Affinity Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

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Review & Overview

Affinity is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase and Cash Out Refi loans. Affinity has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: New York, Washington, Philadelphia, Allentown, and Atlanta among others. We have data for 96 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Affinity 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. Affinity 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
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 5.91% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.35% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.20% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.55% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.00% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.93% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.93% 4/21/24
These are simulated rates generated by our proprietary machine learning models. These are not guaranteed by the bank. They are our estimates based on a lender's past behaviors combined with current market conditions. Contact an individual lender for their actual rates. Our models use fixed rate terms for conforming loans, 700+ FICO, 10% down for FHA and 20% for conventional. These are based on consensus, historical data-- not advertised promotional rates.

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Originations

1,652

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$352,620,000
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,272 $263,840,000 $207,421 $3,716 3.63%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $10,615,000 $461,522 $4,518 3.43%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 43 $7,505,000 $174,535 $3,292 3.71%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 52 $7,310,000 $140,577 $2,751 3.97%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $4,600,000 $287,500 $2,702 3.66%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $3,780,000 $378,000 $4,962 3.71%
BRIDGEPORT-STAMFORD-NORWALK, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $3,360,000 $336,000 $3,879 3.55%
TRENTON-PRINCETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $3,295,000 $156,905 $3,629 3.69%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $3,015,000 $1,005,000 $3,800 3.08%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,900,000 $290,000 $4,127 4.00%
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $2,050,000 $512,500 $2,957 3.88%
POUGHKEEPSIE-NEWBURGH-MIDDLETOWN, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $2,005,000 $182,273 $3,345 4.19%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,895,000 $270,714 $3,029 3.28%
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,665,000 $333,000 $2,790 3.20%
Key West, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,605,000 $1,605,000 $10,518 3.75%
ATLANTIC CITY-HAMMONTON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,470,000 $367,500 $4,284 4.03%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,295,000 $185,000 $4,282 3.58%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,165,000 $388,333 $7,679 3.21%
Outside of Metro Areas 10 $1,120,000 $112,000 $2,285 3.76%
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,075,000 $215,000 $2,895 4.35%
NEW HAVEN-MILFORD, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,060,000 $176,667 $2,116 5.04%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $995,000 $331,667 $3,910 3.58%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $955,000 $191,000 $3,557 3.42%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $895,000 $895,000 $3,188 3.13%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $890,000 $445,000 $4,885 3.13%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $885,000 $177,000 $2,360 3.25%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $865,000 $288,333 $5,048 3.12%
PANAMA CITY, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $855,000 $855,000 $4,234 3.88%
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $800,000 $400,000 $2,615 3.50%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $775,000 $258,333 $2,803 4.08%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $735,000 $245,000 $5,042 4.42%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $715,000 $715,000 $2,977 3.50%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $695,000 $231,667 $2,295 3.21%
RENO, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $680,000 $340,000 $2,563 3.00%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $650,000 $325,000 $2,907 4.25%
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $625,000 $89,286 $2,471 3.48%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $600,000 $300,000 $2,891 3.88%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $585,000 $195,000 $2,653 3.17%
COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $580,000 $290,000 $2,312 3.31%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $560,000 $280,000 $2,489 4.06%
STATE COLLEGE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $535,000 $535,000 $3,922 3.13%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $480,000 $240,000 $2,349 3.00%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $460,000 $115,000 $2,782 3.34%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $6,754 3.50%
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $440,000 $220,000 $3,843 3.75%
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $2,723 3.13%
FLORENCE, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $3,157 4.13%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $425,000 $141,667 $2,443 3.29%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $2,996 3.75%
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $2,768 3.13%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $2,083 3.00%
BARNSTABLE TOWN, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $5,981 3.63%
TOLEDO, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $3,014 4.50%
PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $3,490 3.63%
OCEAN CITY, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $0 4.75%
MANCHESTER-NASHUA, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $2,551 5.00%
Martin, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $2,413 3.00%
GAINESVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $280,000 $140,000 $2,772 5.19%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $2,158 3.75%
CLEVELAND-ELYRIA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $270,000 $135,000 $1,995 3.75%
LOGAN, UT-ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $2,087 3.25%
HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $260,000 $130,000 $2,701 3.06%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $2,811 4.13%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $230,000 $57,500 $0 3.49%
ERIE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $0 5.25%
WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $210,000 $105,000 $2,470 3.56%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $190,000 $95,000 $4,201 3.68%
THE VILLAGES, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $3,645 4.63%
SPARTANBURG, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $2,568 4.63%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $180,000 $90,000 $1,738 4.13%
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $2,080 4.25%
FAYETTEVILLE-SPRINGDALE-ROGERS, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $1,664 4.63%
HARTFORD-EAST HARTFORD-MIDDLETOWN, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $150,000 $75,000 $0 2.99%
OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $150,000 $75,000 $2,169 3.56%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 2.99%
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $2,344 4.38%
URBAN HONOLULU, HI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 2.99%
SANTA FE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 2.99%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,399 3.63%
JACKSON, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 2.99%
LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $100,000 $50,000 $0 4.62%
Torrington, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 2.99%
SCRANTON--WILKES-BARRE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $2,152 4.88%
ST. GEORGE, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 2.99%
STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 2.99%
UTICA-ROME, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $2,999 4.13%
ALBANY-SCHENECTADY-TROY, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 2.99%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $50,000 $25,000 $0 2.99%
CANTON-MASSILLON, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 2.99%
Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $2,057 3.38%
CHICO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 2.99%
PROVIDENCE-WARWICK, RI-MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 2.99%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $30,000 $15,000 $0 2.99%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 6.00%
WATERTOWN-FORT DRUM, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 2.99%
DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $5,000 $5,000 $0 2.99%
Affinity's top markets include New York, Washington, Philadelphia, Allentown, and Atlanta among others.

