Wolfe Financial Inc Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Raleigh, NC

LEI: 5493005XMJQ1GSXUGT67

Tax ID: 26-2429669

4.7 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 34 reviews

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Review & Overview

Wolfe Financial Inc is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. Wolfe Financial Inc has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a high proportion of FHA loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Indianapolis, Greensboro, Houston, Memphis, and Killeen among others. We have data for 94 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Wolfe Financial Inc 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. Wolfe Financial Inc 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 about average rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.31% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 7.16% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.26% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.74% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Refi 7.51% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.97% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Refi 6.98% 4/5/25
30 Year USDA Purchase 7.46% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.58% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.41% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.41% 4/5/25
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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The default purchase price is the median sales price across the US for 2022Q4, per FRED.


Originations

1,153

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$295,485,000

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Relative Rate

Wolfe Financial Inc's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.89%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of 0.34%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Wolfe Financial Inc's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $7,668.

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 $8,356.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 188 $47,310,000 $251,649 $5,176 7.05%
GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 90 $22,150,000 $246,111 $7,251 6.82%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 50 $21,220,000 $424,400 $12,542 6.65%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 63 $18,505,000 $293,730 $10,304 6.81%
KILLEEN-TEMPLE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 68 $15,340,000 $225,588 $7,562 6.77%
Outside of Metro Areas 63 $14,015,000 $222,460 $6,500 6.86%
Crawfordsville, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 68 $13,370,000 $196,618 $4,587 7.01%
BATON ROUGE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 53 $12,855,000 $242,547 $10,307 6.67%
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 38 $11,360,000 $298,947 $10,476 6.75%
Seymour, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 45 $9,515,000 $211,444 $6,511 6.89%
TERRE HAUTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 48 $8,220,000 $171,250 $4,428 7.11%
OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 29 $6,965,000 $240,172 $8,429 7.01%
FLORENCE-MUSCLE SHOALS, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 33 $6,665,000 $201,970 $9,146 6.58%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $6,315,000 $300,714 $10,078 6.80%
APPLETON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $5,620,000 $255,455 $7,318 6.97%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $5,500,000 $343,750 $9,480 7.04%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $5,470,000 $341,875 $14,140 6.86%
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $5,300,000 $294,444 $8,253 6.83%
CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $5,255,000 $309,118 $7,677 6.88%
Sevierville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $4,350,000 $435,000 $13,115 7.29%
COLUMBUS, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $2,985,000 $229,615 $8,365 6.87%
LAFAYETTE-WEST LAFAYETTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $2,815,000 $216,538 $5,472 6.98%
MORRISTOWN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,580,000 $258,000 $10,098 6.84%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $2,360,000 $393,333 $7,256 6.90%
OSHKOSH-NEENAH, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $2,320,000 $193,333 $6,146 6.97%
HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,935,000 $276,429 $12,645 7.04%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,780,000 $445,000 $16,191 7.16%
Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,410,000 $352,500 $10,933 6.66%
North Vernon, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,395,000 $199,286 $5,135 6.91%
GAINESVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,370,000 $228,333 $10,968 7.13%
BLOOMINGTON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,280,000 $213,333 $4,931 7.21%
KINGSPORT-BRISTOL, TN-VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,165,000 $388,333 $11,824 7.17%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,055,000 $351,667 $9,764 6.71%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,005,000 $335,000 $12,621 6.46%
BURLINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $940,000 $235,000 $5,909 7.28%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $895,000 $298,333 $6,042 6.83%
Crossville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $880,000 $440,000 $17,061 6.44%
CARBONDALE-MARION, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $815,000 $163,000 $4,302 6.48%
COLLEGE STATION-BRYAN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $805,000 $805,000 $13,647 6.88%
Huntsville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $780,000 $390,000 $6,443 7.19%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $760,000 $380,000 $16,239 7.13%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $700,000 $350,000 $4,021 7.31%
Brenham, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $700,000 $350,000 $14,109 6.75%
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $695,000 $231,667 $5,450 6.79%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $690,000 $345,000 $3,871 5.94%
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $650,000 $325,000 $12,743 6.44%
COLUMBUS, GA-AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $650,000 $325,000 $10,970 7.31%
Lawrenceburg, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $645,000 $645,000 $12,851 7.00%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $630,000 $315,000 $14,357 6.38%
SPARTANBURG, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $575,000 $191,667 $8,247 6.88%
LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $575,000 $191,667 $5,585 7.00%
Frankfort, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $525,000 $175,000 $3,948 6.83%
Scottsboro, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $3,768 5.63%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $490,000 $245,000 $8,131 7.00%
DECATUR, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $470,000 $235,000 $9,451 7.25%
Scottsburg, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $460,000 $230,000 $6,222 6.94%
Picayune, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $450,000 $225,000 $8,792 6.38%
KOKOMO, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $440,000 $220,000 $4,862 6.81%
GREEN BAY, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $430,000 $215,000 $8,725 6.69%
TUSCALOOSA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $15,832 5.75%
HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $405,000 $135,000 $4,408 6.67%
DANVILLE, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $375,000 $125,000 $3,625 6.88%
Greeneville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $370,000 $185,000 $10,716 7.69%
FOND DU LAC, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $9,171 7.13%
WACO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $5,466 5.88%
Shawano, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $340,000 $170,000 $6,242 7.38%
Paris, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $8,223 7.63%
Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $6,430 8.00%
JACKSON, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $10,239 7.63%
GAINESVILLE, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $7,990 7.13%
Warsaw, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $8,704 8.00%
Dayton, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $9,050 6.63%
JONESBORO, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $7,106 5.75%
DALTON, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $7,698 7.63%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $12,739 6.63%
MUNCIE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $240,000 $120,000 $3,448 6.63%
Peru, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $230,000 $115,000 $4,955 7.06%
ROANOKE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $9,342 6.63%
Cornelia, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $12,817 7.25%
HAMMOND, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $14,718 6.38%
Mineral Wells, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $8,046 7.13%
ROME, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $10,438 6.75%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $4,581 6.38%
Plymouth, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $7,242 6.75%
Cedartown, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $7,762 6.63%
Jefferson, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $6,379 6.88%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $4,465 6.75%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $4,426 7.13%
Forrest City, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $7,080 6.50%
Manitowoc, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $7,783 7.13%
BLOOMINGTON, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $3,683 6.88%
Richmond, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $5,585 7.63%
Bedford, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $2,818 7.38%
Marion, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $3,991 7.25%
Wolfe Financial Inc's top markets include Indianapolis, Greensboro, Houston, Memphis, and Killeen among others.

