Georgia's Own Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Atlanta, GA

LEI: 54930025XJJO3T0M1A92

Tax ID: 58-0147128

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Review & Overview

Georgia's Own is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Georgia's Own has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Atlanta, Miami, Tampa, Orlando, and Gainesville among others. We have data for 62 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Georgia's Own 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. Georgia's Own 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) 6.27% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.49% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.34% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.61% 12/16/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.27% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.85% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.24% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.24% 12/16/24
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Originations

2,735

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$461,685,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,738 $314,800,000 $181,128 $3,630 3.93%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 506 $66,680,000 $131,779 $0 5.48%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 77 $13,555,000 $176,039 $4,473 5.42%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 51 $7,585,000 $148,725 $0 5.45%
Outside of Metro Areas 41 $6,455,000 $157,439 $3,907 3.80%
GAINESVILLE, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 38 $6,050,000 $159,211 $3,471 4.08%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $5,665,000 $226,600 $0 5.11%
SAVANNAH, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 37 $5,515,000 $149,054 $3,515 3.68%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $3,800,000 $172,727 $0 5.71%
Key West, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $3,330,000 $277,500 $0 5.30%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $2,760,000 $172,500 $0 5.41%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,155,000 $239,444 $6,120 5.21%
Jefferson, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $1,750,000 $145,833 $3,024 3.86%
ALBANY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $1,650,000 $137,500 $3,376 3.51%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,485,000 $495,000 $6,407 4.16%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,450,000 $181,250 $0 5.71%
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,305,000 $186,429 $2,290 5.31%
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,120,000 $140,000 $3,150 4.00%
MACON-BIBB COUNTY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,065,000 $152,143 $4,740 4.05%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $860,000 $107,500 $3,654 5.18%
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $800,000 $200,000 $3,480 2.81%
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $610,000 $152,500 $0 5.74%
OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $565,000 $113,000 $0 5.54%
TUSCALOOSA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $545,000 $181,667 $0 4.99%
Statesboro, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $535,000 $178,333 $4,076 2.88%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $535,000 $178,333 $5,005 3.25%
HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $530,000 $88,333 $0 5.41%
LaGrange, GA-AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $520,000 $260,000 $4,333 2.88%
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $485,000 $161,667 $2,960 4.99%
Calhoun, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $480,000 $240,000 $4,028 3.44%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $450,000 $112,500 $0 5.74%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $405,000 $57,857 $0 5.63%
CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $360,000 $180,000 $0 6.62%
COLUMBUS, GA-AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $355,000 $118,333 $3,851 3.25%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $335,000 $67,000 $0 6.09%
Palatka, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $5,683 3.13%
Alexander City, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $300,000 $150,000 $3,574 4.18%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $0 4.99%
DALTON, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $280,000 $140,000 $2,957 3.13%
WARNER ROBINS, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $280,000 $140,000 $0 4.29%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $270,000 $67,500 $0 5.06%
GAINESVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $255,000 $85,000 $0 5.99%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $250,000 $125,000 $0 6.24%
Toccoa, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $4,515 2.63%
BRUNSWICK, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $240,000 $120,000 $3,567 4.00%
Milledgeville, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $210,000 $105,000 $3,442 3.38%
Douglas, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,258 2.50%
Georgetown, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $4,835 3.25%
ROME, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $3,765 2.88%
Jesup, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $4,087 3.25%
Cedartown, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $0 4.00%
Tifton, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $160,000 $80,000 $2,893 3.81%
Bainbridge, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,873 4.38%
Moultrie, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $140,000 $70,000 $2,464 2.63%
Dublin, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $5,097 3.13%
Americus, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $130,000 $65,000 $2,319 2.75%
Cordele, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,312 3.63%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 3.74%
HINESVILLE, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 3.38%
Cornelia, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $90,000 $45,000 $0 4.50%
Albertville, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 6.24%
MONTGOMERY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 5.49%
Georgia's Own's top markets include Atlanta, Miami, Tampa, Orlando, and Gainesville among others.

Their top states include:
  • Georgia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Alabama (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 1,468 $184,260,000 $125,518 n/a 5.22%
    Conventional 1,264 $276,870,000 $219,043 $3,629 3.38%
    VA 3 $555,000 $185,000 $5,575 2.88%

    For 2020, Georgia's Own's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 1,468 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 1,264 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 987 $172,715,000 $174,990 $4,386 5.17%
    Refi 869 $178,315,000 $205,196 $3,858 3.51%
    Home Improvement 386 $26,530,000 $68,731 $361 4.57%
    Other 250 $27,730,000 $110,920 $2,742 4.82%
    Cash Out Refi 243 $56,395,000 $232,078 $4,083 3.36%

    For 2020, Georgia's Own's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 987 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 869 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,682 $307,440,000 $182,782 $4,371 4.78%
    15 Year 456 $88,480,000 $194,035 $3,061 3.21%
    Other 317 $26,035,000 $82,129 $0 4.36%
    20 Year 156 $27,050,000 $173,397 $4,132 3.50%
    10 Year 124 $12,680,000 $102,258 $1,904 4.10%

