Lend Smart Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

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Review & Overview

Lend Smart Mortgage is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Lend Smart Mortgage has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Minneapolis, Phoenix, Rapid City, Chicago, and Duluth among others. We have data for 93 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

3,708

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$903,430,000
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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) 1,137 $303,885,000 $267,269 $4,945 3.12%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 815 $218,055,000 $267,552 $4,127 3.16%
RAPID CITY, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 502 $116,770,000 $232,610 $5,941 3.08%
Outside of Metro Areas 255 $46,545,000 $182,529 $4,365 3.01%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 161 $37,105,000 $230,466 $7,016 3.38%
DULUTH, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 177 $32,725,000 $184,887 $4,464 3.34%
TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 163 $32,145,000 $197,209 $5,812 3.42%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 61 $15,895,000 $260,574 $5,586 3.15%
Brainerd, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 40 $9,970,000 $249,250 $5,197 3.03%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 38 $9,220,000 $242,632 $4,508 3.30%
SIERRA VISTA-DOUGLAS, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 46 $6,320,000 $137,391 $5,556 3.08%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $4,460,000 $247,778 $8,842 3.13%
Spearfish, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $3,305,000 $220,333 $5,717 3.36%
PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $3,035,000 $275,909 $2,811 3.26%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $2,445,000 $489,000 $9,107 3.35%
Show Low, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,375,000 $263,889 $5,475 3.08%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,260,000 $282,500 $5,845 3.17%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,235,000 $248,333 $6,177 3.31%
Pierre, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $2,125,000 $193,182 $3,987 3.01%
MANKATO, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $2,125,000 $193,182 $4,001 3.05%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $2,110,000 $351,667 $6,297 2.98%
ROCHESTER, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,940,000 $242,500 $6,188 3.17%
FLAGSTAFF, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,900,000 $316,667 $4,248 3.17%
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,855,000 $206,111 $5,480 3.08%
ST. CLOUD, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,775,000 $197,222 $5,443 3.14%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,625,000 $325,000 $7,683 2.83%
Menomonie, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,575,000 $143,182 $2,783 3.13%
OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS, NE-IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,475,000 $295,000 $3,172 3.00%
Faribault-Northfield, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,470,000 $245,000 $4,516 2.77%
BILLINGS, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,470,000 $245,000 $6,866 2.79%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,445,000 $289,000 $7,691 3.05%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,430,000 $357,500 $5,795 2.78%
BISMARCK, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,260,000 $315,000 $8,872 3.22%
Payson, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,230,000 $307,500 $5,384 3.28%
SIOUX FALLS, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,220,000 $305,000 $5,430 2.94%
MADISON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,210,000 $151,250 $3,900 3.06%
Grand Rapids, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,185,000 $169,286 $6,184 3.04%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,165,000 $388,333 $5,245 3.00%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,085,000 $361,667 $6,355 3.54%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,005,000 $335,000 $8,530 2.75%
EAU CLAIRE, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $920,000 $153,333 $4,017 3.21%
Nogales, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $910,000 $151,667 $5,880 3.54%
Alexandria, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $895,000 $298,333 $5,799 2.79%
Hutchinson, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $890,000 $222,500 $7,469 3.34%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $865,000 $288,333 $6,845 3.71%
Bemidji, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $850,000 $141,667 $3,450 2.85%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $830,000 $415,000 $12,051 3.06%
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $790,000 $395,000 $1,849 2.88%
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $770,000 $385,000 $2,483 2.25%
GRAND FORKS, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $755,000 $151,000 $4,759 3.65%
PANAMA CITY, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $735,000 $245,000 $3,712 3.04%
SIOUX CITY, IA-NE-SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $615,000 $205,000 $6,598 3.58%
Freeport, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $530,000 $132,500 $3,315 3.06%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $530,000 $265,000 $8,759 3.50%
Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $520,000 $260,000 $7,782 2.50%
BOULDER, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $515,000 $515,000 $8,682 3.38%
LAKE HAVASU CITY-KINGMAN, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $480,000 $240,000 $4,145 3.69%
YUMA, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $450,000 $112,500 $3,093 3.13%
GREELEY, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $445,000 $445,000 $6,944 3.50%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $5,649 2.88%
Mitchell, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $2,772 2.75%
Aberdeen, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $420,000 $210,000 $6,092 2.94%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $400,000 $200,000 $5,940 3.25%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $6,956 3.00%
Owatonna, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $320,000 $160,000 $4,362 3.19%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $2,582 2.88%
GREEN BAY, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $5,969 3.00%
Albert Lea, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $280,000 $140,000 $6,558 2.94%
FARGO, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $13,595 3.50%
SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $4,096 3.88%
Baraboo, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $2,084 3.13%
FORT COLLINS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $4,467 2.75%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $7,549 3.25%
Bozeman, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $5,429 2.88%
Sheridan, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $13,427 3.88%
Worthington, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $240,000 $120,000 $6,499 3.00%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $8,393 3.50%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $9,036 3.50%
DES MOINES-WEST DES MOINES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $4,571 2.88%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $6,431 3.88%
New Ulm, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $7,499 3.63%
Willmar, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 3.50%
Fergus Falls, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $2,979 3.00%
MILWAUKEE-WAUKESHA, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $3,381 2.63%
GREAT FALLS, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $2,181 2.75%
ROCKFORD, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,056 3.50%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $3,092 2.88%
Red Wing, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $2,170 2.88%
Yankton, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $4,044 3.25%
KILLEEN-TEMPLE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $2,565 2.75%
LUBBOCK, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $3,670 3.25%
CHEYENNE, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $2,615 2.50%
Rockingham, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $1,098 4.75%
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)
  • 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 2,668 $663,950,000 $248,857 $4,321 3.18%
    FHA 430 $99,080,000 $230,419 $8,978 3.24%
    VA 378 $103,920,000 $274,921 $5,725 2.96%
    USDA 232 $36,480,000 $157,241 $4,693 3.00%

