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, Home Purchase, and Refi loans. The Home Loan Expert has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: St. Louis, Austin, Indianapolis, Chicago, and Denver among others. We have data for 49 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

The Home Loan Expert 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. 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% 11/22/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.63% 11/22/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.08% 11/22/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.45% 11/22/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.09% 11/22/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.13% 11/22/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.38% 11/22/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.52% 11/22/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.14% 11/22/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.31% 11/22/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.31% 11/22/24
15 Year FHA Refi 5.68% 11/22/24
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Originations

1,319

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$315,805,000

Awards

The Home Loan Expert FHA Loans gold The Home Loan Expert VA Loans gold The Home Loan Expert 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
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 526 $115,910,000 $220,361 $5,552 4.24%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 224 $64,240,000 $286,786 $5,645 3.94%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 163 $30,995,000 $190,153 $5,728 4.49%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 132 $30,850,000 $233,712 $6,545 4.49%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 69 $26,895,000 $389,783 $3,942 4.03%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 61 $16,935,000 $277,623 $6,859 4.63%
Outside of Metro Areas 31 $6,445,000 $207,903 $5,474 4.37%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $5,250,000 $201,923 $4,936 3.87%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,315,000 $263,000 $4,284 4.35%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,305,000 $261,000 $5,181 3.95%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,175,000 $167,857 $5,985 3.98%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $950,000 $158,333 $7,076 4.29%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $885,000 $295,000 $4,222 3.75%
Farmington, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $765,000 $153,000 $5,048 5.00%
BOULDER, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $725,000 $725,000 $2,795 3.50%
Edwards, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $695,000 $695,000 $3,295 3.99%
KILLEEN-TEMPLE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $685,000 $228,333 $5,072 4.23%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $665,000 $221,667 $6,761 4.04%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $660,000 $165,000 $5,434 4.78%
New Castle, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $590,000 $147,500 $5,040 4.38%
COLUMBIA, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $540,000 $270,000 $5,283 3.94%
KANKAKEE, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $525,000 $175,000 $4,846 4.17%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $465,000 $465,000 $5,990 3.50%
MICHIGAN CITY-LA PORTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $440,000 $220,000 $8,551 4.81%
ROCKFORD, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $435,000 $145,000 $3,905 5.17%
Cookeville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $415,000 $415,000 $4,318 3.99%
LAFAYETTE-WEST LAFAYETTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $410,000 $205,000 $4,164 5.06%
COLUMBUS, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $330,000 $165,000 $5,179 4.43%
Dixon, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $310,000 $155,000 $6,808 4.94%
GRAND JUNCTION, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $2,955 3.63%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $9,668 4.63%
Mount Vernon, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $9,363 3.38%
Frankfort, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $250,000 $125,000 $2,948 4.38%
KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $4,125 4.88%
Centralia, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $3,596 4.88%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $4,250 3.75%
Ottawa, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $9,137 3.63%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $210,000 $105,000 $4,505 4.19%
SAN ANGELO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,457 4.38%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $4,937 3.50%
JOPLIN, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $4,854 4.38%
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $6,890 4.50%
SPRINGFIELD, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $4,770 3.50%
CLARKSVILLE, TN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $5,316 5.50%
Wabash, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $8,006 5.13%
North Vernon, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $5,549 4.25%
Brenham, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $4,392 6.25%
CARBONDALE-MARION, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $6,154 5.63%
HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $5,339 5.00%
The Home Loan Expert's top markets include St. Louis, Austin, Indianapolis, Chicago, and Denver among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 722 $185,770,000 $257,299 $4,504 4.35%
    FHA 414 $84,940,000 $205,169 $7,286 4.21%
    VA 183 $45,095,000 $246,421 $6,396 4.00%

    For 2019, The Home Loan Expert's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 722 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 414 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 617 $134,105,000 $217,350 $5,764 4.45%
    Home Purchase 419 $107,365,000 $256,241 $5,960 4.17%
    Refi 282 $74,150,000 $262,943 $4,890 3.95%
    Cash Out Refi 1 $185,000 $185,000 $6,938 8.75%

    For 2019, The Home Loan Expert's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 617 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 419 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,067 $260,465,000 $244,110 $5,839 4.28%
    Other 101 $23,135,000 $229,059 $5,359 4.28%
    15 Year 83 $16,785,000 $202,229 $4,264 4.02%
    20 Year 61 $14,425,000 $236,475 $4,729 4.14%
    10 Year 7 $995,000 $142,143 $3,515 4.32%

