Wolfe Financial Inc Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

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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 an average proportion of FHA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Memphis, Houston, Indianapolis, Greensboro, and Seymour among others. We have data for 95 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 relatively high rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 8.28% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.27% 4/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.94% 4/28/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 8.07% 4/28/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.95% 4/28/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.27% 4/28/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.27% 4/28/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.27% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.68% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.68% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.68% 4/28/24
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

1,257

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$302,735,000
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 114 $33,300,000 $292,105 $10,277 5.17%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 101 $33,105,000 $327,772 $8,577 5.38%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 133 $32,285,000 $242,744 $4,887 4.99%
GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 122 $26,510,000 $217,295 $5,526 5.22%
Seymour, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 102 $18,070,000 $177,157 $5,245 5.39%
BATON ROUGE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 55 $13,445,000 $244,455 $7,825 5.34%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 40 $10,730,000 $268,250 $5,993 4.56%
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 43 $10,475,000 $243,605 $7,747 5.08%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 37 $8,745,000 $236,351 $6,626 5.11%
Outside of Metro Areas 42 $8,360,000 $199,048 $5,433 5.41%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $8,100,000 $368,182 $13,702 5.03%
FLORENCE-MUSCLE SHOALS, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 45 $7,915,000 $175,889 $6,615 5.25%
ASHEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $7,395,000 $352,143 $6,593 4.70%
Crawfordsville, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 45 $7,295,000 $162,111 $4,231 4.64%
CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $6,360,000 $289,091 $6,497 5.02%
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $5,430,000 $246,818 $7,201 5.41%
OSHKOSH-NEENAH, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 29 $4,835,000 $166,724 $5,291 5.46%
Sevierville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $4,270,000 $427,000 $10,657 5.26%
APPLETON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $4,115,000 $195,952 $6,543 5.30%
North Vernon, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $3,240,000 $147,273 $5,244 5.08%
Brevard, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,940,000 $294,000 $6,767 4.41%
MORRISTOWN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,080,000 $208,000 $7,831 6.04%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,915,000 $273,571 $10,771 6.25%
KILLEEN-TEMPLE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,895,000 $270,714 $6,943 5.89%
SAVANNAH, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,840,000 $230,000 $7,072 5.86%
RENO, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,825,000 $365,000 $8,729 3.50%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,805,000 $361,000 $6,471 4.65%
LAFAYETTE-WEST LAFAYETTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,640,000 $273,333 $6,848 3.96%
BURLINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,595,000 $227,857 $4,092 4.82%
TERRE HAUTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $1,590,000 $132,500 $4,282 4.45%
COLUMBUS, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,505,000 $215,000 $4,534 5.66%
Palatka, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,260,000 $210,000 $4,317 4.77%
LAFAYETTE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,230,000 $307,500 $5,798 4.66%
DECATUR, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,135,000 $378,333 $10,713 5.75%
WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,065,000 $355,000 $5,588 5.33%
Frankfort, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,045,000 $149,286 $4,517 5.29%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $840,000 $210,000 $7,316 4.72%
Scottsburg, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $815,000 $163,000 $4,942 5.53%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $770,000 $385,000 $7,630 3.88%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $770,000 $385,000 $17,489 5.44%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $760,000 $380,000 $5,986 4.75%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $725,000 $241,667 $7,472 4.54%
HAMMOND, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $715,000 $238,333 $5,396 4.46%
BLOOMINGTON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $700,000 $175,000 $6,728 4.63%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $670,000 $335,000 $4,144 5.06%
Madison, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $665,000 $133,000 $5,659 5.83%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $660,000 $330,000 $6,265 5.31%
BEAUMONT-PORT ARTHUR, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $630,000 $315,000 $8,884 6.44%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $625,000 $208,333 $8,546 6.17%
Bay City, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $565,000 $565,000 $14,168 6.00%
HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $560,000 $280,000 $10,903 6.06%
New Castle, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $550,000 $275,000 $5,351 5.94%
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $500,000 $250,000 $7,033 6.00%
DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $490,000 $245,000 $5,537 5.75%
Boone, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $475,000 $475,000 $3,928 5.50%
Rockingham, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $475,000 $158,333 $7,888 4.96%
NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $445,000 $148,333 $4,001 5.58%
Manitowoc, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $440,000 $220,000 $7,515 4.50%
Kendallville, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $415,000 $415,000 $2,794 5.75%
FOND DU LAC, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $405,000 $135,000 $3,961 5.71%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $395,000 $395,000 $18,876 4.63%
Cullman, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $390,000 $195,000 $9,044 7.63%
CLEVELAND, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $0 3.25%
Newport, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $360,000 $180,000 $7,403 5.63%
Fernley, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $4,965 3.75%
LAKE CHARLES, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $6,307 7.13%
Wisconsin Rapids-Marshfield, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $320,000 $160,000 $6,499 6.38%
LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $320,000 $160,000 $5,375 5.44%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $3,874 6.63%
GREEN BAY, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $300,000 $150,000 $4,534 5.44%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $1,047 7.13%
Bedford, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $270,000 $135,000 $5,202 5.44%
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $3,947 5.63%
SPARTANBURG, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $8,276 3.75%
SHEBOYGAN, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $5,011 6.50%
FORT WAYNE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $3,192 3.75%
Albemarle, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $3,512 5.50%
Clewiston, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $10,978 3.38%
Mount Airy, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $7,784 5.50%
Huntsville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $5,055 5.38%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $5,603 6.00%
WAUSAU-WESTON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $4,412 3.25%
Jesup, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $6,149 5.63%
Picayune, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $6,937 6.63%
St. Marys, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $4,793 7.25%
Tullahoma-Manchester, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $5,441 3.50%
Greensburg, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $4,403 4.25%
Corinth, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $5,475 3.38%
ELKHART-GOSHEN, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $4,233 6.25%
MOBILE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $5,297 3.13%
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $3,224 5.38%
GREENVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $4,549 6.00%
JACKSON, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $5,147 6.50%
Tupelo, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $6,318 5.25%
JACKSONVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $4,448 5.00%
Wolfe Financial Inc's top markets include Memphis, Houston, Indianapolis, Greensboro, and Seymour among others.

