Shelter Home Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

WILMINGTON, DE

LEI: 5493005WWQ2221ORBN75

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5 stars - Updated: 4/19/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 24 reviews

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Review & Overview

Shelter Home Mortgage is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. Shelter Home Mortgage has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Atlanta, Gainesville, Orlando, Jefferson, and Savannah among others. We have data for 40 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Shelter Home Mortgage 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. Shelter Home Mortgage 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 6.71% 4/19/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.94% 4/19/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.11% 4/19/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.40% 4/19/24
30 Year FHA Refi 8.01% 4/19/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.51% 4/19/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.27% 4/19/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.94% 4/19/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.01% 4/19/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.01% 4/19/24
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

560

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$196,820,000

Awards

SHELTER HOME MORTGAGE 30 Year Conventional Loans silver SHELTER HOME MORTGAGE 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze
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Relative Rate

Shelter Home Mortgage's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.62%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.14%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Shelter Home Mortgage's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $7,825.

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) 457 $165,735,000 $362,659 $7,666 6.60%
GAINESVILLE, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $5,395,000 $359,667 $6,490 6.59%
Outside of Metro Areas 12 $3,690,000 $307,500 $8,683 7.21%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,800,000 $350,000 $11,463 5.73%
Jefferson, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,410,000 $301,250 $5,959 6.46%
SAVANNAH, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,625,000 $325,000 $6,480 6.55%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,455,000 $291,000 $8,331 6.32%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,405,000 $281,000 $5,050 6.63%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,135,000 $378,333 $10,854 6.66%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $850,000 $425,000 $18,156 5.94%
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $735,000 $245,000 $7,408 6.83%
GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $585,000 $195,000 $8,256 6.33%
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $560,000 $280,000 $7,178 6.00%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $530,000 $265,000 $7,963 7.38%
Sevierville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $525,000 $525,000 $0 10.13%
OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $500,000 $250,000 $6,947 7.00%
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $8,887 6.38%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $435,000 $435,000 $17,105 6.63%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $435,000 $435,000 $9,675 5.88%
Fitzgerald, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $415,000 $415,000 $20,770 7.25%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $30,821 5.05%
MACON-BIBB COUNTY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $370,000 $185,000 $5,579 7.18%
HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $7,077 6.38%
MOBILE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $4,274 7.25%
WARNER ROBINS, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $330,000 $165,000 $6,857 6.19%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $4,356 6.63%
Cedartown, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $6,012 6.63%
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $9,561 6.25%
HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $300,000 $150,000 $8,140 6.81%
VALDOSTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $6,272 6.13%
Cornelia, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $3,881 7.13%
TUSCALOOSA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $3,990 6.88%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $0 6.13%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $6,014 6.38%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $6,994 5.99%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $0 7.99%
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $5,334 6.50%
ROME, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $5,612 6.13%
MONTGOMERY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $2,434 6.99%
DECATUR, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $5,564 6.88%
Shelter Home Mortgage's top markets include Atlanta, Gainesville, Orlando, Jefferson, and Savannah among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 482 $169,330,000 $351,307 $6,799 6.60%
    FHA 62 $21,170,000 $341,452 $13,788 6.62%
    VA 16 $6,320,000 $395,000 $11,403 6.62%

    For 2023, Shelter Home Mortgage's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 482 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 62 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 546 $192,080,000 $351,795 $7,762 6.59%
    Cash Out Refi 8 $2,930,000 $366,250 $8,529 7.31%
    Refi 6 $1,810,000 $301,667 $4,615 6.73%

    For 2023, Shelter Home Mortgage's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 546 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 8 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 538 $190,380,000 $353,866 $7,825 6.62%
    15 Year 21 $6,005,000 $285,952 $5,588 6.10%
    20 Year 1 $435,000 $435,000 $9,675 5.88%

    For 2023, Shelter Home Mortgage's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 538 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 21 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $5k+ 121 $53,935,000 $445,744
    $2k-3k 114 $32,120,000 $281,754
    $3k-4k 108 $36,920,000 $341,852
    $4k-5k 99 $34,575,000 $349,242
    $1k-2k 86 $29,350,000 $341,279
    $<1k 10 $3,740,000 $374,000

