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Bamberg County

329 mortgage applications, 34.4% denial rate. Verify FIPS 45009 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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South Carolina · FIPS 45009

Local mortgage market. Bamberg County, South Carolina saw 329 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 114 of those loans and denied 113, producing a denial rate of 34.4% and an approval (origination) rate of 34.7%. The average loan amount was $139,073 at an average note rate of 7.02%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $38K. 53 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 3.7x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 3.7 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 45009 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

329
Applications
114
Originated
34.4%
Denial Rate
34.7%
Approval Rate
$139,073
Avg Loan Amount
7.02%
Avg Interest Rate
$38K
Avg Applicant Income
3.7x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Bamberg 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 Enterprise Bank of Sc 9 7.9%
2 Mortgage Research Center 8 7.0%
3 Rocket Mortgage 8 7.0%
4 Ameris Bank 8 7.0%
5 21st Mortgage 6 5.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Bamberg County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 329 mortgage applications were filed in Bamberg County, South Carolina. Of these, 114 were originated (approved and funded), while 113 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 34.4%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Bamberg County?
The mortgage denial rate in Bamberg County is 34.4%. The approval (origination) rate is 34.7%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Bamberg County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Bamberg County is $139,073. The average interest rate is 7.020%. The average applicant income is $38K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Bamberg County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Bamberg County is 3.7x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 3.7 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Bamberg County?
The top mortgage lenders in Bamberg County by origination volume are Enterprise Bank of Sc, Mortgage Research Center, Rocket Mortgage. In total, 53 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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