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 Cash Out 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: Riverside, Los Angeles, Bakersfield, Oxnard, and San Diego among others. We have data for 57 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 5.28% 10/13/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.59% 10/13/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.78% 10/13/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.56% 10/13/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.44% 10/13/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.33% 10/13/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.03% 10/13/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.98% 10/13/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 7.28% 10/13/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.22% 10/13/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.22% 10/13/24
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

3,764

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$1,312,780,000

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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,002 $341,370,000 $340,689 $11,224 4.55%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 619 $286,535,000 $462,900 $12,064 4.59%
BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 671 $142,975,000 $213,077 $10,871 4.39%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 245 $122,415,000 $499,653 $11,449 4.49%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 190 $106,120,000 $558,526 $13,801 4.74%
MADERA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 151 $28,655,000 $189,768 $7,166 4.11%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 64 $28,200,000 $440,625 $11,245 4.02%
Astoria, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 76 $25,100,000 $330,263 $8,225 4.82%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 85 $24,865,000 $292,529 $8,644 4.17%
STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 82 $23,460,000 $286,098 $10,277 4.53%
MODESTO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 90 $23,190,000 $257,667 $11,340 4.19%
FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 106 $22,720,000 $214,340 $9,467 3.82%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 53 $22,255,000 $419,906 $6,535 5.16%
SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 41 $16,515,000 $402,805 $15,127 4.04%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 39 $13,965,000 $358,077 $10,764 5.47%
SAN LUIS OBISPO-PASO ROBLES, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $9,555,000 $562,059 $10,377 5.20%
Outside of Metro Areas 35 $9,105,000 $260,143 $9,398 4.64%
BEND, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $8,060,000 $366,364 $12,295 4.81%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $5,380,000 $538,000 $10,480 5.04%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $5,230,000 $435,833 $9,864 4.57%
MERCED, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 24 $5,060,000 $210,833 $8,946 3.91%
VALLEJO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $4,430,000 $443,000 $20,365 4.63%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $3,345,000 $477,857 $8,462 5.46%
SANTA ROSA-PETALUMA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $2,775,000 $555,000 $2,818 4.75%
VISALIA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $2,725,000 $181,667 $9,411 3.59%
YUBA CITY, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $2,640,000 $188,571 $13,181 3.26%
SALEM, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $2,565,000 $366,429 $9,134 5.64%
SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $2,465,000 $493,000 $17,030 4.17%
LAKE HAVASU CITY-KINGMAN, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $2,420,000 $403,333 $9,395 5.48%
Prineville, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $2,385,000 $477,000 $9,547 4.55%
Truckee-Grass Valley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,925,000 $275,000 $13,250 3.81%
SANTA CRUZ-WATSONVILLE, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,780,000 $445,000 $925 3.29%
Roseburg, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,515,000 $303,000 $10,375 5.30%
HANFORD-CORCORAN, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $995,000 $331,667 $10,154 4.67%
Clearlake, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $870,000 $217,500 $7,998 3.50%
NAPA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $855,000 $855,000 $6,486 4.38%
WACO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $700,000 $350,000 $6,679 4.00%
Red Bluff, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $675,000 $225,000 $6,887 5.75%
CHICO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $670,000 $111,667 $0 2.75%
MEDFORD, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $645,000 $645,000 $9,108 5.00%
ALBANY-LEBANON, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $600,000 $300,000 $8,902 4.44%
BREMERTON-SILVERDALE-PORT ORCHARD, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $495,000 $495,000 $0 5.13%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $475,000 $475,000 $15,486 5.88%
Ukiah, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $445,000 $445,000 $9,645 4.00%
Sonora, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $7,734 2.88%
FLAGSTAFF, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $395,000 $395,000 $11,744 6.75%
Crescent City, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $14,655 3.88%
PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $0 6.25%
MCALLEN-EDINBURG-MISSION, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $5,835 3.00%
REDDING, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $8,791 6.25%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $300,000 $150,000 $5,357 4.56%
Coos Bay, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $0 4.99%
SPOKANE-SPOKANE VALLEY, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $260,000 $130,000 $6,010 4.75%
BELLINGHAM, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $5,870 5.99%
WICHITA FALLS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $7,602 4.13%
SHERMAN-DENISON, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $8,391 5.25%
La Grande, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 6.00%
Golden Empire Mortgage's top markets include Riverside, Los Angeles, Bakersfield, Oxnard, and San Diego among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 2,753 $896,895,000 $325,788 $9,086 4.30%
    FHA 869 $338,245,000 $389,235 $17,731 5.01%
    VA 139 $76,595,000 $551,043 $13,468 4.69%
    USDA 3 $1,045,000 $348,333 $11,923 4.25%

    For 2022, Golden Empire Mortgage's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 2,753 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 869 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 2,825 $965,715,000 $341,846 $12,856 4.54%
    Cash Out Refi 743 $273,175,000 $367,665 $7,970 4.48%
    Refi 196 $73,890,000 $376,990 $6,564 3.88%

    For 2022, Golden Empire Mortgage's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 2,825 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 743 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 3,644 $1,285,880,000 $352,876 $11,359 4.50%
    15 Year 71 $15,495,000 $218,239 $5,158 4.14%
    20 Year 35 $10,155,000 $290,143 $5,500 4.01%
    10 Year 13 $935,000 $71,923 $1,712 6.00%
    Other 1 $315,000 $315,000 $5,663 3.38%

