Jefferson Financial Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Metairie, LA

LEI: 5493003JBN8UEVOU8O42

Tax ID: 72-0649178

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Review & Overview

Jefferson Financial is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Jefferson Financial has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Diego among others. We have data for 56 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Jefferson Financial 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. Jefferson Financial 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 5.52% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 5.60% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 5.46% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.10% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.45% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.45% 12/16/24
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Originations

301

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$44,065,000

Awards

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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 140 $24,920,000 $178,000 $2,190 4.54%
BATON ROUGE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $2,710,000 $193,571 $2,529 4.88%
Outside of Metro Areas 22 $2,230,000 $101,364 $1,963 6.54%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $2,180,000 $136,250 $0 7.04%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,785,000 $162,273 $0 5.99%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,035,000 $115,000 $0 6.19%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $875,000 $79,545 $0 6.59%
HAMMOND, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $665,000 $95,000 $2,126 4.53%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $625,000 $208,333 $3,406 5.00%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $580,000 $145,000 $0 6.43%
HOUMA-THIBODAUX, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $420,000 $105,000 $2,298 4.31%
LAFAYETTE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $320,000 $160,000 $2,465 4.75%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $315,000 $105,000 $0 6.83%
LAKE CHARLES, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $285,000 $95,000 $1,344 6.08%
SANTA ROSA-PETALUMA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $275,000 $91,667 $0 6.50%
Picayune, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $2,499 4.25%
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $230,000 $115,000 $1,173 6.50%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $225,000 $75,000 $0 7.50%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $220,000 $110,000 $1,067 6.37%
ALEXANDRIA, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $200,000 $100,000 $1,177 6.50%
LITTLE ROCK-NORTH LITTLE ROCK-CONWAY, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $200,000 $100,000 $0 6.25%
SANTA CRUZ-WATSONVILLE, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $0 6.75%
SALEM, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $180,000 $90,000 $0 7.50%
MONTGOMERY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $170,000 $85,000 $1,229 5.37%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $2,451 4.25%
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 6.75%
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 7.25%
Lake City, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $1,105 5.99%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 7.00%
ALBANY-LEBANON, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 7.00%
LaGrange, GA-AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 6.25%
SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $2,418 4.25%
Bogalusa, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 4.75%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,036 5.99%
JACKSON, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 6.75%
Cullman, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 6.50%
Seneca, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 6.75%
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 5.99%
TUSCALOOSA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 7.00%
GULFPORT-BILOXI, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $1,892 4.25%
LOGAN, UT-ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 6.25%
Albertville, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 6.25%
Meridian, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 6.75%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 8.99%
Astoria, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 7.00%
TULSA, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $4,578 7.75%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $4,470 5.99%
Waycross, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $2,804 7.25%
YUBA CITY, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 7.00%
DOTHAN, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 6.25%
Selma, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $1,668 4.50%
MODESTO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 5.99%
Roseburg, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 5.99%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $4,345 5.75%
Duncan, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 7.00%
Klamath Falls, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 8.75%
Jefferson Financial's top markets include New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Diego among others.

Their top states include:
  • Louisiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Alabama (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Mississippi (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 300 $43,950,000 $146,500 $2,220 5.40%
    HELOC 1 $115,000 $115,000 n/a 8.00%

    For 2018, Jefferson Financial's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 300 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 1 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 185 $26,935,000 $145,595 $2,397 5.82%
    Refi 108 $16,010,000 $148,241 $2,059 4.76%
    Cash Out Refi 7 $1,045,000 $149,286 $2,035 4.46%
    Other 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 4.75%

    For 2018, Jefferson Financial's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 185 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 108 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 91 $18,205,000 $200,055 $2,388 4.61%
    Other 70 $8,660,000 $123,714 $2,143 6.48%
    20 Year 61 $6,965,000 $114,180 $2,037 6.21%
    15 Year 56 $8,400,000 $150,000 $2,391 4.28%
    10 Year 18 $910,000 $50,556 $1,314 6.04%
    5 Year 4 $710,000 $177,500 $0 5.00%
    30+ year 1 $215,000 $215,000 $0 6.00%

    For 2018, Jefferson Financial's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 91 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 70 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 166 $26,210,000 $157,892
    $2k-3k 2 $120,000 $60,000
    $1k-2k 1 $65,000 $65,000
    $3k-4k 1 $115,000 $115,000

    Jefferson Financial's average total fees were $2,388, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 166 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 86 $17,140,000 $199,302
    6-7% 71 $6,935,000 $97,676
    5-6% 62 $8,010,000 $129,194
    3-4% 56 $9,840,000 $175,714
    7-8% 15 $1,305,000 $87,000
    Over 8% 11 $835,000 $75,909

    During 2018, Jefferson Financial's average interest rate for loans was 4.61%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 86 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 131 $18,455,000 $140,878 $2,230 5.36%
    $100,000 or less 112 $7,440,000 $66,429 $1,785 5.98%
    $200k-400k 49 $12,775,000 $260,714 $2,674 4.37%
    $400k-600k 7 $3,495,000 $499,286 $3,296 4.46%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,295,000 $1,295,000 $0 4.75%
    $600k-1MM 1 $605,000 $605,000 $3,638 4.75%

