Sierra Lending Group Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Houston, TX

LEI: 254900WBAI0VC58ALC63

Tax ID: 27-3095238

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Review & Overview

Sierra Lending Group is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. Sierra Lending Group has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top two markets are Houston and Dallas .

Sierra Lending Group 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. They typically have relatively high rates.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 9.17% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.72% 4/5/25
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The default purchase price is the median sales price across the US for 2022Q4, per FRED.


Originations

26

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$7,080,000

Relative Rate

Sierra Lending Group's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 9.06%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of 2.51%.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $6,230,000 $283,182 $0 9.05%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $850,000 $212,500 $0 9.16%
Sierra Lending Group's top markets include Houston and Dallas among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 26 $7,080,000 $272,308 $0 9.06%

    For 2024, Sierra Lending Group's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 26 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 25 $6,915,000 $276,600 $0 9.09%
    Refi 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 8.49%

    For 2024, Sierra Lending Group's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 25 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 1 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 26 $7,080,000 $272,308 $0 9.06%

    For 2024, Sierra Lending Group's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 26 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $2k-3k 10 $2,540,000 $254,000
    $1k-2k 7 $1,275,000 $182,143
    $3k-4k 7 $2,175,000 $310,714
    $4k-5k 1 $475,000 $475,000
    $5k+ 1 $615,000 $615,000

    Sierra Lending Group's average total fees were $0, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $2k-3k bucket, with 10 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 26 $7,080,000 $272,308

    During 2024, Sierra Lending Group's average interest rate for loans was 9.06%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 26 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 15 $4,415,000 $294,333 $0 9.15%
    $100k-200k 9 $1,575,000 $175,000 $0 8.93%
    $400k-600k 1 $475,000 $475,000 $0 8.99%
    $600k-1MM 1 $615,000 $615,000 $0 8.99%

    2024 saw Sierra Lending Group place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 15 originations, totaling $4,415,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 11 $2,765,000 $251,364 $0 9.02%
    $150k-250k 5 $1,325,000 $265,000 $0 9.15%
    $250k+ 5 $2,075,000 $415,000 $0 9.02%
    $50k-75k 4 $750,000 $187,500 $0 9.15%
    $75k-100k 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 8.99%

    Sierra Lending Group lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 11 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 5 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 12 $3,470,000 $289,167 $0 9.03%
    39% 3 $535,000 $178,333 $0 8.82%
    40% 3 $755,000 $251,667 $0 9.03%
    30-36% 3 $795,000 $265,000 $0 9.41%
    37% 2 $560,000 $280,000 $0 9.36%
    41% 1 $345,000 $345,000 $0 9.00%
    36% 1 $305,000 $305,000 $0 9.32%
    <20% 1 $315,000 $315,000 $0 8.49%

    Sierra Lending Group lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 12 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 39%, with 3 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 26 $7,080,000 $272,308 $0 9.06%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.88%

    Sierra Lending Group 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
    84.62%

    Sierra Lending Group has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    10250.0 1 $475,000 $475,000
    10477.87 1 $365,000 $365,000
    2640.0 1 $175,000 $175,000
    3138.5 1 $235,000 $235,000
    3725.0 1 $295,000 $295,000
    4441.25 1 $165,000 $165,000
    4481.5 1 $375,000 $375,000
    5129.45 1 $175,000 $175,000
    5364.5 1 $185,000 $185,000
    5392.5 1 $185,000 $185,000
    5470.23 1 $195,000 $195,000
    5530.22 1 $195,000 $195,000
    5671.88 1 $135,000 $135,000
    6122.27 1 $215,000 $215,000
    6875.0 1 $615,000 $615,000
    7180.0 1 $165,000 $165,000
    7330.19 1 $255,000 $255,000
    7335.25 1 $255,000 $255,000
    7847.1 1 $275,000 $275,000
    8202.5 1 $285,000 $285,000
    8225.12 1 $285,000 $285,000
    8675.95 1 $305,000 $305,000
    8798.26 1 $305,000 $305,000
    8864.41 1 $305,000 $305,000
    9199.11 1 $315,000 $315,000
    9941.56 1 $345,000 $345,000

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    26 $7,080,000 $272,308

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    40-60% 3 $1,265,000 $421,667 $0 8.82%
    60-80% 7 $1,745,000 $249,286 $0 9.12%
    80-100% 16 $4,070,000 $254,375 $0 9.09%