Fair Way Lending Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

LOUISVILLE, KY

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Review & Overview

Fair Way Lending is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. They have a a high proportion of FHA loans. Fair Way Lending has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Jacksonville, Louisville, Bloomington, Evansville, and Chicago among others. We have data for 32 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Fair Way Lending has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. Fair Way Lending 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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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.99% 12/2/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.87% 12/2/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.85% 12/2/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.72% 12/2/24
30 Year FHA Refi 6.27% 12/2/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.52% 12/2/24
30 Year VA Refi 7.17% 12/2/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 7.09% 12/2/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.41% 12/2/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.23% 12/2/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.23% 12/2/24
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

435

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$66,365,000

Awards

FAIR WAY LENDING FHA Loans gold FAIR WAY LENDING VA Loans silver
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 92 $12,980,000 $141,087 $4,791 5.04%
LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 63 $11,795,000 $187,222 $5,269 4.89%
BLOOMINGTON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 59 $10,695,000 $181,271 $3,921 4.77%
EVANSVILLE, IN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 41 $5,815,000 $141,829 $4,656 5.14%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 36 $5,540,000 $153,889 $6,033 4.95%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 34 $4,740,000 $139,412 $4,191 5.21%
Outside of Metro Areas 24 $3,140,000 $130,833 $5,118 5.05%
LAFAYETTE-WEST LAFAYETTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $2,775,000 $111,000 $3,359 5.22%
Scottsburg, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $2,060,000 $128,750 $4,119 4.91%
Bardstown, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,180,000 $196,667 $3,700 4.69%
CARBONDALE-MARION, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $720,000 $120,000 $5,200 5.35%
Madison, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $625,000 $125,000 $4,331 4.73%
Crawfordsville, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $590,000 $147,500 $4,282 5.13%
Bedford, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $485,000 $161,667 $6,929 5.21%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $435,000 $435,000 $5,643 5.75%
SPRINGFIELD, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $370,000 $185,000 $7,193 5.13%
LEXINGTON-FAYETTE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $345,000 $115,000 $3,997 4.67%
Sedalia, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $12,910 4.63%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $4,957 5.00%
KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $6,327 4.75%
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $8,137 5.50%
OWENSBORO, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,405 4.63%
BOWLING GREEN, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $2,502 4.63%
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $1,285 4.63%
TERRE HAUTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $6,347 4.88%
ELIZABETHTOWN-FORT KNOX, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $5,111 5.50%
Seymour, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $4,142 4.38%
COLUMBIA, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $4,665 5.25%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $4,968 4.50%
Vincennes, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $5,149 5.13%
Danville, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $5,769 5.00%
Frankfort, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $3,687 5.50%
Fair Way Lending's top markets include Jacksonville, Louisville, Bloomington, Evansville, and Chicago among others.

Their top states include:
  • Indiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Kentucky (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Missouri (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Illinois (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    FHA 213 $30,185,000 $141,714 $5,688 4.96%
    Conventional 153 $25,795,000 $168,595 $3,380 5.05%
    USDA 42 $5,330,000 $126,905 $4,529 4.98%
    VA 26 $4,990,000 $191,923 $5,057 5.04%
    HELOC 1 $65,000 $65,000 n/a 5.50%

    For 2018, Fair Way Lending's most frequently originated type of loan was FHA, with 213 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 153 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 368 $56,060,000 $152,337 $4,683 5.00%
    Refi 56 $8,800,000 $157,143 $4,918 4.95%
    Cash Out Refi 10 $1,400,000 $140,000 $5,042 4.96%
    Home Improvement 1 $105,000 $105,000 $4,254 5.25%

    For 2018, Fair Way Lending's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 368 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 56 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 416 $62,840,000 $151,058 $4,744 5.03%
    15 Year 14 $2,600,000 $185,714 $4,448 4.32%
    20 Year 3 $715,000 $238,333 $4,310 4.33%
    10 Year 1 $55,000 $55,000 $1,890 4.63%
    Other 1 $155,000 $155,000 $2,502 4.63%

