First Bank in Nebraska vs the state
2.4%Denial rate-10.09 pts vs state
2.9%Decision denial rate-12.29 pts vs state
83.1%Origination rate+15.85 pts vs state
6.38%Median rate-0.25 pts vs state
0.18Rate spread (pts)-0.04 pts vs state
$116kMedian applicant income
340Loans originated
10Denied
Trend in Nebraska
| Year | Applications | Originated | Denial rate | Median rate | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 223 | 178 | 6.7% | 6.50% | #62 |
| 2024 | 312 | 251 | 3.2% | 6.50% | #52 |
| 2025 | 409 | 340 | 2.4% | 6.38% | #40 |
What First Bank lends in Nebraska
By loan purpose
By loan type
Why it denied Nebraska applicants
Where in Nebraska
Counties with the most First Bank applications in 2025.
| County | Applications | Originated | Denied | Denial rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | 194 | 157 | 4 | 2.1% |
| Lancaster County | 129 | 109 | 4 | 3.1% |
| Sarpy County | 52 | 46 | 1 | 1.9% |
| Saunders County | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cass County | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Gage County | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Burt County | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Dawson County | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hall County | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Nemaha County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
Other large lenders in Nebraska
| Lender | Grade | Applications | Denial rate | Median rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocket Mortgage | C | 3,384 | 17.6% | 6.75% |
| Pinnacle Bank | B | 3,371 | 4.3% | 6.95% |
| First National Bank of Omaha | C | 2,902 | 19.6% | 7.00% |
| Charter West Bank | C | 2,258 | 6.6% | 6.50% |
| U.S. Bank | D | 2,163 | 32.9% | 6.99% |
| Veridian Credit Union | B | 2,051 | 9.8% | 6.49% |
| West Gate Bank | A | 2,040 | 5.0% | 6.50% |
| Centris | B | 2,002 | 16.3% | 6.25% |
| Union Bank and Trust | B | 1,835 | 10.0% | 6.50% |
| Mortgage Research Center | C | 1,651 | 12.5% | 6.25% |
Frequently asked questions
Nebraska: 409 applications in 2025, of which 340 were originated and 10 denied.
2.4% of all applications, or 2.9% of the applications it actually decided on. The Nebraska statewide average across all lenders was 12.5%.
The median rate on loans First Bank originated in Nebraska in 2025 was 6.38%, against a statewide median of 6.63%.
About this data. Figures are First Bank's own HMDA filing for properties located in Nebraska, 2025. The grade is national; state-level figures are shown for context and are not separately graded. Methodology