Lend Smart Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

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Review & Overview

Lend Smart Mortgage is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. Lend Smart Mortgage has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Minneapolis, Phoenix, Rapid City, Chicago, and Duluth among others. We have data for 65 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Lend Smart Mortgage 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. Lend Smart Mortgage 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 6.84% 4/18/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.64% 4/18/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.84% 4/18/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.72% 4/18/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.17% 4/18/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.41% 4/18/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.27% 4/18/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.89% 4/18/24
30 Year USDA Refi 6.84% 4/18/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.49% 4/18/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.38% 4/18/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.38% 4/18/24
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

1,781

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$365,545,000

Awards

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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 557 $128,965,000 $231,535 $6,291 4.83%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 327 $73,105,000 $223,563 $5,773 5.03%
RAPID CITY, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 243 $49,795,000 $204,918 $6,291 4.83%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 117 $25,275,000 $216,026 $7,435 5.10%
Outside of Metro Areas 169 $24,925,000 $147,485 $3,982 4.89%
DULUTH, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 113 $17,365,000 $153,673 $4,690 5.11%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $5,180,000 $259,000 $4,352 4.92%
TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 27 $4,655,000 $172,407 $5,123 5.38%
Brainerd, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $4,535,000 $197,174 $5,107 4.71%
Bemidji, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $2,585,000 $172,333 $5,827 4.71%
Willmar, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,710,000 $213,750 $4,942 4.63%
ST. CLOUD, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,640,000 $164,000 $4,891 4.96%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,545,000 $220,714 $5,369 4.91%
Spearfish, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,380,000 $172,500 $5,907 4.97%
Menomonie, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,310,000 $163,750 $3,107 4.91%
SIOUX CITY, IA-NE-SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,275,000 $141,667 $5,368 4.61%
MADISON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,255,000 $139,444 $4,030 4.90%
Pierre, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,230,000 $153,750 $4,426 5.00%
MANKATO, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,195,000 $170,714 $3,289 5.07%
Hutchinson, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,105,000 $157,857 $4,409 4.96%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,085,000 $361,667 $2,909 4.83%
Red Wing, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $820,000 $205,000 $7,980 4.81%
FLAGSTAFF, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $810,000 $202,500 $5,852 4.88%
DES MOINES-WEST DES MOINES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $800,000 $200,000 $4,025 4.81%
Grand Rapids, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $760,000 $95,000 $3,580 4.94%
SIOUX FALLS, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $750,000 $187,500 $6,955 4.47%
Show Low, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $670,000 $335,000 $4,569 4.88%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $630,000 $315,000 $5,890 4.69%
PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $575,000 $191,667 $4,380 4.67%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $570,000 $285,000 $6,833 4.88%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $525,000 $525,000 $2,291 4.75%
Worthington, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $525,000 $105,000 $3,895 4.75%
Gillette, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $480,000 $240,000 $5,115 4.81%
Storm Lake, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $390,000 $195,000 $2,847 4.56%
Faribault-Northfield, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $360,000 $180,000 $8,698 5.38%
FARGO, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $320,000 $160,000 $4,161 4.44%
EAU CLAIRE, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $315,000 $105,000 $3,500 4.92%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $310,000 $155,000 $6,998 5.06%
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $310,000 $155,000 $1,948 5.25%
Aberdeen, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $300,000 $150,000 $4,002 4.94%
Freeport, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $290,000 $145,000 $3,147 4.88%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $5,176 4.75%
SIERRA VISTA-DOUGLAS, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $285,000 $95,000 $3,767 5.17%
Holland, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $280,000 $140,000 $4,567 5.56%
Owatonna, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $270,000 $135,000 $3,813 4.56%
OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS, NE-IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $3,376 4.50%
GRAND FORKS, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $6,119 4.63%
YUMA, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $5,597 5.75%
LAKE HAVASU CITY-KINGMAN, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $6,880 4.63%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $6,397 5.63%
Spirit Lake, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $5,474 4.75%
Laramie, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $4,369 5.00%
OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $5,115 4.13%
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $3,669 5.25%
Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $2,607 4.50%
Mitchell, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $3,760 4.13%
Laurinburg, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $4,538 5.50%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $1,772 4.75%
ROCHESTER, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,026 5.00%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $2,183 4.88%
Vermillion, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,808 4.13%
Sanford, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $3,446 4.88%
Albert Lea, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $3,147 4.63%
KINGSPORT-BRISTOL, TN-VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $3,125 4.88%
Austin, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $3,132 5.25%
Lend Smart Mortgage's top markets include Minneapolis, Phoenix, Rapid City, Chicago, and Duluth among others.

