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Shelby County

1,569 mortgage applications, 16.6% denial rate. Verify FIPS 39149 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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Ohio · FIPS 39149

Local mortgage market. Shelby County, Ohio saw 1,569 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 822 of those loans and denied 261, producing a denial rate of 16.6% and an approval (origination) rate of 52.4%. The average loan amount was $160,488 at an average note rate of 7.54%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $36K. 107 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 39149 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

1,569
Applications
822
Originated
16.6%
Denial Rate
52.4%
Approval Rate
$160,488
Avg Loan Amount
7.54%
Avg Interest Rate
$36K
Avg Applicant Income
4.5x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Shelby 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 Rocket Mortgage 75 9.1%
2 Us Bank, N.A. 68 8.3%
3 Fifth Third Bank, National Association 47 5.7%
4 Minster Bank 39 4.7%
5 Nvr Mortgage Finance, INC. 38 4.6%
Compare Rocket Mortgage vs Us Bank, N.A. →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Shelby County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 1,569 mortgage applications were filed in Shelby County, Ohio. Of these, 822 were originated (approved and funded), while 261 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 16.6%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Shelby County?
The mortgage denial rate in Shelby County is 16.6%. The approval (origination) rate is 52.4%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Shelby County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Shelby County is $160,488. The average interest rate is 7.539%. The average applicant income is $36K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Shelby County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Shelby 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 Shelby County?
The top mortgage lenders in Shelby County by origination volume are Rocket Mortgage, Us Bank, N.A., Fifth Third Bank, National Association. In total, 107 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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