Ascent Home Lending Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

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Review & Overview

Ascent Home Lending is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. Ascent Home Lending has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Dallas, Houston, Austin, and Granbury among others. We have data for 4 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Ascent Home Lending 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. Ascent Home 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 7.00% 12/6/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 7.44% 12/6/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.27% 12/6/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.59% 12/6/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.24% 12/6/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.99% 12/6/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.99% 12/6/24
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

166

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$50,900,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 157 $48,455,000 $308,631 $5,759 4.75%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,305,000 $261,000 $5,874 4.75%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $705,000 $235,000 $4,300 4.71%
Granbury, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $435,000 $435,000 $5,217 4.13%
Ascent Home Lending's top markets include Dallas, Houston, Austin, and Granbury among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 162 $49,880,000 $307,901 $5,637 4.75%
    FHA 4 $1,020,000 $255,000 $9,420 4.44%

    For 2018, Ascent Home Lending's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 162 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 4 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 152 $46,690,000 $307,171 $5,778 4.73%
    Refi 7 $2,185,000 $312,143 $6,347 4.54%
    Cash Out Refi 6 $1,760,000 $293,333 $3,724 5.25%
    Other 1 $265,000 $265,000 $4,631 4.88%

    For 2018, Ascent Home Lending's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 152 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 7 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 155 $47,745,000 $308,032 $5,773 4.78%
    15 Year 9 $2,375,000 $263,889 $5,187 4.21%
    20 Year 2 $780,000 $390,000 $5,095 4.50%

    For 2018, Ascent Home Lending's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 155 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 9 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 121 $35,955,000 $297,149
    $2k-3k 16 $5,370,000 $335,625
    $5k+ 9 $3,575,000 $397,222
    $4k-5k 7 $2,245,000 $320,714
    $3k-4k 6 $1,970,000 $328,333
    $<1k 1 $355,000 $355,000

    Ascent Home Lending's average total fees were $5,773, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 121 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 122 $38,560,000 $316,066
    5-6% 34 $9,250,000 $272,059
    3-4% 9 $2,725,000 $302,778
    6-7% 1 $365,000 $365,000

    During 2018, Ascent Home Lending's average interest rate for loans was 4.78%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 122 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 105 $31,755,000 $302,429 $5,311 4.73%
    $400k-600k 33 $14,505,000 $439,545 $7,805 4.66%
    $100k-200k 26 $4,460,000 $171,538 $4,806 4.89%
    $100,000 or less 2 $180,000 $90,000 $3,626 4.94%

    2018 saw Ascent Home Lending place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 105 originations, totaling $31,755,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 62 $19,300,000 $311,290 $6,024 4.72%
    $150k-250k 44 $15,520,000 $352,727 $6,046 4.69%
    $75k-100k 22 $6,080,000 $276,364 $4,897 4.75%
    $50k-75k 20 $4,520,000 $226,000 $5,069 4.83%
    $250k+ 13 $4,785,000 $368,077 $6,206 4.90%
    $50k or less 5 $695,000 $139,000 $4,923 4.73%

    Ascent Home Lending lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 62 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 44 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 39 $11,965,000 $306,795 $5,429 4.72%
    30-36% 34 $10,350,000 $304,412 $5,412 4.70%
    49% 9 $2,835,000 $315,000 $5,755 4.89%
    43% 9 $2,935,000 $326,111 $6,035 4.95%
    39% 9 $3,215,000 $357,222 $5,909 4.58%
    42% 8 $2,310,000 $288,750 $5,795 4.94%
    47% 8 $2,510,000 $313,750 $4,987 4.69%
    36% 7 $1,595,000 $227,857 $4,861 4.70%
    44% 6 $1,610,000 $268,333 $5,401 4.75%
    46% 6 $2,010,000 $335,000 $8,229 4.94%
    48% 6 $1,490,000 $248,333 $5,675 4.58%
    45% 5 $1,505,000 $301,000 $4,823 4.77%
    <20% 4 $960,000 $240,000 $5,224 4.44%
    37% 4 $1,230,000 $307,500 $4,935 4.71%
    38% 4 $1,310,000 $327,500 $6,442 4.56%
    41% 3 $1,105,000 $368,333 $4,885 4.88%
    50-60% 3 $1,165,000 $388,333 $8,907 4.71%
    40% 2 $800,000 $400,000 $24,452 5.56%

    Ascent Home Lending lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 39 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 34 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 139 $43,145,000 $310,396 $5,733 4.75%
    Not provided 15 $3,935,000 $262,333 $5,529 4.90%
    American Indian 4 $1,540,000 $385,000 $7,512 4.69%
    Asian 5 $1,095,000 $219,000 $4,381 4.63%
    Black 2 $730,000 $365,000 $5,025 4.50%
    Filipino 1 $455,000 $455,000 $9,220 3.88%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.20%

    Ascent Home 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
    68.67%

    Ascent Home Lending 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 166 $50,900,000 $306,627

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 1 $225,000 $225,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 165 $50,675,000 $307,121

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 4 $1,240,000 $310,000 $6,480 4.56%
    40-60% 19 $5,535,000 $291,316 $5,270 4.64%
    60-80% 56 $17,760,000 $317,143 $5,653 4.71%
    80-100% 86 $25,990,000 $302,209 $5,827 4.80%
    Over 100% 1 $375,000 $375,000 $7,177 4.75%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Assent Inc. Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Trouble during payment process 1 100.0%