Golden Empire Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Bakersfield, CA

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Review & Overview

Golden Empire Mortgage is a small mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Golden Empire Mortgage 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: Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, Oxnard, and Bakersfield among others. We have data for 61 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 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 5.28% 4/14/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.59% 4/14/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.78% 4/14/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.56% 4/14/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.44% 4/14/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.33% 4/14/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.03% 4/14/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.98% 4/14/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 7.28% 4/14/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.22% 4/14/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.22% 4/14/24
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

6,585

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$1,911,145,000

Awards

Golden Empire Mortgage 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze
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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) 1,449 $556,425,000 $384,006 $8,290 4.14%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,839 $441,645,000 $240,155 $8,220 4.10%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 493 $226,145,000 $458,712 $7,412 4.05%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 447 $188,825,000 $422,427 $8,917 4.10%
BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 720 $114,630,000 $159,208 $7,443 4.06%
MADERA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 263 $44,165,000 $167,928 $7,299 4.02%
STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 194 $42,180,000 $217,423 $7,747 4.30%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 125 $41,595,000 $332,760 $8,806 4.08%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 179 $39,645,000 $221,480 $7,872 3.98%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 116 $38,130,000 $328,707 $6,063 4.32%
MODESTO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 153 $29,705,000 $194,150 $8,459 4.21%
SAN LUIS OBISPO-PASO ROBLES, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 45 $19,595,000 $435,444 $6,759 4.13%
SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 72 $17,090,000 $237,361 $10,536 3.81%
Astoria, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 68 $17,080,000 $251,176 $6,998 4.23%
BEND, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 45 $13,705,000 $304,556 $7,910 4.49%
FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 62 $10,430,000 $168,226 $7,288 3.94%
Outside of Metro Areas 42 $9,920,000 $236,190 $6,956 4.41%
VALLEJO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 41 $8,515,000 $207,683 $8,495 3.88%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 32 $7,640,000 $238,750 $8,089 4.66%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $5,595,000 $243,261 $7,083 4.72%
MERCED, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 31 $5,015,000 $161,774 $5,884 4.20%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $4,245,000 $606,429 $5,696 3.87%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $3,575,000 $210,294 $6,773 4.88%
SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $3,320,000 $276,667 $10,285 4.17%
YUBA CITY, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $2,775,000 $185,000 $7,490 4.11%
VISALIA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $2,230,000 $159,286 $7,145 4.29%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,690,000 $281,667 $5,938 4.45%
SANTA ROSA-PETALUMA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,430,000 $357,500 $10,559 4.12%
EL PASO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,280,000 $160,000 $7,610 4.84%
SALEM, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,225,000 $245,000 $7,632 4.40%
Sonora, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,075,000 $215,000 $3,674 5.30%
REDDING, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,070,000 $267,500 $3,036 4.22%
Eureka-Arcata, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $955,000 $318,333 $7,089 4.12%
KILLEEN-TEMPLE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $720,000 $180,000 $5,765 5.22%
LAKE HAVASU CITY-KINGMAN, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $695,000 $231,667 $3,568 4.45%
Truckee-Grass Valley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $520,000 $260,000 $6,215 4.31%
CHICO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $520,000 $130,000 $4,681 4.33%
LONGVIEW, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $480,000 $240,000 $5,116 4.31%
Big Spring, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $475,000 $158,333 $7,054 4.92%
BELLINGHAM, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $2,929 4.63%
Coos Bay, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $3,965 3.50%
EL CENTRO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $350,000 $87,500 $4,047 3.63%
SPOKANE-SPOKANE VALLEY, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $0 5.63%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $10,190 4.99%
MIDLAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $300,000 $150,000 $7,913 4.94%
CORVALLIS, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $4,911 4.88%
Ukiah, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $6,303 3.88%
Prineville, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $9,523 4.05%
Clearlake, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $8,982 4.63%
GRANTS PASS, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $0 4.99%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $3,150 3.99%
La Grande, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $3,854 4.38%
Red Bluff, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $5,181 4.13%
EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $4,443 3.99%
Crescent City, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $185,000 $61,667 $0 3.38%
ALBANY-LEBANON, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $8,613 4.50%
BREMERTON-SILVERDALE-PORT ORCHARD, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $4,943 4.38%
Jacksonville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $9,487 5.63%
BEAUMONT-PORT ARTHUR, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $9,807 5.63%
SAN ANGELO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $7,937 5.25%
Newport, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $5,398 4.00%
Golden Empire Mortgage's top markets include Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, Oxnard, and Bakersfield among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 4,593 $1,215,925,000 $264,734 $6,257 4.09%
    FHA 1,573 $512,465,000 $325,788 $12,490 4.23%
    VA 402 $178,760,000 $444,677 $7,983 4.04%
    USDA 17 $3,995,000 $235,000 $7,992 4.13%

    For 2019, Golden Empire Mortgage's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 4,593 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 1,573 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 4,391 $1,110,475,000 $252,898 $9,439 4.11%
    Refi 1,142 $454,510,000 $397,995 $5,474 3.98%
    Cash Out Refi 1,052 $346,160,000 $329,049 $6,907 4.33%

    For 2019, Golden Empire Mortgage's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 4,391 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 1,142 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 6,349 $1,847,045,000 $290,919 $8,134 4.13%
    15 Year 119 $32,145,000 $270,126 $4,881 3.77%
    20 Year 89 $24,245,000 $272,416 $4,995 4.00%
    Other 16 $4,860,000 $303,750 $6,447 4.25%
    10 Year 12 $2,850,000 $237,500 $3,805 3.51%

