First National Bank

Altavista, VA

First National Bank processed 211 mortgage applications in 2024 per HMDA data reported to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), originating 169 loans with a 8.1% denial rate. Home Purchase was the primary loan purpose. Based in Altavista, VA. The approval rate of 80.1% reflects originated loans as a share of all applications.

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several outcomes beyond approved-and-funded, including files that were approved but not accepted by the applicant, withdrawn, or closed for incompleteness. First National Bank's 80.1% origination rate tells you how often an application turned into funded money; the 8.1% 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 (211 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.

211
Applications
169
Originated
8.1%
Denial Rate
$207,891
Avg Loan Amount

Lending Activity

Type Applications Originated Denied Avg Loan
Conventional 211 169 17 $207,891

Source: CFPB Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) loan/application register HMDA 2024 LAR, application-level mortgage data for First National Bank (LEI: 5493007WCJ9R6VLLYR82) · 2024 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 Approval rates exclude withdrawn / incomplete applications.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
10
Credit history
10
Collateral
2
Insufficient cash
1

Loan Purpose Breakdown

Purpose Applications Originated Avg Loan
Home Purchase 123 101 $207,764
Refinancing 47 41 $325,213
Home Improvement 22 13 $72,273
Other 19 14 $75,526

Geographic Coverage — Lending by Race

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

Race Applications Approval Rate Denial Rate
White 118 76.3% 10.2%
Black or African American * 19 57.9% 26.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native * 2 50.0% 0.0%
Asian * 1 0.0% 0.0%

* Fewer than 50 applications -- percentages for this group have wide statistical uncertainty and should not be read as precise.

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 137 72.3% 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino * 3 100.0% 0.0%

* Fewer than 50 applications -- percentages for this group have wide statistical uncertainty and should not be read as precise.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications did First National Bank process?
First National Bank processed 211 mortgage applications in the 2024 HMDA reporting year. Of these, 169 were originated (approved and funded), 25 were withdrawn by the applicant, and 17 were denied.
What is First National Bank's mortgage approval rate?
First National Bank has an approval (origination) rate of 80.1%, meaning 80.1% of all applications resulted in a funded mortgage. The denial rate is 8.1%.
What is the average loan amount at First National Bank?
The average mortgage loan amount at First National Bank is $207,891.
What are the most common reasons for mortgage denial at First National Bank?
The most common reasons for mortgage denial at First National Bank are: Debt-to-income ratio, Credit history, Collateral. In total, 17 applications were denied out of 211 total applications.
What types of mortgage loans does First National Bank offer?
First National Bank processes Conventional loans. The most common type is Conventional with 211 applications and an average loan amount of $207,891.
What loan purposes does First National Bank serve?
First National Bank serves the following loan purposes: Home Purchase (123 applications), Refinancing (47 applications), Home Improvement (22 applications), Other (19 applications). Home Purchase is the most common purpose.
Where is First National Bank located?
First National Bank is headquartered in Altavista, VA. The lender is identified by LEI 5493007WCJ9R6VLLYR82 in HMDA data.
How does First National Bank compare in lending across racial demographics?
First National Bank reports demographic lending data under HMDA requirements. White applicants have an approval rate of 76.3% and denial rate of 10.2%; Black or African American applicants have an approval rate of 57.9% and denial rate of 26.3%; American Indian or Alaska Native applicants have an approval rate of 50.0% and denial rate of 0.0%. This data reflects derived race categories as reported by applicants.

Data Sources

Every figure on PlainLender is rendered directly from CFPB HMDA federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on CFPB HMDA federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.