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 and 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, San Francisco, Phoenix, and San Diego among others. We have data for 87 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Prime Choice Funding 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. 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% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.32% 4/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.53% 4/28/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.14% 4/28/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.26% 4/28/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.23% 4/28/24
30 Year VA Refi 5.90% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.73% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.73% 4/28/24
15 Year FHA Purchase 5.68% 4/28/24
15 Year VA Refi 5.71% 4/28/24
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Originations

257

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$101,745,000
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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) 42 $21,660,000 $515,714 $8,852 3.46%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $9,660,000 $439,091 $9,119 3.54%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $5,095,000 $566,111 $5,979 3.36%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $4,990,000 $356,429 $6,448 3.46%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $3,650,000 $456,250 $9,074 3.17%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $3,375,000 $482,143 $7,993 2.84%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $3,235,000 $359,444 $7,396 3.12%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $3,180,000 $397,500 $4,872 3.23%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,615,000 $290,556 $8,759 3.46%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $2,550,000 $425,000 $8,739 3.48%
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,740,000 $435,000 $4,474 3.00%
TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,555,000 $311,000 $4,254 3.22%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,500,000 $375,000 $6,265 3.03%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,475,000 $295,000 $6,433 3.40%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,345,000 $448,333 $10,559 3.21%
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,325,000 $441,667 $16,332 2.67%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,295,000 $259,000 $7,818 3.35%
BRUNSWICK, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,230,000 $615,000 $6,606 4.13%
BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,025,000 $341,667 $6,334 2.58%
Sandpoint, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,000,000 $500,000 $28,298 2.94%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $920,000 $460,000 $9,480 2.81%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $830,000 $415,000 $13,210 3.81%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $820,000 $410,000 $12,730 3.13%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $810,000 $405,000 $4,480 2.87%
SIERRA VISTA-DOUGLAS, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $800,000 $400,000 $5,854 3.44%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $770,000 $385,000 $5,937 3.56%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $740,000 $370,000 $2,208 3.19%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $730,000 $365,000 $10,715 3.31%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $645,000 $645,000 $7,712 2.38%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $640,000 $320,000 $12,205 3.12%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $605,000 $605,000 $6,595 2.88%
Klamath Falls, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $590,000 $295,000 $11,448 3.44%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $580,000 $290,000 $4,218 3.38%
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $570,000 $285,000 $2,911 2.94%
GAINESVILLE, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $545,000 $545,000 $136 2.75%
FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $530,000 $265,000 $4,449 3.43%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $520,000 $260,000 $4,251 3.06%
SANTA FE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $520,000 $260,000 $9,231 3.93%
Outside of Metro Areas 2 $510,000 $255,000 $8,351 3.25%
GREELEY, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $23,516 4.75%
HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $9,264 2.25%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $485,000 $485,000 $12,315 4.25%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $9,353 3.25%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $450,000 $225,000 $6,834 2.75%
Red Wing, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $435,000 $435,000 $5,279 3.25%
EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $435,000 $435,000 $7,411 2.50%
LAKE HAVASU CITY-KINGMAN, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $430,000 $215,000 $4,920 3.43%
VISALIA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $430,000 $215,000 $3,494 3.94%
YUBA CITY, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $6,071 2.88%
PORTLAND-SOUTH PORTLAND, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $395,000 $395,000 $5,955 2.25%
MERCED, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $1,490 3.25%
MANCHESTER-NASHUA, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $6,757 2.25%
CaƱon City, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $3,721 3.25%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $3,050 2.38%
STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $10,077 3.75%
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $3,550 2.75%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $4,815 3.75%
WORCESTER, MA-CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $8,030 2.88%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $10,244 2.99%
MODESTO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $4,948 3.75%
HARTFORD-EAST HARTFORD-MIDDLETOWN, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $2,613 2.63%
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $330,000 $165,000 $6,450 3.50%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $5,698 3.00%
LAFAYETTE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $4,896 4.63%
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $3,029 2.99%
PANAMA CITY, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $9,060 2.25%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $3,640 2.99%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $8,560 3.63%
NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $5,178 3.38%
COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $8,481 3.13%
SANTA ROSA-PETALUMA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $3,508 4.25%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $8,284 4.25%
LEWISTON, ID-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $5,875 2.99%
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $8,607 3.50%
LYNCHBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $4,319 4.38%
NEW HAVEN-MILFORD, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $3,929 2.88%
Concord, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $11,298 2.25%
WINCHESTER, VA-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $2,691 3.75%
PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $12,416 3.63%
VINELAND-BRIDGETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $10,451 3.63%
LONGVIEW, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $8,389 1.99%
Lufkin, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $6,592 3.50%
YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $4,285 4.00%
EL PASO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $8,091 2.50%
DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $2,770 2.88%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $4,483 3.38%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $6,280 4.63%
Prime Choice Funding's top markets include Los Angeles, Riverside, San Francisco, Phoenix, and San Diego among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 162 $62,630,000 $386,605 $6,401 3.44%
    VA 75 $30,625,000 $408,333 $9,480 3.03%
    FHA 20 $8,490,000 $424,500 $11,966 3.33%

