Tennessee Valley Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Chattanooga, TN

LEI: 5493007669OVCSCATP45

Tax ID: 62-0156595

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 36 reviews

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Review & Overview

Tennessee Valley is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. Tennessee Valley has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Chattanooga, Cleveland, Dalton, Dayton, and Athens among others. We have data for 32 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Tennessee Valley 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. Tennessee Valley 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) 7.43% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.70% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.56% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.82% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.29% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.09% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.18% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.18% 4/5/25
15 Year VA Refi 6.00% 4/5/25
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

1,316

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$223,640,000

Awards

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Relative Rate

Tennessee Valley's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.25%.

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

This yields a difference of -0.3%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Tennessee Valley's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $5,917.

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
CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 936 $158,160,000 $168,974 $4,397 8.30%
CLEVELAND, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 175 $27,735,000 $158,486 $4,045 8.27%
DALTON, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 45 $8,115,000 $180,333 $4,742 7.76%
Dayton, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 33 $5,305,000 $160,758 $3,792 8.05%
Athens, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 40 $5,100,000 $127,500 $3,290 8.40%
Outside of Metro Areas 26 $4,560,000 $175,385 $4,314 8.25%
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $2,915,000 $265,000 $7,864 7.33%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,825,000 $365,000 $7,728 6.02%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,540,000 $770,000 $13,125 7.50%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,260,000 $315,000 $8,895 9.10%
Fort Payne, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,240,000 $206,667 $4,446 7.37%
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $900,000 $450,000 $6,902 6.94%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $685,000 $228,333 $4,370 5.78%
Scottsboro, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $575,000 $82,143 $2,435 8.91%
DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $6,911 5.99%
JACKSON, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $5,705 5.99%
Calhoun, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $300,000 $150,000 $3,683 8.23%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $6,053 7.09%
CLARKSVILLE, TN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $5,775 7.00%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $7,676 6.00%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $8,363 7.00%
LINCOLN, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $4,331 5.09%
HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $5,893 7.13%
HOUMA-THIBODAUX, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $4,468 7.49%
Bedford, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $3,461 6.50%
Shelbyville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $180,000 $90,000 $1,537 9.77%
Tullahoma-Manchester, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,106 5.63%
MOBILE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,234 7.09%
Crossville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $3,331 7.74%
Summerville, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $80,000 $40,000 $2,364 8.11%
McMinnville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 8.50%
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 9.00%
Tennessee Valley's top markets include Chattanooga, Cleveland, Dalton, Dayton, and Athens among others.

Their top states include:
  • Tennessee (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Georgia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Alabama (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Missouri (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 767 $169,095,000 $220,463 $4,373 7.40%
    HELOC 539 $51,855,000 $96,206 n/a 9.47%
    VA 10 $2,690,000 $269,000 $6,322 6.15%

    For 2024, Tennessee Valley's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 767 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 539 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 412 $126,230,000 $306,383 $6,022 6.51%
    Home Improvement 396 $32,130,000 $81,136 $1,867 9.36%
    Other 238 $20,220,000 $84,958 $2,006 9.43%
    Cash Out Refi 236 $36,840,000 $156,102 $3,592 8.43%
    Refi 34 $8,220,000 $241,765 $4,824 6.28%

    For 2024, Tennessee Valley's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 412 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 396 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 545 $53,245,000 $97,697 $4,160 9.42%
    30 Year 377 $113,435,000 $300,889 $5,917 6.25%
    15 Year 172 $15,720,000 $91,395 $1,974 9.31%
    Other 161 $22,995,000 $142,826 $3,411 8.03%
    10 Year 22 $1,540,000 $70,000 $2,149 7.77%
    5 Year 18 $8,810,000 $489,444 $0 7.19%
    3 Year 11 $3,245,000 $295,000 $0 7.39%
    30+ year 7 $4,045,000 $577,857 $10,875 6.58%
    1 Year 3 $605,000 $201,667 $0 8.50%

