River Works Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Lynn, MA

LEI: 54930067K4Z4NIZ4W068

Tax ID: 04-6061145

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 8 reviews

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Review & Overview

River Works is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase and Cash Out Refi loans. River Works has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Boston, Providence, Worcester, Manchester, and Portland among others. We have data for 6 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

River Works has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. River Works is typically a low 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
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.54% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.57% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.69% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.95% 4/5/25
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Originations

59

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$36,325,000

Awards

RIVER WORKS 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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Relative Rate

River Works's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.51%.

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

This yields a difference of -0.04%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

River Works's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,260.

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
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 53 $33,635,000 $634,623 $4,274 6.52%
PROVIDENCE-WARWICK, RI-MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $885,000 $885,000 $5,394 6.50%
Outside of Metro Areas 2 $570,000 $285,000 $3,410 6.63%
WORCESTER, MA-CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $445,000 $445,000 $4,092 6.63%
MANCHESTER-NASHUA, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $435,000 $435,000 $3,491 6.25%
PORTLAND-SOUTH PORTLAND, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $4,128 6.50%
River Works's top markets include Boston, Providence, Worcester, Manchester, and Portland among others.

Their top states include:
  • Massachusetts (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New Hampshire (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Maine (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 58 $35,560,000 $613,103 $4,243 6.51%
    HELOC 1 $765,000 $765,000 n/a 6.75%

    For 2024, River Works's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 58 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 1 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 45 $26,735,000 $594,111 $4,486 6.50%
    Cash Out Refi 10 $7,410,000 $741,000 $3,370 6.71%
    Refi 4 $2,180,000 $545,000 $3,371 6.19%

    For 2024, River Works's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 45 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 10 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 52 $30,210,000 $580,962 $4,260 6.51%
    30+ year 5 $3,485,000 $697,000 $4,453 6.50%
    20 Year 1 $225,000 $225,000 $2,671 6.63%
    3 Year 1 $2,405,000 $2,405,000 $4,693 7.00%

    For 2024, River Works's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 52 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30+ year, with 5 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 53 $29,185,000 $550,660
    $1k-2k 1 $575,000 $575,000

    River Works's average total fees were $4,260, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 53 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 45 $26,675,000 $592,778
    5-6% 9 $5,535,000 $615,000
    7-8% 5 $4,115,000 $823,000

    During 2024, River Works's average interest rate for loans was 6.51%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 45 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $400k-600k 20 $10,130,000 $506,500 $4,160 6.39%
    $600k-1MM 15 $11,355,000 $757,000 $4,828 6.50%
    $200k-400k 11 $3,395,000 $308,636 $3,472 6.58%
    $1MM+ 7 $10,635,000 $1,519,286 $5,632 6.75%
    $100k-200k 5 $735,000 $147,000 $3,177 6.63%
    $100,000 or less 1 $75,000 $75,000 $2,866 6.50%

    2024 saw River Works place emphasis on $400k-600k loans with 20 originations, totaling $10,130,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 17 $7,155,000 $420,882 $3,857 6.46%
    $150k-250k 16 $9,510,000 $594,375 $4,467 6.55%
    $250k+ 14 $11,870,000 $847,857 $5,173 6.31%
    $50k or less 4 $930,000 $232,500 $3,466 6.56%
    $75k-100k 3 $745,000 $248,333 $3,077 6.29%
    $50k-75k 1 $315,000 $315,000 $3,474 7.50%

    River Works lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 17 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 16 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 9 $5,845,000 $649,444 $4,682 6.44%
    30-36% 6 $3,620,000 $603,333 $4,443 6.44%
    41% 6 $3,500,000 $583,333 $3,879 6.46%
    <20% 5 $2,705,000 $541,000 $4,370 6.48%
    36% 4 $2,640,000 $660,000 $4,704 6.41%
    47% 3 $1,925,000 $641,667 $4,754 6.54%
    38% 3 $1,495,000 $498,333 $3,961 6.75%
    43% 3 $1,655,000 $551,667 $4,245 6.13%
    37% 2 $1,510,000 $755,000 $4,451 6.69%
    50-60% 2 $1,360,000 $680,000 $4,943 6.38%
    49% 2 $1,190,000 $595,000 $4,462 6.38%
    44% 2 $690,000 $345,000 $3,810 6.75%
    46% 2 $590,000 $295,000 $2,762 6.94%
    40% 2 $770,000 $385,000 $3,331 6.19%
    >60% 1 $175,000 $175,000 $3,805 6.75%
    39% 1 $225,000 $225,000 $3,131 6.00%
    42% 1 $135,000 $135,000 $2,933 6.25%
    48% 1 $495,000 $495,000 $3,473 6.25%

    River Works lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 9 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 6 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 38 $20,670,000 $543,947 $4,189 6.50%
    Not provided 13 $7,715,000 $593,462 $4,502 6.40%
    Not applicable 4 $5,800,000 $1,450,000 $3,815 7.25%
    Asian 2 $1,440,000 $720,000 $4,969 6.25%
    Black 2 $700,000 $350,000 $3,600 6.31%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    92.96%

    River Works has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    94.92%

    River Works has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 59 $36,325,000 $615,678

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    59 $36,325,000 $615,678

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 8 $2,300,000 $287,500 $3,458 6.34%
    40-60% 8 $5,200,000 $650,000 $3,687 6.44%
    60-80% 20 $12,990,000 $649,500 $4,536 6.53%
    80-100% 21 $13,385,000 $637,381 $4,601 6.55%
    Over 100% 1 $2,375,000 $2,375,000 $4,114 7.50%
    Under 20% 1 $75,000 $75,000 $2,866 6.50%