Lending 3 Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA

LEI: 5493005I7R041I8VOW18

Tax ID: 73-1676597

1 stars - Updated: 3/28/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 7 reviews

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Review & Overview

Lending 3 is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. They have a a high proportion of FHA loans. Lending 3 has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Riverside, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Modesto, and Klamath Falls among others. We have data for 20 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Lending 3 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. Lending 3 is typically a high 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 7.56% 3/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.54% 3/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.87% 3/28/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.38% 3/28/24
30 Year FHA Refi 6.86% 3/28/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.27% 3/28/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.27% 3/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.68% 3/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.68% 3/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.68% 3/28/24
15 Year VA Refi 6.50% 3/28/24
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

55

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$23,295,000

Relative Rate

Lending 3's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 7.25%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.77%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Lending 3's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $17,392.

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
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $8,840,000 $442,000 $17,277 6.81%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $6,715,000 $516,538 $21,259 7.40%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $965,000 $965,000 $0 9.75%
MODESTO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $900,000 $450,000 $23,642 5.81%
Klamath Falls, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $810,000 $405,000 $7,762 7.06%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $635,000 $635,000 $18,965 8.13%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $615,000 $615,000 $23,149 8.25%
BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $520,000 $260,000 $12,863 7.69%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $0 7.13%
FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $0 8.25%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $9,391 6.25%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $26,521 7.75%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $4,558 7.25%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $4,410 6.88%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $11,444 7.88%
YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $250,000 $125,000 $16,477 9.25%
COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $0 7.75%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $0 9.88%
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $15,743 8.00%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 8.13%
Lending 3's top markets include Riverside, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Modesto, and Klamath Falls among others.

Their top states include:
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Maryland (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Oregon (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Colorado (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    FHA 23 $9,115,000 $396,304 $18,465 7.10%
    Conventional 22 $10,180,000 $462,727 $16,977 7.57%
    VA 9 $3,575,000 $397,222 $13,556 7.26%
    FHA 1 $425,000 $425,000 $0 8.02%

    For 2023, Lending 3's most frequently originated type of loan was FHA, with 23 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 22 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 34 $15,370,000 $452,059 $18,789 7.12%
    Cash Out Refi 13 $4,285,000 $329,615 $16,178 7.79%
    Refi 8 $3,640,000 $455,000 $10,350 7.47%

    For 2023, Lending 3's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 34 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 13 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 52 $22,610,000 $434,808 $17,392 7.25%
    Other 2 $680,000 $340,000 $11,444 7.95%
    10 Year 1 $5,000 $5,000 $0 10.25%

    For 2023, Lending 3's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 52 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 2 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $5k+ 34 $14,750,000 $433,824
    $2k-3k 3 $1,225,000 $408,333
    $3k-4k 2 $920,000 $460,000

    Lending 3's average total fees were $17,392, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $5k+ bucket, with 34 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    7-8% 20 $7,200,000 $360,000
    6-7% 16 $7,820,000 $488,750
    Over 8% 14 $5,920,000 $422,857
    5-6% 5 $2,355,000 $471,000

    During 2023, Lending 3's average interest rate for loans was 7.25%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 20 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 21 $6,665,000 $317,381 $13,461 7.34%
    $400k-600k 18 $8,690,000 $482,778 $21,415 6.73%
    $600k-1MM 10 $7,080,000 $708,000 $22,304 7.73%
    $100k-200k 5 $855,000 $171,000 $9,053 8.10%
    $100,000 or less 1 $5,000 $5,000 $0 10.25%

    2023 saw Lending 3 place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 21 originations, totaling $6,665,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 15 $6,645,000 $443,000 $18,816 7.08%
    $75k-100k 12 $3,860,000 $321,667 $17,838 7.45%
    $50k or less 8 $2,990,000 $373,750 $12,056 7.49%
    $150k-250k 7 $4,195,000 $599,286 $19,273 6.95%
    $50k-75k 7 $2,125,000 $303,571 $14,793 7.59%
    $250k+ 4 $2,690,000 $672,500 $0 7.97%

    Lending 3 lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 15 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 12 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    50-60% 11 $4,755,000 $432,273 $20,168 7.14%
    49% 5 $1,645,000 $329,000 $8,231 6.93%
    44% 4 $1,800,000 $450,000 $15,725 8.34%
    >60% 4 $1,510,000 $377,500 $0 8.16%
    43% 3 $1,335,000 $445,000 $19,702 6.50%
    20-30% 3 $1,455,000 $485,000 $13,098 6.37%
    47% 3 $1,595,000 $531,667 $20,559 6.25%
    48% 3 $995,000 $331,667 $16,527 7.33%
    41% 2 $680,000 $340,000 $19,180 7.12%
    45% 2 $570,000 $285,000 $2,363 7.63%
    37% 2 $490,000 $245,000 $15,743 7.75%
    40% 2 $890,000 $445,000 $20,383 7.44%
    42% 2 $740,000 $370,000 $33,347 8.25%
    38% 1 $425,000 $425,000 $0 7.13%
    <20% 1 $965,000 $965,000 $0 9.75%
    39% 1 $455,000 $455,000 $20,034 6.63%
    30-36% 1 $705,000 $705,000 $0 8.63%
    46% 1 $745,000 $745,000 $0 6.50%

    Lending 3 lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 50-60%, with 11 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 49%, with 5 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Not provided 27 $11,605,000 $429,815 $17,850 7.37%
    White 20 $7,670,000 $383,500 $17,448 7.24%
    Black 5 $2,715,000 $543,000 $17,081 7.52%
    Filipino 1 $615,000 $615,000 $0 9.13%
    Asian 1 $375,000 $375,000 $0 6.63%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $315,000 $315,000 $5,488 6.13%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    98.30%

    Lending 3 has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    -430.91%

    Lending 3 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
    11292.0 1 $365,000 $365,000
    2290.0 1 $165,000 $165,000
    3150.0 1 $425,000 $425,000
    5789.0 1 $255,000 $255,000
    NA 51 $22,085,000 $433,039

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    55 $23,295,000 $423,545

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 1 $425,000 $425,000 $0 8.02%
    40-60% 3 $965,000 $321,667 $21,609 7.42%
    60-80% 13 $5,415,000 $416,538 $17,124 7.61%
    80-100% 36 $16,350,000 $454,167 $17,631 7.12%
    Under 20% 2 $140,000 $70,000 $2,363 8.75%