Fair Way Lending Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

LOUISVILLE, KY

LEI: 54930008MKP7T81OVK54

Tax ID: 47-2565675

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Review & Overview

Fair Way Lending is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Fair Way Lending has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Bloomington, Louisville, Atlanta, Indianapolis, and Lafayette among others. We have data for 52 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. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Fair Way Lending 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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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.99% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.87% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.85% 4/21/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.72% 4/21/24
30 Year FHA Refi 6.27% 4/21/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.52% 4/21/24
30 Year VA Refi 7.17% 4/21/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 7.09% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.41% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.23% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.23% 4/21/24
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

750

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$148,920,000

Awards

FAIR WAY LENDING FHA Loans silver FAIR WAY LENDING VA Loans gold FAIR WAY LENDING 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze FAIR WAY LENDING 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
BLOOMINGTON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 191 $41,435,000 $216,937 $4,014 3.03%
LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 98 $19,970,000 $203,776 $4,455 3.03%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 62 $14,350,000 $231,452 $5,055 3.09%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 51 $11,345,000 $222,451 $4,522 3.18%
LAFAYETTE-WEST LAFAYETTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 56 $7,570,000 $135,179 $4,296 3.42%
EVANSVILLE, IN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 42 $7,210,000 $171,667 $4,645 3.49%
Outside of Metro Areas 40 $6,500,000 $162,500 $4,446 3.18%
Madison, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 30 $6,140,000 $204,667 $4,314 2.97%
Bedford, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $4,555,000 $182,200 $4,963 3.13%
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $3,205,000 $188,529 $5,101 2.98%
Scottsburg, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $2,635,000 $155,000 $3,562 3.43%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,325,000 $258,333 $6,224 3.38%
GREENVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,270,000 $227,000 $6,404 3.09%
Lumberton, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,935,000 $215,000 $5,351 2.88%
Bardstown, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,570,000 $196,250 $3,655 2.77%
COLUMBUS, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,170,000 $195,000 $5,495 3.10%
Cullowhee, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,070,000 $267,500 $5,352 3.16%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,005,000 $335,000 $4,663 2.63%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $985,000 $197,000 $4,652 3.40%
TERRE HAUTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $885,000 $177,000 $4,182 3.13%
CARBONDALE-MARION, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $875,000 $97,222 $4,445 3.32%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $690,000 $172,500 $3,782 3.19%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $685,000 $228,333 $4,317 2.88%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $610,000 $152,500 $5,247 2.91%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $610,000 $152,500 $4,164 2.84%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $590,000 $295,000 $9,026 2.88%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $540,000 $270,000 $3,276 2.88%
Seymour, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $535,000 $178,333 $4,068 3.46%
ELIZABETHTOWN-FORT KNOX, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $505,000 $168,333 $4,535 3.38%
THE VILLAGES, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $435,000 $435,000 $6,353 3.25%
Jasper, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $390,000 $195,000 $4,744 3.31%
Frankfort, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $380,000 $190,000 $3,418 2.88%
MUNCIE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $11,414 3.00%
Warsaw, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $8,209 2.38%
Frankfort, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $290,000 $145,000 $4,205 2.75%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $3,907 3.00%
ROCKY MOUNT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $270,000 $135,000 $5,470 3.25%
HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $5,838 3.25%
Crawfordsville, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $250,000 $125,000 $3,610 3.56%
Branson, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $1,497 2.88%
JACKSONVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $7,413 3.25%
OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $3,984 2.75%
ELKHART-GOSHEN, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $5,697 3.25%
LEXINGTON-FAYETTE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $4,320 2.88%
SUMTER, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $6,685 2.38%
Vincennes, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $4,439 3.25%
SOUTH BEND-MISHAWAKA, IN-MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $4,913 3.38%
ASHEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,370 2.88%
BOWLING GREEN, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $2,882 2.75%
DANVILLE, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $5,021 3.38%
Paducah, KY-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $4,082 2.75%
Ashtabula, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $4,291 3.25%
Fair Way Lending's top markets include Bloomington, Louisville, Atlanta, Indianapolis, and Lafayette among others.

