Shea Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

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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 a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Phoenix, Denver, San Diego, San Francisco, and Los Angeles among others. We have data for 23 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 6.49% 4/18/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.08% 4/18/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.00% 4/18/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.11% 4/18/24
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Originations

1,377

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$546,715,000
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 458 $151,780,000 $331,397 $2,597 4.19%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 159 $77,975,000 $490,409 $2,304 4.06%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 134 $68,690,000 $512,612 $6,119 3.86%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 107 $60,215,000 $562,757 $2,069 4.10%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 75 $38,535,000 $513,800 $2,921 3.99%
SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 30 $18,050,000 $601,667 $2,052 4.08%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 35 $11,705,000 $334,429 $724 4.09%
OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 56 $11,350,000 $202,679 $4,547 4.33%
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 35 $11,135,000 $318,143 $2,067 4.32%
GREELEY, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 24 $10,780,000 $449,167 $849 4.30%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 38 $10,240,000 $269,474 $1,560 4.27%
STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $10,015,000 $527,105 $994 4.00%
PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 30 $9,840,000 $328,000 $3,722 4.20%
SAN LUIS OBISPO-PASO ROBLES, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $9,365,000 $492,895 $3,475 3.95%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 29 $9,235,000 $318,448 $4,448 4.04%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 41 $9,235,000 $225,244 $3,103 4.39%
VALLEJO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 27 $7,995,000 $296,111 $2,949 4.20%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 24 $7,430,000 $309,583 $3,216 4.13%
SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $5,020,000 $418,333 $4,374 4.03%
WINCHESTER, VA-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $4,365,000 $291,000 $345 4.32%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $3,370,000 $421,250 $980 3.81%
Breckenridge, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $760 3.75%
LAKE HAVASU CITY-KINGMAN, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $1,848 3.50%
Shea Mortgage's top markets include Phoenix, Denver, San Diego, San Francisco, and Los Angeles among others.

Their top states include:
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Colorado (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (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 1,156 $449,630,000 $388,953 $1,991 4.18%
    VA 156 $70,120,000 $449,487 $7,083 3.84%
    FHA 65 $26,965,000 $414,846 $8,867 3.89%

    For 2019, Shea Mortgage's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,156 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 156 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 1,352 $538,080,000 $397,988 $2,899 4.13%
    Refi 25 $8,635,000 $345,400 $2,645 3.78%

    For 2019, Shea Mortgage's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,352 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 25 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,290 $523,130,000 $405,527 $2,950 4.16%
    15 Year 82 $22,120,000 $269,756 $2,095 3.63%
    20 Year 4 $1,210,000 $302,500 $1,867 4.28%
    10 Year 1 $255,000 $255,000 $521 3.13%

    For 2019, Shea Mortgage's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,290 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 82 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 1,100 $444,100,000 $403,727
    $1k-2k 190 $64,880,000 $341,474
    $2k-3k 35 $13,845,000 $395,571
    $5k+ 24 $13,520,000 $563,333
    $3k-4k 18 $7,150,000 $397,222
    $4k-5k 10 $3,220,000 $322,000

    Shea Mortgage's average total fees were $2,950, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 1,100 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 730 $296,080,000 $405,589
    4-5% 593 $229,665,000 $387,293
    5-6% 43 $16,115,000 $374,767
    2.5-3% 9 $4,195,000 $466,111
    6-7% 1 $375,000 $375,000
    7-8% 1 $285,000 $285,000

    During 2019, Shea Mortgage's average interest rate for loans was 4.16%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 730 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 576 $176,610,000 $306,615 $2,508 4.17%
    $400k-600k 444 $215,580,000 $485,541 $3,340 4.06%
    $600k-1MM 173 $120,625,000 $697,254 $3,638 4.09%
    $100k-200k 154 $22,910,000 $148,766 $2,312 4.20%
    $100,000 or less 22 $1,700,000 $77,273 $1,469 4.20%
    $1MM+ 8 $9,290,000 $1,161,250 $5,089 3.88%

    2019 saw Shea Mortgage place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 576 originations, totaling $176,610,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 456 $177,370,000 $388,969 $3,203 4.15%
    $150k-250k 388 $182,950,000 $471,521 $2,788 4.11%
    $75k-100k 203 $63,325,000 $311,946 $3,139 4.13%
    $250k+ 160 $84,040,000 $525,250 $2,352 4.07%
    $50k-75k 134 $32,320,000 $241,194 $2,541 4.14%
    $50k or less 36 $6,710,000 $186,389 $2,513 4.20%

    Shea Mortgage lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 456 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 388 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 270 $98,750,000 $365,741 $2,093 4.12%
    30-36% 206 $86,320,000 $419,029 $2,805 4.09%
    <20% 101 $30,925,000 $306,188 $1,867 4.03%
    50-60% 82 $35,240,000 $429,756 $7,993 3.90%
    48% 64 $26,440,000 $413,125 $3,374 4.06%
    49% 63 $22,445,000 $356,270 $2,356 4.28%
    43% 59 $24,385,000 $413,305 $2,300 4.17%
    42% 56 $27,760,000 $495,714 $3,295 4.10%
    40% 54 $23,700,000 $438,889 $2,343 4.22%
    44% 53 $20,505,000 $386,887 $3,630 4.25%
    39% 52 $22,510,000 $432,885 $2,254 4.13%
    47% 52 $19,400,000 $373,077 $2,985 4.23%
    46% 49 $18,555,000 $378,673 $3,392 4.26%
    41% 46 $22,360,000 $486,087 $2,608 4.13%
    38% 40 $15,020,000 $375,500 $2,003 4.14%
    37% 40 $16,360,000 $409,000 $2,511 4.21%
    45% 38 $13,060,000 $343,684 $2,728 4.14%
    36% 35 $14,665,000 $419,000 $1,988 4.08%
    >60% 17 $8,315,000 $489,118 $4,792 4.21%

    Shea Mortgage lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 270 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 206 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,037 $389,355,000 $375,463 $2,789 4.16%
    Asian 196 $99,120,000 $505,714 $2,453 3.98%
    Not provided 78 $31,840,000 $408,205 $3,290 3.98%
    Black 54 $21,140,000 $391,481 $5,292 4.26%
    American Indian 7 $3,235,000 $462,143 $3,461 4.23%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 5 $2,025,000 $405,000 $9,139 3.85%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.63%

    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
    50.54%

    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 1,377 $546,715,000 $397,033

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 1,377 $546,715,000 $397,033

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 156 $31,980,000 $205,000 $1,706 4.09%
    40-60% 209 $67,815,000 $324,474 $2,086 4.05%
    60-80% 469 $205,545,000 $438,262 $2,247 4.16%
    80-100% 476 $218,250,000 $458,508 $3,318 4.16%
    Over 100% 41 $20,085,000 $489,878 $14,850 3.80%
    Under 20% 26 $3,040,000 $116,923 $1,562 4.16%