Tower Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

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Review & Overview

Tower is a small mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase, Cash Out Refi, and Refi loans. Tower has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia, Charlotte, and New York among others. We have data for 170 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Tower 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. Tower 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) 6.40% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 5.80% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.00% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 5.90% 4/21/24
30 Year VA Purchase 5.47% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.84% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.63% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.63% 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

6,353

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$1,020,535,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 2,194 $408,130,000 $186,021 $4,121 3.81%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,695 $282,115,000 $166,440 $4,096 3.93%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 565 $69,325,000 $122,699 $3,157 4.11%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 276 $35,130,000 $127,283 $1,003 4.08%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 179 $26,515,000 $148,128 $6,516 4.12%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 126 $19,610,000 $155,635 $4,433 3.60%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 144 $17,200,000 $119,444 $1,792 4.17%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 107 $14,435,000 $134,907 $2,223 4.27%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 97 $13,285,000 $136,959 $2,504 4.03%
Outside of Metro Areas 62 $11,760,000 $189,677 $4,370 3.77%
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 62 $9,270,000 $149,516 $5,152 4.02%
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 60 $7,060,000 $117,667 $4,312 4.03%
YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 35 $4,895,000 $139,857 $4,266 3.85%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 33 $3,715,000 $112,576 $5,964 3.98%
OCEAN CITY, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $3,605,000 $144,200 $0 3.54%
DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 24 $3,530,000 $147,083 $2,783 4.15%
Easton, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $3,475,000 $182,895 $2,646 3.59%
CALIFORNIA-LEXINGTON PARK, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 45 $3,395,000 $75,444 $64 5.03%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $3,270,000 $148,636 $4,085 3.87%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $2,925,000 $172,059 $7,314 3.69%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $2,650,000 $147,222 $5,535 3.83%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $2,610,000 $145,000 $4,968 3.67%
GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $2,385,000 $113,571 $0 4.25%
Kill Devil Hills, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $2,140,000 $152,857 $0 4.18%
WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $2,115,000 $100,714 $2,385 4.10%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $2,035,000 $88,478 $0 4.65%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,855,000 $371,000 $5,505 4.32%
ATLANTIC CITY-HAMMONTON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $1,715,000 $131,923 $1,961 4.08%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,715,000 $245,000 $4,801 5.02%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,635,000 $233,571 $5,046 3.57%
ASHEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,595,000 $145,000 $1,766 4.20%
HAGERSTOWN-MARTINSBURG, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $1,495,000 $115,000 $4,674 4.20%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,490,000 $248,333 $4,132 4.25%
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,490,000 $248,333 $3,801 3.60%
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,445,000 $160,556 $4,045 3.90%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,435,000 $130,455 $2,090 4.67%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,430,000 $178,750 $4,315 4.03%
HICKORY-LENOIR-MORGANTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,410,000 $176,250 $0 4.38%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,345,000 $448,333 $6,026 3.42%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,320,000 $132,000 $3,399 3.57%
WINCHESTER, VA-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $1,310,000 $81,875 $0 4.19%
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,240,000 $155,000 $3,714 4.28%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $1,185,000 $79,000 $1,524 4.12%
GETTYSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,130,000 $113,000 $4,919 3.33%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,080,000 $180,000 $4,071 3.48%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,075,000 $153,571 $0 4.46%
TRENTON-PRINCETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,020,000 $102,000 $0 3.80%
HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $970,000 $97,000 $6,080 3.96%
HARTFORD-EAST HARTFORD-MIDDLETOWN, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $960,000 $240,000 $6,287 3.75%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $950,000 $158,333 $0 4.42%
PROVO-OREM, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $800,000 $400,000 $8,092 3.19%
LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $795,000 $113,571 $0 3.89%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $750,000 $375,000 $3,704 3.81%
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $730,000 $121,667 $1,947 4.33%
HARRISONBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $730,000 $182,500 $4,054 3.66%
STAUNTON, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $715,000 $143,000 $3,243 3.23%
ROANOKE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $700,000 $70,000 $0 3.90%
Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $690,000 $345,000 $8,370 3.88%
LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $685,000 $685,000 $4,033 3.25%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $665,000 $221,667 $3,595 3.63%
HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $625,000 $208,333 $4,560 3.83%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $615,000 $205,000 $0 3.75%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $565,000 $188,333 $4,518 3.13%
DOVER, DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $565,000 $80,714 $3,644 3.88%
LYNCHBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $555,000 $79,286 $0 4.50%
SIOUX FALLS, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $555,000 $555,000 $3,509 3.25%
TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $535,000 $178,333 $2,664 3.33%
STATE COLLEGE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $530,000 $88,333 $0 4.83%
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $525,000 $525,000 $3,808 3.50%
Morehead City, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $520,000 $260,000 $0 2.75%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $500,000 $83,333 $0 3.42%
PROVIDENCE-WARWICK, RI-MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $495,000 $165,000 $3,318 4.25%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $480,000 $240,000 $7,384 3.81%
Somerset, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $470,000 $235,000 $3,683 3.38%
