Salal Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Seattle, WA

LEI: 5493000BAKE4VAHVCU55

Tax ID: 91-0593941

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 11 reviews

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Review & Overview

Salal is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Improvement and Home Purchase loans. Salal has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Seattle, San Francisco, Portland, Reno, and Santa Cruz among others. We have data for 28 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Salal has a below average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Salal 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
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 7.55% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.84% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.55% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.61% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.00% 4/5/25
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Originations

132

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$24,600,000

Relative Rate

Salal's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.52%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of -0.03%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Salal's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $6,954.

The average total origination fees for 30 year fixed rate mortgages across all lenders (for all loan values, including both points & up-front fees in addition to origination fees) were $8,356.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 85 $13,705,000 $161,235 $6,226 8.62%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,660,000 $830,000 $10,784 7.68%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,530,000 $255,000 $4,862 7.66%
RENO, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,235,000 $1,235,000 $7,737 6.38%
SANTA CRUZ-WATSONVILLE, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,075,000 $1,075,000 $7,306 6.38%
Newport, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $685,000 $685,000 $10,518 5.88%
BELLINGHAM, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $605,000 $201,667 $5,670 8.83%
MOUNT VERNON-ANACORTES, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $400,000 $200,000 $12,641 7.93%
MEDFORD, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $390,000 $195,000 $6,522 7.93%
BREMERTON-SILVERDALE-PORT ORCHARD, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $375,000 $125,000 $4,280 8.16%
CORVALLIS, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $6,985 6.63%
OLYMPIA-LACEY-TUMWATER, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $355,000 $118,333 $0 9.24%
Centralia, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $350,000 $175,000 $7,797 7.87%
YAKIMA, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $9,450 5.88%
Ellensburg, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $250,000 $125,000 $0 8.74%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 8.49%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $195,000 $65,000 $0 9.41%
FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 8.49%
Oak Harbor, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 8.74%
GRANTS PASS, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 9.24%
KENNEWICK-RICHLAND, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 9.24%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 9.24%
SPOKANE-SPOKANE VALLEY, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $100,000 $50,000 $0 9.24%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $90,000 $45,000 $0 9.12%
Pullman, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 9.24%
Aberdeen, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 8.99%
Truckee-Grass Valley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 8.99%
CHICO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 9.24%
Salal's top markets include Seattle, San Francisco, Portland, Reno, and Santa Cruz among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 99 $8,845,000 $89,343 n/a 9.19%
    Conventional 33 $15,755,000 $477,424 $6,744 6.46%

    For 2024, Salal's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 99 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 33 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 45 $5,185,000 $115,222 $9,901 9.04%
    Other 41 $3,285,000 $80,122 $8,791 9.23%
    Home Purchase 25 $10,765,000 $430,600 $6,892 6.87%
    Cash Out Refi 14 $4,190,000 $299,286 $6,490 7.54%
    Refi 7 $1,175,000 $167,857 $3,603 8.67%

    For 2024, Salal's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 45 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 41 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 99 $8,845,000 $89,343 $0 9.19%
    30 Year 29 $14,685,000 $506,379 $6,954 6.52%
    20 Year 4 $1,070,000 $267,500 $5,226 6.00%

    For 2024, Salal's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 99 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 29 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 12 $4,220,000 $351,667
    $5k+ 9 $5,415,000 $601,667
    $3k-4k 5 $3,665,000 $733,000
    $2k-3k 4 $1,680,000 $420,000
    $4k-5k 2 $670,000 $335,000
    $<1k 1 $105,000 $105,000

    Salal's average total fees were $6,954, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 12 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 99 $8,845,000 $89,343
    6-7% 21 $10,725,000 $510,714
    5-6% 8 $3,570,000 $446,250
    7-8% 4 $1,460,000 $365,000

    During 2024, Salal's average interest rate for loans was 6.52%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 99 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 51 $5,875,000 $115,196 $3,128 9.02%
    $100,000 or less 46 $2,420,000 $52,609 $0 9.26%
    $200k-400k 19 $5,215,000 $274,474 $6,787 7.12%
    $400k-600k 9 $4,305,000 $478,333 $6,005 6.46%
    $600k-1MM 4 $2,970,000 $742,500 $9,570 6.19%
    $1MM+ 3 $3,815,000 $1,271,667 $8,609 6.46%

    2024 saw Salal place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 51 originations, totaling $5,875,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 42 $8,200,000 $195,238 $7,087 8.56%
    $100k-150k 37 $4,925,000 $133,108 $6,453 8.65%
    $75k-100k 22 $2,300,000 $104,545 $7,437 8.81%
    $250k+ 20 $7,830,000 $391,500 $7,640 8.06%
    $50k-75k 9 $1,215,000 $135,000 $3,843 7.87%
    $50k or less 2 $130,000 $65,000 $0 9.12%

    Salal lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 42 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 37 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 30 $4,490,000 $149,667 $6,540 8.62%
    <20% 20 $3,390,000 $169,500 $5,994 8.34%
    30-36% 14 $2,090,000 $149,286 $9,846 8.92%
    42% 9 $2,585,000 $287,222 $5,742 8.35%
    50-60% 8 $950,000 $118,750 $0 8.80%
    39% 7 $1,705,000 $243,571 $9,901 9.22%
    41% 6 $1,160,000 $193,333 $5,637 8.47%
    46% 6 $1,990,000 $331,667 $10,784 8.60%
    38% 5 $1,105,000 $221,000 $7,364 8.02%
    43% 5 $1,255,000 $251,000 $4,833 7.57%
    44% 5 $1,295,000 $259,000 $7,826 7.99%
    47% 5 $675,000 $135,000 $5,980 7.94%
    48% 4 $620,000 $155,000 $6,038 7.75%
    40% 3 $295,000 $98,333 $0 9.32%
    45% 2 $460,000 $230,000 $6,522 8.68%
    37% 2 $210,000 $105,000 $0 9.99%
    36% 1 $325,000 $325,000 $4,827 6.50%

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

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 99 $18,135,000 $183,182 $6,385 8.44%
    Not provided 18 $2,470,000 $137,222 $9,901 9.19%
    Asian 6 $2,180,000 $363,333 $8,885 8.24%
    American Indian 3 $985,000 $328,333 $9,030 7.25%
    Black 4 $470,000 $117,500 $4,437 8.43%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 8.49%
    Asian Indian 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 8.74%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    66.04%

    Salal has a low approval rate. They may have poor market targeting or stringent lending standards.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    40.15%

    Salal 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 132 $24,600,000 $186,364

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    132 $24,600,000 $186,364

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 13 $1,945,000 $149,615 $2,552 8.37%
    40-60% 10 $4,330,000 $433,000 $6,484 6.26%
    60-80% 12 $7,150,000 $595,833 $7,073 6.68%
    80-100% 9 $3,985,000 $442,778 $7,527 6.44%
    Under 20% 88 $7,190,000 $81,705 $0 9.25%