Casco Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Gorham, ME

LEI: 254900VVCX7PR9KDCK83

Tax ID: 01-0243865

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Review & Overview

Casco is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Cash Out Refi and Home Purchase loans. Casco has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top (well, only) market is Portland.

Casco has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Casco 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 6.61% 11/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.16% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.23% 11/21/24
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Originations

130

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$17,860,000

Awards

CASCO 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
PORTLAND-SOUTH PORTLAND, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 119 $16,455,000 $138,277 $1,477 4.96%
Outside of Metro Areas 11 $1,405,000 $127,727 $1,315 5.08%
Casco's top markets include and Portland among others.

Their top states include:
  • Maine (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 130 $17,860,000 $137,385 $1,463 4.97%

    For 2018, Casco's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 130 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 44 $4,340,000 $98,636 $930 5.19%
    Home Purchase 41 $10,655,000 $259,878 $3,021 4.69%
    Home Improvement 32 $1,590,000 $49,688 $385 5.10%
    Refi 10 $950,000 $95,000 $921 4.56%
    Other 3 $325,000 $108,333 $398 5.33%

    For 2018, Casco's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 44 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 41 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 47 $12,045,000 $256,277 $2,996 4.78%
    10 Year 28 $1,740,000 $62,143 $457 4.09%
    15 Year 24 $1,590,000 $66,250 $710 6.03%
    5 Year 19 $1,655,000 $87,105 $357 5.25%
    20 Year 7 $675,000 $96,429 $1,098 5.61%
    Other 4 $150,000 $37,500 $430 4.44%
    3 Year 1 $5,000 $5,000 $50 5.00%

    For 2018, Casco's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 47 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 28 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 51 $12,575,000 $246,569
    $1k-2k 2 $560,000 $280,000

    Casco's average total fees were $2,996, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 51 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 65 $11,195,000 $172,231
    5-6% 37 $4,065,000 $109,865
    3-4% 16 $1,950,000 $121,875
    6-7% 11 $615,000 $55,909
    Over 8% 1 $35,000 $35,000

    During 2018, Casco's average interest rate for loans was 4.78%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 65 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 68 $3,140,000 $46,176 $462 5.12%
    $200k-400k 36 $9,660,000 $268,333 $2,862 4.79%
    $100k-200k 22 $3,370,000 $153,182 $1,825 4.85%
    $400k-600k 4 $1,690,000 $422,500 $3,493 4.59%

    2018 saw Casco place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 68 originations, totaling $3,140,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $75k-100k 31 $4,215,000 $135,968 $1,434 5.22%
    $50k-75k 30 $4,110,000 $137,000 $1,535 4.91%
    $100k-150k 29 $4,235,000 $146,034 $1,482 4.91%
    $50k or less 26 $2,380,000 $91,538 $1,266 4.86%
    $150k-250k 14 $2,920,000 $208,571 $1,710 4.85%

    Casco lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $75k-100k range, with 31 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 30 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 25 $3,415,000 $136,600 $1,428 5.04%
    30-36% 24 $2,510,000 $104,583 $1,210 5.17%
    <20% 14 $1,240,000 $88,571 $459 4.66%
    38% 8 $1,160,000 $145,000 $1,382 4.33%
    37% 8 $1,180,000 $147,500 $1,677 5.01%
    49% 8 $1,990,000 $248,750 $2,706 5.17%
    39% 6 $740,000 $123,333 $1,255 5.00%
    36% 5 $1,075,000 $215,000 $2,070 4.68%
    48% 5 $915,000 $183,000 $2,379 4.65%
    40% 4 $500,000 $125,000 $1,799 5.47%
    47% 4 $430,000 $107,500 $1,247 6.13%
    42% 3 $665,000 $221,667 $1,433 4.83%
    43% 3 $485,000 $161,667 $2,006 5.00%
    45% 3 $485,000 $161,667 $2,011 4.63%
    46% 3 $395,000 $131,667 $1,931 4.54%
    44% 2 $280,000 $140,000 $1,560 5.88%
    41% 2 $280,000 $140,000 $1,607 4.25%
    50-60% 2 $80,000 $40,000 $398 4.38%
    >60% 1 $35,000 $35,000 $398 5.50%

    Casco lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 25 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 24 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 102 $11,680,000 $114,510 $1,105 4.95%
    Asian 22 $5,110,000 $232,273 $2,921 4.95%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 3 $745,000 $248,333 $2,978 5.25%
    Black 2 $310,000 $155,000 $1,576 5.31%
    Not provided 1 $15,000 $15,000 $50 5.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    87.50%

    Casco has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    98.46%

    Casco has an exceptionally high pick rate. They most likely have borrower friendly terms or other characteristics like being fast to close or are easy to work with.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 130 $17,860,000 $137,385

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 130 $17,860,000 $137,385

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 24 $1,880,000 $78,333 $562 4.71%
    40-60% 7 $705,000 $100,714 $762 4.93%
    60-80% 9 $1,695,000 $188,333 $1,571 4.85%
    80-100% 46 $12,030,000 $261,522 $2,997 4.79%
    Under 20% 41 $1,515,000 $36,951 $394 5.34%