CHAMBERSBURG-WAYNESBORO, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $455,000 $151,667 $3,625 3.96%
PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $445,000 $445,000 $2,964 3.63%
OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS, NE-IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $430,000 $215,000 $3,763 3.00%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $430,000 $215,000 $2,829 2.75%
POUGHKEEPSIE-NEWBURGH-MIDDLETOWN, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $380,000 $190,000 $4,778 3.69%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $370,000 $185,000 $3,630 3.13%
JACKSONVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $355,000 $118,333 $0 4.25%
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $345,000 $69,000 $3,428 4.68%
ELIZABETHTOWN-FORT KNOX, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $330,000 $165,000 $3,686 3.19%
Georgetown, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $315,000 $105,000 $0 3.25%
NEW BERN, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $315,000 $105,000 $0 4.33%
Forest City, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $4,359 3.25%
COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $305,000 $43,571 $0 4.32%
GAINESVILLE, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $4,247 3.13%
ST. GEORGE, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $3,222 3.38%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $6,536 3.38%
NORWICH-NEW LONDON, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $280,000 $140,000 $3,000 5.12%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $280,000 $70,000 $0 4.38%
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $280,000 $70,000 $0 5.13%
READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $280,000 $70,000 $0 4.00%
LEBANON, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $275,000 $91,667 $0 4.42%
VINELAND-BRIDGETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $270,000 $135,000 $3,782 4.63%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $265,000 $265,000 $4,832 3.38%
Boone, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $0 2.75%
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 2.75%
Key West, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 4.25%
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 4.25%
NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $250,000 $125,000 $5,068 3.13%
BLACKSBURG-CHRISTIANSBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $250,000 $62,500 $0 4.63%
SPOKANE-SPOKANE VALLEY, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $5,362 3.25%
LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $240,000 $120,000 $4,363 3.25%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $240,000 $120,000 $3,457 3.00%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $0 2.75%
Starkville, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $4,836 3.75%
FORT COLLINS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $0 2.75%
THE VILLAGES, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $4,334 3.50%
Torrington, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $0 5.75%
Cambridge, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $0 4.25%
SPARTANBURG, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $215,000 $71,667 $0 5.00%
HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $210,000 $105,000 $4,732 3.13%
BLOOMSBURG-BERWICK, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 4.25%
Roanoke Rapids, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $200,000 $100,000 $0 3.50%
JOHNSTOWN, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $190,000 $95,000 $3,238 4.00%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $6,224 3.50%
BRIDGEPORT-STAMFORD-NORWALK, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $180,000 $90,000 $0 3.50%
SAVANNAH, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $5,373 3.38%
CLEVELAND-ELYRIA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $165,000 $55,000 $2,868 4.00%
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 6.00%
MODESTO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $150,000 $75,000 $0 3.50%
MORGANTOWN, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 5.75%
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 4.25%
TOLEDO, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,765 2.88%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,103 3.13%
FARMINGTON, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $5,001 3.50%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $120,000 $60,000 $3,361 4.75%
ERIE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $120,000 $60,000 $0 5.25%
KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 4.25%
St. Marys, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 4.25%
New Castle, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 4.50%
Breckenridge, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 4.25%
MILWAUKEE-WAUKESHA, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 2.75%
JACKSON, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 2.75%
URBAN HONOLULU, HI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 4.25%
Indiana, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $4,777 3.00%
SIERRA VISTA-DOUGLAS, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,609 3.25%
SCRANTON--WILKES-BARRE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $100,000 $50,000 $0 4.37%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $90,000 $45,000 $0 4.75%
HINESVILLE, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $3,935 2.88%
BURLINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 4.25%
Pottsville, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 4.25%
Selinsgrove, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 4.50%
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 2.75%
Sanford, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 4.25%
CUMBERLAND, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $2,625 3.63%
WORCESTER, MA-CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 5.75%
FORT WAYNE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 2.75%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 2.75%
GOLDSBORO, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 4.25%
Cullowhee, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 2.75%
FLORENCE, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 6.25%
SPRINGFIELD, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 4.25%
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 4.25%
COLUMBIA, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 2.75%
LAS CRUCES, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 5.99%
Washington, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 4.50%
BREMERTON-SILVERDALE-PORT ORCHARD, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 2.75%
FAIRBANKS, AK (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 4.25%
Sunbury, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 4.25%
NEW HAVEN-MILFORD, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 5.75%
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 4.25%
Warren, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 4.25%
Danville, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 4.25%
Mitchell, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 5.25%
Huntingdon, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 4.25%
SALEM, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 4.25%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 5.75%
Tower's top markets include Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia, Charlotte, and New York among others.

