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 markets by origination volume include: Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio among others. We have data for 5 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Sierra Lending Group 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. They typically have relatively high rates.

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Originations

96

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$27,070,000

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) 86 $23,860,000 $277,442 $0 5.71%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,625,000 $325,000 $0 5.79%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $820,000 $410,000 $0 6.24%
Outside of Metro Areas 2 $510,000 $255,000 $0 5.49%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 4.99%
Sierra Lending Group's top markets include Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 96 $27,070,000 $281,979 $0 5.72%

    For 2021, Sierra Lending Group's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 96 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 92 $26,590,000 $289,022 $0 5.68%
    Refi 4 $480,000 $120,000 $0 6.62%

    For 2021, Sierra Lending Group's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 92 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 4 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 96 $27,070,000 $281,979 $0 5.72%

    For 2021, Sierra Lending Group's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 96 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $2k-3k 27 $5,815,000 $215,370
    $3k-4k 21 $4,855,000 $231,190
    $1k-2k 18 $2,580,000 $143,333
    $5k+ 18 $9,710,000 $539,444
    $4k-5k 11 $4,015,000 $365,000
    $<1k 1 $95,000 $95,000

    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 27 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 50 $12,520,000 $250,400
    4-5% 28 $11,150,000 $398,214
    6-7% 17 $2,745,000 $161,471
    2.5-3% 1 $655,000 $655,000

    During 2021, Sierra Lending Group's average interest rate for loans was 5.72%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 50 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 40 $10,950,000 $273,750 $0 5.59%
    $100k-200k 35 $5,305,000 $151,571 $0 6.13%
    $400k-600k 12 $5,770,000 $480,833 $0 5.20%
    $600k-1MM 6 $4,770,000 $795,000 $0 4.89%
    $100,000 or less 3 $275,000 $91,667 $0 6.32%

    2021 saw Sierra Lending Group place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 40 originations, totaling $10,950,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $250k+ 39 $14,375,000 $368,590 $0 5.48%
    $150k-250k 18 $5,470,000 $303,889 $0 5.39%
    $100k-150k 11 $2,455,000 $223,182 $0 5.94%
    $50k-75k 11 $1,645,000 $149,545 $0 6.44%
    $75k-100k 9 $1,985,000 $220,556 $0 5.80%
    $50k or less 8 $1,140,000 $142,500 $0 6.18%

    Sierra Lending Group lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $250k+ range, with 39 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 18 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 29 $8,995,000 $310,172 $0 5.77%
    <20% 29 $9,175,000 $316,379 $0 5.52%
    30-36% 20 $4,500,000 $225,000 $0 5.93%
    37% 6 $1,680,000 $280,000 $0 5.64%
    36% 5 $1,285,000 $257,000 $0 5.49%
    39% 3 $545,000 $181,667 $0 5.74%
    40% 2 $420,000 $210,000 $0 6.49%

    Sierra Lending Group lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 29 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 29 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 91 $25,435,000 $279,505 $0 5.73%
    Not provided 3 $1,115,000 $371,667 $0 4.79%
    Black 1 $365,000 $365,000 $0 5.99%
    Not applicable 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 6.49%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    100.00%