Their top states include:
  • Minnesota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Dakota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Illinois (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Wisconsin (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 963 $210,325,000 $218,406 $5,138 4.93%
    FHA 446 $85,430,000 $191,547 $7,448 4.96%
    VA 194 $44,940,000 $231,649 $6,169 4.83%
    USDA 178 $24,850,000 $139,607 $4,167 4.87%

    For 2018, Lend Smart Mortgage's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 963 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 446 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 1,475 $302,555,000 $205,122 $5,867 4.93%
    Cash Out Refi 180 $36,140,000 $200,778 $5,285 4.96%
    Refi 126 $26,850,000 $213,095 $4,787 4.74%

    For 2018, Lend Smart Mortgage's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,475 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 180 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,708 $352,030,000 $206,107 $5,795 4.94%
    15 Year 49 $8,965,000 $182,959 $4,302 4.46%
    20 Year 20 $3,970,000 $198,500 $4,201 4.56%
    10 Year 2 $230,000 $115,000 $3,403 4.31%
    Other 2 $350,000 $175,000 $3,689 4.81%

    For 2018, Lend Smart Mortgage's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,708 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 49 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 551 $101,685,000 $184,546
    $1k-2k 465 $94,395,000 $203,000
    $2k-3k 341 $67,275,000 $197,287
    $3k-4k 214 $45,280,000 $211,589
    $4k-5k 103 $27,065,000 $262,767
    $5k+ 96 $27,470,000 $286,146

    Lend Smart Mortgage's average total fees were $5,795, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 551 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 1,126 $237,570,000 $210,986
    5-6% 593 $114,375,000 $192,875
    3-4% 43 $9,385,000 $218,256
    6-7% 19 $4,215,000 $221,842

    During 2018, Lend Smart Mortgage's average interest rate for loans was 4.94%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 1,126 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 821 $127,075,000 $154,781 $4,920 4.95%
    $200k-400k 768 $200,940,000 $261,641 $6,807 4.90%
    $100,000 or less 133 $10,815,000 $81,316 $3,511 4.95%
    $400k-600k 56 $24,780,000 $442,500 $7,494 4.78%
    $600k-1MM 3 $1,935,000 $645,000 $15,606 4.63%

    2018 saw Lend Smart Mortgage place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 821 originations, totaling $127,075,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 610 $120,590,000 $197,689 $5,818 4.93%
    $50k or less 550 $83,520,000 $151,855 $5,047 4.94%
    $75k-100k 266 $60,250,000 $226,504 $6,050 4.92%
    $100k-150k 232 $61,580,000 $265,431 $6,349 4.91%
    $150k-250k 100 $31,700,000 $317,000 $6,516 4.86%
    $250k+ 22 $7,690,000 $349,545 $6,484 4.69%

    Lend Smart Mortgage lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 610 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 550 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 291 $57,215,000 $196,615 $5,489 4.96%
    20-30% 222 $44,420,000 $200,090 $5,111 4.89%
    50-60% 116 $26,230,000 $226,121 $7,599 5.00%
    42% 88 $19,430,000 $220,795 $6,287 5.03%
    44% 84 $18,480,000 $220,000 $6,338 4.96%
    43% 84 $16,210,000 $192,976 $5,582 4.95%
    40% 80 $15,440,000 $193,000 $5,414 5.01%
    49% 80 $16,970,000 $212,125 $6,130 4.92%
    39% 74 $14,670,000 $198,243 $5,396 4.92%
    37% 74 $16,170,000 $218,514 $5,680 4.92%
    38% 73 $14,905,000 $204,178 $5,467 4.90%
    <20% 70 $13,780,000 $196,857 $4,928 4.69%
    46% 65 $12,995,000 $199,923 $6,147 4.86%
    36% 59 $11,225,000 $190,254 $4,970 4.90%
    48% 58 $12,150,000 $209,483 $5,537 4.98%
    45% 58 $11,940,000 $205,862 $5,604 4.90%
    41% 54 $10,520,000 $194,815 $5,501 5.09%
    47% 45 $9,985,000 $221,889 $5,836 4.84%
    >60% 21 $5,085,000 $242,143 $7,966 4.99%

    Lend Smart Mortgage lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 291 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 222 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,564 $318,960,000 $203,939 $5,617 4.92%
    Black 79 $16,835,000 $213,101 $6,448 4.98%
    Not provided 62 $13,340,000 $215,161 $5,970 4.94%
    Asian 53 $10,845,000 $204,623 $6,796 5.03%
    American Indian 16 $3,740,000 $233,750 $8,046 4.69%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 5 $1,265,000 $253,000 $6,477 4.95%
    Asian Indian 1 $355,000 $355,000 $12,750 4.88%
    Other Asian 1 $205,000 $205,000 $6,605 4.88%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    87.11%

    Lend Smart Mortgage has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    89.56%

    Lend Smart Mortgage has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,781 $365,545,000 $205,247

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 1,781 $365,545,000 $205,247

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 12 $1,870,000 $155,833 $3,648 4.56%
    40-60% 77 $13,305,000 $172,792 $4,100 4.69%
    60-80% 322 $68,650,000 $213,199 $4,858 4.94%
    80-100% 1,310 $266,830,000 $203,687 $5,942 4.94%
    Over 100% 59 $14,765,000 $250,254 $8,462 4.74%
    Under 20% 1 $125,000 $125,000 $3,178 4.88%