Primus Lending Corp. Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

LOS ANGELES, CA

LEI: 5493007ABXGXVK31KE79

Tax ID: 95-4789675

1 stars - Updated: 4/18/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 5 reviews

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Review & Overview

Primus Lending Corp. is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase and Cash Out Refi loans. Primus Lending Corp. has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a high proportion of FHA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Los Angeles, Riverside, Madera, and Oxnard among others. We have data for 4 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Primus Lending Corp. 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. Primus Lending Corp. is typically a high 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 relatively high rates.

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Originations

21

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$11,685,000

Relative Rate

Primus Lending Corp.'s average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 7.01%.

The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.

This yields a difference of 0.53%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Primus Lending Corp.'s average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $21,282.

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 $9,089.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $8,995,000 $599,667 $22,218 7.10%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,880,000 $470,000 $19,757 6.84%
MADERA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $19,037 6.75%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $15,597 6.63%
Primus Lending Corp.'s top markets include Los Angeles, Riverside, Madera, and Oxnard among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 10 $5,620,000 $562,000 $16,204 7.19%
    FHA 9 $4,975,000 $552,778 $27,725 6.81%
    VA 2 $1,090,000 $545,000 $17,683 7.06%

    For 2023, Primus Lending Corp.'s most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 10 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 9 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 14 $8,260,000 $590,000 $21,651 6.89%
    Cash Out Refi 6 $2,890,000 $481,667 $20,202 7.27%
    Refi 1 $535,000 $535,000 $22,600 7.13%

    For 2023, Primus Lending Corp.'s most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 14 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 6 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 21 $11,685,000 $556,429 $21,282 7.01%

    For 2023, Primus Lending Corp.'s most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 21 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $5k+ 16 $9,280,000 $580,000
    $3k-4k 2 $1,090,000 $545,000
    $<1k 1 $575,000 $575,000
    $1k-2k 1 $475,000 $475,000
    $4k-5k 1 $265,000 $265,000

    Primus Lending Corp.'s average total fees were $21,282, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $5k+ bucket, with 16 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 13 $7,125,000 $548,077
    7-8% 6 $3,390,000 $565,000
    5-6% 1 $665,000 $665,000
    Over 8% 1 $505,000 $505,000

    During 2023, Primus Lending Corp.'s average interest rate for loans was 7.01%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 13 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $400k-600k 8 $4,130,000 $516,250 $18,834 6.98%
    $600k-1MM 7 $4,735,000 $676,429 $26,452 7.02%
    $200k-400k 5 $1,735,000 $347,000 $16,876 7.08%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,085,000 $1,085,000 $26,712 6.88%

    2023 saw Primus Lending Corp. place emphasis on $400k-600k loans with 8 originations, totaling $4,130,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 8 $3,780,000 $472,500 $19,222 7.08%
    $150k-250k 7 $4,365,000 $623,571 $26,434 6.93%
    $250k+ 6 $3,540,000 $590,000 $18,018 7.02%

    Primus Lending Corp. lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 8 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 7 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 3 $1,125,000 $375,000 $13,602 7.04%
    50-60% 3 $1,575,000 $525,000 $24,069 6.67%
    38% 2 $1,060,000 $530,000 $23,762 7.13%
    30-36% 2 $1,170,000 $585,000 $18,156 7.13%
    45% 1 $505,000 $505,000 $23,549 6.63%
    36% 1 $705,000 $705,000 $19,769 7.50%
    48% 1 $555,000 $555,000 $27,810 6.88%
    49% 1 $635,000 $635,000 $33,090 6.75%
    47% 1 $535,000 $535,000 $22,600 7.13%
    43% 1 $1,085,000 $1,085,000 $26,712 6.88%

    Primus Lending Corp. lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 3 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 50-60%, with 3 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Black 13 $6,965,000 $535,769 $21,875 7.24%
    White 5 $3,405,000 $681,000 $25,914 6.58%
    Asian 3 $1,315,000 $438,333 $10,994 6.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    92.86%

    Primus Lending Corp. has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    14.29%

    Primus Lending Corp. 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 21 $11,685,000 $556,429

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    21 $11,685,000 $556,429

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 2 $690,000 $345,000 $13,440 7.69%
    40-60% 3 $1,315,000 $438,333 $10,994 6.75%
    60-80% 8 $5,280,000 $660,000 $24,272 7.11%
    80-100% 7 $4,015,000 $573,571 $25,327 6.88%
    Over 100% 1 $385,000 $385,000 $15,597 6.63%