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Hancock County

764 mortgage applications, 18.2% denial rate. Verify FIPS 54029 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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West Virginia · FIPS 54029

Local mortgage market. Hancock County, West Virginia saw 764 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 425 of those loans and denied 139, producing a denial rate of 18.2% and an approval (origination) rate of 55.6%. The average loan amount was $133,377 at an average note rate of 6.41%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $33K. 66 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 4.0x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 4.0 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 54029 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

764
Applications
425
Originated
18.2%
Denial Rate
55.6%
Approval Rate
$133,377
Avg Loan Amount
6.41%
Avg Interest Rate
$33K
Avg Applicant Income
4.0x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Hancock 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 Hancock County Savings Bank, FSB 163 38.4%
2 Wesbanco Bank, INC. 73 17.2%
3 Rocket Mortgage 22 5.2%
4 Huntington National Bank 18 4.2%
5 Loandepot.Com, LLC 14 3.3%
Compare Hancock County Savings Bank, FSB vs Wesbanco Bank, INC. →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Hancock County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 764 mortgage applications were filed in Hancock County, West Virginia. Of these, 425 were originated (approved and funded), while 139 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 18.2%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Hancock County?
The mortgage denial rate in Hancock County is 18.2%. The approval (origination) rate is 55.6%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Hancock County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Hancock County is $133,377. The average interest rate is 6.411%. The average applicant income is $33K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Hancock County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Hancock County is 4.0x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 4.0 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Hancock County?
The top mortgage lenders in Hancock County by origination volume are Hancock County Savings Bank, FSB, Wesbanco Bank, INC., Rocket Mortgage. In total, 66 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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