Contract Exchange Corporation Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Cedar Rapids, IA

LEI: 254900WRTMJD6GMNS670

Tax ID: 42-1161597

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  • Dwelling Types
  • Complaints
  • Loan Length
  • Loan to Value Info
  • Debt-to-Income
  • Applicant Income
  • Ethnicity Info
  • Approval & Pick Rates
  • Points and Fees
  • Origination Fees (Closing Costs)

    • Review & Overview

    Contract Exchange Corporation is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase and Cash Out Refi loans. Contract Exchange Corporation has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Clinton, and Ottumwa among others. We have data for 6 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.

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    Mortgage Type     		Simulated Rate Simulation Date
    30 Year Conventional Purchase 9.65% 12/16/24
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 10.90% 12/16/24
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    Originations

    38

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $3,860,000

    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) 28 $2,430,000 $86,786 $1,335 7.97%
    CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $705,000 $141,000 $3,596 8.55%
    DUBUQUE, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $6,983 7.25%
    Clinton, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $0 6.50%
    Ottumwa, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $2,875 8.00%
    Outside of Metro Areas 2 $60,000 $30,000 $408 9.38%
    Contract Exchange Corporation's top markets include Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Clinton, and Ottumwa among others.

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

    • Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 38 $3,860,000 $101,579 $1,929 8.06%

    For 2020, Contract Exchange Corporation's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 38 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 26 $2,810,000 $108,077 $1,849 8.23%
    Cash Out Refi 10 $910,000 $91,000 $2,370 7.60%
    Refi 2 $140,000 $70,000 $2,455 8.25%

    For 2020, Contract Exchange Corporation's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 26 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 10 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 18 $2,550,000 $141,667 $2,327 7.90%
    5 Year 9 $555,000 $61,667 $490 7.92%
    20 Year 6 $490,000 $81,667 $1,230 8.17%
    15 Year 3 $175,000 $58,333 $1,861 8.67%
    10 Year 2 $90,000 $45,000 $1,668 8.95%

    For 2020, Contract Exchange Corporation's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 18 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 5 Year, with 9 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 15 $1,245,000 $83,000
    $1k-2k 9 $735,000 $81,667
    $5k+ 2 $710,000 $355,000
    $2k-3k 1 $145,000 $145,000
    $3k-4k 1 $175,000 $175,000

    Contract Exchange Corporation's average total fees were $0, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 15 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    7-8% 18 $1,920,000 $106,667
    Over 8% 17 $1,535,000 $90,294
    6-7% 3 $405,000 $135,000

    During 2020, Contract Exchange Corporation's average interest rate for loans was 0.00%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 18 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 25 $1,695,000 $67,800 $1,434 8.26%
    $100k-200k 10 $1,240,000 $124,000 $1,645 7.78%
    $200k-400k 3 $925,000 $308,333 $7,521 7.42%

    2020 saw Contract Exchange Corporation place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 25 originations, totaling $1,695,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 18 $1,670,000 $92,778 $1,475 7.78%
    $50k or less 10 $710,000 $71,000 $1,378 8.42%
    $100k-150k 5 $845,000 $169,000 $3,421 8.05%
    $75k-100k 5 $635,000 $127,000 $2,248 8.40%

    Contract Exchange Corporation lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 18 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 10 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 12 $1,120,000 $93,333 $1,605 8.26%
    20-30% 10 $730,000 $73,000 $1,132 7.90%
    44% 3 $255,000 $85,000 $1,098 8.08%
    <20% 2 $50,000 $25,000 $0 8.75%
    39% 2 $230,000 $115,000 $3,509 8.13%
    41% 2 $400,000 $200,000 $4,918 8.75%
    50-60% 1 $365,000 $365,000 $6,983 7.25%
    >60% 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 7.50%
    42% 1 $125,000 $125,000 $243 8.00%
    43% 1 $215,000 $215,000 $0 6.50%
    36% 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,123 8.50%
    37% 1 $95,000 $95,000 $347 8.00%
    38% 1 $75,000 $75,000 $331 7.00%

    Contract Exchange Corporation lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 12 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 10 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 26 $2,410,000 $92,692 $1,570 7.92%
    Not provided 9 $1,215,000 $135,000 $2,809 8.25%
    Black 2 $180,000 $90,000 $2,163 8.63%
    Asian 1 $55,000 $55,000 $1,778 9.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    90.79%

    Contract Exchange Corporation has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    71.05%

    Contract Exchange Corporation has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 38 $3,860,000 $101,579

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 1 $95,000 $95,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 37 $3,765,000 $101,757

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 1 $215,000 $215,000 $0 6.50%
    40-60% 6 $380,000 $63,333 $2,120 7.83%
    60-80% 11 $1,285,000 $116,818 $3,238 7.95%
    80-100% 18 $1,950,000 $108,333 $1,376 8.15%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    CONTOUR MORTGAGE CORPORATION Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 20.0%
    CONTOUR MORTGAGE CORPORATION Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 20.0%
    CONTOUR MORTGAGE CORPORATION Other type of mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 20.0%
    CONTOUR MORTGAGE CORPORATION Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 20.0%
    CONTOUR MORTGAGE CORPORATION Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 20.0%