Their top states include:
  • Indiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Tennessee (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Carolina (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 621 $162,665,000 $261,940 $6,124 6.95%
    FHA 365 $90,095,000 $246,836 $10,531 6.83%
    VA 113 $32,535,000 $287,920 $7,332 6.78%
    USDA 54 $10,190,000 $188,704 $6,084 6.83%

    For 2024, Wolfe Financial Inc's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 621 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 365 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 1,058 $265,760,000 $251,191 $7,524 6.89%
    Refi 57 $20,305,000 $356,228 $10,452 6.70%
    Cash Out Refi 37 $9,305,000 $251,486 $7,730 7.01%
    Home Improvement 1 $115,000 $115,000 $6,407 7.50%

    For 2024, Wolfe Financial Inc's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,058 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 57 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,144 $292,670,000 $255,830 $7,668 6.89%
    15 Year 5 $1,935,000 $387,000 $10,922 6.35%
    20 Year 3 $795,000 $265,000 $6,429 6.71%
    Other 1 $85,000 $85,000 $5,866 6.75%

    For 2024, Wolfe Financial Inc's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,144 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 5 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $5k+ 267 $99,565,000 $372,903
    $1k-2k 248 $51,710,000 $208,508
    $3k-4k 204 $42,100,000 $206,373
    $2k-3k 191 $41,435,000 $216,937
    $4k-5k 122 $30,780,000 $252,295
    $<1k 93 $23,305,000 $250,591

