Tower Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

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Review & Overview

Tower is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase and Cash Out 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 143 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% 4/18/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 5.80% 4/18/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.00% 4/18/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 5.90% 4/18/24
30 Year VA Purchase 5.47% 4/18/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.84% 4/18/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.63% 4/18/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.63% 4/18/24
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

4,787

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$823,985,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,830 $345,920,000 $189,027 $4,348 3.49%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,247 $220,515,000 $176,836 $3,693 3.66%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 315 $42,355,000 $134,460 $3,349 3.92%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 204 $28,670,000 $140,539 $3,716 3.97%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 150 $23,270,000 $155,133 $3,216 3.61%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 135 $17,985,000 $133,222 $3,074 4.09%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 93 $16,215,000 $174,355 $4,288 3.45%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 55 $7,265,000 $132,091 $4,043 4.00%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 49 $7,045,000 $143,776 $2,173 3.90%
DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 38 $6,140,000 $161,579 $4,094 3.77%
Outside of Metro Areas 40 $5,810,000 $145,250 $3,376 3.69%
CALIFORNIA-LEXINGTON PARK, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 33 $5,505,000 $166,818 $3,315 4.18%
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 27 $3,835,000 $142,037 $5,483 3.79%
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $3,695,000 $160,652 $2,916 3.85%
YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $3,325,000 $133,000 $4,965 3.44%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $3,290,000 $182,778 $6,363 3.68%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $3,255,000 $217,000 $3,301 3.08%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $3,220,000 $123,846 $0 3.63%
OCEAN CITY, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $3,160,000 $158,000 $5,254 3.21%
Kill Devil Hills, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $2,715,000 $159,706 $3,835 3.50%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,455,000 $272,778 $5,439 3.54%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $2,325,000 $178,846 $6,722 3.34%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $2,295,000 $153,000 $3,787 3.47%
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,170,000 $217,000 $3,026 3.67%
Easton, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $1,990,000 $165,833 $5,375 3.83%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,885,000 $171,364 $4,053 3.40%
HAGERSTOWN-MARTINSBURG, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $1,875,000 $125,000 $3,278 3.97%
GETTYSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,685,000 $153,182 $3,583 3.56%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,645,000 $149,545 $4,251 3.97%
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,640,000 $273,333 $4,726 3.46%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,555,000 $222,143 $0 3.18%
Cambridge, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,525,000 $217,857 $4,473 3.05%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $1,485,000 $99,000 $4,026 4.05%
WINCHESTER, VA-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,475,000 $134,091 $3,416 4.17%
THE VILLAGES, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,405,000 $200,714 $4,235 2.91%
TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,370,000 $342,500 $4,612 2.69%
WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,335,000 $148,333 $2,884 3.68%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,320,000 $220,000 $5,397 3.58%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,215,000 $173,571 $3,301 3.09%
TRENTON-PRINCETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,215,000 $135,000 $0 3.81%
HICKORY-LENOIR-MORGANTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,130,000 $188,333 $0 3.54%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,125,000 $225,000 $3,763 3.90%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,115,000 $159,286 $3,134 3.39%
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,085,000 $217,000 $4,458 3.20%
Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,060,000 $176,667 $0 4.04%
ASHEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,035,000 $115,000 $0 3.83%
Morehead City, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,025,000 $205,000 $0 3.70%
BRIDGEPORT-STAMFORD-NORWALK, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $950,000 $475,000 $5,274 2.56%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $855,000 $285,000 $3,079 3.38%
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $845,000 $169,000 $4,716 3.73%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $780,000 $97,500 $0 3.75%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $700,000 $175,000 $5,786 3.69%
DOVER, DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $695,000 $139,000 $5,018 4.18%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $695,000 $695,000 $3,718 3.13%
Kerrville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $645,000 $645,000 $8,957 2.88%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $630,000 $105,000 $0 3.29%
COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $630,000 $105,000 $0 4.29%
ATLANTIC CITY-HAMMONTON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $625,000 $125,000 $0 3.95%
GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $620,000 $103,333 $1,604 4.06%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $605,000 $201,667 $3,561 2.75%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $590,000 $295,000 $5,207 2.81%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $575,000 $115,000 $1,531 4.32%
BOISE CITY, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $545,000 $545,000 $5,426 2.88%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $545,000 $545,000 $7,478 2.88%
POUGHKEEPSIE-NEWBURGH-MIDDLETOWN, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $530,000 $265,000 $6,607 3.56%