    For 2018, Fair Way Lending's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 416 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 14 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 242 $36,290,000 $149,959
    $<1k 80 $11,520,000 $144,000
    $2k-3k 66 $9,940,000 $150,606
    $3k-4k 33 $6,045,000 $183,182
    $5k+ 5 $1,105,000 $221,000
    $4k-5k 4 $710,000 $177,500

    Fair Way Lending's average total fees were $4,744, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 242 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 246 $39,940,000 $162,358
    5-6% 176 $24,140,000 $137,159
    3-4% 8 $1,570,000 $196,250
    6-7% 5 $715,000 $143,000

    During 2018, Fair Way Lending's average interest rate for loans was 5.03%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 246 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 248 $35,640,000 $143,710 $4,697 4.97%
    $100,000 or less 102 $7,940,000 $77,843 $3,818 5.19%
    $200k-400k 79 $20,155,000 $255,127 $6,087 4.86%
    $400k-600k 6 $2,630,000 $438,333 $3,557 4.71%

    2018 saw Fair Way Lending place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 248 originations, totaling $35,640,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 180 $21,080,000 $117,111 $4,559 5.02%
    $50k-75k 126 $19,190,000 $152,302 $5,019 5.00%
    $75k-100k 51 $9,065,000 $177,745 $4,780 4.94%
    $100k-150k 43 $9,125,000 $212,209 $5,210 4.91%
    $150k-250k 21 $5,405,000 $257,381 $3,719 4.94%
    $250k+ 13 $2,345,000 $180,385 $4,147 5.20%

    Fair Way Lending lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 180 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 126 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 74 $11,440,000 $154,595 $4,012 5.06%
    30-36% 69 $9,845,000 $142,681 $4,744 4.99%
    50-60% 50 $7,890,000 $157,800 $5,742 4.93%
    36% 27 $3,385,000 $125,370 $4,201 5.08%
    <20% 23 $2,685,000 $116,739 $3,571 4.89%
    42% 21 $3,145,000 $149,762 $4,441 5.14%
    43% 18 $2,700,000 $150,000 $4,553 5.08%
    40% 16 $2,340,000 $146,250 $5,041 5.07%
    49% 16 $2,360,000 $147,500 $5,162 4.78%
    48% 16 $2,260,000 $141,250 $5,158 4.94%
    39% 15 $3,385,000 $225,667 $3,878 5.02%
    44% 15 $2,875,000 $191,667 $5,313 4.88%
    45% 15 $2,645,000 $176,333 $5,845 4.97%
    37% 12 $1,830,000 $152,500 $4,620 4.96%
    41% 12 $1,780,000 $148,333 $5,521 5.05%
    38% 12 $1,700,000 $141,667 $4,211 5.16%
    46% 11 $2,005,000 $182,273 $5,385 4.92%
    47% 11 $1,815,000 $165,000 $5,388 5.07%

    Fair Way Lending lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 74 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 69 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 348 $53,950,000 $155,029 $4,643 4.98%
    Black 72 $10,060,000 $139,722 $5,088 5.07%
    Not provided 7 $1,435,000 $205,000 $5,525 4.93%
    Asian 4 $440,000 $110,000 $3,373 5.53%
    American Indian 2 $220,000 $110,000 $5,597 5.19%
    Not applicable 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,839 4.50%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $55,000 $55,000 $4,509 5.63%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    100.00%

    Fair Way Lending 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

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 435 $66,365,000 $152,563

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 16 $2,320,000 $145,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 419 $64,045,000 $152,852

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 6 $590,000 $98,333 $3,762 4.83%
    40-60% 10 $1,040,000 $104,000 $3,869 5.21%
    60-80% 70 $11,600,000 $165,714 $3,822 4.99%
    80-100% 346 $52,790,000 $152,572 $4,940 5.00%
    Over 100% 1 $195,000 $195,000 $3,609 5.25%
    Under 20% 2 $150,000 $75,000 $5,472 4.31%