    2018 saw Jefferson Financial place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 131 originations, totaling $18,455,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 87 $10,355,000 $119,023 $2,141 5.73%
    $50k or less 58 $5,160,000 $88,966 $1,979 5.24%
    $75k-100k 57 $8,145,000 $142,895 $2,144 5.61%
    $100k-150k 53 $8,765,000 $165,377 $2,421 5.03%
    $150k-250k 34 $7,540,000 $221,765 $2,629 5.16%
    $250k+ 12 $4,100,000 $341,667 $2,395 5.21%

    Jefferson Financial lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 87 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 58 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 73 $10,125,000 $138,699 $2,155 5.36%
    30-36% 69 $8,915,000 $129,203 $2,270 5.53%
    <20% 48 $8,350,000 $173,958 $2,240 5.18%
    39% 18 $2,040,000 $113,333 $1,841 5.91%
    40% 16 $1,890,000 $118,125 $2,234 6.28%
    38% 13 $1,625,000 $125,000 $2,269 5.25%
    37% 12 $1,740,000 $145,000 $2,200 5.52%
    36% 11 $1,685,000 $153,182 $2,134 5.45%
    41% 8 $1,250,000 $156,250 $2,275 4.50%
    44% 7 $1,435,000 $205,000 $2,629 5.29%
    42% 6 $570,000 $95,000 $0 6.71%
    43% 5 $925,000 $185,000 $2,309 3.85%
    45% 4 $1,360,000 $340,000 $2,927 4.25%
    46% 3 $555,000 $185,000 $2,012 4.16%
    47% 3 $295,000 $98,333 $2,235 4.42%
    48% 2 $180,000 $90,000 $1,394 5.75%
    49% 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 7.25%
    50-60% 1 $525,000 $525,000 $0 4.75%
    >60% 1 $455,000 $455,000 $0 4.75%

    Jefferson Financial lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 73 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 69 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 246 $35,710,000 $145,163 $2,229 5.39%
    Asian 14 $4,130,000 $295,000 $2,607 4.93%
    Black 24 $2,460,000 $102,500 $2,031 5.25%
    Not provided 14 $1,440,000 $102,857 $1,933 6.23%
    American Indian 2 $260,000 $130,000 $0 6.50%
    Other Asian 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 5.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    74.29%

    Jefferson Financial has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    17.61%

    Jefferson Financial 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
    0.0 4 $710,000 $177,500
    1427.2 1 $35,000 $35,000
    1468.0 1 $35,000 $35,000
    1499.0 1 $35,000 $35,000
    1555.0 1 $35,000 $35,000
    1679.0 1 $45,000 $45,000
    1772.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    1944.96 1 $55,000 $55,000
    1999.01 1 $45,000 $45,000
    2053.0 1 $65,000 $65,000
    2053.26 1 $65,000 $65,000
    2059.0 1 $65,000 $65,000
    2080.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    2101.76 1 $65,000 $65,000
    2284.15 1 $75,000 $75,000
    2407.31 1 $115,000 $115,000
    2478.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    2500.0 1 $75,000 $75,000
    2509.0 1 $85,000 $85,000
    2545.0 1 $85,000 $85,000
    2556.5 1 $85,000 $85,000
    2591.19 1 $85,000 $85,000
    2663.0 1 $125,000 $125,000
    2750.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    2779.0 1 $95,000 $95,000
    2811.87 1 $105,000 $105,000
    2899.0 1 $65,000 $65,000
    3018.55 1 $115,000 $115,000
    3019.0 1 $105,000 $105,000
    3076.0 1 $115,000 $115,000
    3155.0 3 $255,000 $85,000
    3156.84 1 $115,000 $115,000
    3199.0 1 $125,000 $125,000
    3234.25 1 $125,000 $125,000
    3263.5 1 $125,000 $125,000
    3299.0 1 $135,000 $135,000
    3509.3 1 $135,000 $135,000
    3537.82 1 $135,000 $135,000
    3546.17 1 $135,000 $135,000
    3563.2 1 $135,000 $135,000
    3614.56 1 $145,000 $145,000
    3639.04 1 $145,000 $145,000
    3729.11 1 $145,000 $145,000
    3753.68 1 $145,000 $145,000
    3788.85 1 $145,000 $145,000
    3799.0 1 $155,000 $155,000
    4025.87 1 $165,000 $165,000
    4099.0 1 $165,000 $165,000
    4399.0 1 $185,000 $185,000
    4479.0 1 $185,000 $185,000
    4644.22 1 $195,000 $195,000
    4647.35 1 $185,000 $185,000
    4734.13 1 $195,000 $195,000
    5018.81 1 $215,000 $215,000
    5270.99 1 $225,000 $225,000
    5519.0 1 $235,000 $235,000
    6139.0 1 $215,000 $215,000
    6773.43 1 $295,000 $295,000
    799.0 46 $4,850,000 $105,435
    NA 192 $31,650,000 $164,844

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 127 $13,735,000 $108,150
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 174 $30,330,000 $174,310

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 20 $1,430,000 $71,500 $2,002 4.95%
    40-60% 35 $4,415,000 $126,143 $2,372 4.53%
    60-80% 118 $20,590,000 $174,492 $2,336 4.86%
    80-100% 95 $13,915,000 $146,474 $2,639 6.12%
    Over 100% 19 $3,135,000 $165,000 $1,871 6.13%
    Under 20% 14 $580,000 $41,429 $766 7.02%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Jefferson Title Corporation Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 100.0%