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Cuyahoga County

46,828 mortgage applications, 19.7% denial rate. Verify FIPS 39035 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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Ohio · FIPS 39035

Local mortgage market. Cuyahoga County, Ohio saw 46,828 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 24,083 of those loans and denied 9,233, producing a denial rate of 19.7% and an approval (origination) rate of 51.4%. The average loan amount was $192,043 at an average note rate of 7.47%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $37K. 480 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 5.2x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 5.2 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 39035 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

46,828
Applications
24,083
Originated
19.7%
Denial Rate
51.4%
Approval Rate
$192,043
Avg Loan Amount
7.47%
Avg Interest Rate
$37K
Avg Applicant Income
5.2x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Cuyahoga 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 Huntington National Bank 2,297 9.5%
2 Third Federal Savings and Loan 1,998 8.3%
3 Crosscountry Mortgage, LLC 1,697 7.0%
4 Rocket Mortgage 1,576 6.5%
5 CBNA Year to Date 1,097 4.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Cuyahoga County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 46,828 mortgage applications were filed in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Of these, 24,083 were originated (approved and funded), while 9,233 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 19.7%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Cuyahoga County?
The mortgage denial rate in Cuyahoga County is 19.7%. The approval (origination) rate is 51.4%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Cuyahoga County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Cuyahoga County is $192,043. The average interest rate is 7.470%. The average applicant income is $37K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Cuyahoga County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Cuyahoga County is 5.2x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 5.2 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Cuyahoga County?
The top mortgage lenders in Cuyahoga County by origination volume are Huntington National Bank, Third Federal Savings and Loan, Crosscountry Mortgage, LLC. In total, 480 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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