Connect Bank in Arkansas vs the state
21.1%Denial rate+2.86 pts vs state
24.2%Decision denial rate+1.11 pts vs state
56.6%Origination rate-0.25 pts vs state
—Median rate
—Rate spread (pts)
$92kMedian applicant income
43Loans originated
16Denied
Trend in Arkansas
| Year | Applications | Originated | Denial rate | Median rate | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 65 | 48 | 10.8% | — | #178 |
| 2024 | 62 | 35 | 33.9% | — | #182 |
| 2025 | 76 | 43 | 21.1% | — | #177 |
What Connect Bank lends in Arkansas
By loan purpose
By loan type
Where in Arkansas
Counties with the most Connect Bank applications in 2025.
| County | Applications | Originated | Denied | Denial rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | 33 | 16 | 7 | 21.2% |
| Jefferson County | 21 | 16 | 4 | 19.0% |
| Cleveland County | 10 | 3 | 2 | 20.0% |
| Drew County | 5 | 3 | 1 | 20.0% |
| Grant County | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cleburne County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hot Spring County | 1 | 0 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Desha County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Arkansas County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Pulaski County | 1 | 0 | 1 | 100.0% |
Other large lenders in Arkansas
| Lender | Grade | Applications | Denial rate | Median rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvest Bank | C | 9,748 | 14.4% | 7.00% |
| Rocket Mortgage | C | 5,854 | 20.1% | 6.63% |
| ARKANSAS Federal Credit Union | F | 4,439 | 23.6% | 7.50% |
| Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance | F | 3,491 | 38.4% | 10.25% |
| 21st Mortgage | F | 3,250 | 46.6% | 9.69% |
| Mortgage Research Center | C | 2,767 | 18.3% | 6.25% |
| Regions Bank | C | 2,646 | 40.0% | 6.13% |
| Firsttrust Home Loans | B | 2,590 | 0.5% | 6.49% |
| United Shore Financial Services | B | 2,456 | 13.3% | 6.12% |
| Triad Financial Services | D | 2,133 | 54.2% | 8.68% |
Frequently asked questions
Arkansas: 76 applications in 2025, of which 43 were originated and 16 denied.
21.1% of all applications, or 24.2% of the applications it actually decided on. The Arkansas statewide average across all lenders was 18.2%.
This lender did not report interest rates on its originated loans (some institutions are exempt from HMDA pricing fields).
About this data. Figures are Connect Bank's own HMDA filing for properties located in Arkansas, 2025. The grade is national; state-level figures are shown for context and are not separately graded. Methodology