 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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