Golden Empire Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Bakersfield, CA

LEI: 254900VHUBSJJKOMBF27

Tax ID: 77-0158990

2.4 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 60 reviews

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Review & Overview

Golden Empire Mortgage is a small mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. Golden Empire Mortgage has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a high proportion of FHA loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Los Angeles, Riverside, Visalia, Bakersfield, and Oxnard among others. We have data for 69 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Golden Empire 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. Golden Empire Mortgage is typically a high 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 5.28% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.97% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.14% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.28% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Refi 7.06% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.48% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Refi 6.24% 4/5/25
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.92% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.56% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.00% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.00% 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

3,572

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$1,329,610,000
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Relative Rate

Golden Empire Mortgage's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 5.81%.

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

This yields a difference of -0.74%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Golden Empire Mortgage's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $13,180.

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

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 333 $189,575,000 $569,294 $15,054 6.20%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 456 $170,460,000 $373,816 $15,429 5.92%
VISALIA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 527 $160,135,000 $303,861 $12,317 5.83%
BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 450 $117,010,000 $260,022 $13,347 5.29%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 212 $113,990,000 $537,689 $12,159 6.12%
FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 345 $106,765,000 $309,464 $12,220 5.92%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 145 $87,445,000 $603,069 $18,469 5.77%
HANFORD-CORCORAN, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 172 $55,310,000 $321,570 $12,492 5.55%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 101 $42,615,000 $421,931 $11,823 6.68%
SAN LUIS OBISPO-PASO ROBLES, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 51 $32,755,000 $642,255 $15,909 6.40%
MADERA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 117 $32,295,000 $276,026 $11,642 5.36%
MODESTO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 101 $25,805,000 $255,495 $15,104 5.10%
Astoria, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 62 $25,630,000 $413,387 $10,810 6.79%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 46 $20,590,000 $447,609 $12,510 6.07%
SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 38 $19,670,000 $517,632 $13,473 5.54%
STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 73 $18,045,000 $247,192 $14,649 5.52%
MERCED, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 61 $13,315,000 $218,279 $15,353 4.84%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 32 $10,870,000 $339,688 $7,788 5.42%
BEND, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $8,240,000 $515,000 $17,825 7.03%
Outside of Metro Areas 24 $8,170,000 $340,417 $10,699 6.23%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $7,805,000 $410,789 $8,263 7.13%
EL CENTRO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 34 $7,290,000 $214,412 $13,169 4.70%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $6,895,000 $626,818 $10,528 6.90%
LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $5,380,000 $269,000 $11,360 6.25%
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $5,365,000 $255,476 $6,185 6.59%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $3,155,000 $350,556 $8,997 6.87%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $3,065,000 $340,556 $12,226 7.00%
Roseburg, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $2,480,000 $177,143 $6,971 6.73%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $2,255,000 $322,143 $10,369 6.62%
VALLEJO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $2,150,000 $537,500 $16,442 6.47%
RENO, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,985,000 $1,985,000 $11,876 6.38%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,680,000 $840,000 $12,791 6.81%
PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,310,000 $655,000 $2,389 6.44%
LAKE HAVASU CITY-KINGMAN, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,250,000 $312,500 $8,320 7.12%
SANTA ROSA-PETALUMA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,160,000 $580,000 $16,225 6.13%
SALEM, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,110,000 $555,000 $8,591 7.38%
SANTA CRUZ-WATSONVILLE, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,100,000 $550,000 $6,237 7.25%
SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,075,000 $358,333 $11,052 6.00%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,045,000 $348,333 $11,329 7.25%
Sonora, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $920,000 $460,000 $11,812 6.19%
YUMA, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $855,000 $855,000 $17,075 7.25%
Eureka-Arcata, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $850,000 $425,000 $5,185 7.00%
KILLEEN-TEMPLE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $825,000 $275,000 $7,201 6.58%
YUBA CITY, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $810,000 $405,000 $15,406 6.75%
REDDING, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $695,000 $231,667 $0 4.71%
CORVALLIS, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $685,000 $685,000 $11,266 6.63%
Prineville, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $670,000 $335,000 $9,323 7.06%
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $620,000 $310,000 $9,921 5.94%
MEDFORD, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $605,000 $605,000 $10,452 6.99%
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $555,000 $555,000 $3,255 5.99%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $525,000 $525,000 $3,036 6.12%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $515,000 $515,000 $9,309 6.25%
Newport, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $500,000 $250,000 $7,599 6.68%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $450,000 $225,000 $3,879 6.81%
Gardnerville Ranchos, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $435,000 $435,000 $3,081 6.13%
Clearlake, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $395,000 $395,000 $12,504 6.75%
Farmington, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $4,352 7.49%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $10,522 6.50%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $4,918 6.49%
Klamath Falls, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $8,388 7.49%
FLAGSTAFF, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $9,571 6.63%
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $11,787 6.25%
Truckee-Grass Valley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 7.50%
KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $6,836 6.49%
WACO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $5,101 6.88%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 6.99%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 6.63%
EL PASO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 6.75%
LUBBOCK, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 7.50%
Golden Empire Mortgage's top markets include Los Angeles, Riverside, Visalia, Bakersfield, and Oxnard among others.

