Christensen Financial Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Altamonte Springs, FL

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Review & Overview

Christensen Financial is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. Christensen Financial has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Orlando, Palm Bay, Miami, Port St. Lucie, and Nashville among others. We have data for 43 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Christensen Financial has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Christensen Financial is typically an average fee lender. (We use the term "fees" to include things like closing costs and other costs incurred by borrowers-- whether they are paid out of pocket or rolled into the loan.) They typically have about average rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.41% 11/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.67% 11/21/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.51% 11/21/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.96% 11/21/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.58% 11/21/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.27% 11/21/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 7.01% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.19% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.01% 11/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.01% 11/21/24
15 Year FHA Refi 5.68% 11/21/24
These are simulated rates generated by our proprietary machine learning models. These are not guaranteed by the bank. They are our estimates based on a lender's past behaviors combined with current market conditions. Contact an individual lender for their actual rates. Our models use fixed rate terms for conforming loans, 700+ FICO, 10% down for FHA and 20% for conventional. These are based on consensus, historical data-- not advertised promotional rates.

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Originations

853

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$174,915,000

Awards

Christensen Financial 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 212 $45,520,000 $214,717 $5,485 4.91%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 157 $32,085,000 $204,363 $6,291 5.21%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 79 $20,455,000 $258,924 $7,596 4.99%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 104 $20,020,000 $192,500 $6,774 5.04%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 43 $8,755,000 $203,605 $5,735 4.98%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 40 $8,440,000 $211,000 $6,083 4.92%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 30 $5,510,000 $183,667 $5,681 4.97%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $3,980,000 $180,909 $4,713 4.92%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $3,610,000 $225,625 $5,766 5.30%
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $3,465,000 $203,824 $5,911 4.79%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $3,230,000 $161,500 $5,848 5.61%
MOBILE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $2,955,000 $155,526 $4,927 4.90%
OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $2,600,000 $130,000 $5,832 5.15%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $2,460,000 $205,000 $4,934 4.69%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,505,000 $215,000 $5,253 4.84%
Outside of Metro Areas 4 $1,360,000 $340,000 $9,728 5.59%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,035,000 $115,000 $3,902 5.24%
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $980,000 $245,000 $5,896 4.97%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $835,000 $167,000 $5,207 5.22%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $500,000 $250,000 $8,546 4.88%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $420,000 $210,000 $14,805 4.06%
Okeechobee, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $410,000 $205,000 $4,190 5.31%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $13,978 4.13%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $360,000 $180,000 $7,870 4.88%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $7,728 5.13%
HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $340,000 $170,000 $6,178 5.00%
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $3,888 5.38%
SEBRING-AVON PARK, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $330,000 $165,000 $5,506 4.63%
HICKORY-LENOIR-MORGANTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $300,000 $150,000 $3,661 5.13%
HINESVILLE, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $9,216 4.63%
GAINESVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $260,000 $130,000 $4,644 4.88%
GAINESVILLE, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $6,898 4.50%
CLARKSVILLE, TN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $240,000 $120,000 $4,927 4.69%
SPARTANBURG, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $8,220 5.13%
HARRISONBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $4,859 4.75%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $7,671 5.25%
GADSDEN, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $4,045 7.88%
Galesburg, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,239 5.00%
Clewiston, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $4,125 5.25%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,376 6.00%
LYNCHBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $3,632 5.63%
TALLAHASSEE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $1,519 5.25%
TUSCALOOSA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $6,009 5.50%
Christensen Financial's top markets include Orlando, Palm Bay, Miami, Port St. Lucie, and Nashville among others.

Their top states include:
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Georgia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Tennessee (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Alabama (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 480 $99,160,000 $206,583 $4,735 5.14%
    FHA 269 $51,565,000 $191,691 $7,930 4.98%
    VA 76 $20,380,000 $268,158 $7,226 4.74%
    USDA 19 $3,025,000 $159,211 $5,487 4.95%
    FHA 7 $625,000 $89,286 $0 3.13%
    HELOC 2 $160,000 $80,000 n/a 6.62%

    For 2018, Christensen Financial's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 480 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 269 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 753 $154,775,000 $205,544 $6,054 5.06%
    Cash Out Refi 65 $12,285,000 $189,000 $5,481 5.03%
    Refi 24 $5,930,000 $247,083 $7,516 4.53%
    Home Improvement 5 $1,105,000 $221,000 $5,093 4.80%
    Other 5 $775,000 $155,000 $9,073 3.95%
    NA 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 2.88%

    For 2018, Christensen Financial's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 753 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 65 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 787 $168,175,000 $213,691 $6,162 5.00%
    5 Year 33 $365,000 $11,061 $0 9.99%
    15 Year 17 $3,845,000 $226,176 $4,996 4.24%
    Other 8 $690,000 $86,250 $4,555 3.40%
    20 Year 7 $1,555,000 $222,143 $5,280 4.50%
    30+ year 1 $285,000 $285,000 $8,660 7.00%

