METRO BANK

PELL CITY, AL

METRO BANK processed 239 mortgage applications in 2024 per HMDA data reported to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), originating 209 loans with a 6.7% denial rate. Refinancing was the primary loan purpose. Based in PELL CITY, AL. The approval rate of 87.4% 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. METRO BANK processed 239 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024, originating 209 loans and denying 16 for a denial rate of 6.7% (applicants themselves withdrew 2 files before a decision). The average loan amount was $162,992. The lender reports under LEI 549300KI5WZF5PXKAF12 from PELL CITY, AL.

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several outcomes beyond approved-and-funded, including files that were approved but not accepted by the applicant, withdrawn, or closed for incompleteness. METRO BANK's 87.4% origination rate tells you how often an application turned into funded money; the 6.7% 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, Other, which together explain the majority of rejections. Most activity concentrated in Conventional loans (239 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.

239
Applications
209
Originated
6.7%
Denial Rate
$162,992
Avg Loan Amount

Lending Activity

Type Applications Originated Denied Avg Loan
Conventional 239 209 16 $162,992

Source: CFPB Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) loan/application register HMDA 2023 LAR — application-level mortgage data for METRO BANK (LEI: 549300KI5WZF5PXKAF12) · 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

Credit history
12
Debt-to-income ratio
4
Other
1
Employment history
1

Loan Purpose Breakdown

Purpose Applications Originated Avg Loan
Refinancing 117 102 $98,761
Home Purchase 87 78 $285,690
Home Improvement 22 19 $62,727
Other 13 10 $89,615

Geographic Coverage — Lending by Race

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

Race Applications Approval Rate Denial Rate
White 181 86.7% 7.2%
Black or African American 8 87.5% 0.0%
Joint 3 66.7% 33.3%
Asian 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 191 86.9% 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3 66.7% 0.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications did METRO BANK process?
METRO BANK processed 239 mortgage applications in the 2023 HMDA reporting year. Of these, 209 were originated (approved and funded), 2 were withdrawn by the applicant, and 16 were denied.
What is METRO BANK's mortgage approval rate?
METRO BANK has an approval (origination) rate of 87.4%, meaning 87.4% of all applications resulted in a funded mortgage. The denial rate is 6.7%.
What is the average loan amount at METRO BANK?
The average mortgage loan amount at METRO BANK is $162,992.
What are the most common reasons for mortgage denial at METRO BANK?
The most common reasons for mortgage denial at METRO BANK are: Credit history, Debt-to-income ratio, Other. In total, 16 applications were denied out of 239 total applications.
What types of mortgage loans does METRO BANK offer?
METRO BANK processes Conventional loans. The most common type is Conventional with 239 applications and an average loan amount of $162,992.
What loan purposes does METRO BANK serve?
METRO BANK serves the following loan purposes: Refinancing (117 applications), Home Purchase (87 applications), Home Improvement (22 applications), Other (13 applications). Refinancing is the most common purpose.
Where is METRO BANK located?
METRO BANK is headquartered in PELL CITY, AL. The lender is identified by LEI 549300KI5WZF5PXKAF12 in HMDA data.
How does METRO BANK compare in lending across racial demographics?
METRO BANK reports demographic lending data under HMDA requirements. White applicants have an approval rate of 86.7% and denial rate of 7.2%; Black or African American applicants have an approval rate of 87.5% and denial rate of 0.0%; Joint applicants have an approval rate of 66.7% and denial rate of 33.3%. 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.