NFM in Arkansas vs the state
3.6%Denial rate-14.62 pts vs state
4.6%Decision denial rate-18.58 pts vs state
73.8%Origination rate+16.98 pts vs state
6.88%Median rate+0.25 pts vs state
0.91Rate spread (pts)+0.57 pts vs state
$79kMedian applicant income
62Loans originated
3Denied
Trend in Arkansas
| Year | Applications | Originated | Denial rate | Median rate | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 87 | 54 | 2.3% | 6.69% | #154 |
| 2024 | 76 | 51 | 2.6% | 6.75% | #166 |
| 2025 | 84 | 62 | 3.6% | 6.88% | #165 |
What NFM lends in Arkansas
By loan purpose
By loan type
Why it denied Arkansas applicants
Where in Arkansas
Counties with the most NFM applications in 2025.
| County | Applications | Originated | Denied | Denial rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County | 48 | 36 | 2 | 4.2% |
| Saline County | 9 | 8 | 1 | 11.1% |
| Garland County | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Benton County | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Faulkner County | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hempstead County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Crawford County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Phillips County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hot Spring County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Union County | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
Other large lenders in Arkansas
| Lender | Grade | Applications | Denial rate | Median rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvest Bank | C | 9,748 | 14.4% | 7.00% |
| Rocket Mortgage | C | 5,854 | 20.1% | 6.63% |
| ARKANSAS Federal Credit Union | F | 4,439 | 23.6% | 7.50% |
| Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance | F | 3,491 | 38.4% | 10.25% |
| 21st Mortgage | F | 3,250 | 46.6% | 9.69% |
| Mortgage Research Center | C | 2,767 | 18.3% | 6.25% |
| Regions Bank | C | 2,646 | 40.0% | 6.13% |
| Firsttrust Home Loans | B | 2,590 | 0.5% | 6.49% |
| United Shore Financial Services | B | 2,456 | 13.3% | 6.12% |
| Triad Financial Services | D | 2,133 | 54.2% | 8.68% |
Frequently asked questions
Arkansas: 84 applications in 2025, of which 62 were originated and 3 denied.
3.6% of all applications, or 4.6% of the applications it actually decided on. The Arkansas statewide average across all lenders was 18.2%.
The median rate on loans NFM originated in Arkansas in 2025 was 6.88%, against a statewide median of 6.63%.
About this data. Figures are NFM's own HMDA filing for properties located in Arkansas, 2025. The grade is national; state-level figures are shown for context and are not separately graded. Methodology