First Equity Mortgage in North Carolina vs the state
5.3%Denial rate-12.77 pts vs state
10.3%Decision denial rate-12.51 pts vs state
46.0%Origination rate-11.78 pts vs state
6.49%Median rate-0.01 pts vs state
-0.09Rate spread (pts)-0.18 pts vs state
$175kMedian applicant income
87Loans originated
10Denied
Trend in North Carolina
| Year | Applications | Originated | Denial rate | Median rate | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 186 | 74 | 18.8% | 6.50% | #198 |
| 2024 | 180 | 75 | 8.3% | 6.25% | #225 |
| 2025 | 189 | 87 | 5.3% | 6.49% | #236 |
What First Equity Mortgage lends in North Carolina
By loan purpose
By loan type
Why it denied North Carolina applicants
Where in North Carolina
Counties with the most First Equity Mortgage applications in 2025.
| County | Applications | Originated | Denied | Denial rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wake County | 84 | 39 | 7 | 8.3% |
| Harnett County | 42 | 23 | 2 | 4.8% |
| Chatham County | 25 | 7 | 1 | 4.0% |
| Johnston County | 18 | 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Orange County | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Durham County | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Alamance County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Person County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
Other large lenders in North Carolina
| Lender | Grade | Applications | Denial rate | Median rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Employees' | C | 47,893 | 25.2% | 6.25% |
| Rocket Mortgage | C | 25,109 | 16.0% | 6.63% |
| United Shore Financial Services | B | 18,884 | 11.4% | 6.13% |
| Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance | F | 15,008 | 38.0% | 7.75% |
| Truist Bank | C | 14,364 | 30.3% | 6.50% |
| Movement Mortgage | A | 11,091 | 2.6% | 6.63% |
| Navy Federal Credit Union | D | 10,565 | 19.4% | 7.13% |
| First-Citizens Bank & Trust | B | 10,319 | 19.6% | 6.38% |
| Bank of America | F | 10,276 | 28.2% | 6.24% |
| Mortgage Research Center | C | 10,029 | 17.7% | 6.25% |
Frequently asked questions
North Carolina: 189 applications in 2025, of which 87 were originated and 10 denied.
5.3% of all applications, or 10.3% of the applications it actually decided on. The North Carolina statewide average across all lenders was 18.1%.
The median rate on loans First Equity Mortgage originated in North Carolina in 2025 was 6.49%, against a statewide median of 6.50%.
About this data. Figures are First Equity Mortgage's own HMDA filing for properties located in North Carolina, 2025. The grade is national; state-level figures are shown for context and are not separately graded. Methodology