Their top states include:
  • Maryland (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New Jersey (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 4,890 $607,280,000 $124,188 n/a 4.02%
    Conventional 1,455 $410,855,000 $282,375 $4,043 3.67%
    VA 8 $2,400,000 $300,000 $5,847 3.39%

    For 2020, Tower's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 4,890 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 1,455 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 2,219 $382,125,000 $172,206 $5,417 4.02%
    Home Improvement 1,388 $128,610,000 $92,659 $76 4.16%
    Cash Out Refi 1,265 $226,655,000 $179,174 $4,860 3.74%
    Refi 825 $217,575,000 $263,727 $4,000 3.33%
    Other 656 $65,570,000 $99,954 $53 4.34%

    For 2020, Tower's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 2,219 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 1,388 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 5,672 $887,620,000 $156,492 $5,107 3.93%
    15 Year 329 $68,345,000 $207,736 $2,906 4.14%
    10 Year 165 $28,995,000 $175,727 $2,668 3.71%
    20 Year 120 $32,730,000 $272,750 $4,493 3.30%
    5 Year 43 $1,885,000 $43,837 $0 4.94%
    Other 24 $960,000 $40,000 $0 5.13%

    For 2020, Tower's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 5,672 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 329 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 690 $232,020,000 $336,261
    $<1k 234 $17,020,000 $72,735
    $2k-3k 228 $56,950,000 $249,781
    $5k+ 125 $52,245,000 $417,960
    $3k-4k 122 $34,350,000 $281,557
    $4k-5k 64 $20,670,000 $322,969

    Tower's average total fees were $5,107, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 690 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 2,991 $361,835,000 $120,975
    2.5-3% 1,654 $261,800,000 $158,283
    3-4% 1,003 $328,305,000 $327,323
    5-6% 597 $58,355,000 $97,747
    6-7% 95 $7,215,000 $75,947
    <2.5% 13 $3,025,000 $232,692

