Mobile

Metropolitan Statistical Area · MSA Code 33660

Mortgage lending activity in the Mobile 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 Mobile Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA code 33660) recorded 15,288 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 7,338 of those and denied others at a rate of 20.5%, for an approval (origination) rate of 48.0%. The average loan amount across the MSA was $183,869 at an average note rate of 7.15%. 20 major lenders are tracked for this metro — ROCKET MORTGAGE, REGIONS BANK, TRUSTMARK NATIONAL 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 Mobile 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 $20.5% denial rate at the MSA level can coexist with widely varying individual-lender denial rates; $183,869 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.

15,288
Applications
7,338
Originated
20.5%
Denial Rate
$183,869
Avg Loan Amount

Nearby Lenders in Mobile

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

# Lender Originated Applications Avg Loan Market Share
1 ROCKET MORTGAGE 529 760 $175,382 7.2%
2 REGIONS BANK 456 1,047 $80,597 6.2%
3 TRUSTMARK NATIONAL BANK 403 505 $191,059 5.5%
4 DHI Mortgage Company, LTD. 298 418 $304,689 4.1%
5 Embrace Home Loans, Inc. 239 296 $200,338 3.3%

Understanding This Data

Application Volume

The 15,288 applications recorded here represent every mortgage application reported by lenders with originations in the Mobile MSA. This includes home purchase, refinance, and home improvement loans.

Denial Rate Context

A denial rate of 20.5% means approximately 20.5% of all applications filed in this metro were denied. The average loan amount of $183,869 reflects the median property values and borrower profiles in this market.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in the Mobile metro area?
According to CFPB HMDA 2023 data, 15,288 mortgage applications were filed in the Mobile Metropolitan Statistical Area. Of those, 7,338 loans were originated, representing a denial rate of 20.5%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in the Mobile metro?
The denial rate of 20.5% represents the share of total mortgage applications that were denied by lenders operating in the Mobile area. The approval rate is 48.0%. This rate reflects all lenders reporting HMDA data for this geography.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in the Mobile area?
The average mortgage loan amount in the Mobile metro area is $183,869. The average interest rate across all loan types is 7.149%. These figures reflect all HMDA-reporting lenders in this geography.
Who are the largest mortgage lenders in the Mobile area?
The top mortgage lenders in the Mobile metro by origination volume are ROCKET MORTGAGE, REGIONS BANK, TRUSTMARK NATIONAL 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.