El Paso

Metropolitan Statistical Area · MSA Code 21340

Mortgage lending activity in the El Paso metro area based on lender filings under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA). Data covers all applications received by HMDA-reporting institutions operating in this geography during 2024.

Metro-area mortgage activity. The El Paso Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA code 21340) recorded 26,245 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 11,973 of those and denied others at a rate of 17.6%, for an approval (origination) rate of 45.6%. The average loan amount across the MSA was $220,107 at an average note rate of 6.67%. 20 major lenders are tracked for this metro — GECU, United Wholesale Mortgage, Change Lending, LLC lead by origination volume.

What MSA numbers tell you — and what they don't. Metro area boundaries are defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget and typically span multiple counties, so a single El Paso denial rate averages across urban core, inner suburbs, and outer commuter communities with very different borrower profiles. Metro denial rates are shaped primarily by applicant mix — credit profile, loan-to-value, debt-to-income, property type — not by a single "local market" stance. A $17.6% denial rate at the MSA level can coexist with widely varying individual-lender denial rates; $220,107 average loan size reflects the MSA's property values and the borrower pool that actually applied, not any single neighborhood.

How to use this page. These are aggregate 2024 HMDA disclosures published by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — federal transparency data, not a real-time mortgage rate quote. A metro-level number is useful context but says nothing about what any particular lender will offer a specific borrower; rates, fees, and underwriting vary by lender, product, and file. This page is informational data reporting, not financial, legal, or mortgage advice. Shop at least three lenders, compare Loan Estimates carefully, and consult a licensed mortgage professional before applying. Data reflects the CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset.

26,245
Applications
11,973
Originated
17.6%
Denial Rate
$220,107
Avg Loan Amount

Nearby Lenders in El Paso

HMDA-reporting mortgage lenders ranked by loan originations in the El Paso metro area (2024). Compare any two side-by-side.

# Lender Originated Applications Avg Loan Market Share
1 GECU 1,350 2,501 $103,501 11.3%
2 United Wholesale Mortgage 894 1,172 $264,991 7.5%
3 Change Lending, LLC 589 936 $247,863 4.9%
4 ROCKET MORTGAGE 580 870 $208,230 4.8%
5 CMG MORTGAGE INC 523 763 $216,494 4.4%

Understanding This Data

Application Volume

The 26,245 applications recorded here represent every mortgage application reported by lenders with originations in the El Paso MSA. This includes home purchase, refinance, and home improvement loans.

Denial Rate Context

A denial rate of 17.6% means approximately 17.6% of all applications filed in this metro were denied. The average loan amount of $220,107 reflects the median property values and borrower profiles in this market.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in the El Paso metro area?
According to CFPB HMDA 2023 data, 26,245 mortgage applications were filed in the El Paso Metropolitan Statistical Area. Of those, 11,973 loans were originated, representing a denial rate of 17.6%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in the El Paso metro?
The denial rate of 17.6% represents the share of total mortgage applications that were denied by lenders operating in the El Paso area. The approval rate is 45.6%. This rate reflects all lenders reporting HMDA data for this geography.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in the El Paso area?
The average mortgage loan amount in the El Paso metro area is $220,107. The average interest rate across all loan types is 6.674%. These figures reflect all HMDA-reporting lenders in this geography.
Who are the largest mortgage lenders in the El Paso area?
The top mortgage lenders in the El Paso metro by origination volume are GECU, United Wholesale Mortgage, Change Lending, LLC. In total, 20 major lenders are tracked in this metro area.
What is the source of this mortgage lending data?
This data comes from the CFPB HMDA 2023 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset, a mandatory federal disclosure dataset covering all mortgage applications filed with HMDA-reporting institutions. Metropolitan area boundaries are defined by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

Mortgage Lending Guides

Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) 2024. Metropolitan Statistical Areas defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

Data from FFIEC / CFPB HMDA Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset (2024). Provided for informational purposes only; does not constitute financial advice.