River Works Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Lynn, MA

LEI: 54930067K4Z4NIZ4W068

Tax ID: 04-6061145

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Review & Overview

River Works is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Cash Out Refi, Refi, and Home Purchase loans. River Works has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Boston, Barnstable Town, Providence, Worcester, and Manchester among others. We have data for 5 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

River Works has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.66% 12/4/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.49% 12/4/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.84% 12/4/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.68% 12/4/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.68% 12/4/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.68% 12/4/24
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Originations

134

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$52,990,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 126 $50,480,000 $400,635 $2,664 3.09%
BARNSTABLE TOWN, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,065,000 $355,000 $3,288 3.08%
PROVIDENCE-WARWICK, RI-MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $740,000 $370,000 $2,979 3.63%
WORCESTER, MA-CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $390,000 $195,000 $3,046 3.88%
MANCHESTER-NASHUA, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $25 3.25%
River Works's top markets include Boston, Barnstable Town, Providence, Worcester, and Manchester among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 129 $50,905,000 $394,612 $2,669 3.11%
    HELOC 5 $2,085,000 $417,000 n/a 3.00%

    For 2021, River Works's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 129 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 5 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 55 $18,725,000 $340,455 $2,670 3.05%
    Refi 50 $22,020,000 $440,400 $2,409 3.07%
    Home Purchase 29 $12,245,000 $422,241 $3,105 3.28%

    For 2021, River Works's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 55 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 50 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 110 $46,530,000 $423,000 $2,752 3.19%
    15 Year 12 $3,100,000 $258,333 $2,345 2.69%
    20 Year 6 $1,710,000 $285,000 $2,436 2.90%
    10 Year 4 $770,000 $192,500 $2,574 2.56%
    Other 2 $880,000 $440,000 $1,378 2.75%

    For 2021, River Works's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 110 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 12 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 117 $43,265,000 $369,786
    $1k-2k 3 $1,305,000 $435,000
    $2k-3k 2 $600,000 $300,000
    $5k+ 2 $1,300,000 $650,000
    $4k-5k 1 $375,000 $375,000

    River Works's average total fees were $2,752, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 117 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 63 $24,045,000 $381,667
    3-4% 55 $24,665,000 $448,455
    <2.5% 12 $2,960,000 $246,667
    4-5% 4 $1,320,000 $330,000

    During 2021, River Works's average interest rate for loans was 3.19%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 63 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 63 $19,255,000 $305,635 $2,481 3.12%
    $400k-600k 36 $17,420,000 $483,889 $2,910 3.11%
    $100k-200k 17 $2,715,000 $159,706 $2,434 2.96%
    $600k-1MM 14 $9,810,000 $700,714 $3,275 3.27%
    $100,000 or less 2 $180,000 $90,000 $2,191 2.13%
    $1MM+ 2 $3,610,000 $1,805,000 $3,046 3.81%

    2021 saw River Works place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 63 originations, totaling $19,255,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 43 $17,365,000 $403,837 $2,797 3.06%
    $150k-250k 22 $9,670,000 $439,545 $2,437 2.93%
    $50k-75k 20 $5,410,000 $270,500 $2,653 3.08%
    $75k-100k 20 $7,180,000 $359,000 $2,614 2.98%
    $250k+ 7 $2,925,000 $417,857 $2,806 2.80%
    $50k or less 7 $1,545,000 $220,714 $1,793 2.89%

    River Works lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 43 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 22 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 25 $9,045,000 $361,800 $2,529 2.97%
    30-36% 23 $7,555,000 $328,478 $2,216 2.89%
    40% 8 $2,880,000 $360,000 $3,229 3.25%
    50-60% 8 $3,090,000 $386,250 $2,671 3.11%
    <20% 7 $1,725,000 $246,429 $2,135 2.61%
    43% 7 $2,355,000 $336,429 $3,976 3.02%
    39% 5 $2,195,000 $439,000 $1,752 3.10%
    41% 5 $2,735,000 $547,000 $2,610 3.20%
    36% 5 $1,595,000 $319,000 $2,316 3.08%
    44% 5 $2,705,000 $541,000 $2,658 3.15%
    38% 4 $1,710,000 $427,500 $3,378 3.06%
    45% 4 $2,000,000 $500,000 $4,202 3.28%
    37% 3 $1,065,000 $355,000 $2,994 2.92%
    46% 3 $975,000 $325,000 $1,830 2.58%
    49% 3 $1,115,000 $371,667 $2,278 2.88%
    42% 3 $995,000 $331,667 $1,971 3.50%
    48% 1 $355,000 $355,000 $2,399 2.88%

    River Works lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 25 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 23 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 92 $32,770,000 $356,196 $2,580 2.99%
    Not applicable 15 $8,895,000 $593,000 $3,239 3.94%
    Black 13 $5,465,000 $420,385 $2,811 3.27%
    Not provided 10 $4,450,000 $445,000 $2,402 2.89%
    Asian 4 $1,410,000 $352,500 $3,285 2.81%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    87.32%

    River Works has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    75.37%

    River Works has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 134 $52,990,000 $395,448

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    134 $52,990,000 $395,448

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 17 $2,985,000 $175,588 $2,116 2.72%
    40-60% 38 $12,300,000 $323,684 $2,870 3.04%
    60-80% 63 $29,845,000 $473,730 $2,657 3.19%
    80-100% 15 $7,555,000 $503,667 $2,781 3.34%
    Under 20% 1 $305,000 $305,000 $0 3.65%