    For 2022, Golden Empire Mortgage's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 3,644 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 71 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $5k+ 1,761 $774,375,000 $439,736
    $<1k 670 $94,660,000 $141,284
    $1k-2k 325 $147,285,000 $453,185
    $4k-5k 285 $90,245,000 $316,649
    $3k-4k 221 $70,585,000 $319,389
    $2k-3k 189 $67,965,000 $359,603

    Golden Empire Mortgage's average total fees were $11,359, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $5k+ bucket, with 1,761 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 967 $402,035,000 $415,755
    4-5% 870 $355,470,000 $408,586
    3-4% 771 $324,025,000 $420,266
    6-7% 393 $154,055,000 $391,997
    <2.5% 370 $6,690,000 $18,081
    2.5-3% 89 $39,935,000 $448,708
    7-8% 70 $26,490,000 $378,429
    Over 8% 12 $940,000 $78,333

    During 2022, Golden Empire Mortgage's average interest rate for loans was 4.50%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 967 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 1,406 $432,830,000 $307,845 $9,371 4.88%
    $400k-600k 998 $484,120,000 $485,090 $12,351 4.91%
    $100,000 or less 627 $9,835,000 $15,686 $2,558 1.54%
    $600k-1MM 437 $311,815,000 $713,535 $15,578 4.81%
    $100k-200k 271 $43,425,000 $160,240 $5,989 4.81%
    $1MM+ 25 $30,755,000 $1,230,200 $19,456 4.18%

    2022 saw Golden Empire Mortgage place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 1,406 originations, totaling $432,830,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 1,107 $422,245,000 $381,432 $12,318 4.53%
    $75k-100k 906 $262,550,000 $289,790 $10,883 4.33%
    $50k-75k 744 $166,540,000 $223,844 $9,064 4.26%
    $150k-250k 571 $298,235,000 $522,303 $12,500 4.78%
    $50k or less 234 $36,850,000 $157,479 $6,722 4.51%
    $250k+ 200 $125,220,000 $626,100 $12,137 4.84%

    Golden Empire Mortgage lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 1,107 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 906 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 470 $152,550,000 $324,574 $8,601 4.24%
    50-60% 338 $140,640,000 $416,095 $17,248 4.99%
    20-30% 298 $111,150,000 $372,987 $8,521 4.46%
    44% 295 $112,115,000 $380,051 $10,128 4.71%
    49% 261 $107,805,000 $413,046 $11,557 5.10%
    41% 244 $62,160,000 $254,754 $11,152 3.68%
    42% 226 $79,050,000 $349,779 $10,377 4.48%
    43% 206 $73,590,000 $357,233 $10,677 4.70%
    40% 190 $49,790,000 $262,053 $10,204 3.75%
    39% 178 $51,680,000 $290,337 $9,248 4.02%
    48% 167 $62,635,000 $375,060 $11,379 4.91%
    47% 151 $59,515,000 $394,139 $11,701 5.11%
    45% 150 $55,410,000 $369,400 $11,940 4.79%
    46% 148 $61,020,000 $412,297 $12,668 4.83%
    38% 136 $34,650,000 $254,779 $10,059 3.62%
    37% 128 $37,510,000 $293,047 $9,842 4.11%
    36% 109 $34,995,000 $321,055 $10,425 4.26%
    <20% 61 $20,835,000 $341,557 $4,870 4.29%
    >60% 6 $4,540,000 $756,667 $19,659 4.42%

    Golden Empire Mortgage lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 470 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 50-60%, with 338 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 2,785 $951,915,000 $341,801 $10,934 4.47%
    Not provided 523 $197,525,000 $377,677 $10,730 4.56%
    Black 233 $76,385,000 $327,833 $13,232 4.41%
    Asian 136 $57,250,000 $420,956 $13,918 4.74%
    American Indian 50 $13,870,000 $277,400 $11,270 4.20%
    Asian Indian 9 $4,525,000 $502,778 $11,651 4.58%
    Filipino 9 $2,935,000 $326,111 $11,198 5.33%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 4 $1,920,000 $480,000 $11,994 4.66%
    Other Asian 4 $1,780,000 $445,000 $4,212 4.47%
    Japanese 4 $1,710,000 $427,500 $5,699 4.75%
    Chinese 2 $1,160,000 $580,000 $11,025 4.81%
    Vietnamese 2 $770,000 $385,000 $8,199 5.38%
    Korean 1 $645,000 $645,000 $13,883 5.13%
    Other Pacific Islander 2 $390,000 $195,000 $8,065 4.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    93.37%

    Golden Empire Mortgage has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    66.29%

    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 3,764 $1,312,780,000 $348,773

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3,764 $1,312,780,000 $348,773

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 171 $40,445,000 $236,520 $5,778 4.60%
    40-60% 418 $152,850,000 $365,670 $6,995 4.52%
    60-80% 805 $343,145,000 $426,267 $9,527 4.75%
    80-100% 1,704 $743,760,000 $436,479 $13,753 5.05%
    Over 100% 39 $20,315,000 $520,897 $20,044 4.72%
    Under 20% 627 $12,265,000 $19,561 $3,483 1.52%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2022 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Guild Mortgage Company LLC FHA mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 100.0%