Their top states include:
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Oregon (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Nevada (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 2,264 $781,530,000 $345,199 $10,302 5.56%
    FHA 1,091 $441,665,000 $404,826 $18,003 6.31%
    VA 197 $101,675,000 $516,117 $11,835 6.30%
    FHA 15 $3,425,000 $228,333 $0 7.28%
    USDA 5 $1,315,000 $263,000 $9,867 6.15%

    For 2024, Golden Empire Mortgage's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 2,264 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 1,091 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 3,194 $1,169,550,000 $366,171 $13,585 5.74%
    Cash Out Refi 228 $84,890,000 $372,325 $11,572 6.74%
    Refi 135 $72,715,000 $538,630 $8,583 6.37%
    Other 15 $2,455,000 $163,667 $3,296 8.31%

    For 2024, Golden Empire Mortgage's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 3,194 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 228 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 3,435 $1,314,465,000 $382,668 $13,180 5.81%
    15 Year 111 $8,405,000 $75,721 $10,107 6.62%
    Other 16 $3,800,000 $237,500 $9,842 7.22%
    20 Year 9 $2,905,000 $322,778 $7,732 6.36%
    10 Year 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 8.00%

    For 2024, Golden Empire Mortgage's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 3,435 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 111 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $5k+ 1,914 $879,940,000 $459,739
    $<1k 730 $78,460,000 $107,479
    $1k-2k 228 $135,990,000 $596,447
    $4k-5k 205 $70,175,000 $342,317
    $2k-3k 151 $53,605,000 $355,000
    $3k-4k 137 $43,795,000 $319,672

    Golden Empire Mortgage's average total fees were $13,180, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $5k+ bucket, with 1,914 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 1,938 $824,310,000 $425,341
    5-6% 547 $229,935,000 $420,356
    7-8% 527 $246,065,000 $466,917
    <2.5% 460 $6,850,000 $14,891
    Over 8% 26 $10,490,000 $403,462
    4-5% 16 $6,960,000 $435,000

    During 2024, Golden Empire Mortgage's average interest rate for loans was 5.81%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 1,938 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 1,310 $418,920,000 $319,786 $11,615 6.51%
    $400k-600k 905 $432,065,000 $477,420 $14,189 6.53%
    $100,000 or less 606 $11,270,000 $18,597 $2,947 2.18%
    $600k-1MM 449 $325,835,000 $725,690 $16,727 6.66%
    $100k-200k 222 $34,790,000 $156,712 $6,731 6.65%
    $1MM+ 80 $106,730,000 $1,334,125 $17,806 6.95%

    2024 saw Golden Empire Mortgage place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 1,310 originations, totaling $418,920,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 1,172 $388,430,000 $331,425 $13,522 5.67%
    $150k-250k 771 $372,915,000 $483,677 $14,251 6.23%
    $75k-100k 744 $195,330,000 $262,540 $12,671 5.41%
    $50k-75k 438 $95,020,000 $216,941 $10,500 5.46%
    $250k+ 340 $246,050,000 $723,676 $14,268 6.78%
    $50k or less 81 $18,285,000 $225,741 $7,911 6.56%

    Golden Empire Mortgage lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 1,172 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 771 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    50-60% 406 $160,600,000 $395,567 $17,348 6.32%
    30-36% 378 $134,120,000 $354,815 $11,446 5.62%
    49% 305 $131,895,000 $432,443 $13,472 6.53%
    20-30% 250 $100,430,000 $401,720 $10,740 6.29%
    45% 211 $72,775,000 $344,905 $14,085 5.47%
    44% 210 $68,090,000 $324,238 $11,944 5.51%
    48% 204 $77,440,000 $379,608 $12,182 5.81%
    47% 191 $69,025,000 $361,387 $12,724 5.77%
    42% 187 $66,965,000 $358,102 $11,887 5.43%
    46% 186 $63,560,000 $341,720 $12,789 5.42%
    43% 182 $58,600,000 $321,978 $12,818 5.31%
    41% 157 $60,055,000 $382,516 $13,545 5.47%
    39% 141 $48,995,000 $347,482 $12,604 5.48%
    40% 135 $46,425,000 $343,889 $12,239 5.55%
    36% 105 $35,435,000 $337,476 $11,474 5.72%
    37% 96 $38,610,000 $402,188 $12,773 6.38%
    <20% 92 $42,340,000 $460,217 $9,739 6.88%
    38% 91 $31,485,000 $345,989 $13,012 5.72%
    >60% 19 $9,185,000 $483,421 $17,493 6.81%

    Golden Empire Mortgage lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 50-60%, with 406 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 378 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 2,532 $899,350,000 $355,194 $12,983 5.81%
    Not provided 652 $274,960,000 $421,718 $13,531 5.98%
    Asian 169 $74,915,000 $443,284 $12,397 6.11%
    Black 107 $38,505,000 $359,860 $15,286 5.64%
    American Indian 55 $16,465,000 $299,364 $11,899 5.69%
    Asian Indian 15 $9,965,000 $664,333 $12,565 6.69%
    Filipino 22 $5,630,000 $255,909 $15,104 4.70%
    Other Asian 5 $2,945,000 $589,000 $16,838 5.42%
    Vietnamese 5 $1,795,000 $359,000 $24,789 5.00%
    Korean 2 $1,590,000 $795,000 $13,437 6.19%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 4 $1,550,000 $387,500 $14,786 4.63%
    Chinese 2 $1,130,000 $565,000 $10,809 6.50%
    Japanese 2 $810,000 $405,000 $12,159 7.06%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    93.62%

    Golden Empire Mortgage has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    70.74%

    Golden Empire Mortgage has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 3,572 $1,329,610,000 $372,231

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3,572 $1,329,610,000 $372,231

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 132 $29,430,000 $222,955 $7,413 6.67%
    40-60% 232 $96,150,000 $414,440 $8,710 6.67%
    60-80% 610 $292,940,000 $480,230 $11,356 6.77%
    80-100% 1,948 $875,080,000 $449,220 $14,595 6.48%
    Over 100% 45 $22,885,000 $508,556 $18,983 6.35%
    Under 20% 605 $13,125,000 $21,694 $3,618 2.17%