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Saluda County

503 mortgage applications, 25.8% denial rate. Verify FIPS 45081 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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South Carolina · FIPS 45081

Local mortgage market. Saluda County, South Carolina saw 503 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 226 of those loans and denied 130, producing a denial rate of 25.8% and an approval (origination) rate of 44.9%. The average loan amount was $197,028 at an average note rate of 7.38%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $37K. 77 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 5.3x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 5.3 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 45081 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

503
Applications
226
Originated
25.8%
Denial Rate
44.9%
Approval Rate
$197,028
Avg Loan Amount
7.38%
Avg Interest Rate
$37K
Avg Applicant Income
5.3x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Saluda 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 Guild Mortgage Company 17 7.5%
2 First Ciitizens Bank and Trust 13 5.8%
3 SouthState Bank, N.A. 12 5.3%
4 Rocket Mortgage 12 5.3%
5 Ameris Bank 12 5.3%
Compare Guild Mortgage Company vs First Ciitizens Bank and Trust →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Saluda County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 503 mortgage applications were filed in Saluda County, South Carolina. Of these, 226 were originated (approved and funded), while 130 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 25.8%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Saluda County?
The mortgage denial rate in Saluda County is 25.8%. The approval (origination) rate is 44.9%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Saluda County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Saluda County is $197,028. The average interest rate is 7.381%. The average applicant income is $37K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Saluda County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Saluda County is 5.3x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 5.3 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Saluda County?
The top mortgage lenders in Saluda County by origination volume are Guild Mortgage Company, First Ciitizens Bank and Trust, SouthState Bank, N.A.. In total, 77 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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