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Laurens County

3,038 mortgage applications, 23.4% denial rate. Verify FIPS 45059 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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South Carolina · FIPS 45059

Local mortgage market. Laurens County, South Carolina saw 3,038 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 1,344 of those loans and denied 712, producing a denial rate of 23.4% and an approval (origination) rate of 44.2%. The average loan amount was $189,582 at an average note rate of 6.83%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $37K. 191 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 5.1x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 5.1 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 45059 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

3,038
Applications
1,344
Originated
23.4%
Denial Rate
44.2%
Approval Rate
$189,582
Avg Loan Amount
6.83%
Avg Interest Rate
$37K
Avg Applicant Income
5.1x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Laurens 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 DHI Mortgage Company, LTD. 104 7.7%
2 Rocket Mortgage 81 6.0%
3 Loandepot.Com, LLC 74 5.5%
4 Founders Federal Credit Union 63 4.7%
5 United Wholesale Mortgage 49 3.6%
Compare DHI Mortgage Company, LTD. vs Rocket Mortgage →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Laurens County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 3,038 mortgage applications were filed in Laurens County, South Carolina. Of these, 1,344 were originated (approved and funded), while 712 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 23.4%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Laurens County?
The mortgage denial rate in Laurens County is 23.4%. The approval (origination) rate is 44.2%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Laurens County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Laurens County is $189,582. The average interest rate is 6.835%. The average applicant income is $37K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Laurens County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Laurens County is 5.1x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 5.1 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Laurens County?
The top mortgage lenders in Laurens County by origination volume are DHI Mortgage Company, LTD., Rocket Mortgage, Loandepot.Com, LLC. In total, 191 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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