Prime Choice Funding Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

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Review & Overview

Prime Choice Funding is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Cash Out Refi loans. Prime Choice Funding has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Los Angeles, Riverside, Denver, Phoenix, and Vallejo among others. We have data for 50 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Prime Choice Funding 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. Prime Choice Funding 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.67% 11/22/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.32% 11/22/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.53% 11/22/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.14% 11/22/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.26% 11/22/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.23% 11/22/24
30 Year VA Refi 5.90% 11/22/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.73% 11/22/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.73% 11/22/24
15 Year FHA Purchase 5.68% 11/22/24
15 Year VA Refi 5.71% 11/22/24
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Originations

117

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$32,615,000

Awards

Prime Choice Funding FHA Loans silver
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $3,790,000 $379,000 $7,462 4.78%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $2,805,000 $255,000 $7,081 5.12%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $2,345,000 $335,000 $10,893 4.55%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,115,000 $235,000 $7,798 4.67%
VALLEJO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,485,000 $495,000 $16,919 4.83%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,190,000 $297,500 $6,936 4.44%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,145,000 $381,667 $5,444 4.67%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,110,000 $277,500 $6,489 4.81%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $995,000 $331,667 $7,013 4.54%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $900,000 $450,000 $4,408 4.81%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $820,000 $410,000 $5,002 4.69%
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $805,000 $268,333 $8,131 4.63%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $740,000 $370,000 $10,191 4.69%
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $695,000 $231,667 $8,652 4.17%
BOISE CITY, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $670,000 $335,000 $11,740 4.81%
STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $640,000 $320,000 $7,615 4.75%
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $605,000 $201,667 $9,794 4.54%
BEND, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $580,000 $290,000 $8,570 4.50%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $560,000 $280,000 $4,540 4.25%
YUMA, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $540,000 $270,000 $9,934 4.25%
MANCHESTER-NASHUA, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $510,000 $255,000 $11,268 4.81%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $460,000 $230,000 $6,461 4.81%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $455,000 $151,667 $6,590 4.79%
MERCED, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $450,000 $225,000 $5,721 4.88%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $400,000 $200,000 $6,412 4.63%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $390,000 $195,000 $3,402 4.81%
DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $14,366 3.75%
BRUNSWICK, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $5,720 4.50%
VISALIA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $370,000 $185,000 $3,697 5.31%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $14,668 4.75%
Blackfoot, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $11,873 3.88%
LaGrange, GA-AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $3,083 4.75%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $2,872 5.00%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $7,016 4.88%
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $6,769 4.99%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $14,553 5.38%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $9,606 4.75%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $2,435 4.75%
Sanford, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $11,972 4.50%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $5,722 4.38%
LOGAN, UT-ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $8,885 5.25%
EL CENTRO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $5,049 4.50%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $5,315 4.38%
Clearlake, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $2,855 4.75%
LAKE HAVASU CITY-KINGMAN, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $7,870 4.75%
Mountain Home, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $6,155 5.38%
WARNER ROBINS, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $4,764 4.75%
GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $4,379 4.50%
HARTFORD-EAST HARTFORD-MIDDLETOWN, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $4,516 4.75%
CLARKSVILLE, TN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $4,480 4.50%
Prime Choice Funding's top markets include Los Angeles, Riverside, Denver, Phoenix, and Vallejo among others.

Their top states include:
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Colorado (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Oregon (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    VA 66 $18,460,000 $279,697 $8,903 4.60%
    Conventional 40 $10,560,000 $264,000 $5,238 5.00%
    FHA 11 $3,595,000 $326,818 $9,638 4.34%

    For 2018, Prime Choice Funding's most frequently originated type of loan was VA, with 66 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 40 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 95 $26,715,000 $281,211 $8,063 4.67%
    Home Purchase 11 $3,105,000 $282,273 $7,290 5.06%
    Refi 11 $2,795,000 $254,091 $5,174 4.72%

