Connections Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Pocatello, ID

LEI: 5493000PT0SXF8FBR107

Tax ID: 82-0202675

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Review & Overview

Connections is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Cash Out Refi and Refi loans. Connections has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Boise City, Pocatello, Idaho Falls, Twin Falls, and Burley among others. We have data for 9 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Connections 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. Connections 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
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.27% 5/4/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.27% 5/4/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.27% 5/4/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.68% 5/4/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.68% 5/4/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.68% 5/4/24
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Originations

216

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$44,180,000

Awards

CONNECTIONS 30 Year Conventional Loans gold CONNECTIONS 30 Year Conventional Loans gold CONNECTIONS 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
BOISE CITY, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 101 $23,525,000 $232,921 $6,011 2.85%
POCATELLO, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 66 $10,900,000 $165,152 $2,910 3.75%
IDAHO FALLS, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $2,750,000 $196,429 $3,564 3.36%
TWIN FALLS, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,145,000 $238,333 $3,574 3.35%
Burley, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $2,025,000 $184,091 $3,583 4.06%
Blackfoot, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,950,000 $195,000 $19,415 3.71%
Outside of Metro Areas 3 $455,000 $151,667 $2,830 4.54%
LOGAN, UT-ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $4,196 2.38%
Mountain Home, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $4,808 2.25%
Connections's top markets include Boise City, Pocatello, Idaho Falls, Twin Falls, and Burley among others.

Their top states include:
  • Idaho (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 216 $44,180,000 $204,537 $5,239 3.30%

    For 2020, Connections's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 216 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 111 $20,675,000 $186,261 $6,105 3.52%
    Refi 73 $15,865,000 $217,329 $3,991 2.85%
    Home Purchase 32 $7,640,000 $238,750 $5,108 3.53%

    For 2020, Connections's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 111 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 73 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 75 $18,485,000 $246,467 $4,866 2.72%
    5 Year 55 $9,805,000 $178,273 $6,029 4.37%
    15 Year 53 $9,805,000 $185,000 $6,396 3.19%
    Other 15 $2,345,000 $156,333 $1,813 3.18%
    20 Year 10 $2,600,000 $260,000 $5,059 2.65%
    10 Year 8 $1,140,000 $142,500 $2,230 3.12%

    For 2020, Connections's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 75 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 5 Year, with 55 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $2k-3k 100 $24,190,000 $241,900
    $1k-2k 75 $10,575,000 $141,000
    $3k-4k 21 $6,425,000 $305,952
    $<1k 17 $1,875,000 $110,294
    $4k-5k 1 $345,000 $345,000
    $5k+ 1 $485,000 $485,000

    Connections's average total fees were $4,866, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $2k-3k bucket, with 100 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 87 $16,035,000 $184,310
    <2.5% 64 $15,280,000 $238,750
    2.5-3% 33 $7,895,000 $239,242
    4-5% 19 $3,255,000 $171,316
    5-6% 6 $860,000 $143,333
    6-7% 6 $730,000 $121,667
    Over 8% 1 $125,000 $125,000

    During 2020, Connections's average interest rate for loans was 2.72%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 87 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 96 $14,610,000 $152,188 $6,434 3.44%
    $200k-400k 91 $24,235,000 $266,319 $4,813 3.06%
    $100,000 or less 21 $1,735,000 $82,619 $1,227 3.98%
    $400k-600k 8 $3,600,000 $450,000 $6,222 2.47%

    2020 saw Connections place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 96 originations, totaling $14,610,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 52 $7,240,000 $139,231 $5,950 3.53%
    $50k-75k 51 $9,725,000 $190,686 $7,046 3.36%
    $100k-150k 50 $11,270,000 $225,400 $3,850 3.20%
    $75k-100k 34 $7,600,000 $223,529 $4,067 3.40%
    $150k-250k 22 $6,310,000 $286,818 $4,505 2.60%
    $250k+ 5 $1,485,000 $297,000 $4,661 3.80%

    Connections lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 52 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 51 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 64 $13,400,000 $209,375 $6,221 3.06%
    30-36% 43 $8,895,000 $206,860 $7,416 3.27%
    <20% 27 $5,935,000 $219,815 $3,552 3.11%
    40% 16 $3,880,000 $242,500 $4,406 3.53%
    42% 15 $2,525,000 $168,333 $3,299 3.47%
    38% 13 $2,315,000 $178,077 $3,840 3.34%
    39% 12 $2,110,000 $175,833 $3,303 3.76%
    41% 11 $2,345,000 $213,182 $4,447 3.50%
    36% 8 $1,460,000 $182,500 $3,460 3.83%
    37% 7 $1,315,000 $187,857 $4,406 3.55%

    Connections lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 64 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 43 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 213 $43,665,000 $205,000 $5,261 3.30%
    American Indian 1 $195,000 $195,000 $4,749 2.25%
    Asian 1 $165,000 $165,000 $3,926 2.00%
    Black 1 $155,000 $155,000 $2,235 5.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    99.54%

    Connections 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
    99.07%

    Connections has an exceptionally high pick rate. They most likely have borrower friendly terms or other characteristics like being fast to close or are easy to work with.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 216 $44,180,000 $204,537

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 216 $44,180,000 $204,537

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 11 $1,195,000 $108,636 $1,986 2.95%
    40-60% 60 $10,380,000 $173,000 $6,251 2.95%
    60-80% 87 $19,525,000 $224,425 $4,160 3.25%
    80-100% 56 $12,840,000 $229,286 $6,563 3.75%
    Over 100% 1 $165,000 $165,000 $6,216 5.75%
    Under 20% 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 3.25%