Their top states include:
  • Indiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Tennessee (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Texas (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 758 $191,700,000 $252,902 $5,780 5.13%
    FHA 303 $64,235,000 $211,997 $9,109 5.28%
    USDA 102 $16,780,000 $164,510 $5,487 5.09%
    VA 94 $30,020,000 $319,362 $8,022 5.26%

    For 2022, Wolfe Financial Inc's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 758 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 303 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 1,065 $254,305,000 $238,784 $6,810 5.25%
    Cash Out Refi 109 $25,265,000 $231,789 $6,135 4.74%
    Refi 83 $23,165,000 $279,096 $6,419 4.78%

    For 2022, Wolfe Financial Inc's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,065 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 109 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,212 $293,630,000 $242,269 $6,778 5.21%
    15 Year 30 $5,560,000 $185,333 $5,052 3.88%
    20 Year 12 $3,210,000 $267,500 $5,998 4.06%
    Other 2 $250,000 $125,000 $5,477 6.50%
    10 Year 1 $85,000 $85,000 $4,745 5.00%

    For 2022, Wolfe Financial Inc's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,212 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 30 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 408 $89,210,000 $218,652
    $5k+ 232 $82,860,000 $357,155
    $2k-3k 201 $36,135,000 $179,776
    $3k-4k 187 $39,005,000 $208,583
    $4k-5k 128 $32,700,000 $255,469
    $<1k 100 $22,700,000 $227,000

