FirstBank in North Carolina vs the state
5.3%Denial rate-12.80 pts vs state
6.3%Decision denial rate-16.57 pts vs state
79.0%Origination rate+21.14 pts vs state
6.89%Median rate+0.39 pts vs state
0.24Rate spread (pts)+0.15 pts vs state
$182kMedian applicant income
15Loans originated
1Denied
Trend in North Carolina
| Year | Applications | Originated | Denial rate | Median rate | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 18 | 11 | 11.1% | 6.63% | #524 |
| 2024 | 19 | 17 | 0.0% | 6.88% | #517 |
| 2025 | 19 | 15 | 5.3% | 6.89% | #537 |
What FirstBank lends in North Carolina
By loan purpose
By loan type
Why it denied North Carolina applicants
Where in North Carolina
Counties with the most FirstBank applications in 2025.
| County | Applications | Originated | Denied | Denial rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cherokee County | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Cumberland County | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Pitt County | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Buncombe County | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Wake County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Alamance County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Union County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Moore County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Henderson 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: 19 applications in 2025, of which 15 were originated and 1 denied.
5.3% of all applications, or 6.3% of the applications it actually decided on. The North Carolina statewide average across all lenders was 18.1%.
The median rate on loans FirstBank originated in North Carolina in 2025 was 6.89%, against a statewide median of 6.50%.
About this data. Figures are FirstBank'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