    Shelter Home Mortgage's average total fees were $7,825, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $5k+ bucket, with 121 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 344 $118,600,000 $344,767
    5-6% 102 $36,020,000 $353,137
    7-8% 99 $35,835,000 $361,970
    Over 8% 11 $4,845,000 $440,455
    4-5% 3 $975,000 $325,000
    3-4% 1 $545,000 $545,000

    During 2023, Shelter Home Mortgage's average interest rate for loans was 6.62%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 344 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 315 $91,995,000 $292,048 $7,055 6.58%
    $400k-600k 143 $68,065,000 $475,979 $9,106 6.57%
    $100k-200k 58 $9,140,000 $157,586 $5,584 6.69%
    $600k-1MM 35 $24,085,000 $688,143 $11,242 6.65%
    $100,000 or less 7 $575,000 $82,143 $4,122 6.78%
    $1MM+ 2 $2,960,000 $1,480,000 $23,042 8.06%

    2023 saw Shelter Home Mortgage place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 315 originations, totaling $91,995,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 155 $53,695,000 $346,419 $7,976 6.57%
    $150k-250k 126 $55,630,000 $441,508 $8,657 6.65%
    $75k-100k 108 $30,950,000 $286,574 $7,057 6.62%
    $50k-75k 90 $21,340,000 $237,111 $6,609 6.35%
    $250k+ 60 $31,580,000 $526,333 $8,753 6.76%
    $50k or less 19 $2,965,000 $156,053 $6,320 6.70%

    Shelter Home Mortgage lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 155 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 126 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 97 $34,295,000 $353,557 $6,562 6.56%
    30-36% 85 $28,535,000 $335,706 $6,551 6.66%
    50-60% 34 $12,460,000 $366,471 $12,820 6.48%
    49% 29 $9,135,000 $315,000 $8,063 6.57%
    41% 29 $9,805,000 $338,103 $7,438 6.74%
    37% 28 $10,840,000 $387,143 $7,981 6.41%
    <20% 27 $10,245,000 $379,444 $6,918 6.49%
    44% 25 $8,595,000 $343,800 $8,295 6.62%
    40% 23 $8,865,000 $385,435 $7,436 6.69%
    48% 23 $7,545,000 $328,043 $8,309 6.65%
    45% 22 $6,740,000 $306,364 $6,866 6.56%
    39% 22 $7,750,000 $352,273 $7,571 6.65%
    46% 22 $8,210,000 $373,182 $8,596 6.67%
    43% 20 $7,640,000 $382,000 $9,080 6.65%
    36% 19 $6,785,000 $357,105 $7,061 6.47%
    38% 18 $6,030,000 $335,000 $8,303 6.41%
    42% 17 $6,025,000 $354,412 $8,088 6.73%
    47% 17 $6,465,000 $380,294 $8,131 6.39%
    >60% 1 $195,000 $195,000 $8,207 7.75%

    Shelter Home Mortgage lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 97 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 85 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 352 $125,700,000 $357,102 $7,133 6.62%
    Not provided 87 $30,885,000 $355,000 $8,091 6.50%
    Black 88 $29,180,000 $331,591 $10,042 6.59%
    Asian 17 $5,855,000 $344,412 $6,523 6.45%
    Asian Indian 5 $1,945,000 $389,000 $8,027 6.77%
    Other Asian 2 $710,000 $355,000 $6,609 6.81%
    American Indian 3 $555,000 $185,000 $7,361 6.58%
    Korean 2 $540,000 $270,000 $6,003 6.06%
    Not applicable 1 $525,000 $525,000 $0 10.13%
    Filipino 1 $405,000 $405,000 $9,760 5.99%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $345,000 $345,000 $12,523 7.25%
    Chinese 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 6.99%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    97.95%

    Shelter Home Mortgage 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
    55.89%

    Shelter Home Mortgage 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
    NA 560 $196,820,000 $351,464

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    560 $196,820,000 $351,464

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 23 $4,155,000 $180,652 $4,985 6.51%
    40-60% 50 $14,400,000 $288,000 $5,717 6.53%
    60-80% 133 $49,995,000 $375,902 $7,131 6.74%
    80-100% 350 $126,930,000 $362,657 $8,374 6.56%
    Over 100% 3 $1,075,000 $358,333 $13,965 7.08%
    Under 20% 1 $265,000 $265,000 $5,579 6.88%