Franklin Mint Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Chadds Ford Township, PA

LEI: 5493001CM06UK2XY3I18

Tax ID: 23-2695702

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 31 reviews

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Review & Overview

Franklin Mint is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Improvement, Refi, and Home Purchase loans. Franklin Mint has an average proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Philadelphia, Ocean City, New York, Reading, and Lancaster among others. We have data for 30 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Franklin Mint has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Franklin Mint 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) 5.29% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.59% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 7.46% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.65% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.92% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 8.38% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 8.38% 4/5/25
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

981

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$127,095,000

Awards

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Relative Rate

Franklin Mint's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.11%.

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

This yields a difference of -0.44%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Franklin Mint's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,776.

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
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 911 $115,045,000 $126,284 $1,208 7.48%
OCEAN CITY, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,480,000 $310,000 $3,577 6.03%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,820,000 $227,500 $2,903 7.51%
READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,265,000 $180,714 $3,900 5.71%
LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $990,000 $165,000 $3,870 6.37%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $565,000 $113,000 $2,247 8.22%
ATLANTIC CITY-HAMMONTON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $510,000 $255,000 $0 6.49%
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $485,000 $485,000 $3,482 5.88%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $465,000 $155,000 $0 6.24%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $415,000 $138,333 $1,965 7.08%
COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $3,180 6.25%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $350,000 $175,000 $1,957 8.31%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 8.24%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $255,000 $85,000 $150 7.57%
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $0 8.74%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $185,000 $61,667 $0 7.07%
Outside of Metro Areas 2 $180,000 $90,000 $150 8.12%
VINELAND-BRIDGETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $150,000 $75,000 $150 8.87%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $150 7.99%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $3,041 5.88%
LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $2,001 6.63%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $3,290 5.88%
HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 8.24%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 8.49%
NEW BERN, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $150 7.99%
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $150 7.99%
YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 4.99%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $484 9.14%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 9.74%
THE VILLAGES, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 8.74%
Franklin Mint's top markets include Philadelphia, Ocean City, New York, Reading, and Lancaster among others.

Their top states include:
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Delaware (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New Jersey (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Maryland (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 780 $91,780,000 $117,667 n/a 7.28%
    Conventional 201 $35,315,000 $175,697 $1,364 8.13%

    For 2024, Franklin Mint's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 780 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 201 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 434 $39,130,000 $90,161 $177 7.65%
    Refi 224 $32,710,000 $146,027 $1,018 7.22%
    Other 198 $14,610,000 $73,788 $166 7.90%
    Home Purchase 114 $36,370,000 $319,035 $4,770 6.48%
    Cash Out Refi 11 $4,275,000 $388,636 $4,449 6.63%

    For 2024, Franklin Mint's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 434 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 224 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 788 $95,540,000 $121,244 $118 7.29%
    10 Year 85 $11,645,000 $137,000 $808 8.29%
    15 Year 55 $5,415,000 $98,455 $566 8.60%
    30 Year 31 $12,915,000 $416,613 $4,776 6.11%
    5 Year 11 $415,000 $37,727 $195 8.91%
    20 Year 9 $535,000 $59,444 $154 9.86%
    30+ year 1 $615,000 $615,000 $9,813 5.63%
    3 Year 1 $15,000 $15,000 $150 9.74%

    For 2024, Franklin Mint's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 788 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 85 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 168 $21,220,000 $126,310
    $3k-4k 4 $1,590,000 $397,500
    $2k-3k 3 $745,000 $248,333
    $5k+ 3 $1,645,000 $548,333
    $1k-2k 2 $250,000 $125,000
    $4k-5k 1 $425,000 $425,000

    Franklin Mint's average total fees were $4,776, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 168 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 464 $45,500,000 $98,060
    4-5% 261 $34,765,000 $133,199
    7-8% 188 $23,320,000 $124,043
    6-7% 37 $12,475,000 $337,162
    5-6% 21 $8,235,000 $392,143
    2.5-3% 10 $2,800,000 $280,000

    During 2024, Franklin Mint's average interest rate for loans was 6.11%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 464 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 524 $28,910,000 $55,172 $211 7.86%
    $100k-200k 275 $35,165,000 $127,873 $988 7.21%
    $200k-400k 141 $36,415,000 $258,262 $4,380 6.76%
    $400k-600k 26 $11,460,000 $440,769 $6,113 6.44%
    $600k-1MM 10 $7,520,000 $752,000 $7,498 5.79%
    $1MM+ 5 $7,625,000 $1,525,000 $7,161 6.17%

    2024 saw Franklin Mint place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 524 originations, totaling $28,910,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 295 $38,275,000 $129,746 $1,210 7.44%
    $100k-150k 235 $23,965,000 $101,979 $1,012 7.65%
    $75k-100k 152 $14,300,000 $94,079 $945 7.55%
    $250k+ 131 $30,545,000 $233,168 $3,010 6.96%
    $50k-75k 104 $6,970,000 $67,019 $657 7.48%
    $50k or less 26 $1,590,000 $61,154 $1,572 7.74%

    Franklin Mint lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 295 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 235 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 191 $21,425,000 $112,173 $828 7.38%
    50-60% 146 $16,240,000 $111,233 $821 7.64%
    30-36% 137 $19,425,000 $141,788 $1,360 7.33%
    <20% 78 $8,810,000 $112,949 $1,393 7.44%
    >60% 55 $7,475,000 $135,909 $2,103 7.61%
    39% 36 $4,560,000 $126,667 $2,007 7.53%
    37% 32 $4,520,000 $141,250 $1,906 7.51%
    49% 30 $3,440,000 $114,667 $1,396 7.87%
    44% 28 $2,720,000 $97,143 $150 7.23%
    47% 27 $3,595,000 $133,148 $1,713 7.31%
    36% 26 $4,120,000 $158,462 $1,815 7.60%
    38% 25 $2,405,000 $96,200 $1,694 6.85%
    48% 25 $3,415,000 $136,600 $1,215 7.91%
    43% 24 $3,570,000 $148,750 $1,458 8.01%
    42% 24 $2,820,000 $117,500 $4,360 7.40%
    41% 21 $2,275,000 $108,333 $1,466 7.53%
    40% 20 $3,600,000 $180,000 $2,677 7.17%
    46% 19 $1,745,000 $91,842 $317 7.81%
    45% 17 $1,495,000 $87,941 $150 6.53%

    Franklin Mint lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 191 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 50-60%, with 146 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 751 $90,955,000 $121,112 $1,200 7.44%
    Not provided 90 $12,690,000 $141,000 $2,548 7.26%
    Not applicable 20 $9,440,000 $472,000 $0 7.01%
    Black 96 $8,790,000 $91,563 $772 7.87%
    Asian 23 $5,205,000 $226,304 $3,701 7.14%
    American Indian 1 $15,000 $15,000 $150 8.99%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    74.07%

    Franklin Mint has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    70.74%

    Franklin Mint has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 981 $127,095,000 $129,557

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    981 $127,095,000 $129,557

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 331 $44,755,000 $135,211 $776 7.30%
    40-60% 79 $17,305,000 $219,051 $6,384 6.90%
    60-80% 59 $22,185,000 $376,017 $6,322 6.84%
    80-100% 25 $11,705,000 $468,200 $4,456 6.06%
    Under 20% 487 $31,145,000 $63,953 $171 7.80%