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Brookings County

789 mortgage applications, 11.8% denial rate. Verify FIPS 46011 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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South Dakota · FIPS 46011

Local mortgage market. Brookings County, South Dakota saw 789 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 481 of those loans and denied 93, producing a denial rate of 11.8% and an approval (origination) rate of 61.0%. The average loan amount was $244,214 at an average note rate of 7.11%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $36K. 80 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 6.8x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 6.8 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 46011 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

789
Applications
481
Originated
11.8%
Denial Rate
61.0%
Approval Rate
$244,214
Avg Loan Amount
7.11%
Avg Interest Rate
$36K
Avg Applicant Income
6.8x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Brookings 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 First Bank & Trust 174 36.2%
2 Guaranteed Rate, INC. 48 10.0%
3 Dacotah Bank 23 4.8%
4 Central Bank 22 4.6%
5 Plains Commerce Bank 19 4.0%
Compare First Bank & Trust vs Guaranteed Rate, INC. →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Brookings County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 789 mortgage applications were filed in Brookings County, South Dakota. Of these, 481 were originated (approved and funded), while 93 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 11.8%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Brookings County?
The mortgage denial rate in Brookings County is 11.8%. The approval (origination) rate is 61.0%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Brookings County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Brookings County is $244,214. The average interest rate is 7.114%. The average applicant income is $36K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Brookings County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Brookings County is 6.8x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 6.8 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Brookings County?
The top mortgage lenders in Brookings County by origination volume are First Bank & Trust, Guaranteed Rate, INC., Dacotah Bank. In total, 80 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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