State College

Metropolitan Statistical Area · MSA Code 44300

Mortgage lending activity in the State College 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 State College Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA code 44300) recorded 3,375 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in 2024. Lenders originated 2,260 of those and denied others at a rate of 14.6%, for an approval (origination) rate of 67.0%. The average loan amount across the MSA was $220,339 at an average note rate of 7.02%. 20 major lenders are tracked for this metro — KISH BANK, JERSEY SHORE STATE BANK, PA STATE EMPLOYEES CU 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 State College 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 $14.6% denial rate at the MSA level can coexist with widely varying individual-lender denial rates; $220,339 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.

3,375
Applications
2,260
Originated
14.6%
Denial Rate
$220,339
Avg Loan Amount

Nearby Lenders in State College

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

# Lender Originated Applications Avg Loan Market Share
1 KISH BANK 182 207 $339,928 8.1%
2 JERSEY SHORE STATE BANK 178 211 $169,218 7.9%
3 PA STATE EMPLOYEES CU 136 179 $96,676 6.0%
4 ROCKET MORTGAGE 127 156 $248,077 5.6%
5 United Wholesale Mortgage 123 148 $287,365 5.4%

Understanding This Data

Application Volume

The 3,375 applications recorded here represent every mortgage application reported by lenders with originations in the State College MSA. This includes home purchase, refinance, and home improvement loans.

Denial Rate Context

A denial rate of 14.6% means approximately 14.6% of all applications filed in this metro were denied. The average loan amount of $220,339 reflects the median property values and borrower profiles in this market.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in the State College metro area?
According to CFPB HMDA 2023 data, 3,375 mortgage applications were filed in the State College Metropolitan Statistical Area. Of those, 2,260 loans were originated, representing a denial rate of 14.6%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in the State College metro?
The denial rate of 14.6% represents the share of total mortgage applications that were denied by lenders operating in the State College area. The approval rate is 67.0%. This rate reflects all lenders reporting HMDA data for this geography.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in the State College area?
The average mortgage loan amount in the State College metro area is $220,339. The average interest rate across all loan types is 7.020%. These figures reflect all HMDA-reporting lenders in this geography.
Who are the largest mortgage lenders in the State College area?
The top mortgage lenders in the State College metro by origination volume are KISH BANK, JERSEY SHORE STATE BANK, PA STATE EMPLOYEES CU. 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.