Tennessee Valley Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Chattanooga, TN

LEI: 5493007669OVCSCATP45

Tax ID: 62-0156595

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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, Athens, and Dayton among others. We have data for 36 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 an average 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) 6.27% 11/17/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.62% 11/17/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.63% 11/17/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.82% 11/17/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.24% 11/17/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.12% 11/17/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.12% 11/17/24
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

1,999

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$342,925,000
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,496 $251,480,000 $168,102 $3,840 5.00%
CLEVELAND, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 250 $41,920,000 $167,680 $3,595 5.18%
DALTON, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 38 $7,520,000 $197,895 $4,124 4.72%
Athens, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 57 $7,255,000 $127,281 $3,033 5.06%
Dayton, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 35 $6,445,000 $184,143 $3,792 4.95%
Outside of Metro Areas 39 $5,915,000 $151,667 $3,281 5.39%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $3,265,000 $251,154 $5,524 5.11%
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,780,000 $347,500 $6,424 4.48%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $2,640,000 $440,000 $7,059 4.14%
PANAMA CITY, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,880,000 $940,000 $0 4.25%
Scottsboro, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,235,000 $137,222 $3,193 5.32%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,140,000 $190,000 $4,273 4.69%
Cullowhee, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $885,000 $885,000 $9,247 5.38%
JOHNSON CITY, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $865,000 $865,000 $7,779 4.11%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $860,000 $430,000 $8,147 4.37%
Calhoun, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $705,000 $235,000 $4,544 4.68%
Fort Payne, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $700,000 $175,000 $3,243 5.24%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $660,000 $330,000 $6,684 4.37%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $555,000 $555,000 $9,387 5.18%
Sevierville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $550,000 $275,000 $5,288 5.24%
Summerville, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $460,000 $115,000 $2,206 5.49%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $440,000 $220,000 $2,948 4.86%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $395,000 $395,000 $5,363 5.34%
Cookeville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $350,000 $175,000 $2,617 5.22%
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $5,567 3.74%
MOBILE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $4,317 5.33%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 3.50%
McMinnville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $4,419 5.25%
Tullahoma-Manchester, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $175,000 $58,333 $1,979 5.34%
Crossville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $150,000 $75,000 $1,750 4.55%
ROME, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,373 4.25%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,684 5.12%
MORRISTOWN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 3.50%
London, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $2,685 5.81%
VALDOSTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 4.46%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $1,740 3.98%
Tennessee Valley's top markets include Chattanooga, Cleveland, Dalton, Athens, and Dayton among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 1,302 $272,530,000 $209,316 $3,828 4.95%
    HELOC 697 $70,395,000 $100,997 n/a 5.16%

    For 2022, Tennessee Valley's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,302 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 697 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 730 $65,870,000 $90,233 $1,826 5.26%
    Home Purchase 687 $190,115,000 $276,732 $4,873 4.64%
    Cash Out Refi 411 $67,965,000 $165,365 $3,259 4.90%
    Home Improvement 103 $7,755,000 $75,291 $1,572 7.05%
    Refi 68 $11,220,000 $165,000 $3,227 4.04%

    For 2022, Tennessee Valley's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 730 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 687 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 694 $69,650,000 $100,360 $4,193 5.13%
    30 Year 568 $162,950,000 $286,884 $4,898 4.31%
    Other 408 $71,250,000 $174,632 $3,430 5.11%
    15 Year 179 $14,535,000 $81,201 $1,777 6.69%
    10 Year 70 $4,940,000 $70,571 $1,891 5.28%
    5 Year 67 $16,265,000 $242,761 $1,557 4.61%
    3 Year 10 $2,220,000 $222,000 $0 4.90%
    1 Year 3 $1,115,000 $371,667 $0 6.42%

    For 2022, Tennessee Valley's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 694 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 568 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $2k-3k 309 $66,965,000 $216,715
    $1k-2k 284 $35,680,000 $125,634
    $<1k 273 $15,545,000 $56,941
    $3k-4k 177 $58,175,000 $328,672
    $4k-5k 87 $38,655,000 $444,310
    $5k+ 44 $27,440,000 $623,636

