Contract Exchange Corporation Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
Cedar Rapids, IALEI: 254900WRTMJD6GMNS670
Tax ID: 42-1161597
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Review & Overview
Contract Exchange Corporation is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. Contract Exchange Corporation has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top two markets are Des Moines and Cedar Rapids .Contract Exchange Corporation 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. Contract Exchange Corporation 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 relatively high rates.
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SimulatedRates™Mortgage Type |
Simulated Rate | Simulation Date |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 9.75% | 4/5/25 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.00% | 4/5/25 |
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Originations
53Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$7,665,000Relative Rate
Contract Exchange Corporation's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was
9.8%.
The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.
This yields a difference of 3.25%.
Relative Fees (Closing Costs)
Contract Exchange Corporation's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate
mortgage were $1,221.
The average total origination fees for 30 year fixed rate mortgages across all lenders (for all loan values, including
both points & up-front fees in addition to origination fees) were $8,356.
Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DES MOINES-WEST DES MOINES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 43 | $6,645,000 | $154,535 | $3,675 | 10.06% |
| CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 7 | $695,000 | $99,286 | $3,280 | 9.36% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 3 | $325,000 | $108,333 | $2,759 | 10.25% |
Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 53 | $7,665,000 | $144,623 | $3,564 | 9.98% |
For 2024, Contract Exchange Corporation's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 53 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2024, Contract Exchange Corporation's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 49 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 2 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2024, Contract Exchange Corporation's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 31 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 5 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
Contract Exchange Corporation's average total fees were $1,221, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 9 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 8% | 48 | $7,350,000 | $153,125 |
| 7-8% | 4 | $270,000 | $67,500 |
| 5-6% | 1 | $45,000 | $45,000 |
During 2024, Contract Exchange Corporation's average interest rate for loans was 9.80%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 48 originations.
Loan Sizing
2024 saw Contract Exchange Corporation place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 22 originations, totaling $3,300,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Contract Exchange Corporation lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $75k-100k range, with 14 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 13 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Contract Exchange Corporation lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 13 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 10 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications95.96%
Contract Exchange Corporation has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination67.92%
Contract Exchange Corporation 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 | 53 | $7,665,000 | $144,623 |