The Home Loan Expert Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
The Home Loan Expert is a small mortgage company specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. The Home Loan Expert has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Austin, St. Louis, Chicago, Denver, and Indianapolis among others. We have data for 107 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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SimulatedRates™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 |
| 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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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 895 | $268,085,000 | $299,536 | $4,956 | 2.96% |
| ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1,035 | $236,805,000 | $228,797 | $4,861 | 3.28% |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 484 | $143,270,000 | $296,012 | $4,277 | 3.13% |
| DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) | 323 | $116,645,000 | $361,130 | $3,722 | 3.04% |
| INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 272 | $59,560,000 | $218,971 | $5,017 | 3.44% |
| NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 211 | $54,605,000 | $258,791 | $4,902 | 3.24% |
| PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 79 | $27,945,000 | $353,734 | $3,614 | 3.05% |
| DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 82 | $17,850,000 | $217,683 | $3,770 | 3.08% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 58 | $14,800,000 | $255,172 | $4,934 | 3.14% |
| BOULDER, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) | 32 | $12,220,000 | $381,875 | $3,032 | 2.98% |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 29 | $8,315,000 | $286,724 | $4,463 | 2.95% |
| CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 33 | $7,415,000 | $224,697 | $4,390 | 3.34% |
| HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 22 | $6,220,000 | $282,727 | $5,414 | 3.18% |
| SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 23 | $5,885,000 | $255,870 | $4,696 | 2.88% |
| TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 15 | $4,505,000 | $300,333 | $4,153 | 2.62% |
| JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 18 | $4,380,000 | $243,333 | $5,232 | 3.03% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 7 | $4,195,000 | $599,286 | $4,154 | 2.93% |
| FORT COLLINS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) | 11 | $3,945,000 | $358,636 | $3,372 | 2.85% |
| Edwards, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) | 8 | $3,400,000 | $425,000 | $2,767 | 2.69% |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 10 | $3,330,000 | $333,000 | $6,782 | 3.09% |
| GREELEY, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) | 12 | $3,080,000 | $256,667 | $2,850 | 2.70% |
| KILLEEN-TEMPLE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 12 | $2,730,000 | $227,500 | $5,747 | 3.23% |
| MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) | 12 | $2,720,000 | $226,667 | $5,132 | 3.05% |
| KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) | 9 | $2,345,000 | $260,556 | $5,159 | 3.25% |
| OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 10 | $1,770,000 | $177,000 | $4,601 | 3.49% |
| DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 7 | $1,735,000 | $247,857 | $3,998 | 2.89% |
| SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $1,645,000 | $548,333 | $4,659 | 3.29% |
| CLARKSVILLE, TN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 9 | $1,605,000 | $178,333 | $6,154 | 3.40% |
| BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $1,390,000 | $347,500 | $3,089 | 3.19% |
| BLOOMINGTON, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $1,275,000 | $255,000 | $4,057 | 3.10% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $1,245,000 | $415,000 | $3,094 | 2.88% |
| PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $1,145,000 | $229,000 | $5,168 | 3.38% |
| Farmington, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) | 7 | $1,115,000 | $159,286 | $4,888 | 4.02% |
| NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $1,085,000 | $361,667 | $6,689 | 3.13% |
| Crawfordsville, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $985,000 | $197,000 | $4,914 | 3.97% |
| BLOOMINGTON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $970,000 | $242,500 | $4,534 | 3.72% |
| SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $960,000 | $240,000 | $2,614 | 3.09% |
| ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $945,000 | $315,000 | $7,182 | 2.79% |
| JACKSON, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 7 | $765,000 | $109,286 | $3,546 | 4.45% |
| Steamboat Springs, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $700,000 | $350,000 | $3,057 | 3.00% |
| COLLEGE STATION-BRYAN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $700,000 | $350,000 | $6,011 | 2.94% |
| GULFPORT-BILOXI, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $695,000 | $231,667 | $5,155 | 2.92% |
| PEORIA, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $620,000 | $310,000 | $2,625 | 2.63% |
| SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $610,000 | $305,000 | $3,188 | 2.94% |
| COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $590,000 | $295,000 | $2,430 | 2.94% |
| LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $575,000 | $191,667 | $5,191 | 3.38% |
| PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $565,000 | $188,333 | $5,251 | 3.29% |
| LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $565,000 | $188,333 | $4,615 | 3.41% |
| COLUMBIA, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $555,000 | $185,000 | $4,767 | 2.96% |
| MICHIGAN CITY-LA PORTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $530,000 | $265,000 | $6,383 | 3.00% |
| DAVENPORT-MOLINE-ROCK ISLAND, IA-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $520,000 | $260,000 | $4,751 | 2.88% |
| Fredericksburg, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $515,000 | $515,000 | $3,321 | 2.75% |
| Sevierville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $510,000 | $255,000 | $2,446 | 3.50% |
| CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $500,000 | $250,000 | $7,927 | 3.38% |
| ROCKFORD, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $440,000 | $220,000 | $6,356 | 3.00% |
| North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $425,000 | $425,000 | $6,535 | 2.99% |
| LAFAYETTE-WEST LAFAYETTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $420,000 | $210,000 | $3,531 | 3.50% |
| Cookeville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $415,000 | $415,000 | $4,267 | 2.75% |
| Enterprise, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $410,000 | $205,000 | $5,122 | 2.63% |
| TUSCALOOSA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $410,000 | $205,000 | $3,936 | 2.56% |
| WACO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $380,000 | $190,000 | $2,889 | 3.44% |