    Wolfe Financial Inc's average total fees were $7,668, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $5k+ bucket, with 267 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 640 $161,970,000 $253,078
    7-8% 439 $113,105,000 $257,642
    5-6% 63 $17,285,000 $274,365
    Over 8% 11 $3,125,000 $284,091

    During 2024, Wolfe Financial Inc's average interest rate for loans was 6.89%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 640 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 596 $163,440,000 $274,228 $8,162 6.90%
    $100k-200k 394 $62,900,000 $159,645 $5,508 6.88%
    $400k-600k 100 $47,230,000 $472,300 $12,605 6.85%
    $100,000 or less 36 $2,880,000 $80,000 $4,244 6.90%
    $600k-1MM 27 $19,035,000 $705,000 $13,950 6.97%

    2024 saw Wolfe Financial Inc place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 596 originations, totaling $163,440,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 332 $66,450,000 $200,151 $6,727 6.85%
    $100k-150k 254 $75,550,000 $297,441 $8,942 6.90%
    $75k-100k 232 $57,840,000 $249,310 $7,137 6.91%
    $50k or less 150 $23,300,000 $155,333 $5,422 6.78%
    $150k-250k 139 $50,295,000 $361,835 $10,141 7.03%
    $250k+ 45 $21,865,000 $485,889 $10,844 6.92%

    Wolfe Financial Inc lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 332 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 254 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 201 $48,515,000 $241,368 $6,767 6.89%
    20-30% 129 $31,585,000 $244,845 $6,307 6.82%
    50-60% 120 $33,950,000 $282,917 $9,823 6.81%
    42% 59 $14,615,000 $247,712 $7,559 6.88%
    45% 56 $14,830,000 $264,821 $8,714 6.85%
    40% 54 $13,600,000 $251,852 $6,460 7.02%
    44% 54 $14,110,000 $261,296 $8,016 6.96%
    38% 47 $11,465,000 $243,936 $7,787 6.90%
    43% 47 $12,325,000 $262,234 $8,570 6.92%
    39% 47 $11,345,000 $241,383 $8,161 6.88%
    46% 46 $13,250,000 $288,043 $8,137 6.98%
    37% 46 $11,980,000 $260,435 $6,875 6.77%
    49% 45 $12,395,000 $275,444 $8,592 7.01%
    47% 45 $11,455,000 $254,556 $7,555 6.86%
    41% 44 $10,980,000 $249,545 $7,592 6.86%
    48% 42 $12,060,000 $287,143 $9,371 6.79%
    <20% 33 $7,645,000 $231,667 $6,450 6.83%
    36% 28 $6,130,000 $218,929 $6,654 7.10%
    >60% 6 $1,650,000 $275,000 $8,763 7.21%

    Wolfe Financial Inc lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 201 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 129 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 989 $251,115,000 $253,908 $7,441 6.89%
    Black 100 $28,140,000 $281,400 $9,614 6.88%
    Asian 26 $7,200,000 $276,923 $7,890 6.93%
    Not provided 20 $5,060,000 $253,000 $8,864 6.64%
    American Indian 14 $2,970,000 $212,143 $8,245 7.17%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 3 $625,000 $208,333 $9,164 6.79%
    Asian Indian 1 $375,000 $375,000 $4,492 6.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.66%

    Wolfe Financial Inc 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
    52.30%

    Wolfe Financial Inc 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 1,153 $295,485,000 $256,275

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,153 $295,485,000 $256,275

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 13 $1,705,000 $131,154 $5,810 6.48%
    40-60% 63 $16,935,000 $268,810 $6,640 6.81%
    60-80% 204 $55,430,000 $271,716 $7,262 6.99%
    80-100% 845 $212,915,000 $251,970 $7,704 6.88%
    Over 100% 27 $8,435,000 $312,407 $13,057 6.91%
    Under 20% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $3,220 6.50%