PFCU

Portland, MI

PFCU processed 290 mortgage applications in 2024 per HMDA data reported to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), originating 213 loans with a 9.3% denial rate. Home Purchase was the primary loan purpose. Based in Portland, MI. The approval rate of 73.4% 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. PFCU processed 290 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024, originating 213 loans and denying 27 for a denial rate of 9.3% (applicants themselves withdrew 28 files before a decision). The average loan amount was $129,897 at a 7.129% average note rate, and applicants self-reported an average income of $34,000. The lender reports under LEI 2549008NRAZRGNG0TT58 from Portland, MI.

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several outcomes beyond approved-and-funded, including files that were approved but not accepted by the applicant, withdrawn, or closed for incompleteness. PFCU's 73.4% origination rate tells you how often an application turned into funded money; the 9.3% denial rate is a separate read on underwriting strictness. The most frequently cited denial reasons in this file were Debt-to-income ratio, Employment history, Credit history, which together explain the majority of rejections. Most activity concentrated in Conventional loans (282 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.

290
Applications
213
Originated
9.3%
Denial Rate
$129,897
Avg Loan Amount
Avg Interest Rate: 7.129% Avg Applicant Income: $34,000

Lending Activity

Type Applications Originated Denied Avg Loan
Conventional 282 209 25 $129,007
USDA 8 4 2 $161,250

Source: CFPB Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) loan/application register HMDA 2023 LAR — application-level mortgage data for PFCU (LEI: 2549008NRAZRGNG0TT58) · 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
13
Employment history
6
Credit history
6
Other
5
Collateral
4
Mortgage insurance denied
1
Unverifiable information
1

Loan Purpose Breakdown

Purpose Applications Originated Avg Loan
Home Purchase 107 80 $195,654
Cash-out Refinancing 50 38 $130,800
Home Improvement 47 30 $53,723
Other 47 40 $67,766
Refinancing 34 25 $122,941

Geographic Coverage — Lending by Race

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

Race Applications Approval Rate Denial Rate
White 274 73.7% 9.1%
Black or African American 5 60.0% 20.0%
Joint 2 100.0% 0.0%
Asian 1 100.0% 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 272 73.5% 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3 100.0% 0.0%
Joint 3 100.0% 0.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications did PFCU process?
PFCU processed 290 mortgage applications in the 2023 HMDA reporting year. Of these, 213 were originated (approved and funded), 28 were withdrawn by the applicant, and 27 were denied.
What is PFCU's mortgage approval rate?
PFCU has an approval (origination) rate of 73.4%, meaning 73.4% of all applications resulted in a funded mortgage. The denial rate is 9.3%.
What is the average loan amount at PFCU?
The average mortgage loan amount at PFCU is $129,897. The average interest rate is 7.129%. The average applicant income is $34,000.
What are the most common reasons for mortgage denial at PFCU?
The most common reasons for mortgage denial at PFCU are: Debt-to-income ratio, Employment history, Credit history. In total, 27 applications were denied out of 290 total applications.
What types of mortgage loans does PFCU offer?
PFCU processes Conventional, USDA loans. The most common type is Conventional with 282 applications and an average loan amount of $129,007.
What loan purposes does PFCU serve?
PFCU serves the following loan purposes: Home Purchase (107 applications), Cash-out Refinancing (50 applications), Home Improvement (47 applications), Other (47 applications), Refinancing (34 applications). Home Purchase is the most common purpose.
Where is PFCU located?
PFCU is headquartered in Portland, MI. The lender is identified by LEI 2549008NRAZRGNG0TT58 in HMDA data.
How does PFCU compare in lending across racial demographics?
PFCU reports demographic lending data under HMDA requirements. White applicants have an approval rate of 73.7% and denial rate of 9.1%; Black or African American applicants have an approval rate of 60.0% and denial rate of 20.0%; Joint applicants have an approval rate of 100.0% and denial rate of 0.0%. 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.