Contract Exchange Corporation Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Cedar Rapids, IA

LEI: 254900WRTMJD6GMNS670

Tax ID: 42-1161597

5 stars - Updated: 4/18/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 7 reviews

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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 markets by origination volume include: Des Moines, Waterloo, Dubuque, and Pella among others. We have data for 5 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 9.65% 4/18/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 10.90% 4/18/24
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Originations

46

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$7,420,000

Relative Rate

Contract Exchange Corporation's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 8.08%.

The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.

This yields a difference of 1.6%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Contract Exchange Corporation's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,163.

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 $9,089.

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) 37 $5,785,000 $156,351 $3,186 9.76%
Outside of Metro Areas 3 $925,000 $308,333 $7,143 10.50%
WATERLOO-CEDAR FALLS, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $6,873 10.00%
DUBUQUE, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $230,000 $115,000 $3,414 10.25%
Pella, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $195,000 $65,000 $3,219 10.67%
Contract Exchange Corporation's top markets include Des Moines, Waterloo, Dubuque, and Pella among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 46 $7,420,000 $161,304 $3,681 9.90%

    For 2023, Contract Exchange Corporation's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 46 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 40 $5,860,000 $146,500 $3,417 9.79%
    Refi 4 $1,290,000 $322,500 $6,564 10.25%
    Cash Out Refi 2 $270,000 $135,000 $5,574 11.25%

    For 2023, Contract Exchange Corporation's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 40 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
    Other 29 $4,895,000 $168,793 $3,526 9.76%
    15 Year 5 $115,000 $23,000 $0 11.80%
    5 Year 4 $760,000 $190,000 $7,064 10.38%
    20 Year 3 $705,000 $235,000 $2,517 8.33%
    30 Year 3 $795,000 $265,000 $3,163 8.08%
    3 Year 2 $150,000 $75,000 $0 11.25%

    For 2023, Contract Exchange Corporation's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 29 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 5 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 7 $945,000 $135,000
    $2k-3k 7 $795,000 $113,571
    $5k+ 7 $2,275,000 $325,000
    $3k-4k 5 $815,000 $163,000
    $1k-2k 3 $565,000 $188,333
    $4k-5k 1 $225,000 $225,000

    Contract Exchange Corporation's average total fees were $3,163, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 7 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 41 $6,595,000 $160,854
    7-8% 3 $425,000 $141,667
    5-6% 1 $15,000 $15,000
    6-7% 1 $385,000 $385,000

    During 2023, Contract Exchange Corporation's average interest rate for loans was 8.08%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 41 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 20 $2,650,000 $132,500 $2,531 9.69%
    $100,000 or less 13 $615,000 $47,308 $2,147 10.25%
    $200k-400k 11 $3,095,000 $281,364 $5,685 9.80%
    $400k-600k 1 $445,000 $445,000 $9,714 10.50%
    $600k-1MM 1 $615,000 $615,000 $0 10.00%

    2023 saw Contract Exchange Corporation place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 20 originations, totaling $2,650,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 15 $1,965,000 $131,000 $2,849 9.52%
    $75k-100k 10 $1,260,000 $126,000 $3,794 10.25%
    $50k or less 9 $625,000 $69,444 $1,301 9.92%
    $100k-150k 5 $915,000 $183,000 $5,326 10.40%
    $150k-250k 5 $1,675,000 $335,000 $6,792 9.65%
    $250k+ 2 $980,000 $490,000 $8,360 10.25%

    Contract Exchange Corporation lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 15 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 10 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 9 $1,695,000 $188,333 $3,405 10.22%
    20-30% 7 $865,000 $123,571 $1,731 8.89%
    50-60% 6 $1,270,000 $211,667 $6,224 10.21%
    39% 3 $325,000 $108,333 $1,945 8.17%
    >60% 3 $605,000 $201,667 $5,200 10.00%
    45% 3 $715,000 $238,333 $4,288 9.58%
    38% 3 $675,000 $225,000 $5,879 10.33%
    43% 2 $230,000 $115,000 $3,559 10.50%
    42% 2 $200,000 $100,000 $3,914 10.38%
    <20% 2 $160,000 $80,000 $200 8.50%
    47% 2 $250,000 $125,000 $0 11.00%
    48% 2 $280,000 $140,000 $6,353 11.13%
    44% 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 12.00%
    36% 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,354 10.50%

    Contract Exchange Corporation lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 9 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 7 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 19 $3,555,000 $187,105 $4,543 10.22%
    Not provided 22 $3,150,000 $143,182 $3,367 9.72%
    Black 4 $670,000 $167,500 $2,061 8.81%
    Asian 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 12.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    93.40%

    Contract Exchange Corporation has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    71.74%

    Contract Exchange Corporation has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 46 $7,420,000 $161,304

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    46 $7,420,000 $161,304

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 1 $75,000 $75,000 $2,517 9.00%
    40-60% 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 12.00%
    60-80% 16 $3,730,000 $233,125 $5,525 10.34%
    80-100% 22 $3,440,000 $156,364 $2,414 9.26%
    Under 20% 6 $130,000 $21,667 $0 10.83%