Direct Lenders Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

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5 stars - Updated: 12/16/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 13 reviews

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Review & Overview

Direct Lenders is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. Direct Lenders has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Atlanta, Rome, Cedartown, Knoxville, and Gainesville among others. We have data for 15 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Direct Lenders has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Direct Lenders 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 relatively high rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.76% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.54% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.90% 12/16/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.32% 12/16/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.33% 12/16/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.27% 12/16/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.46% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.01% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.68% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.68% 12/16/24
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

182

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$55,060,000
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Relative Rate

Direct Lenders's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.96%.

The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.

This yields a difference of 0.48%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Direct Lenders's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $5,252.

The average total origination fees for 30 year fixed rate mortgages across all lenders (for all loan values, including both points & up-front fees in addition to origination fees) were $9,089.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 154 $47,740,000 $310,000 $5,346 6.98%
Outside of Metro Areas 8 $1,880,000 $235,000 $3,830 7.13%
ROME, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,360,000 $226,667 $4,297 6.69%
Cedartown, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $795,000 $265,000 $3,163 7.33%
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $9,359 6.50%
GAINESVILLE, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $395,000 $395,000 $6,806 6.75%
MACON-BIBB COUNTY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $13,807 6.63%
CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $550 5.88%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $11,777 5.63%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $3,772 6.50%
LaGrange, GA-AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $3,260 6.88%
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $6,141 6.38%
Calhoun, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 6.50%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $4,876 6.88%
DALTON, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $641 7.63%
Direct Lenders's top markets include Atlanta, Rome, Cedartown, Knoxville, and Gainesville among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 111 $34,405,000 $309,955 $4,270 6.87%
    FHA 39 $11,285,000 $289,359 $7,514 6.57%
    VA 23 $8,535,000 $371,087 $5,896 6.65%
    HELOC 8 $630,000 $78,750 n/a 10.92%
    USDA 1 $205,000 $205,000 $4,874 7.25%

    For 2023, Direct Lenders's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 111 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 39 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 160 $50,140,000 $313,375 $5,038 6.76%
    Other 12 $1,310,000 $109,167 $2,712 9.57%
    Cash Out Refi 8 $3,080,000 $385,000 $9,020 6.61%
    Home Improvement 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 10.25%
    Refi 1 $435,000 $435,000 $15,684 6.38%

    For 2023, Direct Lenders's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 160 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 12 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 180 $54,700,000 $303,889 $5,252 6.96%
    15 Year 1 $195,000 $195,000 $3,310 6.50%
    20 Year 1 $165,000 $165,000 $808 7.13%

    For 2023, Direct Lenders's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 180 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 1 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 92 $26,460,000 $287,609
    $5k+ 26 $9,980,000 $383,846
    $3k-4k 23 $7,395,000 $321,522
    $1k-2k 14 $4,910,000 $350,714
    $4k-5k 10 $3,530,000 $353,000
    $2k-3k 9 $2,155,000 $239,444

    Direct Lenders's average total fees were $5,252, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 92 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 97 $30,885,000 $318,402
    7-8% 53 $15,205,000 $286,887
    5-6% 22 $7,490,000 $340,455
    Over 8% 10 $1,480,000 $148,000

    During 2023, Direct Lenders's average interest rate for loans was 6.96%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 97 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 109 $32,465,000 $297,844 $5,242 6.74%
    $100k-200k 29 $4,575,000 $157,759 $3,039 6.90%
    $400k-600k 27 $12,825,000 $475,000 $7,113 6.77%
    $100,000 or less 11 $725,000 $65,909 $3,104 9.73%
    $600k-1MM 6 $4,470,000 $745,000 $8,113 6.83%

    2023 saw Direct Lenders place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 109 originations, totaling $32,465,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 59 $19,125,000 $324,153 $4,982 6.89%
    $75k-100k 45 $11,885,000 $264,111 $5,867 6.98%
    $150k-250k 30 $11,270,000 $375,667 $5,567 6.83%
    $50k-75k 25 $5,585,000 $223,400 $4,568 7.07%
    $250k+ 11 $5,665,000 $515,000 $7,043 7.02%
    $50k or less 10 $1,280,000 $128,000 $3,309 7.07%

    Direct Lenders lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 59 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 45 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 29 $9,525,000 $328,448 $4,574 6.91%
    20-30% 24 $7,250,000 $302,083 $4,987 6.71%
    50-60% 19 $6,125,000 $322,368 $7,057 6.64%
    42% 13 $2,985,000 $229,615 $4,224 7.55%
    43% 11 $3,635,000 $330,455 $6,766 7.63%
    46% 9 $2,435,000 $270,556 $3,836 6.64%
    37% 9 $2,835,000 $315,000 $6,020 7.01%
    44% 9 $1,975,000 $219,444 $5,489 7.69%
    41% 7 $2,035,000 $290,714 $3,317 6.75%
    48% 7 $2,125,000 $303,571 $5,438 7.11%
    36% 6 $1,580,000 $263,333 $3,757 6.77%
    47% 6 $2,680,000 $446,667 $5,796 6.50%
    49% 6 $2,620,000 $436,667 $5,964 6.75%
    38% 6 $2,150,000 $358,333 $5,943 6.63%
    <20% 5 $1,075,000 $215,000 $4,647 6.72%
    39% 5 $1,055,000 $211,000 $4,564 6.88%
    45% 4 $1,110,000 $277,500 $1,517 7.31%
    40% 3 $795,000 $265,000 $6,101 7.08%
    >60% 2 $820,000 $410,000 $17,598 6.63%

    Direct Lenders lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 29 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 24 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 129 $38,735,000 $300,271 $4,857 6.99%
    Not provided 44 $13,850,000 $314,773 $6,128 6.82%
    Black 6 $1,620,000 $270,000 $5,816 7.35%
    Asian Indian 1 $375,000 $375,000 $7,009 6.63%
    Other Asian 1 $305,000 $305,000 $5,870 6.63%
    Chinese 1 $175,000 $175,000 $4,572 6.88%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    94.83%

    Direct Lenders has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    49.45%

    Direct Lenders 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
    1443.0 1 $35,000 $35,000
    1754.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    2144.0 2 $110,000 $55,000
    2294.0 1 $45,000 $45,000
    2664.0 1 $95,000 $95,000
    2679.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    2814.0 1 $235,000 $235,000
    NA 174 $54,430,000 $312,816

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    182 $55,060,000 $302,527

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 5 $705,000 $141,000 $2,510 6.95%
    40-60% 24 $6,610,000 $275,417 $4,887 6.69%
    60-80% 55 $15,965,000 $290,273 $4,702 6.83%
    80-100% 88 $30,550,000 $347,159 $5,708 6.79%
    Over 100% 3 $835,000 $278,333 $7,199 6.75%
    Under 20% 7 $395,000 $56,429 $0 11.05%