Tristar Finance Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

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Review & Overview

Tristar Finance is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Refi loans. Tristar Finance has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, Oak Harbor, and Wenatchee among others. We have data for 7 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Tristar Finance 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. Tristar Finance 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 about average rates.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.17% 4/22/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 5.96% 4/22/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.47% 4/22/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.86% 4/22/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.01% 4/22/24
30 Year VA Refi 5.56% 4/22/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.36% 4/22/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.68% 4/22/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.68% 4/22/24
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Originations

125

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$54,735,000

Awards

TRISTAR FINANCE 30 Year Conventional Loans silver TRISTAR FINANCE 30 Year Conventional Loans gold TRISTAR FINANCE 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 118 $52,280,000 $443,051 $3,144 2.74%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $790,000 $395,000 $2,013 2.50%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $675,000 $675,000 $1,587 2.88%
Oak Harbor, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $3,123 2.25%
WENATCHEE, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $2,645 3.13%
KENNEWICK-RICHLAND, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $3,955 2.99%
SPOKANE-SPOKANE VALLEY, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,565 2.63%
Tristar Finance's top markets include Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, Oak Harbor, and Wenatchee among others.

Their top states include:
  • Washington (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Oregon (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 123 $53,545,000 $435,325 $3,130 2.74%
    VA 2 $1,190,000 $595,000 $2,475 2.31%

    For 2020, Tristar Finance's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 123 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 2 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 92 $41,370,000 $449,674 $2,788 2.71%
    Cash Out Refi 22 $9,200,000 $418,182 $3,293 2.77%
    Home Purchase 11 $4,165,000 $378,636 $5,517 2.88%

    For 2020, Tristar Finance's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 92 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 22 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 108 $48,580,000 $449,815 $3,171 2.79%
    15 Year 15 $5,495,000 $366,333 $2,885 2.35%
    20 Year 2 $660,000 $330,000 $2,115 3.00%

    For 2020, Tristar Finance's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 108 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 15 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 62 $28,600,000 $461,290
    $1k-2k 48 $19,740,000 $411,250
    $2k-3k 5 $1,905,000 $381,000
    $3k-4k 4 $1,730,000 $432,500
    $4k-5k 3 $825,000 $275,000
    $5k+ 3 $1,935,000 $645,000

    Tristar Finance's average total fees were $3,171, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 62 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 76 $32,920,000 $433,158
    <2.5% 36 $15,800,000 $438,889
    3-4% 13 $6,015,000 $462,692

    During 2020, Tristar Finance's average interest rate for loans was 2.79%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 76 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $400k-600k 55 $26,535,000 $482,455 $3,054 2.72%
    $200k-400k 53 $16,675,000 $314,623 $3,149 2.72%
    $600k-1MM 12 $8,870,000 $739,167 $2,723 2.81%
    $100k-200k 3 $535,000 $178,333 $3,192 2.79%
    $1MM+ 2 $2,120,000 $1,060,000 $6,365 3.06%

    2020 saw Tristar Finance place emphasis on $400k-600k loans with 55 originations, totaling $26,535,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 44 $21,860,000 $496,818 $2,683 2.73%
    $100k-150k 39 $16,155,000 $414,231 $3,558 2.69%
    $75k-100k 17 $5,855,000 $344,412 $2,675 2.77%
    $250k+ 12 $6,560,000 $546,667 $3,821 2.88%
    $50k-75k 9 $2,605,000 $289,444 $3,360 2.72%
    $50k or less 4 $1,700,000 $425,000 $2,776 2.69%

    Tristar Finance lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 44 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 39 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 33 $16,725,000 $506,818 $3,598 2.79%
    20-30% 29 $12,525,000 $431,897 $2,338 2.70%
    <20% 22 $8,760,000 $398,182 $2,528 2.65%
    39% 10 $4,410,000 $441,000 $4,612 2.82%
    44% 5 $1,765,000 $353,000 $2,005 2.75%
    46% 5 $1,905,000 $381,000 $4,152 2.78%
    38% 3 $1,275,000 $425,000 $3,027 2.54%
    36% 3 $1,315,000 $438,333 $2,100 2.71%
    48% 3 $1,305,000 $435,000 $3,952 2.92%
    42% 2 $720,000 $360,000 $7,011 2.87%
    37% 2 $1,010,000 $505,000 $3,393 2.88%
    43% 2 $930,000 $465,000 $2,258 2.94%
    47% 2 $740,000 $370,000 $2,838 2.56%
    >60% 1 $355,000 $355,000 $4,031 2.99%
    41% 1 $505,000 $505,000 $1,456 2.38%
    49% 1 $225,000 $225,000 $3,877 2.25%
    45% 1 $265,000 $265,000 $2,645 3.13%

    Tristar Finance lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 33 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 29 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 71 $31,115,000 $438,239 $3,209 2.79%
    Asian 51 $22,695,000 $445,000 $2,952 2.65%
    American Indian 2 $610,000 $305,000 $3,835 3.13%
    Not provided 1 $315,000 $315,000 $3,689 2.63%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    99.28%

    Tristar Finance 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
    92.00%

    Tristar Finance has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 125 $54,735,000 $437,880

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 125 $54,735,000 $437,880

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 12 $3,180,000 $265,000 $3,566 2.58%
    40-60% 45 $19,105,000 $424,556 $2,721 2.68%
    60-80% 55 $26,925,000 $489,545 $2,901 2.81%
    80-100% 12 $5,330,000 $444,167 $5,220 2.78%
    Under 20% 1 $195,000 $195,000 $2,055 2.75%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    TriStar Finance Inc. Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 2 100.0%