Golden Empire Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
Golden Empire Mortgage is a smaller 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: Riverside, Los Angeles, Bakersfield, San Diego, and Oxnard among others. We have data for 56 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 relatively high rates.
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SimulatedRates™Mortgage Type |
Simulated Rate | Simulation Date |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 5.28% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.59% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.78% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year FHA Purchase | 7.56% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year FHA Refi | 7.44% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year VA Purchase | 6.33% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year VA Refi | 6.03% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year USDA Purchase | 6.98% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 7.28% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 6.22% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.22% | 12/16/24 |
| 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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Originations
2,133Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
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Relative Rate
Golden Empire Mortgage's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was
5.75%.
The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.
This yields a difference of -0.73%.
Relative Fees (Closing Costs)
Golden Empire Mortgage's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate
mortgage were $14,715.
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 $9,089.
Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 511 | $180,385,000 | $353,004 | $16,086 | 5.80% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 293 | $136,435,000 | $465,648 | $15,900 | 6.24% |
| BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 371 | $74,825,000 | $201,685 | $12,810 | 5.21% |
| SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 121 | $69,105,000 | $571,116 | $16,536 | 6.25% |
| OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 127 | $62,555,000 | $492,559 | $14,995 | 6.22% |
| STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 78 | $22,530,000 | $288,846 | $15,621 | 5.26% |
| Astoria, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) | 55 | $21,645,000 | $393,545 | $12,052 | 6.60% |
| MERCED, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 91 | $19,945,000 | $219,176 | $15,819 | 4.91% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 40 | $18,920,000 | $473,000 | $14,946 | 6.17% |
| MODESTO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 63 | $16,255,000 | $258,016 | $16,380 | 5.47% |
| SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 34 | $11,350,000 | $333,824 | $15,079 | 5.29% |
| PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 23 | $10,575,000 | $459,783 | $7,249 | 7.03% |
| MADERA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 51 | $9,455,000 | $185,392 | $10,200 | 4.91% |
| SAN LUIS OBISPO-PASO ROBLES, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 22 | $9,400,000 | $427,273 | $15,033 | 5.92% |
| FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 47 | $9,365,000 | $199,255 | $12,293 | 4.72% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 26 | $7,540,000 | $290,000 | $9,503 | 6.84% |
| VALLEJO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 17 | $7,205,000 | $423,824 | $16,657 | 6.18% |
| AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 15 | $7,125,000 | $475,000 | $12,124 | 7.32% |
| PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 20 | $6,840,000 | $342,000 | $12,004 | 6.76% |
| SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 18 | $6,270,000 | $348,333 | $16,999 | 5.38% |
| Roseburg, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) | 22 | $5,690,000 | $258,636 | $10,128 | 6.84% |
| BEND, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) | 10 | $4,130,000 | $413,000 | $14,848 | 6.71% |
| VISALIA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 20 | $4,080,000 | $204,000 | $13,578 | 5.43% |
| SANTA ROSA-PETALUMA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $3,255,000 | $651,000 | $20,839 | 6.58% |
| NAPA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $2,570,000 | $642,500 | $20,167 | 7.63% |
| Prineville, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $2,425,000 | $485,000 | $11,885 | 6.85% |
| EL CENTRO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 8 | $2,240,000 | $280,000 | $9,151 | 5.81% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $1,250,000 | $625,000 | $15,946 | 6.63% |
| SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $825,000 | $825,000 | $32,863 | 7.63% |
| SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $765,000 | $765,000 | $12,235 | 6.87% |
| PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $725,000 | $725,000 | $6,805 | 6.63% |
| Truckee-Grass Valley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $715,000 | $715,000 | $13,974 | 6.50% |
| HANFORD-CORCORAN, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $695,000 | $231,667 | $7,786 | 4.75% |
| LAKE HAVASU CITY-KINGMAN, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $685,000 | $228,333 | $9,229 | 6.71% |
| OLYMPIA-LACEY-TUMWATER, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $685,000 | $685,000 | $22,590 | 6.88% |
| SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $655,000 | $655,000 | $6,978 | 6.50% |
| COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $515,000 | $515,000 | $11,348 | 5.75% |
| SANTA CRUZ-WATSONVILLE, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $475,000 | $475,000 | $13,703 | 6.75% |
| SPOKANE-SPOKANE VALLEY, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $425,000 | $425,000 | $11,108 | 7.38% |
| GRAND JUNCTION, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $425,000 | $425,000 | $10,013 | 7.13% |
| Mount Pleasant, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $415,000 | $415,000 | $5,773 | 6.25% |
| CHICO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $400,000 | $200,000 | $0 | 3.25% |
| FLAGSTAFF, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $365,000 | $365,000 | $14,265 | 6.88% |
| FORT COLLINS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $365,000 | $365,000 | $0 | 8.21% |
| Coos Bay, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $345,000 | $345,000 | $2,195 | 6.75% |
| Eureka-Arcata, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $315,000 | $315,000 | $0 | 6.38% |
| Clearlake, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $305,000 | $305,000 | $9,137 | 6.63% |
| LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $285,000 | $285,000 | $13,612 | 6.50% |
| WACO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $245,000 | $245,000 | $0 | 6.50% |
| MEDFORD, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $225,000 | $225,000 | $5,418 | 6.63% |
| LONGVIEW, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $195,000 | $195,000 | $3,445 | 6.00% |
| Sonora, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $180,000 | $90,000 | $0 | 6.00% |
| YUMA, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $145,000 | $145,000 | $6,078 | 6.99% |
| TYLER, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $125,000 | $125,000 | $5,208 | 6.63% |
| La Grande, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $125,000 | $125,000 | $4,375 | 5.88% |
| LUBBOCK, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $0 | 7.38% |
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Product Mix
For 2023, Golden Empire Mortgage's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,434 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 610 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2023, Golden Empire Mortgage's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,979 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 119 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2023, Golden Empire Mortgage's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 2,046 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 65 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
Golden Empire Mortgage's average total fees were $14,715, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $5k+ bucket, with 1,255 originations.
Interest Rates
During 2023, Golden Empire Mortgage's average interest rate for loans was 5.75%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 1,020 originations.
Loan Sizing
2023 saw Golden Empire Mortgage place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 684 originations, totaling $212,190,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Golden Empire Mortgage lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 738 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 436 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Golden Empire Mortgage lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 50-60%, with 245 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 185 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications92.76%
Golden Empire Mortgage has an average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination68.21%
Golden Empire 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 | 2,133 | $745,065,000 | $349,304 |