    Tennessee Valley's average total fees were $4,898, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $2k-3k bucket, with 309 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 553 $95,685,000 $173,029
    4-5% 549 $119,375,000 $217,441
    5-6% 400 $76,270,000 $190,675
    6-7% 274 $30,070,000 $109,745
    7-8% 115 $7,165,000 $62,304
    Over 8% 69 $4,735,000 $68,623
    2.5-3% 39 $9,625,000 $246,795

    During 2022, Tennessee Valley's average interest rate for loans was 4.31%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 553 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 779 $43,575,000 $55,937 $1,727 5.58%
    $100k-200k 575 $83,385,000 $145,017 $3,246 4.82%
    $200k-400k 503 $136,855,000 $272,078 $4,914 4.52%
    $400k-600k 106 $50,020,000 $471,887 $7,359 4.57%
    $600k-1MM 29 $20,675,000 $712,931 $8,115 4.53%
    $1MM+ 7 $8,415,000 $1,202,143 $10,717 4.26%

    2022 saw Tennessee Valley place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 779 originations, totaling $43,575,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 463 $61,065,000 $131,890 $3,278 5.08%
    $100k-150k 452 $81,460,000 $180,221 $4,357 5.11%
    $75k-100k 350 $54,910,000 $156,886 $3,923 5.09%
    $50k or less 327 $34,855,000 $106,590 $2,778 4.89%
    $150k-250k 237 $55,535,000 $234,325 $5,381 5.04%
    $250k+ 58 $27,270,000 $470,172 $7,097 4.73%

    Tennessee Valley lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 463 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 452 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 307 $51,575,000 $167,997 $3,983 4.91%
    20-30% 294 $52,270,000 $177,789 $3,976 4.73%
    49% 177 $26,165,000 $147,825 $3,621 5.32%
    48% 111 $18,175,000 $163,739 $3,697 5.38%
    47% 95 $14,175,000 $149,211 $3,256 5.74%
    46% 89 $16,295,000 $183,090 $4,096 5.05%
    45% 87 $15,375,000 $176,724 $3,824 5.16%
    <20% 86 $13,230,000 $153,837 $3,317 4.45%
    43% 76 $13,160,000 $173,158 $3,895 5.49%
    38% 74 $12,570,000 $169,865 $3,797 4.99%
    41% 70 $12,240,000 $174,857 $4,077 5.21%
    44% 69 $11,985,000 $173,696 $3,904 4.98%
    42% 68 $12,960,000 $190,588 $4,058 5.09%
    37% 67 $9,655,000 $144,104 $3,430 5.12%
    39% 66 $10,530,000 $159,545 $3,703 5.09%
    40% 63 $9,615,000 $152,619 $3,618 4.79%
    36% 57 $9,475,000 $166,228 $4,007 4.83%
    >60% 7 $1,365,000 $195,000 $5,252 4.93%
    50-60% 5 $815,000 $163,000 $4,144 5.55%

    Tennessee Valley lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 307 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 294 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,547 $258,325,000 $166,984 $3,807 5.05%
    Not provided 240 $39,370,000 $164,042 $3,810 4.84%
    Not applicable 94 $23,360,000 $248,511 $0 4.74%
    Black 84 $14,160,000 $168,571 $3,908 5.37%
    Asian 13 $3,825,000 $294,231 $5,299 4.88%
    American Indian 16 $2,660,000 $166,250 $3,622 4.73%
    Other Asian 3 $625,000 $208,333 $0 4.13%
    Asian Indian 1 $425,000 $425,000 $7,424 3.99%
    Korean 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 5.69%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    83.09%

    Tennessee Valley has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    72.59%

    Tennessee Valley has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,999 $342,925,000 $171,548

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,999 $342,925,000 $171,548

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 407 $44,505,000 $109,349 $2,097 5.21%
    40-60% 211 $32,825,000 $155,569 $3,046 4.74%
    60-80% 281 $65,515,000 $233,149 $4,253 4.67%
    80-100% 611 $174,595,000 $285,753 $4,938 4.54%
    Under 20% 489 $25,485,000 $52,117 $1,366 5.79%