Shea Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Walnut, CA

LEI: 254900R9A6TW85BTVS20

Tax ID: 95-4523866

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 32 reviews

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  • Loan Sizes
  • Dwelling Types
  • Similar Lenders
  • Loan Length
  • Loan to Value Info
  • Debt-to-Income
  • Applicant Income
  • Ethnicity Info
  • Approval & Pick Rates
  • Points and Fees
  • Origination Fees (Closing Costs)

    • Review & Overview

    Shea Mortgage is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. Shea Mortgage has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Denver, Phoenix, San Diego, Stockton, and Houston among others. We have data for 22 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    Shea Mortgage 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. Shea Mortgage is typically a low 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 6.55% 4/5/25
    30 Year Conventional Refi 6.40% 4/5/25
    30 Year FHA Purchase 6.32% 4/5/25
    30 Year VA Purchase 6.05% 4/5/25
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.51% 4/5/25
    15 Year VA Purchase 5.48% 4/5/25
    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

    1,009

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $556,475,000
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    Relative Rate

    Shea Mortgage's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.39%.

    The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

    This yields a difference of -0.16%.

    Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

    Shea Mortgage's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $2,691.

    The average total origination fees for 30 year fixed rate mortgages across all lenders (for all loan values, including both points & up-front fees in addition to origination fees) were $8,356.

    Top Markets

    Zoom/scroll map to see bank's per metro statistics. Subscribers can configure state/metro/county granularity, assorted fields and quantity of results. This map shows top 10 markets in the map viewport, as defined by descending origination volume.

    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 218 $142,390,000 $653,165 $1,430 6.10%
    PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 220 $107,620,000 $489,182 $2,573 6.12%
    SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 69 $57,875,000 $838,768 $7,526 6.43%
    STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 73 $48,435,000 $663,493 $738 6.83%
    HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 103 $44,275,000 $429,854 $3,574 6.19%
    OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 56 $35,530,000 $634,464 $3,737 6.77%
    CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 42 $18,630,000 $443,571 $1,741 6.60%
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 40 $18,290,000 $457,250 $3,281 6.46%
    RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 42 $17,860,000 $425,238 $1,585 6.81%
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $10,890,000 $777,857 $3,194 6.72%
    WINCHESTER, VA-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 24 $10,650,000 $443,750 $662 6.59%
    San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $8,400,000 $600,000 $2,231 6.69%
    BOISE CITY, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $7,025,000 $305,435 $1,503 6.54%
    PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $6,585,000 $387,353 $3,093 6.42%
    OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $5,415,000 $257,857 $1,823 6.71%
    SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $4,375,000 $625,000 $4,151 6.18%
    SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $3,965,000 $440,556 $3,182 6.40%
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $3,850,000 $385,000 $1,735 6.39%
    SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $2,175,000 $725,000 $7,685 6.29%
    LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,280,000 $640,000 $2,671 6.50%
    SAN LUIS OBISPO-PASO ROBLES, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $595,000 $595,000 $1,073 7.38%
    LAKE HAVASU CITY-KINGMAN, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $2,613 7.50%
    Shea Mortgage's top markets include Denver, Phoenix, San Diego, Stockton, and Houston among others.

    Their top states include:
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Colorado (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Washington (FHA|USDA|VA)

    • Similar Lenders

    We use machine learning to identify the top lenders compared against Shea Mortgage based on their rates and fees, along with other useful metrics. A lower similarity rank signals a stronger match.

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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 870 $465,860,000 $535,471 $1,513 6.45%
    FHA 74 $39,830,000 $538,243 $10,473 5.57%
    VA 65 $50,785,000 $781,308 $8,193 6.00%

    For 2024, Shea Mortgage's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 870 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 74 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 1,008 $556,100,000 $551,687 $2,598 6.36%
    Refi 1 $375,000 $375,000 $5,211 6.63%

    For 2024, Shea Mortgage's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,008 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 1 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 955 $534,605,000 $559,796 $2,691 6.39%
    15 Year 28 $10,910,000 $389,643 $678 5.56%
    20 Year 26 $10,960,000 $421,538 $1,316 6.12%

