First Merchants Bank in Georgia vs the state
0.0%Denial rate-19.22 pts vs state
0.0%Decision denial rate-25.07 pts vs state
54.6%Origination rate+0.46 pts vs state
6.38%Median rate-0.25 pts vs state
0.17Rate spread (pts)-0.10 pts vs state
$106kMedian applicant income
6Loans originated
0Denied
Trend in Georgia
| Year | Applications | Originated | Denial rate | Median rate | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 3 | 20.0% | 5.88% | #785 |
| 2025 | 11 | 6 | 0.0% | 6.38% | #653 |
What First Merchants Bank lends in Georgia
By loan purpose
By loan type
Where in Georgia
Counties with the most First Merchants Bank applications in 2025.
| County | Applications | Originated | Denied | Denial rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coweta County | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Chatham County | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Fulton County | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| DeKalb County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Richmond County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Muscogee County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Columbia County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
Other large lenders in Georgia
| Lender | Grade | Applications | Denial rate | Median rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocket Mortgage | C | 29,845 | 18.2% | 6.63% |
| United Shore Financial Services | B | 23,784 | 12.6% | 6.25% |
| Navy Federal Credit Union | D | 12,388 | 26.4% | 7.95% |
| Truist Bank | C | 10,563 | 38.7% | 6.49% |
| Pennymac Loan Services | C | 10,273 | 11.6% | 6.49% |
| Broker Solutions | D | 9,709 | 8.6% | 6.63% |
| Mortgage Research Center | C | 9,443 | 19.8% | 6.25% |
| Freedom Mortgage | B | 9,293 | 9.1% | 6.25% |
| Bank of America | F | 9,168 | 36.5% | 6.24% |
| Ameris Bank | B | 8,065 | 10.1% | 6.50% |
Frequently asked questions
Georgia: 11 applications in 2025, of which 6 were originated and 0 denied.
0.0% of all applications, or 0.0% of the applications it actually decided on. The Georgia statewide average across all lenders was 19.2%.
The median rate on loans First Merchants Bank originated in Georgia in 2025 was 6.38%, against a statewide median of 6.63%.
About this data. Figures are First Merchants Bank's own HMDA filing for properties located in Georgia, 2025. The grade is national; state-level figures are shown for context and are not separately graded. Methodology