The Home Loan Expert Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

St Louis, MO

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Review & Overview

The Home Loan Expert is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Improvement, Refi, and Home Purchase loans. The Home Loan Expert has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a high proportion of FHA loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: St. Louis, Indianapolis, Chicago, Nashville, and Birmingham among others. We have data for 33 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

The Home Loan Expert has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. The Home Loan Expert 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.61% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.63% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.08% 4/21/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.45% 4/21/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.09% 4/21/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.13% 4/21/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.38% 4/21/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.52% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.14% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.31% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.31% 4/21/24
15 Year FHA Refi 5.68% 4/21/24
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Originations

821

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$167,485,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 472 $96,920,000 $205,339 $5,718 4.75%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 153 $27,105,000 $177,157 $5,225 4.78%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 89 $21,185,000 $238,034 $6,304 4.74%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 49 $12,085,000 $246,633 $5,316 5.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 13 $2,185,000 $168,077 $4,729 5.49%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,300,000 $216,667 $7,183 4.81%
Farmington, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $890,000 $148,333 $5,572 4.94%
CLARKSVILLE, TN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $585,000 $195,000 $6,165 5.18%
Frankfort, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $440,000 $220,000 $7,827 3.63%
COLUMBIA, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $360,000 $180,000 $3,033 5.25%
Cullman, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $3,576 4.63%
LAFAYETTE-WEST LAFAYETTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $3,383 4.13%
BLOOMINGTON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $9,307 4.38%
New Castle, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $290,000 $145,000 $5,162 5.00%
COLUMBUS, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $290,000 $145,000 $3,505 4.31%
LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $6,117 4.38%
Crawfordsville, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $8,542 3.75%
KOKOMO, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $260,000 $130,000 $5,654 5.06%
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $11,729 4.00%
EVANSVILLE, IN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $7,828 4.38%
MUNCIE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $4,749 5.38%
TYLER, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $4,761 5.38%
BLOOMINGTON, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $6,599 4.13%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $3,479 5.00%
Connersville, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $4,209 4.63%
Quincy, IL-MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $5,877 4.13%
KANKAKEE, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $3,126 4.75%
McMinnville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $5,679 5.00%
Richmond, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $4,618 8.99%
SOUTH BEND-MISHAWAKA, IN-MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $3,012 5.25%
FORT WAYNE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $5,161 5.38%
Kennett, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $6,200 4.50%
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $3,752 6.13%
The Home Loan Expert's top markets include St. Louis, Indianapolis, Chicago, Nashville, and Birmingham among others.

Their top states include:
  • Missouri (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Indiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Illinois (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Tennessee (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Alabama (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 390 $82,420,000 $211,333 $4,509 4.97%
    FHA 293 $55,315,000 $188,788 $6,974 4.64%
    VA 137 $29,555,000 $215,730 $5,862 4.60%
    USDA 1 $195,000 $195,000 $5,762 4.88%

    For 2018, The Home Loan Expert's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 390 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 293 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 341 $67,915,000 $199,164 $5,626 4.96%
    Refi 202 $40,620,000 $201,089 $5,461 4.53%
    Home Purchase 187 $40,525,000 $216,711 $5,904 4.82%
    Cash Out Refi 88 $17,830,000 $202,614 $5,478 4.52%
    NA 3 $595,000 $198,333 $7,167 4.29%

    For 2018, The Home Loan Expert's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 341 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 202 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 682 $142,260,000 $208,592 $5,810 4.83%
    15 Year 74 $12,410,000 $167,703 $4,663 4.41%
    20 Year 37 $7,445,000 $201,216 $4,759 4.69%
    Other 20 $3,770,000 $188,500 $5,912 4.76%
    10 Year 7 $995,000 $142,143 $3,525 4.73%
    30+ year 1 $605,000 $605,000 $3,818 8.25%

    For 2018, The Home Loan Expert's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 682 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 74 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $2k-3k 605 $124,025,000 $205,000
    $1k-2k 78 $16,440,000 $210,769
    $<1k 39 $5,725,000 $146,795
    $3k-4k 27 $5,845,000 $216,481
    $4k-5k 6 $1,440,000 $240,000
    $5k+ 3 $925,000 $308,333

