FIDELITY BANK

Gretna, LA

FIDELITY BANK processed 2,729 mortgage applications in 2024 per HMDA data reported to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), originating 1,798 loans with a 11.5% denial rate. Home Purchase was the primary loan purpose. Based in Gretna, LA. The approval rate of 65.9% 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. FIDELITY BANK processed 2,729 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024, originating 1,798 loans and denying 313 for a denial rate of 11.5% (applicants themselves withdrew 508 files before a decision). The average loan amount was $256,829 at a 7.038% average note rate, and applicants self-reported an average income of $38,000. The lender reports under LEI 549300LE3ZOZXUS7W648 from Gretna, LA.

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several outcomes beyond approved-and-funded, including files that were approved but not accepted by the applicant, withdrawn, or closed for incompleteness. FIDELITY BANK's 65.9% origination rate tells you how often an application turned into funded money; the 11.5% 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, Collateral, which together explain the majority of rejections. Most activity concentrated in Conventional loans (1,797 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.

2,729
Applications
1,798
Originated
11.5%
Denial Rate
$256,829
Avg Loan Amount
Avg Interest Rate: 7.038% Avg Applicant Income: $38,000

Lending Activity

Type Applications Originated Denied Avg Loan
Conventional 1,797 1,171 203 $269,051
FHA 729 488 91 $218,073
VA 125 81 14 $348,840
USDA 78 58 5 $190,000

Top loan types — FIDELITY BANK

Top loan types — FIDELITY BANK Horizontal bar chart of the top 4 items by value (applications). Top loan types — FIDELITY BANK Top 4 1. Conventional 1,797 2. FHA 729 3. VA 125 4. USDA 78 Top 5 loan types by application volume at FIDELITY BANK (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 FIDELITY BANK (LEI: 549300LE3ZOZXUS7W648) · 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
204
Credit history
103
Collateral
64
Other
43
Insufficient cash
27
Unverifiable information
17
Employment history
7

Loan Purpose Breakdown

Purpose Applications Originated Avg Loan
Home Purchase 2,083 1,458 $283,349
Home Improvement 195 128 $119,410
Refinancing 161 79 $257,112
Other 157 74 $101,752
Cash-out Refinancing 133 59 $225,677

Geographic Coverage — Lending by Race

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

Race Applications Approval Rate Denial Rate
White 1,750 69.9% 9.1%
Black or African American 584 58.0% 19.5%
Asian 55 50.9% 12.7%
Joint 36 66.7% 8.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 5 60.0% 20.0%
2 or more minority races 4 25.0% 25.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 2 100.0% 0.0%

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 2,249 66.8% 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 121 57.0% 17.4%
Joint 62 69.3% 9.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications did FIDELITY BANK process?
FIDELITY BANK processed 2,729 mortgage applications in the 2023 HMDA reporting year. Of these, 1,798 were originated (approved and funded), 508 were withdrawn by the applicant, and 313 were denied.
What is FIDELITY BANK's mortgage approval rate?
FIDELITY BANK has an approval (origination) rate of 65.9%, meaning 65.9% of all applications resulted in a funded mortgage. The denial rate is 11.5%.
What is the average loan amount at FIDELITY BANK?
The average mortgage loan amount at FIDELITY BANK is $256,829. The average interest rate is 7.038%. The average applicant income is $38,000.
What are the most common reasons for mortgage denial at FIDELITY BANK?
The most common reasons for mortgage denial at FIDELITY BANK are: Debt-to-income ratio, Credit history, Collateral. In total, 313 applications were denied out of 2,729 total applications.
What types of mortgage loans does FIDELITY BANK offer?
FIDELITY BANK processes Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA loans. The most common type is Conventional with 1,797 applications and an average loan amount of $269,051.
What loan purposes does FIDELITY BANK serve?
FIDELITY BANK serves the following loan purposes: Home Purchase (2,083 applications), Home Improvement (195 applications), Refinancing (161 applications), Other (157 applications), Cash-out Refinancing (133 applications). Home Purchase is the most common purpose.
Where is FIDELITY BANK located?
FIDELITY BANK is headquartered in Gretna, LA. The lender is identified by LEI 549300LE3ZOZXUS7W648 in HMDA data.
How does FIDELITY BANK compare in lending across racial demographics?
FIDELITY BANK reports demographic lending data under HMDA requirements. White applicants have an approval rate of 69.9% and denial rate of 9.1%; Black or African American applicants have an approval rate of 58.0% and denial rate of 19.5%; Asian applicants have an approval rate of 50.9% and denial rate of 12.7%. 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.