Paragon Home Loans Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
Paragon Home Loans is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Paragon Home Loans has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. They have a low ratio of USDA 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: Syracuse, Plattsburgh, Utica, Binghamton, and Buffalo among others. We have data for 31 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Paragon Home Loans 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. Paragon Home Loans 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.55% | 4/21/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.44% | 4/21/24 |
| 30 Year FHA Purchase | 7.43% | 4/21/24 |
| 30 Year FHA Refi | 6.91% | 4/21/24 |
| 30 Year VA Purchase | 6.57% | 4/21/24 |
| 30 Year VA Refi | 6.55% | 4/21/24 |
| 30 Year USDA Purchase | 6.93% | 4/21/24 |
| 30 Year USDA Refi | 6.92% | 4/21/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.12% | 4/21/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 6.21% | 4/21/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.21% | 4/21/24 |
| 15 Year FHA Refi | 5.68% | 4/21/24 |
| 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
2,047Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
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Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYRACUSE, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 889 | $152,895,000 | $171,985 | $3,760 | 2.96% |
| Plattsburgh, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 143 | $27,365,000 | $191,364 | $3,865 | 2.96% |
| UTICA-ROME, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 131 | $25,235,000 | $192,634 | $4,147 | 2.93% |
| BINGHAMTON, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 160 | $22,470,000 | $140,438 | $4,109 | 2.97% |
| BUFFALO-CHEEKTOWAGA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 113 | $21,975,000 | $194,469 | $4,268 | 2.99% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 102 | $18,970,000 | $185,980 | $4,655 | 2.97% |
| Cortland, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 107 | $15,065,000 | $140,794 | $4,179 | 2.90% |
| Auburn, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 72 | $11,710,000 | $162,639 | $4,325 | 3.05% |
| ELMIRA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 63 | $8,395,000 | $133,254 | $4,872 | 2.98% |
| Malone, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 47 | $7,895,000 | $167,979 | $4,018 | 2.89% |
| Corning, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 60 | $7,660,000 | $127,667 | $4,325 | 3.01% |
| ROCHESTER, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 39 | $5,925,000 | $151,923 | $3,884 | 3.00% |
| Olean, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 45 | $5,235,000 | $116,333 | $4,463 | 3.12% |
| ITHACA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 28 | $5,110,000 | $182,500 | $3,984 | 2.97% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $2,530,000 | $632,500 | $8,568 | 2.94% |
| Ogdensburg-Massena, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 10 | $1,560,000 | $156,000 | $3,859 | 2.91% |
| ALBANY-SCHENECTADY-TROY, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $1,525,000 | $305,000 | $3,504 | 2.78% |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $790,000 | $395,000 | $7,882 | 3.69% |
| WATERTOWN-FORT DRUM, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $625,000 | $208,333 | $3,002 | 2.71% |
| Sayre, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $580,000 | $145,000 | $4,071 | 3.25% |
| Seneca Falls, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $575,000 | $115,000 | $4,516 | 3.25% |
| Oneonta, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $550,000 | $275,000 | $3,238 | 3.50% |
| HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $545,000 | $545,000 | $7,966 | 2.25% |
| GLENS FALLS, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $515,000 | $171,667 | $3,288 | 3.21% |
| Batavia, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $380,000 | $190,000 | $6,178 | 3.00% |
| LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $305,000 | $305,000 | $3,737 | 3.25% |
| Bradford, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $190,000 | $95,000 | $4,094 | 3.13% |
| KINGSTON, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $175,000 | $175,000 | $2,460 | 2.88% |
| WILLIAMSPORT, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $175,000 | $175,000 | $3,785 | 3.25% |
| Gloversville, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $105,000 | $105,000 | $3,376 | 2.25% |
| Jamestown-Dunkirk-Fredonia, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $3,777 | 3.00% |
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Product Mix
For 2021, Paragon Home Loans's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,358 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 472 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2021, Paragon Home Loans's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,534 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 506 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2021, Paragon Home Loans's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,685 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 206 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
Paragon Home Loans's average total fees were $4,230, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 1,413 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5-3% | 923 | $158,075,000 | $171,262 |
| 3-4% | 799 | $134,185,000 | $167,941 |
| <2.5% | 306 | $51,570,000 | $168,529 |
| 4-5% | 19 | $3,275,000 | $172,368 |
During 2021, Paragon Home Loans's average interest rate for loans was 3.04%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 923 originations.
Loan Sizing
2021 saw Paragon Home Loans place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 1,168 originations, totaling $169,870,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Paragon Home Loans lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 582 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 473 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Paragon Home Loans lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 401 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 395 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications96.34%
Paragon Home Loans has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination89.64%
Paragon Home Loans has an average pick rate.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 2,047 | $347,105,000 | $169,568 |
LTV Distribution
Complaints
| Bank Name | Product | Issue | 2021 CPFB Complaints | % of Total Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Finance Center | Conventional home mortgage | Struggling to pay mortgage | 1 | 100.0% |