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Walworth County

100 mortgage applications, 20.0% denial rate. Verify FIPS 46129 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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South Dakota · FIPS 46129

Local mortgage market. Walworth County, South Dakota saw 100 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 52 of those loans and denied 20, producing a denial rate of 20.0% and an approval (origination) rate of 52.0%. The average loan amount was $156,900 at an average note rate of 7.29%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $35K. 20 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 4.5x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 4.5 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 46129 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

100
Applications
52
Originated
20.0%
Denial Rate
52.0%
Approval Rate
$156,900
Avg Loan Amount
7.29%
Avg Interest Rate
$35K
Avg Applicant Income
4.5x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Walworth 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 Dacotah Bank 12 23.1%
2 Bankwest, INC. 6 11.5%
3 First Interstate Bank 5 9.6%
4 Rocket Mortgage 5 9.6%
5 Mortgage Research Center 3 5.8%
Compare Dacotah Bank vs Bankwest, INC. →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Walworth County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 100 mortgage applications were filed in Walworth County, South Dakota. Of these, 52 were originated (approved and funded), while 20 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 20.0%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Walworth County?
The mortgage denial rate in Walworth County is 20.0%. The approval (origination) rate is 52.0%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Walworth County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Walworth County is $156,900. The average interest rate is 7.286%. The average applicant income is $35K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Walworth County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Walworth County is 4.5x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 4.5 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Walworth County?
The top mortgage lenders in Walworth County by origination volume are Dacotah Bank, Bankwest, INC., First Interstate Bank. In total, 20 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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

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