Bank OZK in Tennessee vs the state
15.8%Denial rate-1.35 pts vs state
15.8%Decision denial rate-5.89 pts vs state
79.0%Origination rate+20.87 pts vs state
6.13%Median rate-0.50 pts vs state
-1.24Rate spread (pts)-1.47 pts vs state
$139kMedian applicant income
15Loans originated
3Denied
Trend in Tennessee
| Year | Applications | Originated | Denial rate | Median rate | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 5 | 16.7% | 8.75% | #709 |
| 2024 | 9 | 5 | 33.3% | 8.50% | #622 |
| 2025 | 19 | 15 | 15.8% | 6.13% | #544 |
What Bank OZK lends in Tennessee
By loan purpose
By loan type
Why it denied Tennessee applicants
Where in Tennessee
Counties with the most Bank OZK applications in 2025.
| County | Applications | Originated | Denied | Denial rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson County | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Shelby County | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Weakley County | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Montgomery County | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Hamilton County | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Polk County | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Knox County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Lake County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Robertson County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sumner County | 1 | 0 | 1 | 100.0% |
Other large lenders in Tennessee
| Lender | Grade | Applications | Denial rate | Median rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocket Mortgage | C | 16,503 | 17.3% | 6.50% |
| United Shore Financial Services | B | 12,458 | 10.9% | 6.12% |
| Regions Bank | C | 11,247 | 36.5% | 4.99% |
| Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance | F | 9,649 | 35.8% | 8.75% |
| Mortgage Research Center | C | 6,568 | 17.3% | 6.25% |
| FirstBank | C | 5,677 | 14.5% | 6.88% |
| CMG Mortgage | A | 5,643 | 2.9% | 6.50% |
| Freedom Mortgage | B | 5,493 | 8.0% | 6.25% |
| Pennymac Loan Services | C | 5,331 | 11.2% | 6.00% |
| Mortgage Investors Group | B | 4,454 | 3.5% | 6.50% |
Frequently asked questions
Tennessee: 19 applications in 2025, of which 15 were originated and 3 denied.
15.8% of all applications, or 15.8% of the applications it actually decided on. The Tennessee statewide average across all lenders was 17.1%.
The median rate on loans Bank OZK originated in Tennessee in 2025 was 6.13%, against a statewide median of 6.62%.
About this data. Figures are Bank OZK's own HMDA filing for properties located in Tennessee, 2025. The grade is national; state-level figures are shown for context and are not separately graded. Methodology