Their top states include:
  • New Jersey (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New York (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 832 $63,530,000 $76,358 n/a 3.39%
    Conventional 820 $289,090,000 $352,549 $3,610 3.92%

    For 2018, Affinity's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 832 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 820 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 534 $186,050,000 $348,408 $4,065 4.02%
    Home Improvement 442 $33,370,000 $75,498 $0 3.39%
    Cash Out Refi 332 $86,110,000 $259,367 $2,881 3.55%
    Other 194 $14,050,000 $72,423 $0 3.57%
    Refi 150 $33,040,000 $220,267 $2,757 3.46%

    For 2018, Affinity's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 534 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 442 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,534 $320,230,000 $208,755 $3,670 3.60%
    15 Year 56 $23,610,000 $421,607 $2,877 4.25%
    Other 37 $3,565,000 $96,351 $0 4.61%
    20 Year 16 $3,700,000 $231,250 $3,730 4.41%
    10 Year 9 $1,515,000 $168,333 $2,231 3.94%

    For 2018, Affinity's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,534 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 56 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 744 $252,650,000 $339,583
    $2k-3k 18 $5,220,000 $290,000
    $1k-2k 17 $3,775,000 $222,059
    $3k-4k 9 $3,605,000 $400,556
    $4k-5k 8 $3,770,000 $471,250
    $5k+ 6 $4,390,000 $731,667

    Affinity's average total fees were $3,670, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 744 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 814 $88,130,000 $108,268
    3-4% 408 $158,550,000 $388,603
    4-5% 311 $90,565,000 $291,206
    5-6% 62 $11,300,000 $182,258
    6-7% 40 $2,910,000 $72,750
    7-8% 11 $675,000 $61,364
    Over 8% 6 $490,000 $81,667

