Universal Lending Corporation Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Littleton, CO

LEI: 5493000OIGWIS24A1547

Tax ID: 84-0849361

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Review & Overview

Universal Lending Corporation is a small mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Universal Lending Corporation has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Denver, Colorado Springs, Greeley, Pueblo, and Billings among others. We have data for 76 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Universal Lending Corporation 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. Universal Lending Corporation 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 6.80% 12/2/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.74% 12/2/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.86% 12/2/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.56% 12/2/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.29% 12/2/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.30% 12/2/24
30 Year VA Refi 5.91% 12/2/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.80% 12/2/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.41% 12/2/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.09% 12/2/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.09% 12/2/24
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Originations

8,402

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$2,572,730,000
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 4,771 $1,623,545,000 $340,294 $4,977 3.20%
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 815 $252,705,000 $310,067 $5,964 3.10%
GREELEY, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 575 $168,565,000 $293,157 $5,868 3.25%
PUEBLO, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 366 $78,550,000 $214,617 $6,149 3.31%
BILLINGS, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 317 $74,355,000 $234,558 $5,914 3.05%
FORT COLLINS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 213 $68,655,000 $322,324 $5,065 3.12%
BOULDER, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 184 $67,130,000 $364,837 $4,903 3.12%
Outside of Metro Areas 299 $63,355,000 $211,890 $4,882 3.17%
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 230 $27,010,000 $117,435 $3,593 4.02%
GREAT FALLS, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 131 $23,885,000 $182,328 $4,395 3.00%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 86 $20,460,000 $237,907 $3,908 3.23%
Edwards, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 41 $15,335,000 $374,024 $3,755 3.04%
GRAND JUNCTION, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 55 $13,615,000 $247,545 $4,150 3.05%
Breckenridge, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $8,940,000 $343,846 $3,473 3.16%
Kalispell, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $6,965,000 $278,600 $4,370 2.91%
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 38 $6,060,000 $159,474 $4,465 3.30%
Cañon City, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $4,485,000 $213,571 $5,281 3.10%
Steamboat Springs, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $4,170,000 $297,857 $5,014 3.20%
Helena, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $4,060,000 $253,750 $5,299 2.98%
Fort Morgan, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $3,425,000 $263,462 $7,493 3.28%
AMARILLO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $3,175,000 $186,765 $5,606 3.18%
Butte-Silver Bow, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $2,620,000 $145,556 $5,085 2.96%
Glenwood Springs, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,580,000 $322,500 $4,618 3.41%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,445,000 $271,667 $3,194 2.81%
Durango, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,430,000 $303,750 $7,663 3.17%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,680,000 $420,000 $5,858 3.03%
CHEYENNE, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,550,000 $258,333 $4,771 3.23%
Brainerd, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,440,000 $180,000 $3,362 2.88%
Montrose, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,260,000 $315,000 $3,102 2.81%
LA CROSSE-ONALASKA, WI-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,240,000 $206,667 $2,548 2.88%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $945,000 $189,000 $3,464 3.30%
Bozeman, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $835,000 $278,333 $5,350 2.88%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $740,000 $370,000 $3,296 2.75%
EL PASO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $715,000 $238,333 $4,001 3.08%
Gillette, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $705,000 $235,000 $7,889 3.38%
CASPER, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $660,000 $330,000 $1,121 2.75%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $625,000 $208,333 $3,488 2.96%
Rock Springs, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $570,000 $285,000 $5,284 3.81%
Scottsbluff, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $545,000 $181,667 $3,358 2.92%
MILWAUKEE-WAUKESHA, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $530,000 $265,000 $3,129 2.81%
Spearfish, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $515,000 $515,000 $3,030 2.38%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $510,000 $255,000 $2,996 2.88%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $500,000 $250,000 $4,446 2.63%
SANTA FE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $485,000 $161,667 $3,416 4.33%
MISSOULA, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $480,000 $240,000 $4,540 2.75%
Sterling, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $455,000 $151,667 $3,793 3.19%
PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $2,330 2.50%
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $440,000 $220,000 $3,483 2.75%
KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $435,000 $435,000 $3,675 2.75%
MIDLAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $7,532 4.00%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $350,000 $175,000 $3,807 2.94%
TYLER, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $5,385 3.13%
Craig, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $7,252 2.75%
SIERRA VISTA-DOUGLAS, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $3,849 3.00%
GAINESVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $3,616 2.75%
IOWA CITY, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $6,383 2.75%
OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $250,000 $125,000 $4,962 2.81%
FARGO, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $3,027 2.25%
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $4,309 2.75%
LINCOLN, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $2,348 2.75%
DES MOINES-WEST DES MOINES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $6,133 2.88%
Burlington, IA-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $225,000 $75,000 $2,928 3.33%
WAUSAU-WESTON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $5,308 2.75%
Hobbs, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $215,000 $71,667 $5,140 2.04%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,687 3.38%
Spirit Lake, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $5,395 4.00%
ST. CLOUD, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $1,317 3.25%
TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $4,719 2.25%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $4,231 3.63%
THE VILLAGES, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $1,896 2.63%
Hereford, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $6,458 3.00%
KILLEEN-TEMPLE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $2,261 3.50%
ABILENE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $6,907 3.25%
OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS, NE-IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $3,676 2.88%
DAVENPORT-MOLINE-ROCK ISLAND, IA-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,597 2.75%
Ottumwa, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $3,222 3.75%
Universal Lending Corporation's top markets include Denver, Colorado Springs, Greeley, Pueblo, and Billings among others.

