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 Refi and Cash Out Refi loans. St James Mortgage Corporation has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Detroit, Ann Arbor, Flint, Traverse City, and Monroe among others. We have data for 8 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% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 5.78% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.16% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.66% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.67% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.67% 12/16/24
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Originations

404

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$81,200,000

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) 368 $73,280,000 $199,130 $1,380 2.75%
Outside of Metro Areas 12 $3,170,000 $264,167 $1,529 2.85%
ANN ARBOR, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $2,555,000 $232,273 $2,150 2.77%
FLINT, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,430,000 $178,750 $1,654 2.81%
Traverse City, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $440,000 $220,000 $1,231 2.69%
MONROE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $1,224 2.50%
JACKSON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $787 3.13%
NILES, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $3,003 2.75%
St James Mortgage Corporation's top markets include Detroit, Ann Arbor, Flint, Traverse City, and Monroe 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 404 $81,200,000 $200,990 $1,412 2.75%

    For 2021, St James Mortgage Corporation's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 404 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 245 $45,945,000 $187,531 $1,107 2.68%
    Cash Out Refi 108 $23,260,000 $215,370 $1,671 2.85%
    Home Purchase 40 $10,310,000 $257,750 $2,150 2.91%
    Other 11 $1,685,000 $153,182 $2,967 2.88%

    For 2021, St James Mortgage Corporation's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 245 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 108 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 177 $40,555,000 $229,124 $1,655 2.96%
    15 Year 124 $22,590,000 $182,177 $1,368 2.50%
    10 Year 39 $5,395,000 $138,333 $940 2.48%
    Other 34 $6,000,000 $176,471 $970 2.74%
    20 Year 30 $6,660,000 $222,000 $1,273 2.88%

    For 2021, St James Mortgage Corporation's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 177 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 124 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 379 $77,465,000 $204,393
    $1k-2k 9 $945,000 $105,000
    $2k-3k 7 $735,000 $105,000
    $4k-5k 5 $875,000 $175,000
    $5k+ 4 $1,180,000 $295,000

    St James Mortgage Corporation's average total fees were $1,655, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 379 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 209 $42,455,000 $203,134
    <2.5% 125 $23,645,000 $189,160
    3-4% 70 $15,100,000 $215,714

    During 2021, St James Mortgage Corporation's average interest rate for loans was 2.96%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 209 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 173 $25,635,000 $148,179 $1,220 2.74%
    $200k-400k 152 $40,970,000 $269,539 $1,528 2.80%
    $100,000 or less 58 $4,660,000 $80,345 $1,369 2.63%
    $400k-600k 21 $9,935,000 $473,095 $2,272 2.79%

    2021 saw St James Mortgage Corporation place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 173 originations, totaling $25,635,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 124 $26,320,000 $212,258 $1,489 2.67%
    $50k-75k 81 $12,565,000 $155,123 $1,298 2.86%
    $75k-100k 76 $12,800,000 $168,421 $1,242 2.76%
    $150k-250k 64 $17,150,000 $267,969 $1,599 2.69%
    $50k or less 36 $4,440,000 $123,333 $1,046 2.84%
    $250k+ 23 $7,925,000 $344,565 $2,007 2.80%

    St James Mortgage Corporation lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 124 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 81 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 128 $26,460,000 $206,719 $1,400 2.74%
    30-36% 76 $16,410,000 $215,921 $1,539 2.72%
    <20% 69 $12,475,000 $180,797 $1,124 2.69%
    38% 16 $3,290,000 $205,625 $1,786 2.66%
    42% 13 $2,095,000 $161,154 $1,265 2.85%
    37% 13 $3,445,000 $265,000 $1,412 2.72%
    43% 12 $2,560,000 $213,333 $1,696 2.91%
    39% 11 $2,035,000 $185,000 $1,168 3.02%
    46% 9 $1,675,000 $186,111 $1,638 2.69%
    45% 8 $1,250,000 $156,250 $1,420 2.83%
    41% 8 $1,480,000 $185,000 $1,539 3.03%
    47% 8 $1,750,000 $218,750 $1,347 2.81%
    36% 6 $1,520,000 $253,333 $1,860 2.81%
    44% 6 $990,000 $165,000 $1,131 2.71%
    48% 5 $885,000 $177,000 $1,191 2.90%
    49% 5 $735,000 $147,000 $1,071 2.85%
    50-60% 5 $1,065,000 $213,000 $3,130 2.88%
    40% 4 $780,000 $195,000 $1,156 2.78%
    >60% 2 $300,000 $150,000 $703 2.25%

    St James Mortgage Corporation lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 128 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 76 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 364 $72,970,000 $200,467 $1,375 2.77%
    Asian 23 $4,615,000 $200,652 $1,646 2.57%
    Not provided 10 $2,130,000 $213,000 $1,351 2.75%
    Asian Indian 4 $950,000 $237,500 $3,642 2.44%
    Black 3 $535,000 $178,333 $1,319 2.83%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.77%

    St James Mortgage Corporation 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
    88.12%

    St James Mortgage Corporation has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 404 $81,200,000 $200,990

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    404 $81,200,000 $200,990

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 60 $7,530,000 $125,500 $1,058 2.59%
    40-60% 167 $31,755,000 $190,150 $1,122 2.68%
    60-80% 157 $36,475,000 $232,325 $1,787 2.86%
    80-100% 19 $5,335,000 $280,789 $1,992 3.01%
    Under 20% 1 $105,000 $105,000 $1,162 2.63%