    During 2018, Affinity's average interest rate for loans was 3.60%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 814 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 663 $30,195,000 $45,543 $2,381 3.47%
    $200k-400k 447 $125,675,000 $281,152 $3,462 3.85%
    $100k-200k 300 $43,490,000 $144,967 $2,865 3.77%
    $400k-600k 159 $75,565,000 $475,252 $4,162 3.66%
    $600k-1MM 67 $49,015,000 $731,567 $5,049 3.59%
    $1MM+ 16 $28,680,000 $1,792,500 $7,460 3.76%

    2018 saw Affinity place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 663 originations, totaling $30,195,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 494 $87,420,000 $176,964 $3,664 3.67%
    $150k-250k 484 $114,910,000 $237,417 $3,808 3.59%
    $50k-75k 208 $25,650,000 $123,317 $2,850 3.71%
    $75k-100k 201 $30,285,000 $150,672 $3,310 3.68%
    $250k+ 153 $68,145,000 $445,392 $4,567 3.55%
    $50k or less 87 $8,715,000 $100,172 $2,623 3.58%

    Affinity lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 494 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 484 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 373 $78,175,000 $209,584 $3,716 3.51%
    30-36% 290 $62,570,000 $215,759 $3,613 3.70%
    <20% 154 $26,360,000 $171,169 $3,263 3.43%
    36% 63 $12,535,000 $198,968 $3,865 3.75%
    38% 63 $15,025,000 $238,492 $3,625 3.63%
    46% 61 $14,755,000 $241,885 $3,496 3.81%
    40% 58 $12,860,000 $221,724 $3,831 3.76%
    43% 56 $9,720,000 $173,571 $3,676 3.68%
    37% 56 $8,340,000 $148,929 $3,228 3.79%
    42% 54 $8,840,000 $163,704 $3,776 3.35%
    49% 53 $11,505,000 $217,075 $3,745 3.55%
    48% 52 $9,620,000 $185,000 $3,303 3.65%
    45% 50 $10,470,000 $209,400 $3,722 3.66%
    41% 48 $11,290,000 $235,208 $3,645 3.85%
    47% 46 $9,450,000 $205,435 $3,652 3.97%
    50-60% 45 $11,565,000 $257,000 $4,206 3.48%
    39% 42 $8,930,000 $212,619 $3,612 3.86%
    44% 38 $9,020,000 $237,368 $4,370 3.69%
    >60% 26 $4,800,000 $184,615 $2,123 3.89%

    Affinity lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 373 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 290 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,107 $211,035,000 $190,637 $3,553 3.65%
    Not provided 207 $48,505,000 $234,324 $3,518 3.64%
    Asian 134 $42,920,000 $320,299 $3,983 3.38%
    Black 131 $21,585,000 $164,771 $3,468 3.87%
    Not applicable 10 $13,430,000 $1,343,000 $0 5.31%
    Asian Indian 41 $12,025,000 $293,293 $4,595 3.46%
    American Indian 8 $1,630,000 $203,750 $3,227 3.34%
    Other Pacific Islander 3 $575,000 $191,667 $3,498 4.96%
    1 $235,000 $235,000 $475 4.38%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 4 $220,000 $55,000 $0 4.24%
    Other Asian 2 $190,000 $95,000 $0 2.99%
    Chinese 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 2.99%
    Japanese 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 2.99%
    Korean 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 2.99%
    Vietnamese 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 6.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    77.85%

    Affinity has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    67.62%

    Affinity 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 78 $6,310,000 $80,897
    NA 1,574 $346,310,000 $220,019

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 5 $11,265,000 $2,253,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 1,647 $341,355,000 $207,259

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 210 $33,480,000 $159,429 $3,047 3.42%
    40-60% 161 $44,765,000 $278,043 $3,206 3.51%
    60-80% 318 $117,100,000 $368,239 $3,654 3.79%
    80-100% 331 $111,635,000 $337,266 $3,830 4.10%
    Over 100% 1 $205,000 $205,000 $2,177 3.63%
    Under 20% 619 $31,365,000 $50,670 $2,389 3.42%