    For 2019, Golden Empire Mortgage's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 6,349 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 119 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $5k+ 1,442 $545,870,000 $378,551
    $1k-2k 1,285 $497,795,000 $387,389
    $<1k 1,228 $229,030,000 $186,507
    $2k-3k 733 $231,265,000 $315,505
    $3k-4k 597 $164,705,000 $275,888
    $4k-5k 569 $163,705,000 $287,707

    Golden Empire Mortgage's average total fees were $8,134, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $5k+ bucket, with 1,442 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 2,590 $894,370,000 $345,317
    3-4% 2,519 $862,185,000 $342,273
    5-6% 466 $135,900,000 $291,631
    2.5-3% 391 $9,465,000 $24,207
    <2.5% 97 $935,000 $9,639
    6-7% 18 $4,080,000 $226,667
    7-8% 4 $580,000 $145,000
    Over 8% 1 $105,000 $105,000

    During 2019, Golden Empire Mortgage's average interest rate for loans was 4.13%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 2,590 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 2,789 $827,675,000 $296,764 $7,762 4.25%
    $400k-600k 1,463 $693,335,000 $473,913 $8,893 4.18%
    $100,000 or less 1,225 $15,545,000 $12,690 $2,800 3.14%
    $100k-200k 750 $120,400,000 $160,533 $5,973 4.47%
    $600k-1MM 345 $238,155,000 $690,304 $10,306 4.12%
    $1MM+ 13 $16,035,000 $1,233,462 $14,313 3.95%

    2019 saw Golden Empire Mortgage place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 2,789 originations, totaling $827,675,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $75k-100k 1,622 $422,960,000 $260,764 $8,518 4.11%
    $50k-75k 1,607 $317,495,000 $197,570 $7,708 4.08%
    $100k-150k 1,586 $544,520,000 $343,329 $8,729 4.14%
    $150k-250k 741 $339,625,000 $458,333 $7,976 4.21%
    $50k or less 642 $92,160,000 $143,551 $6,273 4.16%
    $250k+ 198 $107,480,000 $542,828 $6,961 4.21%

    Golden Empire Mortgage lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $75k-100k range, with 1,622 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 1,607 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 952 $254,910,000 $267,763 $6,748 4.06%
    20-30% 678 $217,910,000 $321,401 $6,057 4.08%
    50-60% 533 $191,935,000 $360,103 $12,121 4.34%
    44% 470 $155,070,000 $329,936 $8,949 4.30%
    41% 415 $88,755,000 $213,867 $7,937 4.01%
    42% 412 $98,940,000 $240,146 $7,918 3.96%
    39% 339 $76,455,000 $225,531 $7,438 3.96%
    43% 338 $100,360,000 $296,923 $7,667 4.21%
    40% 335 $71,275,000 $212,761 $7,437 4.01%
    38% 279 $64,765,000 $232,133 $8,059 4.02%
    49% 278 $94,790,000 $340,971 $8,394 4.23%
    37% 266 $61,890,000 $232,669 $7,599 3.98%
    36% 220 $54,170,000 $246,227 $8,063 3.97%
    48% 195 $66,375,000 $340,385 $8,386 4.32%
    45% 182 $56,090,000 $308,187 $8,182 4.27%
    46% 180 $62,490,000 $347,167 $8,490 4.27%
    47% 177 $61,195,000 $345,734 $7,796 4.38%
    <20% 133 $41,035,000 $308,534 $4,706 4.11%
    >60% 14 $5,830,000 $416,429 $9,914 4.26%

    Golden Empire Mortgage lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 952 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 678 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 5,444 $1,566,460,000 $287,741 $7,954 4.12%
    Not provided 406 $139,190,000 $342,833 $7,448 4.16%
    Black 405 $100,755,000 $248,778 $9,099 4.07%
    Asian 225 $73,515,000 $326,733 $8,128 4.08%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 29 $10,345,000 $356,724 $8,136 4.28%
    American Indian 40 $9,710,000 $242,750 $8,717 3.96%
    Filipino 17 $5,035,000 $296,176 $7,799 3.82%
    Asian Indian 6 $1,670,000 $278,333 $4,736 3.92%
    Chinese 5 $1,665,000 $333,000 $6,472 4.22%
    Other Asian 3 $935,000 $311,667 $10,918 4.75%
    Other Pacific Islander 2 $810,000 $405,000 $10,010 5.19%
    Japanese 2 $590,000 $295,000 $7,443 3.88%
    Vietnamese 1 $465,000 $465,000 $10,338 4.38%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    97.78%

    Golden Empire 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
    68.25%

    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 6,585 $1,911,145,000 $290,227

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 110 $16,630,000 $151,182
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 6,475 $1,894,515,000 $292,589

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 151 $33,335,000 $220,762 $4,442 4.11%
    40-60% 499 $157,545,000 $315,721 $5,219 4.08%
    60-80% 1,520 $556,540,000 $366,145 $6,330 4.30%
    80-100% 3,139 $1,107,065,000 $352,681 $9,452 4.28%
    Over 100% 102 $44,730,000 $438,529 $11,730 4.06%
    Under 20% 1,174 $11,930,000 $10,162 $1,140 3.02%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2019 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    GOLDEN EMPIRE MORTGAGE INCORPORATED Other type of mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 100.0%