    For 2018, Prime Choice Funding's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 95 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 11 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 112 $31,320,000 $279,643 $7,800 4.72%
    Other 3 $565,000 $188,333 $4,086 4.79%
    15 Year 1 $385,000 $385,000 $14,366 3.75%
    3 Year 1 $345,000 $345,000 $2,907 4.88%

    For 2018, Prime Choice Funding's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 112 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 3 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 33 $9,735,000 $295,000
    $2k-3k 22 $4,830,000 $219,545
    $5k+ 19 $6,445,000 $339,211
    $3k-4k 15 $4,495,000 $299,667
    $1k-2k 14 $3,340,000 $238,571
    $4k-5k 14 $3,770,000 $269,286

    Prime Choice Funding's average total fees were $7,800, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 33 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 85 $23,475,000 $276,176
    5-6% 24 $6,850,000 $285,417
    3-4% 8 $2,290,000 $286,250

    During 2018, Prime Choice Funding's average interest rate for loans was 4.72%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 85 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 71 $20,195,000 $284,437 $8,130 4.69%
    $100k-200k 28 $4,510,000 $161,071 $5,937 4.73%
    $400k-600k 16 $7,060,000 $441,250 $7,671 4.77%
    $100,000 or less 1 $95,000 $95,000 $2,831 4.88%
    $600k-1MM 1 $755,000 $755,000 $34,083 4.38%

    2018 saw Prime Choice Funding place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 71 originations, totaling $20,195,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 30 $7,520,000 $250,667 $6,984 4.66%
    $75k-100k 30 $8,330,000 $277,667 $6,549 4.82%
    $100k-150k 27 $8,495,000 $314,630 $7,918 4.72%
    $50k or less 21 $4,525,000 $215,476 $8,931 4.68%
    $150k-250k 7 $2,805,000 $400,714 $7,994 4.63%
    $250k+ 1 $755,000 $755,000 $34,083 4.38%

    Prime Choice Funding lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 30 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 30 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    50-60% 20 $6,220,000 $311,000 $8,163 4.61%
    30-36% 14 $3,580,000 $255,714 $5,985 4.71%
    47% 10 $2,480,000 $248,000 $7,218 4.90%
    45% 8 $2,310,000 $288,750 $8,092 4.56%
    49% 8 $2,140,000 $267,500 $8,382 4.72%
    46% 8 $2,710,000 $338,750 $8,796 4.66%
    48% 6 $1,670,000 $278,333 $7,006 4.92%
    40% 5 $1,335,000 $267,000 $8,302 4.83%
    41% 5 $2,125,000 $425,000 $13,740 4.43%
    44% 5 $1,145,000 $229,000 $10,487 5.10%
    20-30% 5 $1,375,000 $275,000 $6,841 4.45%
    37% 4 $1,130,000 $282,500 $5,388 4.84%
    42% 4 $1,370,000 $342,500 $7,760 4.81%
    36% 3 $495,000 $165,000 $5,145 4.58%
    38% 3 $395,000 $131,667 $4,271 4.67%
    43% 3 $805,000 $268,333 $6,318 5.17%
    >60% 2 $440,000 $220,000 $9,832 4.75%
    39% 2 $490,000 $245,000 $7,603 4.31%
    <20% 2 $400,000 $200,000 $4,078 4.56%

    Prime Choice Funding lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 50-60%, with 20 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 14 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 62 $16,210,000 $261,452 $7,542 4.79%
    Not provided 36 $10,440,000 $290,000 $8,128 4.66%
    Black 15 $4,455,000 $297,000 $7,348 4.53%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $1,010,000 $505,000 $11,417 4.44%
    Asian 2 $500,000 $250,000 $4,909 4.81%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    98.56%

    Prime Choice Funding has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    23.93%

    Prime Choice Funding 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 117 $32,615,000 $278,761

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 117 $32,615,000 $278,761

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 3 $565,000 $188,333 $4,387 4.83%
    40-60% 6 $1,610,000 $268,333 $3,842 4.88%
    60-80% 32 $8,320,000 $260,000 $5,951 4.92%
    80-100% 66 $19,460,000 $294,848 $8,292 4.59%
    Over 100% 10 $2,660,000 $266,000 $12,922 4.74%