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, Cash Out 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, Houma, Lake Charles, and Lafayette among others. We have data for 12 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

145

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$24,215,000

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) 120 $20,510,000 $170,917 $2,585 3.14%
BATON ROUGE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $1,680,000 $140,000 $2,530 3.03%
HOUMA-THIBODAUX, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $390,000 $195,000 $2,755 2.94%
LAKE CHARLES, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $3,058 3.25%
LAFAYETTE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $300,000 $150,000 $2,629 3.00%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $3,218 2.88%
HOT SPRINGS, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $2,395 2.75%
Jennings, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $2,585 2.88%
Opelousas, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $2,554 2.88%
Outside of Metro Areas 2 $110,000 $55,000 $2,359 2.75%
HAMMOND, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,456 2.88%
Sevierville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $2,282 3.13%
Jefferson Financial's top markets include New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Houma, Lake Charles, and Lafayette among others.

Their top states include:
  • Louisiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arkansas (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 141 $23,895,000 $169,468 $2,584 3.07%
    HELOC 4 $320,000 $80,000 n/a 4.69%

    For 2021, Jefferson Financial's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 141 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 4 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 67 $11,485,000 $171,418 $2,525 3.10%
    Cash Out Refi 45 $5,925,000 $131,667 $2,506 3.13%
    Home Purchase 27 $5,815,000 $215,370 $2,868 3.09%
    Home Improvement 5 $875,000 $175,000 $2,527 2.95%
    Other 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 4.75%

    For 2021, Jefferson Financial's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 67 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 45 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 63 $13,545,000 $215,000 $2,734 3.26%
    15 Year 45 $5,955,000 $132,333 $2,522 2.92%
    20 Year 26 $3,770,000 $145,000 $2,505 2.99%
    10 Year 7 $675,000 $96,429 $2,132 3.32%
    Other 4 $270,000 $67,500 $2,252 3.47%

    For 2021, Jefferson Financial's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 63 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 45 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 138 $23,300,000 $168,841
    $1k-2k 1 $125,000 $125,000

    Jefferson Financial's average total fees were $2,734, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 138 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 70 $9,500,000 $135,714
    3-4% 67 $14,215,000 $212,164
    4-5% 7 $435,000 $62,143
    5-6% 1 $65,000 $65,000

    During 2021, Jefferson Financial's average interest rate for loans was 3.26%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 70 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 63 $8,835,000 $140,238 $2,521 3.05%
    $200k-400k 41 $10,975,000 $267,683 $2,870 3.09%
    $100,000 or less 37 $2,555,000 $69,054 $2,275 3.25%
    $400k-600k 4 $1,850,000 $462,500 $3,448 3.06%

    2021 saw Jefferson Financial place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 63 originations, totaling $8,835,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $75k-100k 39 $5,765,000 $147,821 $2,506 3.17%
    $50k-75k 32 $4,680,000 $146,250 $2,526 3.03%
    $100k-150k 29 $6,105,000 $210,517 $2,674 3.13%
    $150k-250k 26 $5,030,000 $193,462 $2,758 3.18%
    $50k or less 16 $1,590,000 $99,375 $2,410 3.07%
    $250k+ 3 $1,045,000 $348,333 $2,901 2.92%

    Jefferson Financial lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $75k-100k range, with 39 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 32 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 53 $8,505,000 $160,472 $2,563 2.98%
    30-36% 35 $5,835,000 $166,714 $2,568 3.15%
    <20% 17 $2,595,000 $152,647 $2,499 3.29%
    37% 9 $1,905,000 $211,667 $2,858 3.13%
    42% 7 $1,085,000 $155,000 $2,479 3.25%
    38% 7 $1,325,000 $189,286 $2,629 3.09%
    39% 6 $1,070,000 $178,333 $2,678 3.33%
    36% 4 $780,000 $195,000 $2,658 3.16%
    40% 2 $260,000 $130,000 $2,370 3.69%
    41% 2 $420,000 $210,000 $2,860 3.06%
    44% 2 $370,000 $185,000 $2,742 3.19%
    43% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $2,396 2.88%

    Jefferson Financial lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 53 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 35 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 110 $17,760,000 $161,455 $2,577 3.13%
    Black 20 $3,280,000 $164,000 $2,549 3.04%
    Not provided 9 $2,125,000 $236,111 $2,744 3.32%
    Asian 3 $625,000 $208,333 $2,763 2.79%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $185,000 $185,000 $2,585 2.88%
    Vietnamese 1 $135,000 $135,000 $2,349 2.75%
    American Indian 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,405 2.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    82.63%

    Jefferson Financial has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    84.83%

    Jefferson Financial has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    0.0 1 $35,000 $35,000
    NA 144 $24,180,000 $167,917

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    145 $24,215,000 $167,000

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 24 $2,100,000 $87,500 $2,402 3.03%
    40-60% 32 $4,090,000 $127,813 $2,454 3.05%
    60-80% 53 $11,035,000 $208,208 $2,668 3.06%
    80-100% 29 $6,625,000 $228,448 $2,820 3.15%
    Under 20% 7 $365,000 $52,143 $1,936 3.93%