FirstTrust Home Loans, Inc.

Sheridan, AR

FirstTrust Home Loans, Inc. processed 2,924 mortgage applications in 2024 per HMDA data reported to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), originating 107 loans with a 1.3% denial rate. Home Purchase was the primary loan purpose. Based in Sheridan, AR. The approval rate of 3.7% 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several outcomes beyond approved-and-funded, including files that were approved but not accepted by the applicant, withdrawn, or closed for incompleteness. FirstTrust Home Loans, Inc.'s 3.7% origination rate tells you how often an application turned into funded money; the 1.3% denial rate is a separate read on underwriting strictness. The most frequently cited denial reasons in this file were Credit history, Debt-to-income ratio, Collateral, which together explain the majority of rejections. Most activity concentrated in Conventional loans (1,396 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.

2,924
Applications
107
Originated
1.3%
Denial Rate
$212,893
Avg Loan Amount
Avg Interest Rate: 7.085%

Lending Activity

Type Applications Originated Denied Avg Loan
Conventional 1,396 87 15 $216,368
FHA 842 6 15 $217,874
USDA 455 6 7 $149,264
VA 231 8 1 $299,069

Top loan types - FirstTrust Home Loans, Inc.

Top loan types - FirstTrust Home Loans, Inc. Horizontal bar chart of the top 4 items by value (applications). Top loan types - FirstTrust Home Loans, Inc. Top 4 1. Conventional 1,396 2. FHA 842 3. USDA 455 4. VA 231 Top 5 loan types by application volume at FirstTrust Home Loans, Inc. (HMDA 2024). Source: CFPB HMDA loan/application register.

Source: CFPB Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) loan/application register HMDA 2024 LAR, application-level mortgage data for FirstTrust Home Loans, Inc. (LEI: 2549007JQKHU8KQ0FC19) · 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

Credit history
15
Debt-to-income ratio
9
Collateral
8
Employment history
4
Unverifiable information
2

Loan Purpose Breakdown

Purpose Applications Originated Avg Loan
Home Purchase 2,733 98 $209,555
Refinancing 161 9 $272,950
Cash-out Refinancing 26 0 $176,538
Home Improvement 4 0 $312,500

Geographic Coverage — Lending by Race

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

Race Applications Approval Rate Denial Rate
White 2,863 3.5% 1.3%
Asian * 45 13.3% 2.2%
Joint * 13 7.7% 0.0%
Black or African American * 3 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 2,637 3.8% 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 151 2.6% 0.0%
Joint * 45 0.0% 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 FirstTrust Home Loans, Inc. process?
FirstTrust Home Loans, Inc. processed 2,924 mortgage applications in the 2024 HMDA reporting year. Of these, 107 were originated (approved and funded), 67 were withdrawn by the applicant, and 38 were denied.
What is FirstTrust Home Loans, Inc.'s mortgage approval rate?
FirstTrust Home Loans, Inc. has an approval (origination) rate of 3.7%, meaning 3.7% of all applications resulted in a funded mortgage. The denial rate is 1.3%.
What is the average loan amount at FirstTrust Home Loans, Inc.?
The average mortgage loan amount at FirstTrust Home Loans, Inc. is $212,893. The average interest rate is 7.085%.
What are the most common reasons for mortgage denial at FirstTrust Home Loans, Inc.?
The most common reasons for mortgage denial at FirstTrust Home Loans, Inc. are: Credit history, Debt-to-income ratio, Collateral. In total, 38 applications were denied out of 2,924 total applications.
What types of mortgage loans does FirstTrust Home Loans, Inc. offer?
FirstTrust Home Loans, Inc. processes Conventional, FHA, USDA, VA loans. The most common type is Conventional with 1,396 applications and an average loan amount of $216,368.
What loan purposes does FirstTrust Home Loans, Inc. serve?
FirstTrust Home Loans, Inc. serves the following loan purposes: Home Purchase (2,733 applications), Refinancing (161 applications), Cash-out Refinancing (26 applications), Home Improvement (4 applications). Home Purchase is the most common purpose.
Where is FirstTrust Home Loans, Inc. located?
FirstTrust Home Loans, Inc. is headquartered in Sheridan, AR. The lender is identified by LEI 2549007JQKHU8KQ0FC19 in HMDA data.
How does FirstTrust Home Loans, Inc. compare in lending across racial demographics?
FirstTrust Home Loans, Inc. reports demographic lending data under HMDA requirements. White applicants have an approval rate of 3.5% and denial rate of 1.3%; Asian applicants have an approval rate of 13.3% and denial rate of 2.2%; Joint applicants have an approval rate of 7.7% and denial rate of 0.0%. This data reflects derived race categories as reported by applicants.

Data Sources

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