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Preston County

763 mortgage applications, 18.4% denial rate. Verify FIPS 54077 with U.S. Census Bureau →

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West Virginia · FIPS 54077

Local mortgage market. Preston County, West Virginia saw 763 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 396 of those loans and denied 140, producing a denial rate of 18.4% and an approval (origination) rate of 51.9%. The average loan amount was $170,662 at an average note rate of 6.80%, with applicants self-reporting average annual income of $35K. 75 distinct institutions reported mortgage activity in this county.

Borrower leverage and affordability signal. The loan-to-income ratio averages 4.9x, meaning typical borrowers took on mortgages of about 4.9 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 54077 · CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. See our disclaimer before acting on this data.

763
Applications
396
Originated
18.4%
Denial Rate
51.9%
Approval Rate
$170,662
Avg Loan Amount
6.80%
Avg Interest Rate
$35K
Avg Applicant Income
4.9x
Loan-to-Income Ratio

Nearby Lenders in Preston 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 Clear Mountain Bank 66 16.7%
2 Wesbanco Bank, INC. 40 10.1%
3 Rocket Mortgage 37 9.3%
4 Huntington National Bank 24 6.1%
5 Truist Bank 20 5.1%
Compare Clear Mountain Bank vs Wesbanco Bank, INC. →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Preston County?
In the 2024 HMDA reporting year, 763 mortgage applications were filed in Preston County, West Virginia. Of these, 396 were originated (approved and funded), while 140 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 18.4%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Preston County?
The mortgage denial rate in Preston County is 18.4%. The approval (origination) rate is 51.9%, reflecting originated loans as a share of all applications.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Preston County?
The average mortgage loan amount in Preston County is $170,662. The average interest rate is 6.805%. The average applicant income is $35K.
What is the loan-to-income ratio in Preston County?
The average loan-to-income ratio in Preston County is 4.9x, meaning borrowers took on loans averaging 4.9 times their annual income. This reflects average borrower profiles for mortgages processed in this county.
Who are the top mortgage lenders in Preston County?
The top mortgage lenders in Preston County by origination volume are Clear Mountain Bank, Wesbanco Bank, INC., Rocket Mortgage. In total, 75 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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