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 two markets are Portland and Lewiston .

Casco has an above 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% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.16% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.23% 4/21/24
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Originations

77

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$14,965,000

Awards

CASCO 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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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) 75 $14,595,000 $194,600 $2,491 4.24%
LEWISTON-AUBURN, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $2,858 3.13%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $115,000 $115,000 $2,671 3.00%
Casco's top markets include Portland and Lewiston 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 59 $13,185,000 $223,475 $2,501 3.94%
    HELOC 18 $1,780,000 $98,889 n/a 5.11%

    For 2020, Casco's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 59 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 18 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 27 $6,225,000 $230,556 $2,695 3.79%
    Home Improvement 23 $2,085,000 $90,652 $691 5.23%
    Home Purchase 16 $4,960,000 $310,000 $3,135 3.29%
    Refi 7 $1,405,000 $200,714 $2,856 4.05%
    Other 4 $290,000 $72,500 $400 5.19%

    For 2020, Casco's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 27 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 23 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 38 $10,260,000 $270,000 $2,961 3.49%
    5 Year 20 $1,850,000 $92,500 $400 5.08%
    15 Year 9 $1,665,000 $185,000 $2,187 4.07%
    10 Year 8 $600,000 $75,000 $407 5.81%
    Other 2 $590,000 $295,000 $3,250 3.63%

    For 2020, Casco's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 38 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 5 Year, with 20 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 45 $12,055,000 $267,889

    Casco's average total fees were $2,961, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 45 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 38 $9,750,000 $256,579
    4-5% 22 $2,550,000 $115,909
    5-6% 9 $745,000 $82,778
    2.5-3% 5 $1,525,000 $305,000
    Over 8% 2 $120,000 $60,000
    <2.5% 1 $275,000 $275,000

    During 2020, Casco's average interest rate for loans was 3.49%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 38 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 36 $9,630,000 $267,500 $2,948 3.68%
    $100,000 or less 23 $1,065,000 $46,304 $400 5.51%
    $100k-200k 13 $2,075,000 $159,615 $2,368 3.72%
    $400k-600k 5 $2,195,000 $439,000 $3,388 3.38%

    2020 saw Casco place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 36 originations, totaling $9,630,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $75k-100k 19 $3,275,000 $172,368 $2,511 4.23%
    $100k-150k 18 $3,180,000 $176,667 $2,193 4.48%
    $50k-75k 18 $3,300,000 $183,333 $2,463 4.31%
    $150k-250k 11 $3,275,000 $297,727 $3,158 3.66%
    $50k or less 7 $1,205,000 $172,143 $2,364 4.14%
    $250k+ 4 $730,000 $182,500 $2,100 4.19%

    Casco lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $75k-100k range, with 19 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 18 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 18 $3,480,000 $193,333 $2,440 4.21%
    30-36% 17 $3,975,000 $233,824 $2,743 3.57%
    <20% 7 $805,000 $115,000 $1,258 5.48%
    41% 6 $1,140,000 $190,000 $2,872 4.02%
    49% 4 $950,000 $237,500 $2,817 3.75%
    44% 3 $455,000 $151,667 $2,837 5.71%
    43% 3 $505,000 $168,333 $2,822 4.00%
    40% 3 $545,000 $181,667 $2,792 3.71%
    50-60% 2 $670,000 $335,000 $3,345 4.25%
    38% 2 $310,000 $155,000 $1,771 4.44%
    45% 2 $320,000 $160,000 $1,656 4.13%
    48% 2 $360,000 $180,000 $595 4.85%
    37% 2 $300,000 $150,000 $2,924 4.19%
    47% 1 $415,000 $415,000 $3,757 3.75%
    36% 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 5.00%
    39% 1 $265,000 $265,000 $3,095 3.13%
    46% 1 $35,000 $35,000 $400 5.25%

    Casco lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 18 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 17 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 73 $14,195,000 $194,452 $2,480 4.24%
    Not provided 2 $430,000 $215,000 $3,072 4.25%
    Asian 1 $205,000 $205,000 $2,877 3.38%
    Black 1 $135,000 $135,000 $2,674 3.38%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.43%

    Casco 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
    94.81%

    Casco has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 77 $14,965,000 $194,351

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 77 $14,965,000 $194,351

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 8 $720,000 $90,000 $400 5.78%
    40-60% 3 $475,000 $158,333 $1,599 3.96%
    60-80% 14 $3,710,000 $265,000 $2,720 3.80%
    80-100% 35 $9,395,000 $268,429 $2,978 3.48%
    Under 20% 17 $665,000 $39,118 $400 5.37%