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 Refi and Home Purchase loans. Jefferson Financial has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Mobile, and Gulfport among others. We have data for 5 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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SimulatedRates™

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

95

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$17,335,000

Awards

JEFFERSON FINANCIAL 30 Year Conventional Loans gold JEFFERSON FINANCIAL 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
NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 81 $15,235,000 $188,086 $2,377 4.53%
BATON ROUGE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,430,000 $143,000 $2,406 4.22%
MOBILE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $370,000 $185,000 $1,847 5.75%
GULFPORT-BILOXI, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $2,040 4.50%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 7.00%
Jefferson Financial's top markets include New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Mobile, and Gulfport among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 95 $17,335,000 $182,474 $2,371 4.55%

    For 2019, Jefferson Financial's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 95 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 63 $10,555,000 $167,540 $2,178 4.67%
    Home Purchase 24 $5,720,000 $238,333 $2,885 4.37%
    Cash Out Refi 8 $1,060,000 $132,500 $2,369 4.09%

    For 2019, Jefferson Financial's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 63 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 24 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 54 $10,900,000 $201,852 $2,574 4.64%
    15 Year 17 $3,935,000 $231,471 $2,567 3.62%
    10 Year 12 $860,000 $71,667 $1,578 5.37%
    20 Year 9 $1,185,000 $131,667 $2,245 4.13%
    Other 2 $170,000 $85,000 $1,518 6.63%
    5 Year 1 $285,000 $285,000 $0 4.75%

    For 2019, Jefferson Financial's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 54 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 17 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 91 $16,835,000 $185,000

    Jefferson Financial's average total fees were $2,574, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 91 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 48 $9,940,000 $207,083
    3-4% 30 $5,560,000 $185,333
    6-7% 12 $740,000 $61,667
    5-6% 5 $1,095,000 $219,000

    During 2019, Jefferson Financial's average interest rate for loans was 4.64%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 48 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 40 $5,850,000 $146,250 $2,360 4.40%
    $200k-400k 25 $6,395,000 $255,800 $2,734 4.22%
    $100,000 or less 22 $1,160,000 $52,727 $1,671 5.36%
    $400k-600k 7 $3,205,000 $457,857 $2,941 3.82%
    $600k-1MM 1 $725,000 $725,000 $3,735 5.75%

    2019 saw Jefferson Financial place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 40 originations, totaling $5,850,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 21 $1,895,000 $90,238 $2,136 4.59%
    $50k-75k 19 $2,695,000 $141,842 $2,204 4.63%
    $100k-150k 18 $3,770,000 $209,444 $2,563 4.60%
    $75k-100k 17 $2,895,000 $170,294 $2,414 4.59%
    $150k-250k 15 $4,115,000 $274,333 $2,465 4.58%
    $250k+ 5 $1,965,000 $393,000 $2,880 3.60%

    Jefferson Financial lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 21 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 19 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 35 $6,505,000 $185,857 $2,326 4.59%
    30-36% 19 $3,015,000 $158,684 $2,355 4.54%
    37% 6 $1,170,000 $195,000 $2,536 4.42%
    <20% 5 $965,000 $193,000 $2,548 3.80%
    43% 4 $580,000 $145,000 $2,244 4.31%
    38% 4 $810,000 $202,500 $2,018 5.00%
    39% 4 $850,000 $212,500 $2,158 4.69%
    40% 3 $1,195,000 $398,333 $2,965 4.92%
    41% 3 $295,000 $98,333 $2,275 4.33%
    42% 3 $515,000 $171,667 $2,634 5.00%
    44% 3 $305,000 $101,667 $2,175 4.25%
    45% 3 $645,000 $215,000 $2,789 3.91%
    36% 2 $370,000 $185,000 $2,499 4.75%
    49% 1 $115,000 $115,000 $2,115 6.75%

    Jefferson Financial lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 35 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 19 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 81 $15,915,000 $196,481 $2,436 4.47%
    Black 10 $940,000 $94,000 $2,046 5.15%
    Asian 4 $480,000 $120,000 $1,920 4.62%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    84.75%

    Jefferson Financial has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    56.84%

    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 2 $70,000 $35,000
    799.0 1 $145,000 $145,000
    NA 92 $17,120,000 $186,087

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 1 $145,000 $145,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 94 $17,190,000 $182,872

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 9 $755,000 $83,889 $2,122 4.47%
    40-60% 17 $2,835,000 $166,765 $2,462 4.40%
    60-80% 29 $6,375,000 $219,828 $2,423 4.27%
    80-100% 29 $6,875,000 $237,069 $2,714 4.39%
    Under 20% 11 $495,000 $45,000 $1,308 6.00%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2019 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Jefferson Title Corporation Reverse mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 100.0%