Lend Smart Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
Lend Smart Mortgage is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase, Refi, and Cash Out 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, Boise City, and Duluth among others. We have data for 121 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Lend Smart Mortgage has an above 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 |
| 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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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 908 | $252,780,000 | $278,392 | $5,167 | 2.98% |
| PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 599 | $182,545,000 | $304,750 | $4,640 | 3.07% |
| RAPID CITY, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) | 258 | $64,430,000 | $249,729 | $6,772 | 2.94% |
| BOISE CITY, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) | 185 | $63,695,000 | $344,297 | $7,182 | 3.00% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 276 | $52,260,000 | $189,348 | $4,655 | 3.02% |
| DULUTH, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 191 | $36,615,000 | $191,702 | $4,496 | 3.25% |
| TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 154 | $31,220,000 | $202,727 | $6,464 | 3.21% |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 59 | $15,575,000 | $263,983 | $8,160 | 3.42% |
| CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 44 | $12,010,000 | $272,955 | $6,749 | 3.05% |
| SIERRA VISTA-DOUGLAS, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 59 | $8,785,000 | $148,898 | $5,574 | 3.10% |
| Brainerd, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 36 | $7,980,000 | $221,667 | $5,423 | 3.05% |
| North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 25 | $7,715,000 | $308,600 | $5,333 | 3.21% |
| Bemidji, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 22 | $4,750,000 | $215,909 | $5,641 | 3.16% |
| Spearfish, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) | 17 | $4,225,000 | $248,529 | $7,248 | 2.88% |
| ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 19 | $4,165,000 | $219,211 | $5,221 | 3.42% |
| CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 15 | $3,015,000 | $201,000 | $5,683 | 3.51% |
| Faribault-Northfield, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 13 | $2,915,000 | $224,231 | $6,051 | 2.98% |
| TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 12 | $2,720,000 | $226,667 | $5,571 | 3.22% |
| FLAGSTAFF, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 7 | $2,295,000 | $327,857 | $4,361 | 3.20% |
| ST. CLOUD, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 13 | $2,235,000 | $171,923 | $4,491 | 3.01% |
| ROCHESTER, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 11 | $2,195,000 | $199,545 | $4,317 | 3.09% |
| PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $2,070,000 | $345,000 | $5,788 | 2.98% |
| MADISON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 13 | $1,995,000 | $153,462 | $3,480 | 3.20% |
| SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $1,975,000 | $395,000 | $3,694 | 3.00% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $1,740,000 | $435,000 | $7,871 | 2.97% |
| CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $1,735,000 | $347,000 | $9,882 | 3.03% |
| Menomonie, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 9 | $1,705,000 | $189,444 | $3,862 | 2.93% |
| Show Low, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $1,670,000 | $278,333 | $4,325 | 2.96% |
| LAKE HAVASU CITY-KINGMAN, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $1,665,000 | $333,000 | $7,442 | 3.28% |
| MANKATO, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 7 | $1,605,000 | $229,286 | $6,149 | 3.36% |
| EAU CLAIRE, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 8 | $1,600,000 | $200,000 | $3,999 | 3.02% |
| OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS, NE-IA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 7 | $1,535,000 | $219,286 | $3,414 | 3.04% |
| Nogales, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 8 | $1,430,000 | $178,750 | $5,512 | 3.11% |
| RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $1,420,000 | $355,000 | $8,240 | 3.50% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $1,420,000 | $710,000 | $12,510 | 3.06% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $1,415,000 | $471,667 | $9,532 | 3.29% |
| Red Wing, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $1,320,000 | $220,000 | $4,749 | 3.31% |
| SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $1,260,000 | $630,000 | $10,746 | 3.19% |
| PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $1,210,000 | $201,667 | $3,288 | 3.00% |
| Grand Rapids, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 9 | $1,185,000 | $131,667 | $4,975 | 3.03% |
| YUMA, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $1,115,000 | $223,000 | $5,012 | 3.48% |
| BELLINGHAM, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $1,065,000 | $355,000 | $3,433 | 3.17% |
| PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $1,055,000 | $211,000 | $3,313 | 3.18% |
| FORT COLLINS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $1,010,000 | $505,000 | $9,261 | 3.06% |
| MILWAUKEE-WAUKESHA, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $910,000 | $227,500 | $5,323 | 3.19% |
| Gillette, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $895,000 | $298,333 | $6,424 | 3.38% |
| GRAND FORKS, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $870,000 | $145,000 | $4,488 | 3.21% |
| FARGO, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $860,000 | $215,000 | $3,872 | 3.34% |
| Alexandria, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $785,000 | $261,667 | $3,181 | 3.13% |
| FAYETTEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $785,000 | $157,000 | $5,739 | 3.38% |
| DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $785,000 | $261,667 | $5,506 | 2.79% |
| Albert Lea, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $735,000 | $245,000 | $9,699 | 3.17% |
| DES MOINES-WEST DES MOINES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $730,000 | $365,000 | $4,892 | 3.13% |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $725,000 | $241,667 | $6,396 | 2.92% |
| STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $705,000 | $705,000 | $12,925 | 3.00% |
| BILLINGS, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $625,000 | $208,333 | $5,323 | 3.08% |
| Hutchinson, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $625,000 | $208,333 | $6,069 | 3.21% |
| AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $620,000 | $310,000 | $3,044 | 2.56% |
| JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $605,000 | $201,667 | $2,204 | 2.71% |
| BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $590,000 | $295,000 | $15,183 | 2.56% |
| COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $555,000 | $555,000 | $27,282 | 2.88% |
| Mountain Home, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $550,000 | $275,000 | $6,173 | 2.44% |
| CORPUS CHRISTI, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $545,000 | $545,000 | $13,941 | 3.25% |
| SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $545,000 | $545,000 | $3,500 | 3.00% |
| Roanoke Rapids, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $545,000 | $545,000 | $10,332 | 3.88% |
| CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $520,000 | $260,000 | $3,689 | 2.75% |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $505,000 | $505,000 | $8,667 | 3.13% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $485,000 | $485,000 | $9,321 | 3.75% |
| Willmar, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $470,000 | $235,000 | $3,279 | 3.31% |
| New Ulm, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $465,000 | $155,000 | $5,056 | 2.83% |
| MEDFORD, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $450,000 | $225,000 | $4,947 | 3.38% |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $440,000 | $220,000 | $6,856 | 3.44% |
| SIOUX CITY, IA-NE-SD (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $430,000 | $215,000 | $3,618 | 2.88% |
| NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $405,000 | $405,000 | $5,138 | 3.25% |
| Fergus Falls, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $405,000 | $405,000 | $2,372 | 3.13% |
| MERCED, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $405,000 | $405,000 | $4,367 | 3.25% |
| SIOUX FALLS, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $390,000 | $195,000 | $5,780 | 2.88% |
| DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $390,000 | $195,000 | $4,768 | 3.38% |
| Bozeman, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $385,000 | $385,000 | $9,112 | 3.25% |
| Owatonna, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $370,000 | $185,000 | $6,379 | 2.88% |
| MOUNT VERNON-ANACORTES, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $365,000 | $365,000 | $18,813 | 2.25% |
| Pierre, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $360,000 | $180,000 | $4,630 | 2.63% |
| SPOKANE-SPOKANE VALLEY, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $355,000 | $355,000 | $2,576 | 3.25% |
| BISMARCK, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $335,000 | $335,000 | $6,304 | 3.25% |
| HANFORD-CORCORAN, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $335,000 | $335,000 | $8,592 | 2.25% |
| SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $325,000 | $325,000 | $5,083 | 3.50% |
| NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $315,000 | $315,000 | $7,518 | 3.13% |
| LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $315,000 | $315,000 | $2,006 | 2.75% |
| MODESTO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $310,000 | $155,000 | $2,914 | 3.00% |
| Albemarle, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $310,000 | $155,000 | $3,867 | 3.25% |
| Sandpoint, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $305,000 | $305,000 | $5,510 | 2.25% |
| GAINESVILLE, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $285,000 | $285,000 | $6,698 | 3.50% |
