Bank OZK in Alabama vs the state
42.9%Denial rate+23.01 pts vs state
50.0%Decision denial rate+25.00 pts vs state
42.9%Origination rate-12.53 pts vs state
5.99%Median rate-0.51 pts vs state
-1.31Rate spread (pts)-1.60 pts vs state
$93kMedian applicant income
6Loans originated
6Denied
Trend in Alabama
| Year | Applications | Originated | Denial rate | Median rate | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | 3 | 50.0% | 5.99% | #489 |
| 2025 | 14 | 6 | 42.9% | 5.99% | #430 |
What Bank OZK lends in Alabama
By loan purpose
By loan type
Why it denied Alabama applicants
Where in Alabama
Counties with the most Bank OZK applications in 2025.
| County | Applications | Originated | Denied | Denial rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph County | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cleburne County | 3 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Baldwin County | 2 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Cherokee County | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Calhoun County | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Talladega County | 1 | 0 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Jefferson County | 1 | 0 | 1 | 100.0% |
Other large lenders in Alabama
| Lender | Grade | Applications | Denial rate | Median rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regions Bank | C | 11,871 | 37.2% | 4.99% |
| Rocket Mortgage | C | 9,941 | 20.5% | 6.63% |
| Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance | F | 8,461 | 41.4% | 9.50% |
| United Shore Financial Services | B | 7,689 | 12.0% | 6.13% |
| 21st Mortgage | F | 6,507 | 46.0% | 9.98% |
| Mortgage Research Center | C | 5,107 | 18.4% | 6.25% |
| REDSTONE Federal Credit Union | C | 4,548 | 18.9% | 8.13% |
| Dhi Mortgage Company | B | 3,909 | 17.5% | 4.99% |
| Freedom Mortgage | B | 3,725 | 8.7% | 6.25% |
| Pennymac Loan Services | C | 3,611 | 11.6% | 6.25% |
Frequently asked questions
Alabama: 14 applications in 2025, of which 6 were originated and 6 denied.
42.9% of all applications, or 50.0% of the applications it actually decided on. The Alabama statewide average across all lenders was 19.9%.
The median rate on loans Bank OZK originated in Alabama in 2025 was 5.99%, against a statewide median of 6.50%.
About this data. Figures are Bank OZK's own HMDA filing for properties located in Alabama, 2025. The grade is national; state-level figures are shown for context and are not separately graded. Methodology