First Independence Bank at a glance, 2025
Every figure is from the lender's own HMDA filing. "vs national" compares with all lenders combined.
How the C grade breaks down
Each component is a percentile rank among 1,883 small mortgage lenders. Higher is better. Components the lender does not report are left out and the weights redistributed.
Approval oddsdecision denial rate, weight 45%
42nd11.7% deniedProcesswithdrawn + incomplete share, weight 15%
5th30.9%Trend, 2023–2025
| Year | Applications | Originated | Denial rate | Decision denial | Median rate | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 171 | 93 | 8.8% | 13.6% | — | $33M |
| 2024 | 167 | 108 | 9.6% | 12.8% | — | $36M |
| 2025 | 149 | 91 | 8.1% | 11.7% | — | $38M |
What First Independence Bank lends
Applications by purpose and loan type in 2025, with the denial rate for each. A lender's mix explains a lot of its headline rate: HELOCs and FHA loans are denied far more often than conventional purchase loans.
By loan purpose
By loan type
Also: 0 home-equity lines, 0 reverse mortgages, 0 manufactured homes, 9 investment properties.
Who gets approved at First Independence Bank
Decision denial rate by applicant profile. Groups with fewer than 20 applications are omitted.
| Applicant income | Applications | Originated | Decision denial rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50k – $100k | 28 | 14 | 26.3% |
| $100k – $150k | 34 | 22 | 4.4% |
| $150k – $250k | 32 | 22 | 0.0% |
| Over $250k | 38 | 27 | 0.0% |
| Applicant age | Applications | Originated | Decision denial rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25–34 | 43 | 28 | 0.0% |
| 35–44 | 36 | 21 | 4.6% |
| 45–54 | 36 | 24 | 14.3% |
Where First Independence Bank lends
3 states and 25 counties in 2025. Click a state for the lender's full record there.
Frequently asked questions
First Independence Bank denied 11.7% of the applications it decided on in 2025. The national figure across all lenders was 22.6%. On approval odds it ranks in the 42nd percentile of small mortgage lenders.
In 2025, 68% of its applications were for home purchases, 23% for refinancing (including cash-out), and 9% for home improvement or other purposes. By loan type: 100% conventional, 0% FHA, 0% VA.
Every figure on this page comes from the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Loan/Application Register published by the CFPB, which lenders are required by federal law to file. We add the grade and the comparisons; we do not add facts.