Lower in South Dakota vs the state
13.0%Denial rate+0.29 pts vs state
25.0%Decision denial rate+9.27 pts vs state
39.1%Origination rate-26.91 pts vs state
6.50%Median rate0.00 pts vs state
0.56Rate spread (pts)+0.37 pts vs state
$88kMedian applicant income
9Loans originated
3Denied
Trend in South Dakota
| Year | Applications | Originated | Denial rate | Median rate | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 2 | 50.0% | 7.88% | #145 |
| 2024 | 8 | 6 | 12.5% | 6.50% | #136 |
| 2025 | 23 | 9 | 13.0% | 6.50% | #98 |
What Lower lends in South Dakota
By loan purpose
By loan type
Why it denied South Dakota applicants
Where in South Dakota
Counties with the most Lower applications in 2025.
| County | Applications | Originated | Denied | Denial rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnehaha County | 7 | 2 | 1 | 14.3% |
| Pennington County | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Codington County | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Butte County | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Davison County | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Meade County | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Lincoln County | 2 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Fall River County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
Other large lenders in South Dakota
| Lender | Grade | Applications | Denial rate | Median rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plains Commerce Bank | B | 2,280 | 5.5% | 6.25% |
| First PREMIER Bank | C | 1,389 | 11.7% | 6.88% |
| First Bank & Trust | C | 1,320 | 11.2% | 6.63% |
| Black Hills Federal Credit Union | D | 1,223 | 23.0% | 7.75% |
| Rocket Mortgage | C | 1,027 | 16.9% | 6.75% |
| CMG Mortgage | A | 919 | 2.3% | 6.38% |
| Bankwest | F | 786 | 14.0% | 7.25% |
| First Dakota National Bank | A | 690 | 4.6% | 6.50% |
| Levo Federal Credit Union | B | 644 | 6.8% | 7.50% |
| U.S. Bank | D | 637 | 24.0% | 6.99% |
Frequently asked questions
South Dakota: 23 applications in 2025, of which 9 were originated and 3 denied.
13.0% of all applications, or 25.0% of the applications it actually decided on. The South Dakota statewide average across all lenders was 12.8%.
The median rate on loans Lower originated in South Dakota in 2025 was 6.50%, against a statewide median of 6.50%.
About this data. Figures are Lower's own HMDA filing for properties located in South Dakota, 2025. The grade is national; state-level figures are shown for context and are not separately graded. Methodology