    For 2019, The Home Loan Expert's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,067 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 101 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $2k-3k 785 $175,195,000 $223,178
    $1k-2k 267 $75,125,000 $281,367
    $<1k 156 $37,410,000 $239,808
    $3k-4k 52 $10,790,000 $207,500
    $4k-5k 31 $7,675,000 $247,581
    $5k+ 27 $9,225,000 $341,667

    The Home Loan Expert's average total fees were $5,839, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $2k-3k bucket, with 785 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 625 $169,435,000 $271,096
    4-5% 558 $123,410,000 $221,165
    5-6% 111 $18,015,000 $162,297
    Over 8% 10 $1,440,000 $144,000
    6-7% 6 $980,000 $163,333
    7-8% 4 $860,000 $215,000
    2.5-3% 3 $895,000 $298,333

    During 2019, The Home Loan Expert's average interest rate for loans was 4.28%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 625 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 703 $190,145,000 $270,477 $5,972 4.07%
    $100k-200k 462 $71,560,000 $154,892 $5,118 4.54%
    $400k-600k 92 $42,640,000 $463,478 $6,672 3.95%
    $100,000 or less 54 $4,420,000 $81,852 $3,955 4.85%
    $600k-1MM 7 $5,115,000 $730,714 $6,230 3.80%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,925,000 $1,925,000 $3,720 3.88%

    2019 saw The Home Loan Expert place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 703 originations, totaling $190,145,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 358 $93,150,000 $260,196 $5,969 4.20%
    $75k-100k 307 $69,855,000 $227,541 $5,787 4.27%
    $50k-75k 295 $55,675,000 $188,729 $5,414 4.40%
    $150k-250k 180 $55,130,000 $306,278 $5,961 4.09%
    $50k or less 139 $25,805,000 $185,647 $4,778 4.32%
    $250k+ 39 $15,845,000 $406,282 $4,847 4.10%

    The Home Loan Expert lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 358 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 307 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 263 $62,175,000 $236,407 $5,167 4.21%
    30-36% 237 $56,965,000 $240,359 $5,649 4.22%
    50-60% 119 $25,895,000 $217,605 $7,252 4.29%
    44% 62 $14,960,000 $241,290 $5,902 4.36%
    41% 59 $13,775,000 $233,475 $5,767 4.31%
    <20% 59 $17,515,000 $296,864 $4,121 4.18%
    39% 53 $12,665,000 $238,962 $5,645 4.27%
    40% 52 $12,840,000 $246,923 $5,594 4.33%
    37% 43 $8,995,000 $209,186 $4,979 4.51%
    36% 43 $10,775,000 $250,581 $5,442 4.23%
    43% 41 $9,885,000 $241,098 $6,039 4.47%
    49% 40 $8,440,000 $211,000 $6,026 4.42%
    42% 39 $9,655,000 $247,564 $5,041 4.53%
    46% 39 $9,145,000 $234,487 $6,892 4.39%
    47% 38 $9,360,000 $246,316 $6,618 4.16%
    45% 34 $7,890,000 $232,059 $6,243 4.08%
    38% 34 $8,820,000 $259,412 $5,435 4.20%
    48% 23 $4,725,000 $205,435 $5,344 4.09%
    >60% 1 $315,000 $315,000 $8,993 3.38%

    The Home Loan Expert lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 263 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 237 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,096 $261,560,000 $238,650 $5,679 4.28%
    Not provided 168 $40,410,000 $240,536 $5,348 4.16%
    Black 30 $6,830,000 $227,667 $5,984 4.25%
    Asian 18 $5,370,000 $298,333 $5,844 4.21%
    Asian Indian 3 $695,000 $231,667 $4,226 3.92%
    American Indian 3 $685,000 $228,333 $4,944 3.96%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $255,000 $255,000 $3,687 4.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.20%

    The Home Loan Expert 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
    -44.66%

    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 1,319 $315,805,000 $239,428

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 7 $885,000 $126,429
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 1,312 $314,920,000 $240,030

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 15 $2,665,000 $177,667 $4,123 4.24%
    40-60% 67 $14,715,000 $219,627 $4,500 4.52%
    60-80% 413 $101,645,000 $246,114 $4,558 4.44%
    80-100% 793 $189,115,000 $238,480 $6,214 4.14%
    Over 100% 27 $7,175,000 $265,741 $9,273 4.12%
    Under 20% 3 $105,000 $35,000 $1,745 4.71%