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 Tucson among others. We have data for 86 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% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.64% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.84% 12/16/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.72% 12/16/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.17% 12/16/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.41% 12/16/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.27% 12/16/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.89% 12/16/24
30 Year USDA Refi 6.84% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.49% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.38% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.38% 12/16/24
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Originations

2,596

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$562,320,000
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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) 708 $171,740,000 $242,571 $5,600 4.13%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 452 $115,200,000 $254,867 $4,989 4.22%
RAPID CITY, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 354 $78,800,000 $222,599 $6,172 4.11%
Outside of Metro Areas 238 $36,820,000 $154,706 $4,230 4.14%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 156 $34,510,000 $221,218 $6,516 4.59%
TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 161 $27,895,000 $173,261 $5,233 4.65%
DULUTH, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 156 $25,290,000 $162,115 $4,573 4.45%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 27 $7,315,000 $270,926 $4,392 4.23%
Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $3,850,000 $240,625 $5,800 4.47%
Spearfish, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $3,330,000 $208,125 $5,842 4.05%
SIERRA VISTA-DOUGLAS, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $3,250,000 $125,000 $4,839 4.33%
MADISON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $3,095,000 $147,381 $2,965 4.36%
Brainerd, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $2,865,000 $168,529 $4,664 4.10%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $2,635,000 $239,545 $6,383 3.83%
Bemidji, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $2,295,000 $153,000 $4,657 3.88%
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $2,200,000 $157,143 $6,147 4.62%
Grand Rapids, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $2,090,000 $174,167 $7,378 3.81%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,585,000 $226,429 $4,579 4.43%
Show Low, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,580,000 $263,333 $3,541 4.15%
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,575,000 $175,000 $4,230 4.56%
ST. CLOUD, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,285,000 $183,571 $5,682 4.18%
Williston, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,245,000 $415,000 $13,142 4.67%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,125,000 $225,000 $5,345 4.60%
SIOUX FALLS, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,110,000 $185,000 $6,838 4.04%
Red Wing, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,050,000 $262,500 $6,303 4.19%
Rockingham, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,045,000 $116,111 $4,034 4.79%
Worthington, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,020,000 $170,000 $7,141 4.29%
Pierre, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,020,000 $170,000 $3,827 4.19%
MANKATO, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,005,000 $143,571 $5,018 4.29%
Menomonie, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $995,000 $142,143 $3,890 3.71%
Hutchinson, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $985,000 $197,000 $5,350 4.68%
Nogales, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $940,000 $117,500 $5,176 5.00%
WACO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $900,000 $150,000 $4,070 4.21%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $830,000 $415,000 $4,003 4.50%
PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $830,000 $207,500 $3,536 4.97%
Gillette, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $800,000 $400,000 $12,634 3.75%
Faribault-Northfield, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $760,000 $380,000 $6,228 5.13%
SIOUX CITY, IA-NE-SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $755,000 $151,000 $5,296 4.08%
Sanford, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $695,000 $139,000 $5,736 5.00%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $690,000 $345,000 $7,014 4.31%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $680,000 $340,000 $4,129 4.44%
DES MOINES-WEST DES MOINES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $665,000 $221,667 $4,886 4.29%
Aberdeen, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $615,000 $205,000 $5,353 4.21%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $580,000 $290,000 $5,928 4.56%
CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $570,000 $142,500 $4,773 4.19%
Willmar, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $550,000 $275,000 $6,319 4.69%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $540,000 $270,000 $4,021 4.69%
EAU CLAIRE, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $510,000 $127,500 $3,932 4.25%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $510,000 $255,000 $3,064 4.00%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $480,000 $240,000 $5,796 4.50%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $445,000 $445,000 $6,367 3.88%
GRAND FORKS, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $435,000 $145,000 $6,287 4.17%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $435,000 $435,000 $6,433 3.88%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $1,888 5.00%
Alexandria, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $2,643 4.38%
JANESVILLE-BELOIT, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $400,000 $200,000 $4,281 4.31%
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $13,649 3.50%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $380,000 $190,000 $5,122 4.31%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $370,000 $185,000 $3,611 4.19%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $3,962 3.88%
ROCHESTER, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $350,000 $175,000 $3,403 4.81%
FORT COLLINS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $13,470 4.50%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $2,747 3.63%
FLAGSTAFF, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $11,272 4.50%
GREEN BAY, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $310,000 $155,000 $3,566 4.56%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $9,426 4.13%
Lumberton, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $275,000 $91,667 $2,242 4.88%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $5,512 4.50%
FARGO, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $6,714 4.75%
Payson, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $7,340 4.63%
OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS, NE-IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $13,205 3.50%
APPLETON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $1,986 4.13%
Owatonna, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $210,000 $105,000 $3,515 4.00%
YUMA, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $4,938 4.50%
Laurinburg, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,529 4.25%
Freeport, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $200,000 $100,000 $2,347 4.25%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $3,498 4.88%
Brookings, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $4,331 4.38%
Austin, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $7,881 4.25%
Albert Lea, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $7,879 4.50%
Fergus Falls, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,930 4.63%
ROCKY MOUNT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $5,817 5.00%
KILLEEN-TEMPLE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $2,739 5.75%
Glenwood Springs, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $1,899 4.38%
KINGSPORT-BRISTOL, TN-VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $3,968 3.88%
GOLDSBORO, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $1,263 4.75%
Lend Smart Mortgage's top markets include Minneapolis, Phoenix, Rapid City, Chicago, and Tucson among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 1,510 $348,100,000 $230,530 $4,710 4.23%
    FHA 570 $110,150,000 $193,246 $7,286 4.41%
    VA 274 $68,310,000 $249,307 $5,477 4.16%
    USDA 242 $35,760,000 $147,769 $4,639 4.06%

