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Butte County

380 mortgage applications, 17.1% denial rate. Verify FIPS 46019 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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South Dakota · FIPS 46019

Local mortgage market. Butte County, South Dakota saw 380 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 199 of those loans and denied 65, producing a denial rate of 17.1% and an approval (origination) rate of 52.4%. The average loan amount was $213,342 at an average note rate of 7.14%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $39K. 41 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 5.5x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 5.5 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 46019 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

380
Applications
199
Originated
17.1%
Denial Rate
52.4%
Approval Rate
$213,342
Avg Loan Amount
7.14%
Avg Interest Rate
$39K
Avg Applicant Income
5.5x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Butte 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 Black Hills Federal Credit Union 26 13.1%
2 Pioneer Bank & Trust 22 11.1%
3 United Wholesale Mortgage 14 7.0%
4 First Interstate Bank 13 6.5%
5 Plains Commerce Bank 11 5.5%
Compare Black Hills Federal Credit Union vs Pioneer Bank & Trust →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Butte County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 380 mortgage applications were filed in Butte County, South Dakota. Of these, 199 were originated (approved and funded), while 65 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 17.1%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Butte County?
The mortgage denial rate in Butte County is 17.1%. The approval (origination) rate is 52.4%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Butte County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Butte County is $213,342. The average interest rate is 7.145%. The average applicant income is $39K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Butte County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Butte County is 5.5x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 5.5 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Butte County?
The top mortgage lenders in Butte County by origination volume are Black Hills Federal Credit Union, Pioneer Bank & Trust, United Wholesale Mortgage. In total, 41 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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