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Oconee County

3,212 mortgage applications, 18.3% denial rate. Verify FIPS 45073 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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South Carolina · FIPS 45073

Local mortgage market. Oconee County, South Carolina saw 3,212 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 1,583 of those loans and denied 588, producing a denial rate of 18.3% and an approval (origination) rate of 49.3%. The average loan amount was $282,927 at an average note rate of 6.90%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $37K. 243 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 7.6x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 7.6 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 45073 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

3,212
Applications
1,583
Originated
18.3%
Denial Rate
49.3%
Approval Rate
$282,927
Avg Loan Amount
6.90%
Avg Interest Rate
$37K
Avg Applicant Income
7.6x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Oconee 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 SouthState Bank, N.A. 114 7.2%
2 Rocket Mortgage 113 7.1%
3 SC State Credit Union 83 5.2%
4 United Wholesale Mortgage 58 3.7%
5 First Ciitizens Bank and Trust 55 3.5%
Compare SouthState Bank, N.A. vs Rocket Mortgage →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Oconee County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 3,212 mortgage applications were filed in Oconee County, South Carolina. Of these, 1,583 were originated (approved and funded), while 588 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 18.3%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Oconee County?
The mortgage denial rate in Oconee County is 18.3%. The approval (origination) rate is 49.3%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Oconee County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Oconee County is $282,927. The average interest rate is 6.901%. The average applicant income is $37K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Oconee County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Oconee County is 7.6x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 7.6 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Oconee County?
The top mortgage lenders in Oconee County by origination volume are SouthState Bank, N.A., Rocket Mortgage, SC State Credit Union. In total, 243 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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