    Wolfe Financial Inc's average total fees were $6,778, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 408 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 421 $104,285,000 $247,708
    4-5% 267 $63,755,000 $238,783
    3-4% 251 $60,145,000 $239,622
    6-7% 217 $51,285,000 $236,336
    7-8% 80 $19,120,000 $239,000
    2.5-3% 11 $2,415,000 $219,545
    <2.5% 8 $710,000 $88,750
    Over 8% 2 $1,020,000 $510,000

    During 2022, Wolfe Financial Inc's average interest rate for loans was 5.21%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 421 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 535 $149,015,000 $278,533 $7,454 5.23%
    $100k-200k 508 $77,760,000 $153,071 $5,279 5.14%
    $400k-600k 125 $57,965,000 $463,720 $10,136 5.30%
    $100,000 or less 70 $5,400,000 $77,143 $3,928 4.78%
    $600k-1MM 19 $12,595,000 $662,895 $12,575 5.11%

    2022 saw Wolfe Financial Inc place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 535 originations, totaling $149,015,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 365 $72,735,000 $199,274 $6,338 5.16%
    $50k or less 275 $39,495,000 $143,618 $5,213 4.96%
    $100k-150k 253 $79,155,000 $312,866 $7,895 5.32%
    $75k-100k 221 $56,525,000 $255,769 $6,568 5.23%
    $150k-250k 116 $42,780,000 $368,793 $8,891 5.25%
    $250k+ 27 $12,045,000 $446,111 $8,414 5.33%

    Wolfe Financial Inc lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 365 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 275 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 210 $51,020,000 $242,952 $6,327 5.06%
    20-30% 189 $41,095,000 $217,434 $5,404 5.03%
    50-60% 100 $24,760,000 $247,600 $9,119 5.37%
    40% 66 $14,950,000 $226,515 $6,698 5.38%
    49% 60 $15,290,000 $254,833 $7,402 5.36%
    43% 59 $14,255,000 $241,610 $7,203 5.00%
    48% 57 $13,395,000 $235,000 $7,105 5.17%
    38% 56 $12,570,000 $224,464 $5,886 5.27%
    44% 52 $14,430,000 $277,500 $6,833 5.41%
    45% 50 $12,910,000 $258,200 $6,746 5.18%
    41% 49 $12,315,000 $251,327 $6,888 5.17%
    36% 48 $11,430,000 $238,125 $6,279 4.69%
    42% 46 $12,670,000 $275,435 $7,523 5.36%
    <20% 45 $9,095,000 $202,111 $5,411 4.68%
    39% 45 $10,885,000 $241,889 $6,152 5.17%
    37% 44 $10,900,000 $247,727 $7,513 5.35%
    46% 41 $10,805,000 $263,537 $7,698 5.59%
    47% 38 $9,410,000 $247,632 $7,506 5.52%
    >60% 1 $365,000 $365,000 $12,856 5.25%

    Wolfe Financial Inc lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 210 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 189 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,111 $264,175,000 $237,781 $6,533 5.16%
    Black 109 $29,925,000 $274,541 $8,474 5.21%
    Asian 30 $7,040,000 $234,667 $6,441 5.18%
    American Indian 4 $850,000 $212,500 $10,017 6.41%
    Not provided 1 $395,000 $395,000 $18,876 4.63%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $255,000 $255,000 $13,998 6.13%
    Asian Indian 1 $95,000 $95,000 $5,446 4.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    97.73%

    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
    69.69%

    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 1,257 $302,735,000 $240,839

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,257 $302,735,000 $240,839

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 25 $3,375,000 $135,000 $4,605 4.52%
    40-60% 79 $15,165,000 $191,962 $4,822 4.95%
    60-80% 325 $81,415,000 $250,508 $6,152 5.22%
    80-100% 809 $198,775,000 $245,705 $7,174 5.22%
    Over 100% 11 $3,515,000 $319,545 $12,427 5.41%
    Under 20% 8 $490,000 $61,250 $2,154 2.91%