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Callahan County

629 mortgage applications, 19.4% denial rate. Verify FIPS 48059 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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Texas · FIPS 48059

Local mortgage market. Callahan County, Texas saw 629 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 279 of those loans and denied 122, producing a denial rate of 19.4% and an approval (origination) rate of 44.4%. The average loan amount was $187,369 at an average note rate of 7.23%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $39K. 72 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 4.8x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 4.8 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 48059 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

629
Applications
279
Originated
19.4%
Denial Rate
44.4%
Approval Rate
$187,369
Avg Loan Amount
7.23%
Avg Interest Rate
$39K
Avg Applicant Income
4.8x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Callahan 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 Financial Bank 50 17.9%
2 21st Mortgage 17 6.1%
3 PRIMELENDING 14 5.0%
4 Rocket Mortgage 14 5.0%
5 United Wholesale Mortgage 13 4.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Callahan County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 629 mortgage applications were filed in Callahan County, Texas. Of these, 279 were originated (approved and funded), while 122 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 19.4%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Callahan County?
The mortgage denial rate in Callahan County is 19.4%. The approval (origination) rate is 44.4%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Callahan County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Callahan County is $187,369. The average interest rate is 7.231%. The average applicant income is $39K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Callahan County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Callahan County is 4.8x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 4.8 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Callahan County?
The top mortgage lenders in Callahan County by origination volume are First Financial Bank, 21st Mortgage, PRIMELENDING. In total, 72 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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