St James Mortgage Corporation Rates, Fees & Info

Bloomfield Hills, MI

LEI: 5493006Y55XBWPK4OX71

Tax ID: 38-2849685

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Review & Overview

St James Mortgage Corporation is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase, Cash Out Refi, and Refi loans. St James Mortgage Corporation has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Kalamazoo among others. We have data for 3 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

St James Mortgage Corporation 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. St James Mortgage Corporation 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 6.03% 3/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 5.78% 3/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.16% 3/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.66% 3/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.67% 3/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.67% 3/28/24
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Originations

82

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$13,970,000

Awards

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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 80 $13,590,000 $169,875 $1,751 4.30%
ANN ARBOR, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $1,262 4.25%
KALAMAZOO-PORTAGE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $3,041 4.75%
St James Mortgage Corporation's top markets include Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Kalamazoo among others.

Their top states include:
  • Michigan (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 82 $13,970,000 $170,366 $1,761 4.31%

    For 2018, St James Mortgage Corporation's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 82 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 29 $6,125,000 $211,207 $2,082 4.41%
    Cash Out Refi 25 $4,095,000 $163,800 $1,919 4.36%
    Refi 20 $2,810,000 $140,500 $1,107 4.13%
    Other 8 $940,000 $117,500 $1,736 4.23%

    For 2018, St James Mortgage Corporation's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 29 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 25 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 47 $9,555,000 $203,298 $1,994 4.57%
    15 Year 25 $3,175,000 $127,000 $1,472 4.00%
    10 Year 7 $825,000 $117,857 $1,542 3.80%
    20 Year 2 $290,000 $145,000 $1,174 3.75%
    Other 1 $125,000 $125,000 $752 4.63%

    For 2018, St James Mortgage Corporation's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 47 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 25 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 68 $11,660,000 $171,471
    $1k-2k 7 $915,000 $130,714
    $2k-3k 3 $365,000 $121,667
    $3k-4k 3 $675,000 $225,000
    $4k-5k 1 $355,000 $355,000

    St James Mortgage Corporation's average total fees were $1,994, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 68 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 58 $10,860,000 $187,241
    3-4% 23 $2,835,000 $123,261
    5-6% 1 $275,000 $275,000

    During 2018, St James Mortgage Corporation's average interest rate for loans was 4.57%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 58 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 38 $5,620,000 $147,895 $1,670 4.30%
    $200k-400k 22 $6,320,000 $287,273 $2,071 4.52%
    $100,000 or less 21 $1,575,000 $75,000 $1,587 4.10%
    $400k-600k 1 $455,000 $455,000 $2,032 4.38%

    2018 saw St James Mortgage Corporation place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 38 originations, totaling $5,620,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 19 $3,105,000 $163,421 $1,556 4.30%
    $50k-75k 18 $2,460,000 $136,667 $1,331 4.34%
    $150k-250k 17 $3,955,000 $232,647 $2,670 4.35%
    $75k-100k 16 $2,670,000 $166,875 $1,824 4.35%
    $50k or less 10 $1,130,000 $113,000 $1,300 4.16%
    $250k+ 2 $650,000 $325,000 $1,647 4.13%

    St James Mortgage Corporation lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 19 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 18 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 23 $3,855,000 $167,609 $1,806 4.29%
    30-36% 12 $2,640,000 $220,000 $2,403 4.22%
    <20% 11 $1,255,000 $114,091 $1,389 4.14%
    40% 6 $920,000 $153,333 $1,817 4.29%
    36% 5 $1,045,000 $209,000 $1,592 4.58%
    41% 5 $885,000 $177,000 $1,218 4.35%
    46% 3 $365,000 $121,667 $2,316 4.42%
    38% 3 $755,000 $251,667 $3,122 4.46%
    42% 2 $310,000 $155,000 $1,198 3.75%
    37% 2 $260,000 $130,000 $1,115 4.31%
    44% 2 $370,000 $185,000 $1,482 4.81%
    45% 2 $380,000 $190,000 $1,458 4.56%
    47% 2 $230,000 $115,000 $935 4.63%
    48% 2 $440,000 $220,000 $1,639 4.63%
    49% 1 $175,000 $175,000 $836 3.50%
    50-60% 1 $85,000 $85,000 $993 4.50%

    St James Mortgage Corporation lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 23 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 12 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 79 $13,615,000 $172,342 $1,750 4.32%
    Black 1 $185,000 $185,000 $4,168 4.13%
    Asian 2 $170,000 $85,000 $977 4.06%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    90.74%

    St James Mortgage Corporation has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    80.49%

    St James Mortgage Corporation has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 82 $13,970,000 $170,366

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 82 $13,970,000 $170,366

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 9 $855,000 $95,000 $1,092 3.83%
    40-60% 19 $2,895,000 $152,368 $1,520 4.26%
    60-80% 40 $7,280,000 $182,000 $1,973 4.42%
    80-100% 14 $2,940,000 $210,000 $1,912 4.38%