Southern Bank in Illinois vs the state
12.5%Denial rate-4.62 pts vs state
16.7%Decision denial rate-5.01 pts vs state
62.5%Origination rate+3.76 pts vs state
7.25%Median rate+0.50 pts vs state
0.28Rate spread (pts)-0.10 pts vs state
$70kMedian applicant income
35Loans originated
7Denied
Trend in Illinois
| Year | Applications | Originated | Denial rate | Median rate | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 56 | 37 | 14.3% | 7.75% | #431 |
| 2024 | 51 | 24 | 23.5% | 8.25% | #444 |
| 2025 | 56 | 35 | 12.5% | 7.25% | #439 |
What Southern Bank lends in Illinois
By loan purpose
By loan type
Why it denied Illinois applicants
Where in Illinois
Counties with the most Southern Bank applications in 2025.
| County | Applications | Originated | Denied | Denial rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union County | 26 | 17 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Alexander County | 13 | 7 | 3 | 23.1% |
| Jackson County | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Saline County | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Johnson County | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Franklin County | 2 | 0 | 2 | 100.0% |
| Williamson County | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Washington County | 1 | 0 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Pulaski County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sangamon County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
Other large lenders in Illinois
| Lender | Grade | Applications | Denial rate | Median rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guaranteed Rate | B | 17,479 | 4.9% | 6.63% |
| Rocket Mortgage | C | 16,971 | 19.7% | 6.75% |
| United Shore Financial Services | B | 15,644 | 13.0% | 6.50% |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank | B | 13,574 | 9.7% | 6.49% |
| U.S. Bank | D | 10,076 | 38.3% | 7.00% |
| Crosscountry Mortgage | B | 8,779 | 4.5% | 6.75% |
| Fifth Third Bank | D | 8,628 | 32.1% | 7.50% |
| The Huntington National Bank | D | 8,226 | 31.9% | 6.99% |
| BMO Bank | F | 8,007 | 32.7% | 8.33% |
| Loandepot.Com | D | 7,019 | 17.7% | 6.88% |
Frequently asked questions
Illinois: 56 applications in 2025, of which 35 were originated and 7 denied.
12.5% of all applications, or 16.7% of the applications it actually decided on. The Illinois statewide average across all lenders was 17.1%.
The median rate on loans Southern Bank originated in Illinois in 2025 was 7.25%, against a statewide median of 6.75%.
About this data. Figures are Southern Bank's own HMDA filing for properties located in Illinois, 2025. The grade is national; state-level figures are shown for context and are not separately graded. Methodology