    For 2018, Christensen Financial's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 787 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 5 Year, with 33 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 374 $80,960,000 $216,471
    $<1k 157 $26,845,000 $170,987
    $2k-3k 148 $27,260,000 $184,189
    $3k-4k 95 $18,735,000 $197,211
    $5k+ 33 $11,255,000 $341,061
    $4k-5k 32 $7,730,000 $241,563

    Christensen Financial's average total fees were $6,162, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 374 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 490 $112,690,000 $229,980
    5-6% 281 $54,115,000 $192,580
    Over 8% 15 $575,000 $38,333
    3-4% 15 $3,835,000 $255,667
    6-7% 13 $2,055,000 $158,077
    7-8% 4 $1,080,000 $270,000
    <2.5% 3 $225,000 $75,000
    2.5-3% 2 $70,000 $35,000

    During 2018, Christensen Financial's average interest rate for loans was 5.00%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 490 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 364 $56,210,000 $154,423 $5,620 5.04%
    $200k-400k 346 $93,160,000 $269,249 $6,744 4.86%
    $100,000 or less 102 $5,040,000 $49,412 $3,030 5.91%
    $400k-600k 35 $16,305,000 $465,857 $7,667 4.75%
    $600k-1MM 6 $4,200,000 $700,000 $17,856 5.35%

    2018 saw Christensen Financial place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 364 originations, totaling $56,210,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 291 $40,635,000 $139,639 $5,560 5.18%
    $50k-75k 263 $48,315,000 $183,707 $6,031 4.98%
    $100k-150k 112 $31,800,000 $283,929 $6,247 4.95%
    $75k-100k 107 $25,265,000 $236,121 $6,506 4.91%
    $150k-250k 58 $21,230,000 $366,034 $6,606 4.97%
    $250k+ 22 $7,670,000 $348,636 $7,779 4.93%

    Christensen Financial lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 291 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 263 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 127 $30,425,000 $239,567 $5,743 5.01%
    50-60% 103 $21,065,000 $204,515 $7,438 4.99%
    20-30% 92 $21,010,000 $228,370 $5,443 4.86%
    44% 51 $9,265,000 $181,667 $6,569 5.08%
    49% 44 $9,050,000 $205,682 $6,632 4.98%
    47% 41 $7,545,000 $184,024 $6,819 5.13%
    40% 39 $7,025,000 $180,128 $5,243 5.27%
    42% 34 $6,670,000 $196,176 $5,017 5.16%
    48% 33 $5,245,000 $158,939 $5,156 4.93%
    43% 33 $5,985,000 $181,364 $5,701 4.89%
    45% 32 $6,570,000 $205,313 $6,769 5.00%
    46% 32 $5,960,000 $186,250 $5,229 5.34%
    38% 31 $6,715,000 $216,613 $5,970 4.97%
    39% 31 $6,335,000 $204,355 $6,520 5.15%
    36% 28 $5,290,000 $188,929 $6,138 5.34%
    37% 28 $5,850,000 $208,929 $5,862 4.98%
    41% 25 $4,765,000 $190,600 $5,245 4.89%
    >60% 24 $5,410,000 $225,417 $5,258 5.10%
    <20% 20 $4,190,000 $209,500 $6,615 4.62%

    Christensen Financial lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 127 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 50-60%, with 103 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 702 $144,550,000 $205,912 $5,958 5.03%
    Black 108 $20,760,000 $192,222 $6,612 5.11%
    Asian 20 $4,550,000 $227,500 $5,838 4.66%
    Not provided 20 $4,460,000 $223,000 $6,049 4.85%
    Asian Indian 1 $305,000 $305,000 $7,985 4.88%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $175,000 $175,000 $9,556 5.13%
    Other Asian 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,792 5.13%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.52%

    Christensen Financial has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    68.00%

    Christensen Financial has a low pick rate. They may have issues with closing loans or may approve everyone, but with onerous loan terms.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    0.0 16 $180,000 $11,250
    225.0 9 $135,000 $15,000
    295.0 4 $210,000 $52,500
    NA 824 $174,390,000 $211,638

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 11 $1,035,000 $94,091
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 842 $173,880,000 $206,508

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 15 $1,915,000 $127,667 $4,924 4.29%
    40-60% 36 $5,610,000 $155,833 $4,460 4.69%
    60-80% 158 $35,850,000 $226,899 $5,610 5.04%
    80-100% 582 $127,280,000 $218,694 $6,378 4.95%
    Over 100% 13 $3,455,000 $265,769 $10,341 4.69%
    Under 20% 49 $805,000 $16,429 $8 8.57%