Tristar Finance Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

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Review & Overview

Tristar Finance is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase and Cash Out Refi loans. Tristar Finance has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Seattle, Los Angeles, San Jose, San Francisco, and Portland among others. We have data for 27 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 a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Tristar Finance is typically an average 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
These are simulated rates generated by our proprietary machine learning models. These are not guaranteed by the bank. They are our estimates based on a lender's past behaviors combined with current market conditions. Contact an individual lender for their actual rates. Our models use fixed rate terms for conforming loans, 700+ FICO, 10% down for FHA and 20% for conventional. These are based on consensus, historical data-- not advertised promotional rates.

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Originations

206

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$147,960,000

Awards

TRISTAR FINANCE 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze TRISTAR FINANCE 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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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) 150 $107,510,000 $716,733 $6,877 4.18%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $6,420,000 $802,500 $13,589 3.28%
Outside of Metro Areas 4 $4,560,000 $1,140,000 $16,994 6.46%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $4,350,000 $1,087,500 $7,843 2.78%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $3,840,000 $960,000 $11,516 2.72%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $2,240,000 $560,000 $5,351 4.40%
OLYMPIA-LACEY-TUMWATER, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,640,000 $410,000 $4,728 4.31%
KENNEWICK-RICHLAND, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,590,000 $795,000 $3,308 4.50%
Ellensburg, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,575,000 $525,000 $7,607 4.29%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,310,000 $655,000 $11,239 4.13%
SPOKANE-SPOKANE VALLEY, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,240,000 $620,000 $7,426 4.13%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,225,000 $1,225,000 $6,797 2.75%
STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,165,000 $1,165,000 $2,854 3.25%
MOUNT VERNON-ANACORTES, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,165,000 $388,333 $5,607 3.67%
SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,145,000 $1,145,000 $17,421 4.88%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,125,000 $1,125,000 $5,145 5.50%
SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $985,000 $985,000 $28,225 3.25%
SANTA CRUZ-WATSONVILLE, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $885,000 $885,000 $12,346 5.50%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $860,000 $430,000 $6,174 5.25%
WENATCHEE, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $645,000 $645,000 $3,500 3.88%
LONGVIEW, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $465,000 $465,000 $18,990 6.75%
Oak Harbor, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $445,000 $445,000 $4,569 3.88%
Safford, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $8,098 6.50%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $345,000 $345,000 $3,989 3.25%
Sandpoint, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $6,323 3.50%
FAIRBANKS, AK (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $3,636 3.75%
Centralia, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $5,048 3.88%
Tristar Finance's top markets include Seattle, Los Angeles, San Jose, San Francisco, and Portland among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 193 $142,145,000 $736,503 $7,292 4.15%
    VA 10 $4,330,000 $433,000 $9,967 4.17%
    FHA 2 $1,210,000 $605,000 $17,464 3.88%
    FHA 1 $275,000 $275,000 $0 4.75%

    For 2022, Tristar Finance's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 193 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 10 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 106 $78,080,000 $736,604 $7,718 4.50%
    Cash Out Refi 71 $47,405,000 $667,676 $7,623 3.78%
    Refi 29 $22,475,000 $775,000 $6,565 3.81%

    For 2022, Tristar Finance's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 106 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 71 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 194 $141,330,000 $728,505 $7,414 4.08%
    Other 5 $3,805,000 $761,000 $13,968 6.67%
    20 Year 4 $1,420,000 $355,000 $6,149 5.09%
    15 Year 3 $1,405,000 $468,333 $7,757 3.41%

    For 2022, Tristar Finance's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 194 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 5 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 61 $44,245,000 $725,328
    $<1k 54 $39,050,000 $723,148
    $5k+ 47 $38,105,000 $810,745
    $3k-4k 22 $13,370,000 $607,727
    $2k-3k 11 $7,245,000 $658,636
    $4k-5k 10 $5,670,000 $567,000