    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
    90.63%

    Sierra Lending Group has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    10151.87 1 $305,000 $305,000
    10193.2 1 $495,000 $495,000
    10239.02 1 $255,000 $255,000
    10247.23 1 $515,000 $515,000
    10265.54 1 $505,000 $505,000
    10393.8 1 $135,000 $135,000
    10441.04 1 $345,000 $345,000
    10856.07 1 $295,000 $295,000
    11135.27 1 $565,000 $565,000
    11784.61 1 $265,000 $265,000
    12391.22 1 $395,000 $395,000
    12656.49 1 $165,000 $165,000
    13450.72 1 $335,000 $335,000
    13703.71 1 $205,000 $205,000
    14390.64 1 $745,000 $745,000
    14977.48 1 $485,000 $485,000
    15087.8 1 $795,000 $795,000
    15388.19 1 $365,000 $365,000
    15633.43 1 $225,000 $225,000
    16037.67 1 $535,000 $535,000
    16899.37 1 $415,000 $415,000
    17342.54 1 $545,000 $545,000
    18203.66 1 $655,000 $655,000
    18626.27 1 $985,000 $985,000
    19094.97 1 $615,000 $615,000
    23605.99 1 $975,000 $975,000
    3301.59 1 $85,000 $85,000
    3856.39 1 $125,000 $125,000
    4047.32 1 $125,000 $125,000
    4257.32 1 $175,000 $175,000
    4319.18 1 $115,000 $115,000
    4335.84 1 $125,000 $125,000
    4354.51 1 $125,000 $125,000
    4482.09 1 $105,000 $105,000
    4508.41 2 $330,000 $165,000
    4544.09 1 $135,000 $135,000
    4550.4 1 $145,000 $145,000
    4722.83 1 $165,000 $165,000
    4742.74 1 $95,000 $95,000
    4875.51 1 $135,000 $135,000
    5007.75 1 $165,000 $165,000
    5074.93 1 $185,000 $185,000
    5125.38 1 $185,000 $185,000
    5171.71 1 $155,000 $155,000
    5192.32 1 $185,000 $185,000
    5240.77 1 $175,000 $175,000
    5559.91 1 $235,000 $235,000
    5629.12 1 $175,000 $175,000
    5710.88 1 $195,000 $195,000
    5784.49 1 $205,000 $205,000
    5869.44 1 $215,000 $215,000
    6024.89 1 $135,000 $135,000
    6043.83 1 $135,000 $135,000
    6048.12 1 $235,000 $235,000
    6089.33 1 $215,000 $215,000
    6091.52 1 $235,000 $235,000
    6117.23 1 $205,000 $205,000
    6253.05 1 $165,000 $165,000
    6293.34 1 $125,000 $125,000
    6311.97 1 $95,000 $95,000
    6410.25 1 $215,000 $215,000
    6411.65 1 $275,000 $275,000
    6613.12 1 $265,000 $265,000
    6672.09 1 $135,000 $135,000
    6683.7 1 $225,000 $225,000
    6709.34 1 $275,000 $275,000
    6723.07 1 $285,000 $285,000
    6742.32 2 $530,000 $265,000
    6825.09 1 $295,000 $295,000
    6869.74 1 $255,000 $255,000
    7037.57 1 $265,000 $265,000
    7147.99 1 $145,000 $145,000
    7360.64 1 $205,000 $205,000
    7374.77 1 $325,000 $325,000
    7415.87 1 $225,000 $225,000
    7444.88 1 $285,000 $285,000
    7447.64 1 $165,000 $165,000
    7731.46 1 $135,000 $135,000
    7893.3 1 $355,000 $355,000
    8213.2 1 $385,000 $385,000
    8329.32 1 $365,000 $365,000
    8435.66 1 $175,000 $175,000
    8538.44 1 $405,000 $405,000
    8659.65 1 $145,000 $145,000
    8670.0 1 $305,000 $305,000
    8754.97 1 $385,000 $385,000
    9091.42 1 $435,000 $435,000
    9254.22 1 $165,000 $165,000
    9297.92 1 $155,000 $155,000
    9337.41 1 $275,000 $275,000
    9446.19 1 $205,000 $205,000
    9677.32 1 $405,000 $405,000
    9678.59 1 $465,000 $465,000
    9824.4 1 $215,000 $215,000

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    96 $27,070,000 $281,979

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 5.99%
    40-60% 20 $5,100,000 $255,000 $0 5.58%
    60-80% 63 $19,705,000 $312,778 $0 5.59%
    80-100% 12 $2,140,000 $178,333 $0 6.57%