Synovus Bank

COLUMBUS, GA

Synovus Bank processed 8,388 mortgage applications in 2024 per HMDA data reported to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), originating 5,114 loans with a 21.6% denial rate. Home Purchase was the primary loan purpose. Based in COLUMBUS, GA. The approval rate of 61.0% 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several outcomes beyond approved-and-funded, including files that were approved but not accepted by the applicant, withdrawn, or closed for incompleteness. Synovus Bank's 61.0% origination rate tells you how often an application turned into funded money; the 21.6% denial rate is a separate read on underwriting strictness. The most frequently cited denial reasons in this file were Debt-to-income ratio, Collateral, Other, which together explain the majority of rejections. Most activity concentrated in Conventional loans (7,238 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.

8,388
Applications
5,114
Originated
21.6%
Denial Rate
$297,253
Avg Loan Amount
Avg Interest Rate: 7.696% Avg Applicant Income: $37,000

Lending Activity

Type Applications Originated Denied Avg Loan
Conventional 7,238 4,372 1,697 $302,331
FHA 796 488 99 $243,442
VA 265 191 12 $348,660
USDA 89 63 6 $212,528

Top loan types - Synovus Bank

Top loan types - Synovus Bank Horizontal bar chart of the top 4 items by value (applications). Top loan types - Synovus Bank Top 4 1. Conventional 7,238 2. FHA 796 3. VA 265 4. USDA 89 Top 5 loan types by application volume at Synovus Bank (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 Synovus Bank (LEI: DX0JX77PRMOELF7VG772) · 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
1,168
Collateral
599
Other
545
Credit history
344
Unverifiable information
63
Insufficient cash
19
Employment history
13

Loan Purpose Breakdown

Purpose Applications Originated Avg Loan
Home Purchase 3,530 2,262 $401,816
Other 1,960 1,118 $203,929
Refinancing 1,484 988 $283,841
Home Improvement 1,214 669 $158,303
Cash-out Refinancing 200 77 $309,250

Geographic Coverage — Lending by Race

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

Race Applications Approval Rate Denial Rate
White 5,886 63.9% 20.1%
Black or African American 1,195 49.8% 29.4%
Asian 261 44.4% 26.8%
Joint 85 71.8% 12.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native * 23 52.2% 39.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * 13 46.1% 46.1%
2 or more minority races * 7 57.1% 14.3%

* 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 6,924 62.0% 21.0%
Hispanic or Latino 487 47.8% 34.5%
Joint 132 59.9% 15.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications did Synovus Bank process?
Synovus Bank processed 8,388 mortgage applications in the 2024 HMDA reporting year. Of these, 5,114 were originated (approved and funded), 948 were withdrawn by the applicant, and 1,814 were denied.
What is Synovus Bank's mortgage approval rate?
Synovus Bank has an approval (origination) rate of 61.0%, meaning 61.0% of all applications resulted in a funded mortgage. The denial rate is 21.6%.
What is the average loan amount at Synovus Bank?
The average mortgage loan amount at Synovus Bank is $297,253. The average interest rate is 7.696%. The average applicant income is $37,000.
What are the most common reasons for mortgage denial at Synovus Bank?
The most common reasons for mortgage denial at Synovus Bank are: Debt-to-income ratio, Collateral, Other. In total, 1,814 applications were denied out of 8,388 total applications.
What types of mortgage loans does Synovus Bank offer?
Synovus Bank processes Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA loans. The most common type is Conventional with 7,238 applications and an average loan amount of $302,331.
What loan purposes does Synovus Bank serve?
Synovus Bank serves the following loan purposes: Home Purchase (3,530 applications), Other (1,960 applications), Refinancing (1,484 applications), Home Improvement (1,214 applications), Cash-out Refinancing (200 applications). Home Purchase is the most common purpose.
Where is Synovus Bank located?
Synovus Bank is headquartered in COLUMBUS, GA. The lender is identified by LEI DX0JX77PRMOELF7VG772 in HMDA data.
How does Synovus Bank compare in lending across racial demographics?
Synovus Bank reports demographic lending data under HMDA requirements. White applicants have an approval rate of 63.9% and denial rate of 20.1%; Black or African American applicants have an approval rate of 49.8% and denial rate of 29.4%; Asian applicants have an approval rate of 44.4% and denial rate of 26.8%. This data reflects derived race categories as reported by applicants.

Data Sources

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