    Tristar Finance's average total fees were $7,414, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 61 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 74 $53,500,000 $722,973
    4-5% 55 $37,815,000 $687,545
    2.5-3% 32 $24,460,000 $764,375
    5-6% 21 $12,915,000 $615,000
    6-7% 11 $7,125,000 $647,727
    <2.5% 9 $7,795,000 $866,111
    7-8% 3 $3,465,000 $1,155,000
    Over 8% 1 $885,000 $885,000

    During 2022, Tristar Finance's average interest rate for loans was 4.08%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 74 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $600k-1MM 75 $58,005,000 $773,400 $7,452 4.10%
    $400k-600k 64 $31,140,000 $486,563 $6,595 4.10%
    $1MM+ 35 $48,525,000 $1,386,429 $10,924 4.12%
    $200k-400k 32 $10,290,000 $321,563 $5,765 4.42%

    2022 saw Tristar Finance place emphasis on $600k-1MM loans with 75 originations, totaling $58,005,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 66 $47,010,000 $712,273 $8,181 4.28%
    $250k+ 66 $64,480,000 $976,970 $7,870 4.20%
    $100k-150k 42 $23,220,000 $552,857 $7,271 3.96%
    $75k-100k 18 $7,860,000 $436,667 $6,285 4.10%
    $50k-75k 9 $2,985,000 $331,667 $3,238 4.03%
    $50k or less 2 $800,000 $400,000 $7,505 4.31%

    Tristar Finance lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 66 originations. The second most popular income band? $250k+, with 66 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 36 $29,050,000 $806,944 $6,389 4.43%
    20-30% 30 $18,760,000 $625,333 $7,032 3.99%
    41% 17 $12,815,000 $753,824 $9,547 3.69%
    43% 15 $11,355,000 $757,000 $7,009 3.39%
    <20% 13 $8,165,000 $628,077 $6,377 3.82%
    42% 12 $9,950,000 $829,167 $9,646 4.65%
    44% 10 $10,430,000 $1,043,000 $11,226 3.86%
    48% 10 $5,790,000 $579,000 $7,703 4.44%
    37% 10 $7,440,000 $744,000 $6,436 4.21%
    39% 9 $6,655,000 $739,444 $6,752 3.97%
    45% 7 $3,475,000 $496,429 $5,092 4.43%
    38% 7 $4,495,000 $642,143 $8,247 4.93%
    49% 7 $3,895,000 $556,429 $9,731 4.27%
    46% 5 $3,495,000 $699,000 $6,575 4.73%
    47% 5 $3,085,000 $617,000 $3,775 3.98%
    40% 5 $3,315,000 $663,000 $7,042 3.50%
    50-60% 5 $3,655,000 $731,000 $12,933 5.15%
    36% 3 $2,135,000 $711,667 $6,800 4.96%

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

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 128 $87,920,000 $686,875 $7,576 4.20%
    Asian 54 $41,690,000 $772,037 $7,393 4.18%
    Not provided 17 $14,085,000 $828,529 $5,722 3.79%
    Black 4 $1,860,000 $465,000 $12,949 3.63%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $1,225,000 $1,225,000 $24,050 7.38%
    American Indian 2 $1,180,000 $590,000 $3,810 3.31%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    93.51%

    Tristar Finance has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    60.19%

    Tristar Finance 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 206 $147,960,000 $718,252

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    206 $147,960,000 $718,252

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 9 $5,505,000 $611,667 $9,113 3.86%
    40-60% 36 $21,990,000 $610,833 $6,906 3.81%
    60-80% 104 $77,360,000 $743,846 $7,453 4.20%
    80-100% 55 $42,335,000 $769,727 $7,509 4.32%
    Over 100% 1 $465,000 $465,000 $18,990 6.75%
    Under 20% 1 $305,000 $305,000 $11,175 2.63%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2022 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 3 37.5%
    TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION FHA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 12.5%
    TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION FHA mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 12.5%
    TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION FHA mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 12.5%
    TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION Other type of mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 12.5%
    TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION VA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 12.5%