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Braxton County

223 mortgage applications, 25.1% denial rate. Verify FIPS 54007 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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West Virginia · FIPS 54007

Local mortgage market. Braxton County, West Virginia saw 223 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 100 of those loans and denied 56, producing a denial rate of 25.1% and an approval (origination) rate of 44.8%. The average loan amount was $112,040 at an average note rate of 7.41%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $33K. 32 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 3.4x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 3.4 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 54007 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

223
Applications
100
Originated
25.1%
Denial Rate
44.8%
Approval Rate
$112,040
Avg Loan Amount
7.41%
Avg Interest Rate
$33K
Avg Applicant Income
3.4x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Braxton 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 Peoples Bank 17 17.0%
2 City National Bank of WV 13 13.0%
3 Rocket Mortgage 12 12.0%
4 Clear Mountain Bank 8 8.0%
5 Clay County Bank 6 6.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Braxton County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 223 mortgage applications were filed in Braxton County, West Virginia. Of these, 100 were originated (approved and funded), while 56 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 25.1%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Braxton County?
The mortgage denial rate in Braxton County is 25.1%. The approval (origination) rate is 44.8%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Braxton County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Braxton County is $112,040. The average interest rate is 7.413%. The average applicant income is $33K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Braxton County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Braxton County is 3.4x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 3.4 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Braxton County?
The top mortgage lenders in Braxton County by origination volume are Peoples Bank, City National Bank of WV, Rocket Mortgage. In total, 32 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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