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Clay County

324 mortgage applications, 13.0% denial rate. Verify FIPS 48077 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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Texas · FIPS 48077

Local mortgage market. Clay County, Texas saw 324 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 173 of those loans and denied 42, producing a denial rate of 13.0% and an approval (origination) rate of 53.4%. The average loan amount was $176,142 at an average note rate of 7.31%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $37K. 51 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 48077 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

324
Applications
173
Originated
13.0%
Denial Rate
53.4%
Approval Rate
$176,142
Avg Loan Amount
7.31%
Avg Interest Rate
$37K
Avg Applicant Income
4.8x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Clay 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 American National Bank & Trust 17 9.8%
2 Flat Branch Mortgage, INC. 16 9.2%
3 Union Square Credit Union 16 9.2%
4 Texoma Community Credit Union 14 8.1%
5 Jacksboro National Bank 13 7.5%
Compare American National Bank & Trust vs Flat Branch Mortgage, INC. →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Clay County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 324 mortgage applications were filed in Clay County, Texas. Of these, 173 were originated (approved and funded), while 42 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 13.0%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Clay County?
The mortgage denial rate in Clay County is 13.0%. The approval (origination) rate is 53.4%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Clay County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Clay County is $176,142. The average interest rate is 7.312%. The average applicant income is $37K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Clay County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Clay 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 Clay County?
The top mortgage lenders in Clay County by origination volume are American National Bank & Trust, Flat Branch Mortgage, INC., Union Square Credit Union. In total, 51 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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