Their top states include:
  • Indiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Kentucky (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Georgia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 473 $98,715,000 $208,700 $3,674 3.09%
    FHA 168 $31,300,000 $186,310 $6,794 3.26%
    USDA 74 $10,670,000 $144,189 $4,531 3.16%
    VA 35 $8,235,000 $235,286 $4,289 2.86%

    For 2021, Fair Way Lending's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 473 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 168 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 531 $107,075,000 $201,648 $4,692 3.18%
    Refi 212 $40,840,000 $192,642 $3,941 2.98%
    Cash Out Refi 7 $1,005,000 $143,571 $5,400 3.23%

    For 2021, Fair Way Lending's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 531 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 212 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 682 $136,480,000 $200,117 $4,581 3.18%
    15 Year 44 $8,350,000 $189,773 $3,539 2.46%
    20 Year 15 $2,585,000 $172,333 $3,288 2.84%
    10 Year 5 $815,000 $163,000 $3,287 2.40%
    Other 3 $615,000 $205,000 $4,805 2.96%
    30+ year 1 $75,000 $75,000 $4,955 3.75%

    For 2021, Fair Way Lending's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 682 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 44 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 573 $110,035,000 $192,033
    $2k-3k 81 $16,265,000 $200,802
    $3k-4k 36 $7,770,000 $215,833
    $<1k 22 $4,960,000 $225,455
    $4k-5k 21 $5,455,000 $259,762
    $5k+ 17 $4,435,000 $260,882

    Fair Way Lending's average total fees were $4,581, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 573 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 386 $76,450,000 $198,057
    2.5-3% 286 $57,960,000 $202,657
    <2.5% 58 $11,820,000 $203,793
    4-5% 20 $2,690,000 $134,500

    During 2021, Fair Way Lending's average interest rate for loans was 3.18%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 386 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 368 $55,890,000 $151,875 $4,158 3.13%
    $200k-400k 286 $77,450,000 $270,804 $5,124 3.08%
    $100,000 or less 76 $6,080,000 $80,000 $3,582 3.26%
    $400k-600k 20 $9,500,000 $475,000 $4,846 3.13%

    2021 saw Fair Way Lending place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 368 originations, totaling $55,890,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 282 $41,560,000 $147,376 $4,316 3.15%
    $50k-75k 230 $46,690,000 $203,000 $4,661 3.11%
    $75k-100k 102 $22,900,000 $224,510 $4,696 3.12%
    $100k-150k 86 $24,870,000 $289,186 $4,469 3.10%
    $150k-250k 44 $11,390,000 $258,864 $4,348 3.08%
    $250k+ 6 $1,510,000 $251,667 $3,510 3.08%

    Fair Way Lending lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 282 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 230 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 143 $27,355,000 $191,294 $4,166 3.12%
    20-30% 139 $25,375,000 $182,554 $4,099 3.11%
    <20% 52 $9,340,000 $179,615 $3,474 2.88%
    40% 40 $7,940,000 $198,500 $4,460 3.24%
    43% 38 $8,020,000 $211,053 $4,559 3.18%
    50-60% 38 $7,830,000 $206,053 $7,173 3.12%
    49% 34 $7,740,000 $227,647 $4,754 3.11%
    37% 29 $5,835,000 $201,207 $4,871 3.17%
    42% 28 $5,690,000 $203,214 $4,039 3.13%
    38% 26 $4,730,000 $181,923 $4,237 3.19%
    44% 26 $5,510,000 $211,923 $4,680 3.12%
    39% 26 $5,830,000 $224,231 $4,496 3.05%
    36% 24 $5,180,000 $215,833 $4,796 3.33%
    47% 23 $4,705,000 $204,565 $4,333 3.14%
    41% 22 $4,510,000 $205,000 $4,943 3.12%
    46% 22 $4,330,000 $196,818 $5,433 3.27%
    48% 21 $4,585,000 $218,333 $4,532 3.22%
    45% 18 $3,980,000 $221,111 $4,735 3.03%
    >60% 1 $435,000 $435,000 $6,353 3.25%

    Fair Way Lending lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 143 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 139 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 536 $102,100,000 $190,485 $4,416 3.13%
    Black 121 $26,015,000 $215,000 $5,094 3.09%
    Not provided 70 $16,030,000 $229,000 $4,079 3.13%
    Asian 19 $3,805,000 $200,263 $4,183 2.98%
    American Indian 4 $970,000 $242,500 $4,133 3.31%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    98.90%

    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
    91.87%

    Fair Way Lending has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 750 $148,920,000 $198,560

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    750 $148,920,000 $198,560

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 10 $1,890,000 $189,000 $4,021 2.54%
    40-60% 61 $10,745,000 $176,148 $3,653 2.95%
    60-80% 187 $37,585,000 $200,989 $3,850 3.12%
    80-100% 483 $96,905,000 $200,631 $4,809 3.16%
    Over 100% 7 $1,685,000 $240,714 $7,794 2.71%
    Under 20% 2 $110,000 $55,000 $2,379 3.00%