Their top states include:
  • Colorado (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Montana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New Mexico (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 5,999 $1,829,225,000 $304,922 $3,739 3.21%
    FHA 1,479 $412,895,000 $279,172 $10,042 3.33%
    VA 732 $258,260,000 $352,814 $6,644 2.89%
    FHA 137 $62,485,000 $456,095 $0 2.89%
    USDA 55 $9,865,000 $179,364 $5,499 2.97%

    For 2020, Universal Lending Corporation's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 5,999 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 1,479 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 3,796 $1,151,990,000 $303,475 $6,639 3.29%
    Refi 3,163 $974,495,000 $308,092 $3,649 3.07%
    Cash Out Refi 1,443 $446,245,000 $309,248 $4,376 3.24%

    For 2020, Universal Lending Corporation's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 3,796 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 3,163 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 7,527 $2,321,545,000 $308,429 $5,312 3.23%
    15 Year 413 $98,455,000 $238,390 $3,416 2.78%
    Other 273 $102,255,000 $374,560 $3,294 2.96%
    20 Year 164 $46,440,000 $283,171 $3,368 3.06%
    10 Year 19 $3,945,000 $207,632 $2,881 2.70%
    30+ year 6 $90,000 $15,000 $0 4.73%

    For 2020, Universal Lending Corporation's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 7,527 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 413 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 4,027 $1,237,355,000 $307,265
    $<1k 1,138 $308,360,000 $270,967
    $2k-3k 1,020 $277,490,000 $272,049
    $3k-4k 834 $230,030,000 $275,815
    $4k-5k 672 $220,720,000 $328,452
    $5k+ 574 $236,290,000 $411,655

    Universal Lending Corporation's average total fees were $5,312, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 4,027 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 4,039 $1,235,785,000 $305,963
    2.5-3% 3,282 $1,037,610,000 $316,152
    <2.5% 580 $178,600,000 $307,931
    4-5% 414 $115,610,000 $279,251
    5-6% 84 $3,850,000 $45,833
    % 3 $1,275,000 $425,000

    During 2020, Universal Lending Corporation's average interest rate for loans was 3.23%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 4,039 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 4,878 $1,454,450,000 $298,165 $5,426 3.20%
    $400k-600k 1,746 $815,900,000 $467,297 $5,543 3.11%
    $100k-200k 1,437 $227,065,000 $158,013 $4,094 3.19%
    $100,000 or less 257 $12,615,000 $49,086 $2,048 3.86%
    $600k-1MM 76 $53,500,000 $703,947 $8,117 3.11%
    $1MM+ 8 $9,200,000 $1,150,000 $12,145 3.34%

    2020 saw Universal Lending Corporation place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 4,878 originations, totaling $1,454,450,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 2,138 $552,010,000 $258,190 $5,745 3.23%
    $100k-150k 1,789 $629,295,000 $351,758 $4,883 3.19%
    $75k-100k 1,612 $498,240,000 $309,082 $5,729 3.24%
    $50k or less 1,507 $352,165,000 $233,686 $4,652 3.18%
    $150k-250k 1,055 $414,945,000 $393,313 $4,251 3.15%
    $250k+ 301 $126,075,000 $418,854 $4,454 3.15%

    Universal Lending Corporation lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 2,138 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 1,789 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 1,697 $517,525,000 $304,965 $3,935 3.12%
    30-36% 1,435 $429,705,000 $299,446 $4,490 3.24%
    <20% 540 $155,140,000 $287,296 $3,486 3.06%
    50-60% 403 $118,415,000 $293,834 $9,558 3.31%
    44% 342 $101,310,000 $296,228 $5,542 3.33%
    42% 336 $102,350,000 $304,613 $5,757 3.28%
    41% 313 $95,365,000 $304,681 $5,380 3.32%
    40% 310 $95,190,000 $307,065 $5,544 3.28%
    38% 294 $90,260,000 $307,007 $5,208 3.27%
    36% 284 $83,460,000 $293,873 $4,678 3.21%
    43% 281 $83,055,000 $295,569 $5,763 3.34%
    39% 279 $88,325,000 $316,577 $5,164 3.22%
    37% 258 $77,030,000 $298,566 $4,764 3.31%
    49% 247 $75,495,000 $305,648 $6,805 3.30%
    45% 235 $73,685,000 $313,553 $5,965 3.23%
    48% 226 $68,230,000 $301,903 $7,068 3.20%
    47% 226 $69,970,000 $309,602 $6,827 3.28%
    46% 225 $70,965,000 $315,400 $6,329 3.21%
    >60% 2 $870,000 $435,000 $16,696 3.00%

    Universal Lending Corporation lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 1,697 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 1,435 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 7,218 $2,209,340,000 $306,088 $5,013 3.20%
    Not provided 714 $222,960,000 $312,269 $5,956 3.19%
    Black 218 $65,060,000 $298,440 $6,684 3.25%
    Asian 161 $49,675,000 $308,540 $4,377 3.14%
    American Indian 80 $22,380,000 $279,750 $6,208 3.20%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 10 $2,830,000 $283,000 $5,313 3.05%
    1 $485,000 $485,000 $0 2.72%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    97.16%

    Universal Lending Corporation 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
    82.80%

    Universal Lending Corporation has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 8,402 $2,572,730,000 $306,204

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 100 $20,480,000 $204,800
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 8,302 $2,552,250,000 $307,426

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 359 $68,885,000 $191,880 $3,042 2.98%
    40-60% 1,276 $344,620,000 $270,078 $3,410 3.04%
    60-80% 2,779 $906,565,000 $326,220 $3,974 3.21%
    80-100% 3,702 $1,186,400,000 $320,475 $6,792 3.24%
    Over 100% 158 $63,380,000 $401,139 $12,501 2.96%
    Under 20% 128 $2,880,000 $22,500 $525 4.42%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Universal Capital Services, Inc. Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 2 66.7%
    Universal Capital Services, Inc. Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 33.3%