    For 2020, Georgia's Own's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,682 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 456 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 603 $127,345,000 $211,186
    $2k-3k 256 $65,930,000 $257,539
    $<1k 182 $12,200,000 $67,033
    $3k-4k 83 $24,975,000 $300,904
    $4k-5k 55 $25,935,000 $471,545
    $5k+ 29 $12,035,000 $415,000

    Georgia's Own's average total fees were $4,371, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 603 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 824 $166,410,000 $201,954
    4-5% 526 $65,280,000 $124,106
    2.5-3% 438 $99,280,000 $226,667
    5-6% 390 $45,030,000 $115,462
    6-7% 376 $47,290,000 $125,771
    <2.5% 136 $33,050,000 $243,015
    7-8% 45 $5,345,000 $118,778

    During 2020, Georgia's Own's average interest rate for loans was 4.78%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 824 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 1,029 $59,375,000 $57,702 $1,272 5.00%
    $100k-200k 880 $124,760,000 $141,773 $3,321 4.10%
    $200k-400k 633 $173,535,000 $274,147 $4,533 3.90%
    $400k-600k 160 $76,290,000 $476,813 $5,682 3.83%
    $600k-1MM 26 $19,010,000 $731,154 $6,381 3.21%
    $1MM+ 7 $8,715,000 $1,245,000 $7,552 3.29%

    2020 saw Georgia's Own place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 1,029 originations, totaling $59,375,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 745 $134,855,000 $181,013 $4,058 4.70%
    $100k-150k 567 $89,845,000 $158,457 $3,786 4.12%
    $250k+ 507 $127,965,000 $252,396 $4,748 4.85%
    $50k-75k 415 $47,975,000 $115,602 $3,303 4.00%
    $75k-100k 317 $41,745,000 $131,688 $3,304 3.97%
    $50k or less 161 $14,405,000 $89,472 $2,843 3.95%

    Georgia's Own lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 745 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 567 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 706 $130,250,000 $184,490 $3,755 4.05%
    30-36% 505 $82,395,000 $163,158 $3,553 4.55%
    <20% 259 $47,405,000 $183,031 $3,546 3.55%
    44% 170 $25,450,000 $149,706 $3,761 5.14%
    39% 129 $20,825,000 $161,434 $3,464 4.85%
    42% 115 $18,945,000 $164,739 $3,989 4.74%
    41% 105 $16,565,000 $157,762 $3,280 4.74%
    43% 104 $15,230,000 $146,442 $3,805 4.69%
    37% 101 $15,935,000 $157,772 $3,861 4.41%
    38% 99 $16,685,000 $168,535 $3,923 4.61%
    40% 96 $16,030,000 $166,979 $3,826 4.81%
    36% 93 $14,105,000 $151,667 $3,718 4.84%
    49% 65 $9,275,000 $142,692 $3,009 4.15%
    47% 48 $7,330,000 $152,708 $3,122 3.91%
    45% 44 $9,010,000 $204,773 $3,662 3.82%
    46% 36 $6,060,000 $168,333 $3,760 3.95%
    48% 32 $3,790,000 $118,438 $2,379 4.28%
    50-60% 7 $1,915,000 $273,571 $5,443 3.41%
    >60% 2 $440,000 $220,000 $4,103 3.31%

    Georgia's Own lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 706 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 505 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,938 $326,350,000 $168,395 $3,682 4.50%
    Not provided 361 $61,425,000 $170,152 $3,601 4.06%
    Black 324 $49,330,000 $152,253 $3,433 3.95%
    Asian 69 $14,655,000 $212,391 $3,852 4.33%
    Asian Indian 11 $3,745,000 $340,455 $4,261 3.00%
    Not applicable 13 $2,645,000 $203,462 $0 4.52%
    American Indian 9 $2,125,000 $236,111 $3,950 4.03%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $440,000 $220,000 $4,147 3.06%
    Korean 2 $250,000 $125,000 $0 3.75%
    Other Asian 2 $190,000 $95,000 $2,290 4.25%
    Vietnamese 1 $175,000 $175,000 $3,501 3.13%
    Filipino 1 $145,000 $145,000 $3,268 2.88%
    Japanese 1 $125,000 $125,000 $3,384 2.88%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $85,000 $85,000 $3,310 3.13%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    83.85%

    Georgia's Own has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    67.57%

    Georgia's Own 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 2,735 $461,685,000 $168,806

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 3 $1,355,000 $451,667
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 2 $100,000 $50,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 2,730 $460,230,000 $168,582

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 617 $111,485,000 $180,689 $2,163 4.93%
    40-60% 340 $70,620,000 $207,706 $3,453 3.31%
    60-80% 537 $141,255,000 $263,045 $4,378 3.23%
    80-100% 241 $65,175,000 $270,436 $4,468 3.35%
    Under 20% 995 $71,855,000 $72,216 $133 5.23%