Desco Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Portsmouth, OH

LEI: 5493002G1DPDOKT55X37

Tax ID: 31-6042202

5 stars - Updated: 3/28/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 15 reviews

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Review & Overview

Desco is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. Desco has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Huntington, Portsmouth, Cincinnati, Lexington, and Greenville among others. We have data for 6 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Desco 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. Desco 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 relatively high rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.87% 3/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.54% 3/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.92% 3/28/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.03% 3/28/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.47% 3/28/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.93% 3/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.77% 3/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.89% 3/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.89% 3/28/24
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Originations

233

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$28,245,000

Awards

DESCO 30 Year Conventional Loans silver DESCO 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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Relative Rate

Desco's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.78%.

The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.

This yields a difference of 0.3%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Desco's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,331.

The average total origination fees for 30 year fixed rate mortgages across all lenders (for all loan values, including both points & up-front fees in addition to origination fees) were $9,089.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
HUNTINGTON-ASHLAND, WV-KY-OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 114 $13,920,000 $122,105 $2,296 7.17%
Portsmouth, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 107 $11,965,000 $111,822 $3,266 7.46%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $770,000 $385,000 $3,610 6.25%
Outside of Metro Areas 6 $770,000 $128,333 $5,287 6.65%
LEXINGTON-FAYETTE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $615,000 $205,000 $2,978 7.62%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $4,217 6.38%
Desco's top markets include Huntington, Portsmouth, Cincinnati, Lexington, and Greenville among others.

Their top states include:
  • Ohio (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Kentucky (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • West Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Carolina (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 223 $27,005,000 $121,099 $2,738 7.31%
    USDA 6 $560,000 $93,333 $4,454 6.77%
    VA 4 $680,000 $170,000 $5,342 6.75%

    For 2023, Desco's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 223 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was USDA, with 6 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 149 $20,155,000 $135,268 $3,101 7.09%
    Cash Out Refi 44 $4,600,000 $104,545 $2,959 6.77%
    Home Improvement 17 $1,045,000 $61,471 $1,031 8.58%
    Refi 15 $2,125,000 $141,667 $1,899 7.64%
    Other 8 $320,000 $40,000 $1,552 10.26%

    For 2023, Desco's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 149 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 44 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 87 $15,375,000 $176,724 $3,331 6.78%
    15 Year 68 $7,830,000 $115,147 $2,575 6.96%
    10 Year 53 $2,675,000 $50,472 $2,181 8.02%
    20 Year 15 $2,005,000 $133,667 $2,697 7.02%
    5 Year 6 $220,000 $36,667 $1,332 10.39%
    1 Year 2 $90,000 $45,000 $0 8.50%
    Other 2 $50,000 $25,000 $2,237 12.18%

    For 2023, Desco's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 87 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 68 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 155 $18,005,000 $116,161
    $1k-2k 7 $885,000 $126,429
    $2k-3k 7 $1,255,000 $179,286
    $3k-4k 3 $725,000 $241,667
    $4k-5k 1 $165,000 $165,000
    $5k+ 1 $135,000 $135,000

    Desco's average total fees were $3,331, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 155 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 108 $14,760,000 $136,667
    7-8% 60 $7,280,000 $121,333
    Over 8% 36 $1,490,000 $41,389
    5-6% 28 $4,670,000 $166,786
    4-5% 1 $45,000 $45,000

    During 2023, Desco's average interest rate for loans was 6.78%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 108 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 135 $7,175,000 $53,148 $2,424 7.66%
    $100k-200k 60 $8,530,000 $142,167 $3,395 6.86%
    $200k-400k 31 $8,205,000 $264,677 $3,179 6.71%
    $400k-600k 5 $2,255,000 $451,000 $3,755 6.33%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,345,000 $1,345,000 $0 6.50%
    $600k-1MM 1 $735,000 $735,000 $4,754 6.25%

    2023 saw Desco place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 135 originations, totaling $7,175,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 48 $4,470,000 $93,125 $2,635 7.22%
    $50k or less 41 $2,365,000 $57,683 $2,674 7.70%
    $100k-150k 38 $5,630,000 $148,158 $3,012 6.92%
    $75k-100k 38 $4,130,000 $108,684 $3,122 7.73%
    $150k-250k 22 $2,960,000 $134,545 $2,614 6.81%
    $250k+ 13 $3,485,000 $268,077 $3,713 6.96%

    Desco lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 48 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 41 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 58 $6,680,000 $115,172 $2,710 7.33%
    <20% 36 $3,970,000 $110,278 $2,655 7.28%
    30-36% 33 $3,885,000 $117,727 $3,086 7.39%
    44% 13 $975,000 $75,000 $2,572 7.46%
    37% 13 $1,585,000 $121,923 $2,399 7.39%
    39% 8 $1,210,000 $151,250 $2,997 6.66%
    36% 6 $610,000 $101,667 $2,910 7.62%
    >60% 5 $385,000 $77,000 $0 7.68%
    40% 5 $485,000 $97,000 $3,952 6.35%
    41% 4 $580,000 $145,000 $2,520 7.28%
    46% 4 $1,000,000 $250,000 $3,876 6.59%
    50-60% 4 $230,000 $57,500 $4,978 6.81%
    45% 3 $445,000 $148,333 $4,760 7.17%
    43% 3 $345,000 $115,000 $3,218 5.67%
    42% 3 $285,000 $95,000 $1,451 9.87%
    38% 2 $370,000 $185,000 $1,752 7.68%

    Desco lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 58 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 36 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 171 $19,255,000 $112,602 $2,829 7.39%
    Not applicable 33 $5,205,000 $157,727 $0 7.23%
    Not provided 22 $2,950,000 $134,091 $3,218 6.69%
    Black 5 $405,000 $81,000 $2,647 7.00%
    American Indian 1 $225,000 $225,000 $1,377 6.63%
    Asian 1 $205,000 $205,000 $2,527 6.13%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    82.54%

    Desco has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    61.37%

    Desco 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 233 $28,245,000 $121,223

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    233 $28,245,000 $121,223

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 30 $1,550,000 $51,667 $2,326 7.43%
    40-60% 36 $3,790,000 $105,278 $3,091 7.07%
    60-80% 74 $10,420,000 $140,811 $3,051 6.94%
    80-100% 78 $12,000,000 $153,846 $3,149 7.23%
    Under 20% 15 $485,000 $32,333 $1,165 9.49%