    For 2024, Tennessee Valley's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 545 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 377 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 191 $13,165,000 $68,927
    $2k-3k 152 $29,250,000 $192,434
    $3k-4k 149 $42,235,000 $283,456
    $1k-2k 103 $10,235,000 $99,369
    $5k+ 71 $38,235,000 $538,521
    $4k-5k 61 $22,915,000 $375,656

    Tennessee Valley's average total fees were $5,917, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 191 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 737 $66,865,000 $90,726
    6-7% 208 $55,370,000 $266,202
    5-6% 186 $57,810,000 $310,806
    7-8% 171 $39,345,000 $230,088
    4-5% 13 $3,995,000 $307,308
    % 1 $255,000 $255,000

    During 2024, Tennessee Valley's average interest rate for loans was 6.25%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 737 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 569 $31,955,000 $56,160 $1,739 9.44%
    $200k-400k 336 $92,500,000 $275,298 $5,522 6.81%
    $100k-200k 318 $44,750,000 $140,723 $3,467 8.14%
    $400k-600k 72 $34,120,000 $473,889 $8,567 6.36%
    $600k-1MM 15 $10,975,000 $731,667 $12,064 6.12%
    $1MM+ 6 $9,340,000 $1,556,667 $20,534 7.08%

    2024 saw Tennessee Valley place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 569 originations, totaling $31,955,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 336 $58,400,000 $173,810 $4,738 8.31%
    $50k-75k 271 $30,355,000 $112,011 $3,385 8.31%
    $75k-100k 259 $37,315,000 $144,073 $4,100 8.22%
    $150k-250k 204 $48,360,000 $237,059 $6,006 8.24%
    $50k or less 137 $11,555,000 $84,343 $2,946 8.38%
    $250k+ 53 $19,575,000 $369,340 $8,207 7.99%

    Tennessee Valley lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 336 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 271 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 211 $36,705,000 $173,957 $4,404 8.09%
    20-30% 151 $24,075,000 $159,437 $4,467 7.80%
    49% 126 $18,380,000 $145,873 $3,779 8.69%
    48% 102 $16,960,000 $166,275 $4,267 8.50%
    45% 75 $11,955,000 $159,400 $4,498 8.49%
    44% 70 $11,340,000 $162,000 $4,198 8.40%
    47% 65 $8,945,000 $137,615 $3,706 8.71%
    43% 63 $11,745,000 $186,429 $4,614 8.42%
    46% 62 $12,040,000 $194,194 $4,885 8.26%
    42% 52 $8,950,000 $172,115 $4,245 8.26%
    36% 44 $6,650,000 $151,136 $4,520 8.08%
    39% 44 $9,490,000 $215,682 $5,704 8.19%
    40% 42 $7,420,000 $176,667 $4,879 7.95%
    37% 42 $5,350,000 $127,381 $4,065 8.33%
    41% 41 $5,885,000 $143,537 $4,245 8.41%
    38% 39 $5,655,000 $145,000 $4,533 8.62%
    <20% 29 $3,415,000 $117,759 $3,866 7.65%
    >60% 2 $480,000 $240,000 $0 7.50%
    50-60% 1 $235,000 $235,000 $4,353 6.00%

    Tennessee Valley lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 211 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 151 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,104 $181,890,000 $164,755 $4,327 8.26%
    Not provided 99 $15,875,000 $160,354 $4,802 8.25%
    Not applicable 34 $12,010,000 $353,235 $0 7.32%
    Black 58 $8,260,000 $142,414 $4,035 8.48%
    Asian 12 $4,410,000 $367,500 $8,699 7.33%
    American Indian 7 $1,075,000 $153,571 $4,102 7.68%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $120,000 $60,000 $0 8.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    74.85%

    Tennessee Valley has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    66.11%

    Tennessee Valley 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 1,316 $223,640,000 $169,939

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,316 $223,640,000 $169,939

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 349 $38,865,000 $111,361 $2,461 9.12%
    40-60% 121 $24,665,000 $203,843 $4,084 7.68%
    60-80% 155 $41,335,000 $266,677 $5,623 6.92%
    80-100% 299 $96,715,000 $323,462 $6,126 6.43%
    Under 20% 392 $22,060,000 $56,276 $1,586 9.52%