    For 2022, Prime Choice Funding's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 162 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 75 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 136 $51,390,000 $377,868 $8,371 3.29%
    Refi 75 $30,195,000 $402,600 $6,386 3.10%
    Home Purchase 46 $20,160,000 $438,261 $8,039 3.71%

    For 2022, Prime Choice Funding's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 136 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 75 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 229 $93,685,000 $409,105 $7,963 3.36%
    15 Year 12 $3,140,000 $261,667 $5,777 2.67%
    20 Year 11 $3,485,000 $316,818 $5,851 2.97%
    Other 3 $1,085,000 $361,667 $6,643 3.21%
    10 Year 2 $350,000 $175,000 $5,052 2.69%

    For 2022, Prime Choice Funding's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 229 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 12 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $5k+ 75 $34,465,000 $459,533
    $1k-2k 69 $26,405,000 $382,681
    $<1k 46 $19,090,000 $415,000
    $2k-3k 31 $11,265,000 $363,387
    $4k-5k 21 $6,605,000 $314,524
    $3k-4k 15 $3,915,000 $261,000

    Prime Choice Funding's average total fees were $7,963, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $5k+ bucket, with 75 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 125 $48,805,000 $390,440
    2.5-3% 72 $28,690,000 $398,472
    4-5% 30 $13,060,000 $435,333
    <2.5% 28 $10,460,000 $373,571
    5-6% 2 $730,000 $365,000

    During 2022, Prime Choice Funding's average interest rate for loans was 3.36%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 125 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 126 $38,180,000 $303,016 $6,924 3.27%
    $400k-600k 79 $37,985,000 $480,823 $8,268 3.33%
    $600k-1MM 26 $17,670,000 $679,615 $11,205 3.45%
    $100k-200k 23 $3,865,000 $168,043 $4,917 3.28%
    $1MM+ 3 $4,045,000 $1,348,333 $19,054 3.21%

    2022 saw Prime Choice Funding place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 126 originations, totaling $38,180,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 71 $29,495,000 $415,423 $8,268 3.39%
    $150k-250k 52 $25,660,000 $493,462 $8,207 3.30%
    $50k-75k 50 $14,910,000 $298,200 $7,044 3.30%
    $75k-100k 49 $17,405,000 $355,204 $8,187 3.21%
    $50k or less 23 $7,105,000 $308,913 $4,880 3.13%
    $250k+ 12 $7,170,000 $597,500 $8,985 3.66%

    Prime Choice Funding lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 71 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 52 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 32 $13,650,000 $426,563 $7,330 3.35%
    20-30% 25 $9,095,000 $363,800 $6,944 3.19%
    50-60% 25 $9,895,000 $395,800 $11,206 3.31%
    <20% 17 $6,775,000 $398,529 $5,238 3.05%
    42% 16 $4,820,000 $301,250 $7,786 3.17%
    44% 16 $6,030,000 $376,875 $6,390 3.44%
    47% 15 $5,435,000 $362,333 $7,629 3.19%
    49% 14 $5,180,000 $370,000 $5,166 3.43%
    45% 13 $6,755,000 $519,615 $11,180 3.60%
    48% 13 $5,055,000 $388,846 $5,965 3.46%
    43% 13 $5,985,000 $460,385 $8,862 3.53%
    39% 10 $4,460,000 $446,000 $6,793 3.15%
    40% 9 $2,555,000 $283,889 $5,895 3.00%
    46% 7 $2,415,000 $345,000 $5,837 3.27%
    37% 7 $2,995,000 $427,857 $12,246 3.21%
    41% 7 $2,735,000 $390,714 $7,627 3.52%
    38% 7 $2,735,000 $390,714 $10,293 3.53%
    36% 6 $2,320,000 $386,667 $5,183 3.67%
    >60% 5 $2,855,000 $571,000 $10,828 2.85%

    Prime Choice Funding lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 32 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 25 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Not provided 153 $57,465,000 $375,588 $7,375 3.33%
    White 88 $35,680,000 $405,455 $8,072 3.28%
    Asian 8 $4,360,000 $545,000 $10,195 3.09%
    Black 8 $4,240,000 $530,000 $8,372 3.45%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    89.28%

    Prime Choice Funding has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    42.41%

    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 257 $101,745,000 $395,895

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    257 $101,745,000 $395,895

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 14 $4,920,000 $351,429 $7,151 2.98%
    40-60% 48 $17,320,000 $360,833 $5,621 3.20%
    60-80% 105 $41,465,000 $394,905 $6,816 3.46%
    80-100% 89 $37,835,000 $425,112 $10,014 3.24%
    Over 100% 1 $205,000 $205,000 $10,451 3.63%