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Sumter County

4,358 mortgage applications, 19.8% denial rate. Verify FIPS 45085 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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South Carolina · FIPS 45085

Local mortgage market. Sumter County, South Carolina saw 4,358 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 1,999 of those loans and denied 861, producing a denial rate of 19.8% and an approval (origination) rate of 45.9%. The average loan amount was $189,243 at an average note rate of 6.61%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $38K. 198 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 5.0x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 5.0 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 45085 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

4,358
Applications
1,999
Originated
19.8%
Denial Rate
45.9%
Approval Rate
$189,243
Avg Loan Amount
6.61%
Avg Interest Rate
$38K
Avg Applicant Income
5.0x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Sumter 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 SAFE Federal Credit Union 212 10.6%
2 Mortgage Research Center 117 5.9%
3 FBC Mortgage, LLC 104 5.2%
4 Gateway First Bank 103 5.2%
5 Rocket Mortgage 100 5.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Sumter County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 4,358 mortgage applications were filed in Sumter County, South Carolina. Of these, 1,999 were originated (approved and funded), while 861 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 19.8%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Sumter County?
The mortgage denial rate in Sumter County is 19.8%. The approval (origination) rate is 45.9%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Sumter County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Sumter County is $189,243. The average interest rate is 6.610%. The average applicant income is $38K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Sumter County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Sumter County is 5.0x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 5.0 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Sumter County?
The top mortgage lenders in Sumter County by origination volume are SAFE Federal Credit Union, Mortgage Research Center, FBC Mortgage, LLC. In total, 198 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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