South Jersey Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Deptford, NJ

LEI: 5493002P6EVQ94HFYF14

Tax ID: 21-0641594

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Review & Overview

South Jersey is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Refi and Cash Out Refi loans. South Jersey has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Philadelphia, Atlantic City, Vineland, New York, and Ocean City among others. We have data for 10 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

South Jersey 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. South Jersey 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 about average rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.60% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.40% 4/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.60% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.55% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 7.28% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 7.28% 4/28/24
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Originations

368

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$31,250,000

Awards

SOUTH JERSEY 30 Year Conventional Loans gold SOUTH JERSEY 30 Year Conventional Loans gold SOUTH JERSEY 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 241 $19,995,000 $82,967 $928 3.89%
ATLANTIC CITY-HAMMONTON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 73 $5,555,000 $76,096 $962 3.59%
VINELAND-BRIDGETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $1,420,000 $71,000 $746 4.62%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,325,000 $120,455 $1,129 4.30%
OCEAN CITY, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,295,000 $117,727 $936 4.76%
WILLIAMSPORT, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $765,000 $109,286 $1,814 3.41%
TRENTON-PRINCETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $490,000 $245,000 $3,435 3.31%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $3,244 3.13%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $2,660 3.00%
ERIE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $102 4.23%
South Jersey's top markets include Philadelphia, Atlantic City, Vineland, New York, and Ocean City among others.

Their top states include:
  • New Jersey (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Delaware (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    We use machine learning to identify the top lenders compared against SOUTH JERSEY based on their rates and fees, along with other useful metrics. A lower similarity rank signals a stronger match.

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    Similarity Rank: 2920

    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 366 $31,120,000 $85,027 $973 3.89%
    Reverse Mortgage 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 0.00%
    FHA 1 $55,000 $55,000 $314 4.99%

    For 2021, South Jersey's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 366 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Reverse Mortgage, with 1 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 117 $5,815,000 $49,701 $289 4.13%
    Other 117 $6,125,000 $52,350 $313 4.12%
    Refi 61 $6,305,000 $103,361 $1,220 3.92%
    Cash Out Refi 41 $8,165,000 $199,146 $2,908 3.07%
    Home Purchase 32 $4,840,000 $151,250 $2,741 3.20%

    For 2021, South Jersey's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 117 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 117 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 95 $5,065,000 $53,316 $314 4.25%
    Other 87 $5,015,000 $57,644 $378 4.10%
    30 Year 61 $10,995,000 $180,246 $2,842 3.19%
    5 Year 58 $2,310,000 $39,828 $248 3.45%
    15 Year 56 $5,670,000 $101,250 $1,245 4.33%
    20 Year 11 $2,195,000 $199,545 $2,776 3.33%

    For 2021, South Jersey's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 95 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 87 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 180 $18,750,000 $104,167
    $1k-2k 11 $1,865,000 $169,545
    $2k-3k 2 $690,000 $345,000
    $3k-4k 2 $420,000 $210,000
    $4k-5k 1 $245,000 $245,000
    $5k+ 1 $305,000 $305,000

    South Jersey's average total fees were $2,842, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 180 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 136 $13,160,000 $96,765
    2.5-3% 119 $11,095,000 $93,235
    4-5% 38 $1,910,000 $50,263
    5-6% 33 $1,655,000 $50,152
    <2.5% 14 $1,940,000 $138,571
    Over 8% 10 $400,000 $40,000
    6-7% 5 $375,000 $75,000
    7-8% 5 $195,000 $39,000

    During 2021, South Jersey's average interest rate for loans was 3.19%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 136 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 266 $12,670,000 $47,632 $374 4.15%
    $100k-200k 73 $10,605,000 $145,274 $2,110 3.27%
    $200k-400k 27 $6,925,000 $256,481 $3,341 3.06%
    $400k-600k 1 $425,000 $425,000 $3,977 4.00%
    $600k-1MM 1 $625,000 $625,000 $4,785 3.00%

    2021 saw South Jersey place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 266 originations, totaling $12,670,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 92 $8,020,000 $87,174 $945 3.89%
    $50k-75k 83 $5,975,000 $71,988 $875 3.71%
    $75k-100k 65 $4,915,000 $75,615 $880 3.91%
    $150k-250k 60 $7,320,000 $122,000 $1,250 4.17%
    $50k or less 54 $3,400,000 $62,963 $894 3.86%
    $250k+ 14 $1,620,000 $115,714 $1,229 3.80%

    South Jersey lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 92 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 83 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 76 $7,180,000 $94,474 $1,012 3.52%
    30-36% 66 $6,020,000 $91,212 $1,045 3.89%
    50-60% 51 $3,055,000 $59,902 $509 4.25%
    <20% 34 $2,740,000 $80,588 $849 3.54%
    42% 17 $1,605,000 $94,412 $1,492 3.53%
    39% 13 $1,275,000 $98,077 $1,329 4.28%
    41% 13 $845,000 $65,000 $501 4.75%
    45% 12 $1,070,000 $89,167 $1,249 4.08%
    48% 11 $535,000 $48,636 $644 4.07%
    36% 11 $1,465,000 $133,182 $1,854 4.62%
    43% 9 $815,000 $90,556 $1,279 3.49%
    40% 9 $1,035,000 $115,000 $1,365 4.24%
    37% 8 $650,000 $81,250 $1,111 3.23%
    49% 7 $585,000 $83,571 $826 4.28%
    47% 7 $405,000 $57,857 $832 4.17%
    38% 6 $440,000 $73,333 $674 3.78%
    44% 5 $305,000 $61,000 $317 4.39%
    >60% 5 $735,000 $147,000 $1,716 3.32%
    46% 2 $90,000 $45,000 $291 4.49%

    South Jersey lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 76 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 66 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 242 $19,950,000 $82,438 $887 3.87%
    Not provided 35 $5,795,000 $165,571 $2,377 3.18%
    Black 63 $4,015,000 $63,730 $748 4.33%
    Asian 10 $700,000 $70,000 $504 4.09%
    Not applicable 13 $565,000 $43,462 $258 3.72%
    American Indian 2 $100,000 $50,000 $174 5.17%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $75,000 $75,000 $456 4.49%
    Asian Indian 1 $35,000 $35,000 $176 3.99%
    Vietnamese 1 $15,000 $15,000 $168 2.99%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    79.83%

    South Jersey has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    71.20%

    South Jersey has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 368 $31,250,000 $84,918

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    368 $31,250,000 $84,918

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 89 $6,005,000 $67,472 $472 4.34%
    40-60% 38 $5,030,000 $132,368 $1,627 3.31%
    60-80% 56 $8,990,000 $160,536 $2,405 3.23%
    80-100% 30 $5,040,000 $168,000 $2,519 3.32%
    Under 20% 151 $5,855,000 $38,775 $258 4.13%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2021 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 50.0%
    South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority FHA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 50.0%