| SANTA ROSA-PETALUMA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $275,000 | $275,000 | $6,032 | 2.13% |
| LUBBOCK, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $265,000 | $265,000 | $4,679 | 3.13% |
| SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $265,000 | $265,000 | $3,703 | 2.50% |
| Minot, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $255,000 | $255,000 | $3,406 | 3.00% |
| INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $255,000 | $255,000 | $5,759 | 2.88% |
| HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $250,000 | $125,000 | $3,493 | 2.94% |
| ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $245,000 | $245,000 | $2,813 | 3.50% |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $245,000 | $245,000 | $5,535 | 3.00% |
| THE VILLAGES, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $245,000 | $245,000 | $2,864 | 3.38% |
| WARNER ROBINS, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $235,000 | $235,000 | $6,274 | 3.50% |
| Corsicana, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $225,000 | $225,000 | $11,800 | 3.63% |
| APPLETON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $225,000 | $225,000 | $2,693 | 2.88% |
| Watertown, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $215,000 | $215,000 | $4,987 | 3.25% |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $215,000 | $215,000 | $2,900 | 3.25% |
| Freeport, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $210,000 | $105,000 | $3,473 | 3.38% |
| Alamogordo, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $195,000 | $195,000 | $6,757 | 2.25% |
| CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $195,000 | $195,000 | $4,529 | 3.25% |
| PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $195,000 | $195,000 | $7,043 | 2.63% |
| Winona, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $165,000 | $165,000 | $9,144 | 3.00% |
| SHERMAN-DENISON, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $145,000 | $145,000 | $7,048 | 2.75% |
| VALDOSTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $145,000 | $145,000 | $4,945 | 3.25% |
| FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $135,000 | $135,000 | $3,514 | 3.13% |
| Lumberton, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $135,000 | $135,000 | $3,824 | 3.50% |
| Cookeville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $135,000 | $135,000 | $3,203 | 2.75% |
| RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $125,000 | $125,000 | $3,092 | 2.38% |
| Payson, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $125,000 | $125,000 | $4,551 | 2.75% |
| Sterling, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $115,000 | $115,000 | $3,018 | 2.75% |
| CASPER, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $85,000 | $85,000 | $3,580 | 3.00% |
| Huron, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $4,857 | 2.75% |
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Product Mix
For 2021, Lend Smart Mortgage's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 2,268 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 442 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2021, Lend Smart Mortgage's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,651 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 895 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2021, Lend Smart Mortgage's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 2,843 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 249 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
Lend Smart Mortgage's average total fees were $5,649, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 1,030 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4% | 1,457 | $383,815,000 | $263,428 |
| 2.5-3% | 1,340 | $349,240,000 | $260,627 |
| <2.5% | 337 | $85,185,000 | $252,774 |
| 4-5% | 46 | $10,700,000 | $232,609 |
During 2021, Lend Smart Mortgage's average interest rate for loans was 3.11%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 1,457 originations.
Loan Sizing
2021 saw Lend Smart Mortgage place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 1,668 originations, totaling $467,830,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Lend Smart Mortgage lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 885 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 822 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Lend Smart Mortgage lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 617 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 611 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications93.62%
Lend Smart Mortgage has an average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination78.55%
Lend Smart Mortgage has a below average pick rate.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 3,180 | $828,940,000 | $260,673 |
LTV Distribution
Complaints
| Bank Name | Product | Issue | 2021 CPFB Complaints | % of Total Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lend Smart Mortgage, LLC | VA mortgage | Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage | 1 | 100.0% |