    For 2020, Lend Smart Mortgage's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 2,668 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 430 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 1,565 $382,455,000 $244,380 $6,382 3.21%
    Refi 1,557 $382,285,000 $245,527 $3,844 3.05%
    Cash Out Refi 586 $138,690,000 $236,672 $4,556 3.28%

    For 2020, Lend Smart Mortgage's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,565 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 1,557 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 3,213 $793,175,000 $246,864 $5,200 3.19%
    15 Year 315 $67,945,000 $215,698 $4,094 2.80%
    20 Year 127 $30,785,000 $242,402 $3,779 3.13%
    Other 33 $7,895,000 $239,242 $3,050 3.11%
    10 Year 19 $3,035,000 $159,737 $3,456 2.70%
    5 Year 1 $595,000 $595,000 $643 4.29%

    For 2020, Lend Smart Mortgage's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 3,213 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 315 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 1,204 $290,530,000 $241,304
    $<1k 780 $182,030,000 $233,372
    $2k-3k 670 $142,930,000 $213,328
    $3k-4k 495 $118,375,000 $239,141
    $4k-5k 285 $79,285,000 $278,193
    $5k+ 274 $90,280,000 $329,489

    Lend Smart Mortgage's average total fees were $5,200, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 1,204 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 1,729 $406,555,000 $235,139
    2.5-3% 1,581 $399,855,000 $252,913
    <2.5% 242 $64,220,000 $265,372
    4-5% 147 $30,695,000 $208,810
    5-6% 9 $2,105,000 $233,889

    During 2020, Lend Smart Mortgage's average interest rate for loans was 3.19%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 1,729 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 1,948 $534,680,000 $274,476 $5,490 3.13%
    $100k-200k 1,288 $201,400,000 $156,366 $4,172 3.20%
    $400k-600k 322 $148,440,000 $460,994 $6,379 3.02%
    $100,000 or less 140 $11,630,000 $83,071 $3,203 3.28%
    $600k-1MM 9 $6,275,000 $697,222 $6,715 2.78%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,005,000 $1,005,000 $11,852 2.38%

    2020 saw Lend Smart Mortgage place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 1,948 originations, totaling $534,680,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 965 $207,545,000 $215,073 $5,249 3.19%
    $50k or less 903 $167,985,000 $186,030 $4,924 3.12%
    $75k-100k 670 $167,050,000 $249,328 $5,080 3.17%
    $100k-150k 657 $189,695,000 $288,729 $5,058 3.12%
    $150k-250k 380 $122,700,000 $322,895 $4,739 3.12%
    $250k+ 133 $48,455,000 $364,323 $4,544 3.18%

    Lend Smart Mortgage lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 965 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 903 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 778 $185,270,000 $238,136 $4,318 3.13%
    30-36% 703 $165,075,000 $234,815 $4,675 3.16%
    <20% 294 $73,980,000 $251,633 $3,772 3.00%
    44% 179 $44,605,000 $249,190 $6,031 3.31%
    43% 143 $36,065,000 $252,203 $5,903 3.23%
    37% 137 $35,235,000 $257,190 $5,276 3.17%
    39% 131 $31,265,000 $238,664 $5,555 3.17%
    41% 131 $31,785,000 $242,634 $5,482 3.15%
    40% 127 $31,255,000 $246,102 $5,489 3.27%
    49% 125 $33,005,000 $264,040 $6,378 3.16%
    38% 118 $26,500,000 $224,576 $5,361 3.19%
    36% 115 $28,705,000 $249,609 $4,966 3.17%
    45% 114 $26,860,000 $235,614 $5,501 3.15%
    42% 113 $26,195,000 $231,814 $5,426 3.30%
    >60% 103 $24,905,000 $241,796 $4,252 2.79%
    50-60% 91 $23,565,000 $258,956 $8,231 3.17%
    46% 88 $22,880,000 $260,000 $5,524 3.24%
    47% 86 $20,920,000 $243,256 $5,950 3.23%
    48% 76 $20,560,000 $270,526 $5,773 3.25%

    Lend Smart Mortgage lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 778 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 703 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 3,187 $769,865,000 $241,564 $4,919 3.15%
    Not provided 205 $50,665,000 $247,146 $4,997 3.16%
    Black 184 $47,750,000 $259,511 $6,517 3.24%
    Asian 88 $24,680,000 $280,455 $5,605 3.09%
    American Indian 33 $7,545,000 $228,636 $5,453 2.98%
    Asian Indian 3 $855,000 $285,000 $5,979 3.46%
    Other Asian 3 $785,000 $261,667 $6,142 3.00%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $560,000 $280,000 $2,708 3.13%
    Korean 1 $495,000 $495,000 $15,081 3.25%
    Not applicable 2 $230,000 $115,000 $5,387 3.94%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    86.89%

    Lend Smart Mortgage has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    75.70%

    Lend Smart Mortgage has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 3,708 $903,430,000 $243,643

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 1 $595,000 $595,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 3,707 $902,835,000 $243,549

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 91 $13,695,000 $150,495 $2,862 2.94%
    40-60% 393 $87,565,000 $222,812 $3,465 2.99%
    60-80% 1,404 $356,230,000 $253,725 $4,137 3.18%
    80-100% 1,741 $424,935,000 $244,075 $6,042 3.18%
    Over 100% 74 $20,310,000 $274,459 $9,122 3.07%
    Under 20% 5 $695,000 $139,000 $3,667 2.85%