Gulfport-Biloxi

Metropolitan Statistical Area · MSA Code 25060

Mortgage lending activity in the Gulfport-Biloxi 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 Gulfport-Biloxi Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA code 25060) recorded 18,281 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 8,650 of those and denied others at a rate of 18.9%, for an approval (origination) rate of 47.3%. The average loan amount across the MSA was $195,961 at an average note rate of 6.82%. 20 major lenders are tracked for this metro — KEESLER FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, CMG MORTGAGE INC, Cadence Bank 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 Gulfport-Biloxi 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 $18.9% denial rate at the MSA level can coexist with widely varying individual-lender denial rates; $195,961 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.

18,281
Applications
8,650
Originated
18.9%
Denial Rate
$195,961
Avg Loan Amount

Nearby Lenders in Gulfport-Biloxi

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

# Lender Originated Applications Avg Loan Market Share
1 KEESLER FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 629 1,384 $119,841 7.3%
2 CMG MORTGAGE INC 508 785 $189,764 5.9%
3 Cadence Bank 456 635 $214,181 5.3%
4 ROCKET MORTGAGE 453 691 $180,687 5.2%
5 Community Bank of Mississippi 408 570 $199,737 4.7%

Understanding This Data

Application Volume

The 18,281 applications recorded here represent every mortgage application reported by lenders with originations in the Gulfport-Biloxi MSA. This includes home purchase, refinance, and home improvement loans.

Denial Rate Context

A denial rate of 18.9% means approximately 18.9% of all applications filed in this metro were denied. The average loan amount of $195,961 reflects the median property values and borrower profiles in this market.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in the Gulfport-Biloxi metro area?
According to CFPB HMDA 2023 data, 18,281 mortgage applications were filed in the Gulfport-Biloxi Metropolitan Statistical Area. Of those, 8,650 loans were originated, representing a denial rate of 18.9%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in the Gulfport-Biloxi metro?
The denial rate of 18.9% represents the share of total mortgage applications that were denied by lenders operating in the Gulfport-Biloxi area. The approval rate is 47.3%. This rate reflects all lenders reporting HMDA data for this geography.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in the Gulfport-Biloxi area?
The average mortgage loan amount in the Gulfport-Biloxi metro area is $195,961. The average interest rate across all loan types is 6.824%. These figures reflect all HMDA-reporting lenders in this geography.
Who are the largest mortgage lenders in the Gulfport-Biloxi area?
The top mortgage lenders in the Gulfport-Biloxi metro by origination volume are KEESLER FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, CMG MORTGAGE INC, Cadence Bank. 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.