Connecticut Mortgage Lending

600 lenders reporting under HMDA

Statewide mortgage activity. Lenders filed 121,672 HMDA-reported mortgage applications in Connecticut in 2024, originating 66,840 loans and denying 21,641. That puts the statewide denial rate at 17.8% and the approval (origination) rate at 54.9%. The average loan amount across Connecticut was $308,264 at an average note rate of 7.05%. 600 distinct institutions — banks, credit unions, and independent mortgage companies — filed HMDA data covering activity in the state.

What drives state-level differences. State mortgage denial rates reflect applicant mix more than lender stance. Credit profiles, loan-to-value ratios, debt-to-income, property type, and rural-versus-urban composition all move the number before any lender policy does. Demographic lending data reported under HMDA shows variation across applicant groups — for example, White applicants had an approval rate of 62.3% and denial rate of 17.3%; while Black or African American applicants had an approval rate of 50.3% and denial rate of 26.6%. These are derived race categories as reported by applicants and do not by themselves prove causation; credit score, income, and loan-to-value are not reported in HMDA and drive much of the underlying variation.

How to read this page. These are aggregate 2024 HMDA disclosures published by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — a federal transparency dataset, not a real-time market feed. A state-level number is useful for context but cannot tell you what rate, fees, or underwriting any individual lender will offer a specific borrower. This page is informational data reporting, not financial, legal, or mortgage advice. Shop at least three lenders, compare Loan Estimates line-by-line, and consult a licensed mortgage professional before applying. Data reflects the CFPB HMDA 2024 Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset; demographic fields reflect derived categories as reported by applicants.

121,672
Applications
66,840
Originated
17.8%
Denial Rate
$308,264
Avg Loan Amount

Nearby Lenders in Connecticut

Top HMDA-reporting lenders active in Connecticut. Compare any two side-by-side for rates, denial rates, and loan mix.

# Lender Originated Market Share
1 ROCKET MORTGAGE 3,526 5.3%
2 TOTAL MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC 3,091 4.6%
3 United Wholesale Mortgage 2,711 4.1%
4 CBNA Year to Date 2,430 3.6%
5 Liberty Bank 2,390 3.6%

Lending by Race in Connecticut

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

Race Applications Approval Rate Denial Rate
White 72,884 62.3% 17.3%
Black or African American 10,110 50.3% 26.6%
Asian 5,411 55.3% 17.5%
Joint 1,897 63.0% 15.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 609 46.3% 27.9%
2 or more minority races 252 40.1% 31.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 237 46.4% 34.2%

Metro Areas in Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

How many mortgage applications were filed in Connecticut?
In the 2023 HMDA reporting year, 121,672 mortgage applications were filed in Connecticut. Of these, 66,840 were originated (approved and funded), while 21,641 were denied, resulting in a denial rate of 17.8%.
What is the mortgage denial rate in Connecticut?
The mortgage denial rate in Connecticut is 17.8%, meaning 17.8% of all applications were denied by lenders. The approval (origination) rate is 54.9%.
What is the average mortgage loan amount in Connecticut?
The average mortgage loan amount in Connecticut is $308,264. The average interest rate across all loan types is 7.049%.
How many mortgage lenders operate in Connecticut?
600 mortgage lenders reported HMDA data for Connecticut. These include banks, credit unions, and independent mortgage companies that filed lending activity for this state.
How do mortgage denial rates vary by demographics in Connecticut?
Connecticut reports demographic lending data under HMDA. White applicants have an approval rate of 62.3% and denial rate of 17.3%; Black or African American applicants have an approval rate of 50.3% and denial rate of 26.6%; Asian applicants have an approval rate of 55.3% and denial rate of 17.5%. These figures reflect derived race categories as reported by applicants.

Mortgage Lending Guides

Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) 2024. State geography per U.S. Census Bureau standards.

Data from FFIEC / CFPB HMDA Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset (2024). Demographic data reflects derived categories as reported by applicants. Provided for informational purposes only.