EASTMAN CREDIT UNION

KINGSPORT, TN

EASTMAN CREDIT UNION processed 6,743 mortgage applications in 2024 per HMDA data reported to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), originating 4,455 loans with a 18.7% denial rate. Home Purchase was the primary loan purpose. Based in KINGSPORT, TN. The approval rate of 66.1% reflects originated loans as a share of all applications. Below you will find a breakdown by loan type, loan purpose, denial reasons, and demographic lending patterns as required by the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act.

Portfolio scale. EASTMAN CREDIT UNION processed 6,743 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024, originating 4,455 loans and denying 1,259 for a denial rate of 18.7% (applicants themselves withdrew 772 files before a decision). The average loan amount was $178,119 at a 7.476% average note rate, and applicants self-reported an average income of $37,000. The lender reports under LEI 549300DDLYW49R2HCV81 from KINGSPORT, TN.

Why approval and denial rates diverge. Approval (origination) rate and denial rate do not sum to 100% — HMDA records several outcomes beyond approved-and-funded, including files that were approved but not accepted by the applicant, withdrawn, or closed for incompleteness. EASTMAN CREDIT UNION's 66.1% origination rate tells you how often an application turned into funded money; the 18.7% denial rate is a separate read on underwriting strictness. The most frequently cited denial reasons in this file were Debt-to-income ratio, Credit history, Other, which together explain the majority of rejections. Most activity concentrated in Conventional loans (6,723 applications).

How to read this page. These figures are aggregate HMDA disclosures — they describe this lender's overall 2024 book, not your individual odds. Approval and denial rates are shaped by the applicant mix a lender actually receives: credit profile, loan-to-value, debt-to-income, property type, and geography. A lower denial rate at one lender versus another does not necessarily mean easier underwriting — it often reflects borrower self-selection and loan-product specialization. This page is informational data reporting, not financial, legal, or mortgage advice. Compare multiple lenders, read your Loan Estimate carefully, and consult a licensed mortgage professional before applying. Data reflects 2024 disclosures published by the CFPB in 2025.

6,743
Applications
4,455
Originated
18.7%
Denial Rate
$178,119
Avg Loan Amount
Avg Interest Rate: 7.476% Avg Applicant Income: $37,000

Lending Activity

Type Applications Originated Denied Avg Loan
Conventional 6,723 4,445 1,254 $177,944
VA 18 10 4 $241,111
FHA 1 0 1 $115,000
USDA 1 0 0 $285,000

Top loan types — EASTMAN CREDIT UNION

Top loan types — EASTMAN CREDIT UNION Horizontal bar chart of the top 4 items by value (applications). Top loan types — EASTMAN CREDIT UNION Top 4 1. Conventional 6,723 2. VA 18 3. FHA 1 4. USDA 1 Top 5 loan types by application volume at EASTMAN CREDIT UNION (HMDA 2023). Source: CFPB HMDA loan/application register.

Source: CFPB Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) loan/application register HMDA 2023 LAR — application-level mortgage data for EASTMAN CREDIT UNION (LEI: 549300DDLYW49R2HCV81) · 2023 HMDA reports filed annually; covers applications received during the calendar year. Approval rates exclude withdrawn / incomplete applications. Denial reasons are lender-reported.

Denial Analysis

Debt-to-income ratio
683
Credit history
514
Other
201
Collateral
137
Employment history
114
Unverifiable information
46
Credit application incomplete
19
Insufficient cash
11

Loan Purpose Breakdown

Purpose Applications Originated Avg Loan
Home Purchase 2,620 1,871 $298,760
Home Improvement 1,568 1,059 $72,487
Other 1,446 846 $79,336
Cash-out Refinancing 909 574 $140,677
Refinancing 200 105 $310,250

Geographic Coverage — Lending by Race

Derived race categories as reported under HMDA. Source: CFPB.

Race Applications Approval Rate Denial Rate
White 5,783 66.6% 18.6%
Black or African American 117 54.7% 32.5%
Joint 94 62.8% 20.2%
Asian 84 63.1% 15.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 44 47.7% 25.0%
2 or more minority races 9 33.3% 44.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 4 50.0% 50.0%

Lending by Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. Shown separately per U.S. Census Bureau standards.

Ethnicity Applications Approval Rate Denial Rate
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,608 66.9% 18.4%
Hispanic or Latino 197 62.9% 23.9%
Joint 108 50.0% 26.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications did EASTMAN CREDIT UNION process?
EASTMAN CREDIT UNION processed 6,743 mortgage applications in the 2023 HMDA reporting year. Of these, 4,455 were originated (approved and funded), 772 were withdrawn by the applicant, and 1,259 were denied.
What is EASTMAN CREDIT UNION's mortgage approval rate?
EASTMAN CREDIT UNION has an approval (origination) rate of 66.1%, meaning 66.1% of all applications resulted in a funded mortgage. The denial rate is 18.7%.
What is the average loan amount at EASTMAN CREDIT UNION?
The average mortgage loan amount at EASTMAN CREDIT UNION is $178,119. The average interest rate is 7.476%. The average applicant income is $37,000.
What are the most common reasons for mortgage denial at EASTMAN CREDIT UNION?
The most common reasons for mortgage denial at EASTMAN CREDIT UNION are: Debt-to-income ratio, Credit history, Other. In total, 1,259 applications were denied out of 6,743 total applications.
What types of mortgage loans does EASTMAN CREDIT UNION offer?
EASTMAN CREDIT UNION processes Conventional, VA, FHA, USDA loans. The most common type is Conventional with 6,723 applications and an average loan amount of $177,944.
What loan purposes does EASTMAN CREDIT UNION serve?
EASTMAN CREDIT UNION serves the following loan purposes: Home Purchase (2,620 applications), Home Improvement (1,568 applications), Other (1,446 applications), Cash-out Refinancing (909 applications), Refinancing (200 applications). Home Purchase is the most common purpose.
Where is EASTMAN CREDIT UNION located?
EASTMAN CREDIT UNION is headquartered in KINGSPORT, TN. The lender is identified by LEI 549300DDLYW49R2HCV81 in HMDA data.
How does EASTMAN CREDIT UNION compare in lending across racial demographics?
EASTMAN CREDIT UNION reports demographic lending data under HMDA requirements. White applicants have an approval rate of 66.6% and denial rate of 18.6%; Black or African American applicants have an approval rate of 54.7% and denial rate of 32.5%; Joint applicants have an approval rate of 62.8% and denial rate of 20.2%. This data reflects derived race categories as reported by applicants.

Data Sources

Data as of 2024. Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) 2024 Snapshot.

Data from FFIEC / CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset. Demographic data reflects derived categories as reported by applicants. Denial rates include all application outcomes. This data is provided for informational purposes only.