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Richland County

4,369 mortgage applications, 17.4% denial rate. Verify FIPS 39139 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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Ohio · FIPS 39139

Local mortgage market. Richland County, Ohio saw 4,369 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 2,422 of those loans and denied 758, producing a denial rate of 17.4% and an approval (origination) rate of 55.4%. The average loan amount was $145,229 at an average note rate of 7.38%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $37K. 181 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 3.9x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 3.9 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 39139 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

4,369
Applications
2,422
Originated
17.4%
Denial Rate
55.4%
Approval Rate
$145,229
Avg Loan Amount
7.38%
Avg Interest Rate
$37K
Avg Applicant Income
3.9x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Richland 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 Mechanics Bank 365 15.1%
2 The Park National Bank 286 11.8%
3 Huntington National Bank 199 8.2%
4 Rocket Mortgage 168 6.9%
5 Crosscountry Mortgage, LLC 148 6.1%
Compare Mechanics Bank vs The Park National Bank →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Richland County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 4,369 mortgage applications were filed in Richland County, Ohio. Of these, 2,422 were originated (approved and funded), while 758 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 17.4%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Richland County?
The mortgage denial rate in Richland County is 17.4%. The approval (origination) rate is 55.4%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Richland County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Richland County is $145,229. The average interest rate is 7.380%. The average applicant income is $37K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Richland County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Richland County is 3.9x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 3.9 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Richland County?
The top mortgage lenders in Richland County by origination volume are Mechanics Bank, The Park National Bank, Huntington National Bank. In total, 181 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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