NFM in Alabama vs the state
1.7%Denial rate-18.20 pts vs state
2.2%Decision denial rate-22.83 pts vs state
74.1%Origination rate+18.68 pts vs state
6.38%Median rate-0.13 pts vs state
0.41Rate spread (pts)+0.12 pts vs state
$95kMedian applicant income
180Loans originated
4Denied
Trend in Alabama
| Year | Applications | Originated | Denial rate | Median rate | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 98 | 59 | 2.0% | 7.13% | #204 |
| 2024 | 117 | 71 | 3.4% | 7.13% | #199 |
| 2025 | 243 | 180 | 1.7% | 6.38% | #139 |
What NFM lends in Alabama
By loan purpose
By loan type
Why it denied Alabama applicants
Where in Alabama
Counties with the most NFM applications in 2025.
| County | Applications | Originated | Denied | Denial rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa County | 74 | 61 | 1 | 1.4% |
| Baldwin County | 26 | 18 | 1 | 3.8% |
| Jefferson County | 26 | 18 | 1 | 3.8% |
| Shelby County | 26 | 19 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mobile County | 22 | 14 | 0 | 0.0% |
| St. Clair County | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Madison County | 11 | 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cullman County | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Houston County | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Coffee County | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% |
Other large lenders in Alabama
| Lender | Grade | Applications | Denial rate | Median rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regions Bank | C | 11,871 | 37.2% | 4.99% |
| Rocket Mortgage | C | 9,941 | 20.5% | 6.63% |
| Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance | F | 8,461 | 41.4% | 9.50% |
| United Shore Financial Services | B | 7,689 | 12.0% | 6.13% |
| 21st Mortgage | F | 6,507 | 46.0% | 9.98% |
| Mortgage Research Center | C | 5,107 | 18.4% | 6.25% |
| REDSTONE Federal Credit Union | C | 4,548 | 18.9% | 8.13% |
| Dhi Mortgage Company | B | 3,909 | 17.5% | 4.99% |
| Freedom Mortgage | B | 3,725 | 8.7% | 6.25% |
| Pennymac Loan Services | C | 3,611 | 11.6% | 6.25% |
Frequently asked questions
Alabama: 243 applications in 2025, of which 180 were originated and 4 denied.
1.7% of all applications, or 2.2% of the applications it actually decided on. The Alabama statewide average across all lenders was 19.9%.
The median rate on loans NFM originated in Alabama in 2025 was 6.38%, against a statewide median of 6.50%.
About this data. Figures are NFM's own HMDA filing for properties located in Alabama, 2025. The grade is national; state-level figures are shown for context and are not separately graded. Methodology