    For 2024, Shea Mortgage's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 955 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 28 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 859 $476,285,000 $554,464
    $1k-2k 91 $44,245,000 $486,209
    $2k-3k 23 $12,415,000 $539,783
    $5k+ 19 $12,865,000 $677,105
    $3k-4k 12 $7,660,000 $638,333
    $4k-5k 5 $3,005,000 $601,000

    Shea Mortgage's average total fees were $2,691, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 859 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 506 $291,100,000 $575,296
    5-6% 263 $136,555,000 $519,221
    7-8% 172 $100,640,000 $585,116
    4-5% 65 $26,105,000 $401,615
    Over 8% 3 $2,075,000 $691,667

    During 2024, Shea Mortgage's average interest rate for loans was 6.39%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 506 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $600k-1MM 372 $271,220,000 $729,086 $2,323 6.55%
    $400k-600k 308 $151,850,000 $493,019 $2,909 6.28%
    $200k-400k 224 $69,640,000 $310,893 $1,797 6.23%
    $100k-200k 55 $8,075,000 $146,818 $1,132 5.95%
    $1MM+ 49 $55,605,000 $1,134,796 $8,122 6.43%
    $100,000 or less 1 $85,000 $85,000 $476 6.75%

    2024 saw Shea Mortgage place emphasis on $600k-1MM loans with 372 originations, totaling $271,220,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 422 $246,240,000 $583,507 $2,405 6.47%
    $250k+ 292 $200,230,000 $685,719 $2,826 6.47%
    $100k-150k 204 $83,630,000 $409,951 $2,573 6.20%
    $75k-100k 67 $21,245,000 $317,090 $3,209 5.78%
    $50k-75k 22 $4,870,000 $221,364 $1,971 5.96%
    $50k or less 2 $260,000 $130,000 $220 5.38%

    Shea Mortgage lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 422 originations. The second most popular income band? $250k+, with 292 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 140 $75,170,000 $536,929 $1,521 6.37%
    20-30% 132 $61,120,000 $463,030 $1,837 6.23%
    49% 90 $48,940,000 $543,778 $2,068 6.47%
    50-60% 55 $35,365,000 $643,000 $10,205 5.75%
    48% 53 $32,305,000 $609,528 $3,397 6.55%
    <20% 50 $16,600,000 $332,000 $1,674 6.13%
    43% 50 $28,460,000 $569,200 $2,981 6.50%
    42% 47 $28,005,000 $595,851 $1,886 6.33%
    46% 47 $26,715,000 $568,404 $1,788 6.42%
    47% 47 $24,145,000 $513,723 $2,257 6.52%
    39% 43 $23,825,000 $554,070 $2,290 6.26%
    38% 42 $24,600,000 $585,714 $1,808 6.38%
    44% 41 $26,655,000 $650,122 $1,744 6.53%
    41% 36 $20,750,000 $576,389 $1,258 6.63%
    40% 35 $20,115,000 $574,714 $2,372 6.51%
    37% 34 $19,050,000 $560,294 $1,321 6.35%
    45% 29 $16,285,000 $561,552 $3,130 6.48%
    36% 27 $17,195,000 $636,852 $1,780 6.47%
    >60% 11 $11,175,000 $1,015,909 $15,558 6.08%

    Shea Mortgage lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 140 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 132 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 586 $299,590,000 $511,246 $2,542 6.33%
    Asian 245 $151,975,000 $620,306 $1,545 6.53%
    Not provided 115 $68,145,000 $592,565 $3,356 6.20%
    Black 52 $30,900,000 $594,231 $6,315 6.20%
    American Indian 6 $3,500,000 $583,333 $5,135 6.25%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $1,140,000 $570,000 $4,846 5.75%
    Asian Indian 2 $960,000 $480,000 $0 6.56%
    Korean 1 $265,000 $265,000 $545 4.99%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    97.66%

    Shea Mortgage 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
    63.73%

    Shea Mortgage 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 1,009 $556,475,000 $551,511

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,009 $556,475,000 $551,511

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 123 $34,325,000 $279,065 $1,566 6.17%
    40-60% 181 $83,185,000 $459,586 $1,559 6.27%
    60-80% 312 $199,540,000 $639,551 $2,017 6.57%
    80-100% 353 $226,315,000 $641,119 $3,501 6.32%
    Over 100% 7 $7,845,000 $1,120,714 $35,522 5.89%
    Under 20% 33 $5,265,000 $159,545 $1,060 6.00%