| McMinnville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $380,000 | $190,000 | $5,456 | 2.81% |
| KANKAKEE, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $370,000 | $185,000 | $4,530 | 3.13% |
| Lewisburg, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $350,000 | $175,000 | $5,750 | 4.06% |
| EL PASO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $330,000 | $165,000 | $6,402 | 3.25% |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $325,000 | $325,000 | $4,882 | 3.25% |
| OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $325,000 | $325,000 | $2,922 | 2.38% |
| Rockport, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $315,000 | $315,000 | $5,066 | 2.50% |
| KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $310,000 | $155,000 | $2,628 | 3.38% |
| New Castle, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $300,000 | $150,000 | $4,606 | 3.25% |
| PROVIDENCE-WARWICK, RI-MA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $295,000 | $295,000 | $4,577 | 3.25% |
| GRAND JUNCTION, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $295,000 | $295,000 | $2,795 | 2.50% |
| PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $275,000 | $275,000 | $3,386 | 2.63% |
| Richmond, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $275,000 | $275,000 | $9,603 | 3.38% |
| RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $270,000 | $135,000 | $2,825 | 2.50% |
| CLEVELAND, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $265,000 | $265,000 | $10,644 | 3.00% |
| PANAMA CITY, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $265,000 | $265,000 | $3,954 | 3.00% |
| MIDLAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $255,000 | $255,000 | $4,946 | 3.50% |
| Ottawa, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $250,000 | $125,000 | $4,854 | 3.31% |
| Centralia, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $245,000 | $245,000 | $8,532 | 2.75% |
| COLUMBUS, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $240,000 | $120,000 | $5,311 | 3.56% |
| Nacogdoches, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $235,000 | $235,000 | $4,849 | 2.50% |
| CARBONDALE-MARION, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $235,000 | $235,000 | $4,797 | 2.50% |
| Dixon, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $205,000 | $205,000 | $7,448 | 2.50% |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $195,000 | $195,000 | $3,954 | 2.88% |
| SPRINGFIELD, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $195,000 | $195,000 | $4,047 | 2.75% |
| Palestine, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $190,000 | $95,000 | $4,113 | 3.00% |
| Jacksonville, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $185,000 | $185,000 | $10,087 | 4.25% |
| Breckenridge, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $185,000 | $185,000 | $3,169 | 3.13% |
| WORCESTER, MA-CT (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $175,000 | $175,000 | $4,139 | 3.25% |
| SPRINGFIELD, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $175,000 | $175,000 | $3,870 | 2.88% |
| CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $155,000 | $155,000 | $3,169 | 3.38% |
| Lawrenceburg, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $155,000 | $155,000 | $2,595 | 2.50% |
| Connersville, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $155,000 | $155,000 | $5,228 | 3.13% |
| Dayton, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $145,000 | $145,000 | $2,925 | 3.75% |
| WICHITA, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $145,000 | $145,000 | $3,144 | 2.88% |
| Cañon City, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $145,000 | $145,000 | $6,120 | 3.63% |
| CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $135,000 | $135,000 | $5,800 | 3.63% |
| CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $135,000 | $135,000 | $4,136 | 3.00% |
| Vincennes, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $125,000 | $125,000 | $4,008 | 4.00% |
| Fort Leonard Wood, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $125,000 | $125,000 | $1,874 | 3.63% |
| SPRINGFIELD, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $115,000 | $115,000 | $3,839 | 2.75% |
| BOWLING GREEN, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $115,000 | $115,000 | $4,551 | 3.75% |
| Payson, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $105,000 | $105,000 | $3,324 | 3.88% |
| ELKHART-GOSHEN, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $105,000 | $105,000 | $6,104 | 3.25% |
| DOTHAN, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $95,000 | $95,000 | $3,313 | 3.50% |
| Paris, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $3,631 | 4.00% |
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Product Mix
For 2020, The Home Loan Expert's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 3,228 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 343 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2020, The Home Loan Expert's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 1,965 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 1,083 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2020, The Home Loan Expert's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 3,109 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 432 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
The Home Loan Expert's average total fees were $4,811, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 1,733 originations.
Interest Rates
During 2020, The Home Loan Expert's average interest rate for loans was 3.18%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 1,607 originations.
Loan Sizing
2020 saw The Home Loan Expert place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 2,254 originations, totaling $630,150,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
The Home Loan Expert lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 1,103 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 755 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
The Home Loan Expert lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 1,020 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 724 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications96.37%
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-45.83%
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 | 3,873 | $1,054,425,000 | $272,250 |
Occupancy Type Mix
| Dwelling Type | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured | 5 | $915,000 | $183,000 |
| Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built | 3,868 | $1,053,510,000 | $272,366 |
LTV Distribution
Complaints
| Bank Name | Product | Issue | 2020 CPFB Complaints | % of Total Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Home Loan Expert LLC | Conventional home mortgage | Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage | 1 | 50.0% |
| The Home Loan Expert LLC | VA mortgage | Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes | 1 | 50.0% |