    The Home Loan Expert's average total fees were $5,810, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $2k-3k bucket, with 605 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 524 $109,770,000 $209,485
    5-6% 157 $28,165,000 $179,395
    3-4% 60 $13,610,000 $226,833
    Over 8% 11 $2,165,000 $196,818
    6-7% 5 $555,000 $111,000
    7-8% 2 $290,000 $145,000

    During 2018, The Home Loan Expert's average interest rate for loans was 4.83%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 524 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 418 $64,210,000 $153,612 $5,140 4.90%
    $200k-400k 342 $89,390,000 $261,374 $6,429 4.58%
    $100,000 or less 40 $3,580,000 $89,500 $4,070 5.44%
    $400k-600k 18 $7,750,000 $430,556 $6,244 4.64%
    $600k-1MM 2 $1,270,000 $635,000 $4,665 6.50%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,285,000 $1,285,000 $7,739 4.38%

    2018 saw The Home Loan Expert place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 418 originations, totaling $64,210,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 226 $40,410,000 $178,805 $5,555 4.78%
    $100k-150k 215 $49,575,000 $230,581 $6,257 4.74%
    $75k-100k 196 $38,060,000 $194,184 $5,344 4.80%
    $50k or less 100 $13,810,000 $138,100 $4,920 5.02%
    $150k-250k 76 $21,610,000 $284,342 $5,676 4.61%
    $250k+ 8 $4,020,000 $502,500 $8,332 4.48%

    The Home Loan Expert lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 226 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 215 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 138 $28,320,000 $205,217 $5,217 4.72%
    50-60% 114 $22,020,000 $193,158 $6,635 4.57%
    30-36% 113 $22,915,000 $202,788 $5,212 4.76%
    40% 33 $7,285,000 $220,758 $6,211 4.85%
    39% 32 $6,790,000 $212,188 $6,252 4.85%
    42% 29 $6,365,000 $219,483 $6,531 4.82%
    48% 29 $6,285,000 $216,724 $5,435 4.84%
    49% 29 $6,235,000 $215,000 $5,364 4.63%
    46% 28 $5,940,000 $212,143 $6,101 5.05%
    41% 27 $5,345,000 $197,963 $5,735 4.87%
    44% 25 $5,175,000 $207,000 $6,375 4.99%
    43% 25 $5,205,000 $208,200 $5,263 4.93%
    36% 23 $4,605,000 $200,217 $4,936 5.11%
    38% 23 $4,645,000 $201,957 $5,182 4.87%
    45% 21 $3,715,000 $176,905 $5,181 5.05%
    47% 20 $4,300,000 $215,000 $5,256 5.10%
    <20% 19 $3,715,000 $195,526 $4,621 4.64%
    37% 15 $2,845,000 $189,667 $4,982 5.02%

    The Home Loan Expert lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 138 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 50-60%, with 114 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 538 $110,010,000 $204,480 $5,733 4.77%
    Not applicable 164 $34,470,000 $210,183 $5,700 4.91%
    Not provided 113 $21,955,000 $194,292 $5,131 4.71%
    Black 4 $660,000 $165,000 $5,845 4.63%
    Asian 1 $255,000 $255,000 $3,154 3.75%
    American Indian 1 $135,000 $135,000 $5,784 4.63%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    86.99%

    The Home Loan Expert has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    -44.21%

    The Home Loan Expert 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
    NA 821 $167,485,000 $204,001

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 821 $167,485,000 $204,001

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 5 $1,705,000 $341,000 $5,045 5.52%
    40-60% 17 $2,925,000 $172,059 $4,027 5.16%
    60-80% 142 $28,030,000 $197,394 $4,530 5.14%
    80-100% 350 $71,760,000 $205,029 $6,223 4.74%
    Over 100% 35 $7,565,000 $216,143 $6,875 4.70%
    Under 20% 1 $25,000 $25,000 $2,287 4.63%