    During 2020, Tower's average interest rate for loans was 3.93%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 2,991 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 2,445 $152,315,000 $62,297 $405 4.22%
    $100k-200k 2,079 $291,875,000 $140,392 $3,401 3.97%
    $200k-400k 1,498 $397,220,000 $265,167 $4,738 3.58%
    $400k-600k 239 $115,595,000 $483,661 $5,541 3.32%
    $600k-1MM 92 $63,530,000 $690,543 $6,163 3.27%

    2020 saw Tower place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 2,445 originations, totaling $152,315,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 2,453 $412,125,000 $168,009 $4,202 3.95%
    $250k+ 1,507 $290,935,000 $193,056 $4,684 3.86%
    $100k-150k 1,414 $199,770,000 $141,280 $3,998 3.99%
    $75k-100k 528 $65,870,000 $124,754 $3,604 4.05%
    $50k-75k 350 $39,520,000 $112,914 $3,641 3.99%
    $50k or less 72 $7,340,000 $101,944 $3,162 3.67%

    Tower lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 2,453 originations. The second most popular income band? $250k+, with 1,507 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 1,818 $316,190,000 $173,922 $4,398 3.77%
    30-36% 1,259 $196,595,000 $156,152 $3,982 4.04%
    <20% 777 $136,125,000 $175,193 $4,119 3.39%
    37% 252 $38,370,000 $152,262 $4,092 4.08%
    44% 246 $33,570,000 $136,463 $3,176 4.32%
    38% 243 $36,865,000 $151,708 $4,224 4.13%
    41% 242 $39,590,000 $163,595 $3,858 4.20%
    39% 238 $34,340,000 $144,286 $3,397 4.21%
    43% 230 $31,100,000 $135,217 $3,140 4.21%
    42% 222 $34,190,000 $154,009 $2,623 4.28%
    36% 213 $32,365,000 $151,948 $4,169 4.12%
    40% 212 $32,680,000 $154,151 $4,580 4.05%
    45% 153 $20,665,000 $135,065 $3,126 4.23%
    46% 118 $18,290,000 $155,000 $4,384 4.36%
    47% 65 $9,815,000 $151,000 $3,171 3.93%
    48% 39 $5,515,000 $141,410 $2,754 4.16%
    49% 25 $4,115,000 $164,600 $3,145 3.94%
    50-60% 1 $155,000 $155,000 $2,658 3.13%

    Tower lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 1,818 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 1,259 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 3,197 $546,395,000 $170,909 $4,070 3.90%
    Not provided 2,721 $394,055,000 $144,820 $4,107 3.98%
    Black 261 $45,935,000 $175,996 $3,932 4.07%
    Asian 122 $23,740,000 $194,590 $3,925 3.84%
    American Indian 22 $3,840,000 $174,545 $3,308 3.80%
    Asian Indian 15 $3,365,000 $224,333 $3,869 3.91%
    Chinese 2 $1,300,000 $650,000 $4,071 3.50%
    Other Asian 6 $920,000 $153,333 $3,888 3.83%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 3 $415,000 $138,333 $0 4.33%
    Korean 1 $325,000 $325,000 $3,415 3.13%
    Guamanian 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 6.99%
    Filipino 2 $120,000 $60,000 $0 3.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    79.88%

    Tower has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    77.05%

    Tower has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 6,353 $1,020,535,000 $160,638

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 6,353 $1,020,535,000 $160,638

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 1,974 $335,190,000 $169,802 $2,326 4.13%
    40-60% 348 $84,800,000 $243,678 $3,938 3.45%
    60-80% 605 $205,465,000 $339,612 $4,995 3.30%
    80-100% 365 $128,935,000 $353,247 $5,197 3.36%
    Over 100% 2 $570,000 $285,000 $12,399 3.38%
    Under 20% 3,059 $265,575,000 $86,818 $186 4.07%