    For 2019, Lend Smart Mortgage's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,510 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 570 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 1,832 $385,590,000 $210,475 $5,682 4.33%
    Refi 435 $106,385,000 $244,563 $4,400 3.89%
    Cash Out Refi 329 $70,345,000 $213,815 $4,776 4.28%

    For 2019, Lend Smart Mortgage's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,832 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 435 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 2,423 $526,355,000 $217,233 $5,443 4.28%
    15 Year 110 $22,810,000 $207,364 $4,079 3.61%
    20 Year 51 $10,415,000 $204,216 $4,130 4.04%
    Other 7 $1,925,000 $275,000 $3,831 3.89%
    10 Year 5 $815,000 $163,000 $3,406 4.10%

    For 2019, Lend Smart Mortgage's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 2,423 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 110 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 859 $180,165,000 $209,738
    $<1k 662 $133,700,000 $201,964
    $2k-3k 493 $102,525,000 $207,961
    $3k-4k 322 $73,450,000 $228,106
    $4k-5k 156 $40,290,000 $258,269
    $5k+ 98 $30,970,000 $316,020

    Lend Smart Mortgage's average total fees were $5,443, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 859 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 1,166 $243,320,000 $208,679
    3-4% 1,143 $262,895,000 $230,004
    5-6% 269 $51,755,000 $192,398
    2.5-3% 13 $2,605,000 $200,385
    6-7% 5 $1,745,000 $349,000

    During 2019, Lend Smart Mortgage's average interest rate for loans was 4.28%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 1,166 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 1,200 $321,570,000 $267,975 $6,159 4.21%
    $100k-200k 1,092 $170,270,000 $155,925 $4,670 4.29%
    $100,000 or less 182 $14,730,000 $80,934 $3,628 4.38%
    $400k-600k 119 $53,795,000 $452,059 $5,941 4.06%
    $600k-1MM 3 $1,955,000 $651,667 $12,088 4.42%

    2019 saw Lend Smart Mortgage place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 1,200 originations, totaling $321,570,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 804 $164,020,000 $204,005 $5,478 4.28%
    $50k or less 777 $124,925,000 $160,779 $4,975 4.27%
    $75k-100k 438 $104,760,000 $239,178 $5,702 4.23%
    $100k-150k 366 $99,900,000 $272,951 $5,409 4.18%
    $150k-250k 176 $56,370,000 $320,284 $5,500 4.24%
    $250k+ 35 $12,345,000 $352,714 $4,991 4.13%

    Lend Smart Mortgage lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 804 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 777 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 446 $95,830,000 $214,865 $5,185 4.22%
    20-30% 427 $89,475,000 $209,543 $4,649 4.15%
    50-60% 171 $37,055,000 $216,696 $7,443 4.41%
    44% 158 $34,860,000 $220,633 $5,796 4.34%
    43% 122 $26,630,000 $218,279 $5,588 4.27%
    41% 111 $23,825,000 $214,640 $5,813 4.33%
    39% 109 $23,215,000 $212,982 $5,051 4.38%
    49% 107 $24,505,000 $229,019 $5,708 4.24%
    40% 104 $23,670,000 $227,596 $5,221 4.38%
    36% 104 $21,150,000 $203,365 $5,124 4.24%
    37% 101 $23,295,000 $230,644 $4,988 4.22%
    38% 100 $21,000,000 $210,000 $4,857 4.22%
    45% 98 $22,020,000 $224,694 $5,648 4.33%
    42% 95 $20,705,000 $217,947 $5,382 4.29%
    <20% 91 $19,215,000 $211,154 $4,406 4.04%
    47% 75 $16,345,000 $217,933 $5,799 4.37%
    48% 65 $13,535,000 $208,231 $5,572 4.24%
    46% 63 $12,705,000 $201,667 $5,946 4.31%
    >60% 18 $4,760,000 $264,444 $4,081 3.70%

    Lend Smart Mortgage lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 446 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 427 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 2,218 $474,240,000 $213,814 $5,255 4.25%
    Black 145 $33,685,000 $232,310 $6,127 4.31%
    Not provided 110 $25,770,000 $234,273 $5,470 4.24%
    Asian 56 $13,690,000 $244,464 $6,194 4.07%
    American Indian 54 $11,980,000 $221,852 $6,045 4.33%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 5 $995,000 $199,000 $4,797 4.25%
    Filipino 3 $795,000 $265,000 $5,590 3.83%
    2 $460,000 $230,000 $4,677 4.00%
    Not applicable 2 $460,000 $230,000 $6,687 4.38%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $245,000 $245,000 $7,386 4.38%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    88.63%

    Lend Smart Mortgage has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    78.24%

    Lend Smart Mortgage has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 2,596 $562,320,000 $216,610

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 2,596 $562,320,000 $216,610

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 21 $2,985,000 $142,143 $4,026 4.05%
    40-60% 127 $21,835,000 $171,929 $3,399 3.93%
    60-80% 585 $135,525,000 $231,667 $4,381 4.22%
    80-100% 1,793 $384,815,000 $214,621 $5,728 4.28%
    Over 100% 69 $17,105,000 $247,899 $7,851 4.29%
    Under 20% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $2,930 3.63%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2019 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Lend Smart Mortgage, LLC FHA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 2 100.0%