Primus Lending Corp. Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

LOS ANGELES, CA

LEI: 5493007ABXGXVK31KE79

Tax ID: 95-4789675

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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. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, and Bakersfield 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 about average rates.

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Originations

70

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$25,720,000

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) 57 $21,605,000 $379,035 $11,749 4.75%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $3,635,000 $330,455 $10,850 5.10%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $7,694 4.50%
BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $7,050 4.38%
Primus Lending Corp.'s top markets include Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, and Bakersfield 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 41 $15,355,000 $374,512 $9,785 4.84%
    FHA 25 $9,115,000 $364,600 $14,217 4.79%
    FHA 2 $440,000 $220,000 $0 3.67%
    VA 2 $810,000 $405,000 $11,827 5.00%

    For 2018, Primus Lending Corp.'s most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 41 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 25 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 41 $16,375,000 $399,390 $11,127 4.92%
    Cash Out Refi 24 $7,970,000 $332,083 $12,923 4.61%
    Refi 5 $1,375,000 $275,000 $6,709 4.64%

    For 2018, Primus Lending Corp.'s most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 41 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 24 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 66 $24,570,000 $372,273 $11,507 4.83%
    20 Year 2 $710,000 $355,000 $10,428 4.74%
    Other 2 $440,000 $220,000 $0 3.67%

    For 2018, Primus Lending Corp.'s most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 66 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 2 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $5k+ 26 $10,690,000 $411,154
    $1k-2k 15 $6,035,000 $402,333
    $3k-4k 12 $3,810,000 $317,500
    $2k-3k 8 $2,220,000 $277,500
    $4k-5k 7 $2,525,000 $360,714

    Primus Lending Corp.'s average total fees were $11,507, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $5k+ bucket, with 26 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 42 $15,570,000 $370,714
    5-6% 25 $9,465,000 $378,600
    3-4% 2 $450,000 $225,000
    <2.5% 1 $235,000 $235,000

    During 2018, Primus Lending Corp.'s average interest rate for loans was 4.83%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 42 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 39 $11,535,000 $295,769 $10,708 4.79%
    $400k-600k 23 $10,715,000 $465,870 $12,171 4.79%
    $100k-200k 4 $530,000 $132,500 $7,558 4.56%
    $600k-1MM 3 $1,905,000 $635,000 $15,729 5.08%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,035,000 $1,035,000 $26,740 5.38%

    2018 saw Primus Lending Corp. place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 39 originations, totaling $11,535,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 26 $10,500,000 $403,846 $10,331 4.98%
    $50k-75k 13 $3,875,000 $298,077 $9,309 4.75%
    $50k or less 11 $2,835,000 $257,727 $11,201 4.44%
    $150k-250k 8 $3,360,000 $420,000 $17,999 4.74%
    $75k-100k 8 $3,010,000 $376,250 $9,156 4.71%
    $250k+ 3 $1,935,000 $645,000 $20,481 4.96%

    Primus Lending Corp. lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 26 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 13 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    43% 1 $345,000 $345,000 $12,393 4.50%
    50-60% 1 $135,000 $135,000 $10,604 4.75%

    Primus Lending Corp. lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 43%, with 1 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 50-60%, with 1 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Black 34 $12,520,000 $368,235 $11,533 4.84%
    White 26 $9,760,000 $375,385 $12,586 4.80%
    Asian 9 $3,185,000 $353,889 $8,863 4.49%
    American Indian 1 $255,000 $255,000 $5,301 5.63%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    94.48%

    Primus Lending Corp. has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    31.43%

    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 70 $25,720,000 $367,429

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 70 $25,720,000 $367,429