ROANOKE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $520,000 $130,000 $0 3.94%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $460,000 $230,000 $7,169 3.56%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $450,000 $225,000 $8,978 3.44%
PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $445,000 $445,000 $5,038 2.88%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $435,000 $435,000 $3,317 3.13%
HARRISONBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $435,000 $145,000 $3,936 3.83%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $420,000 $210,000 $5,972 4.06%
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $420,000 $210,000 $8,314 3.44%
Crawfordsville, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $415,000 $415,000 $3,246 2.63%
ERIE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $415,000 $138,333 $4,104 3.42%
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $410,000 $205,000 $5,525 2.88%
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $5,747 2.88%
KILLEEN-TEMPLE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $400,000 $200,000 $3,649 3.06%
LEXINGTON-FAYETTE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $395,000 $395,000 $10,813 2.88%
CHAMBERSBURG-WAYNESBORO, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $395,000 $131,667 $4,417 3.33%
CLEVELAND-ELYRIA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $390,000 $195,000 $3,357 2.81%
HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $370,000 $185,000 $5,347 3.00%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $370,000 $185,000 $0 4.25%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $365,000 $73,000 $2,847 3.93%
BARNSTABLE TOWN, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $340,000 $170,000 $0 4.38%
Angola, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $0 2.75%
WORCESTER, MA-CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $310,000 $155,000 $0 4.25%
Brookings, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $310,000 $155,000 $3,143 2.81%
STATE COLLEGE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $275,000 $91,667 $0 4.25%
LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $270,000 $135,000 $0 4.25%
LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $270,000 $67,500 $0 4.00%
SAVANNAH, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $270,000 $135,000 $3,838 3.56%
FORT WAYNE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 4.25%
Bennington, VT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 2.75%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 4.25%
PORTLAND-SOUTH PORTLAND, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $250,000 $125,000 $0 3.50%
Brevard, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $250,000 $125,000 $0 4.50%
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $240,000 $120,000 $0 2.75%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $240,000 $120,000 $3,039 2.69%
BEND, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $0 4.25%
HARTFORD-EAST HARTFORD-MIDDLETOWN, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $3,438 3.13%
LEBANON, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $5,542 2.88%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 4.25%
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $200,000 $100,000 $0 3.50%
LAS CRUCES, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $3,920 2.88%
GLENS FALLS, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $3,482 2.63%
MORGANTOWN, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $190,000 $95,000 $3,162 2.69%
SEBRING-AVON PARK, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $3,674 3.00%
Georgetown, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 4.25%
READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 4.25%
Fairmont, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $6,514 2.88%
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 4.25%
STAUNTON, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $155,000 $51,667 $0 2.75%
OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,835 3.13%
VISALIA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 4.25%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $4,257 2.88%
BLACKSBURG-CHRISTIANSBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $150,000 $75,000 $0 4.38%
JACKSONVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $140,000 $70,000 $0 4.25%
Sevierville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,219 2.88%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 2.75%
Newberry, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 4.50%
LYNCHBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $120,000 $60,000 $0 3.50%
Orangeburg, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,508 2.88%
Sayre, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $110,000 $55,000 $0 4.25%
HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 2.75%
LONGVIEW, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,453 3.13%
HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $100,000 $50,000 $4,040 3.94%
PROVO-OREM, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 2.75%
AKRON, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 4.25%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 2.75%
JOHNSTOWN, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 4.25%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 4.25%
Washington, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 4.25%
CUMBERLAND, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 2.75%
BOULDER, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 2.75%
URBAN HONOLULU, HI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 2.75%
BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 4.25%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 2.75%
GREELEY, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 5.75%
Pottsville, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 4.25%
FLORENCE, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 2.75%
New Castle, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 2.75%
SPRINGFIELD, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 2.75%
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)
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Pennsylvania (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 3,568 $485,640,000 $136,110 n/a 3.76%
    Conventional 1,216 $337,200,000 $277,303 $4,179 3.28%
    VA 3 $1,145,000 $381,667 $7,785 2.83%

    For 2021, Tower's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 3,568 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 1,216 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 1,508 $282,480,000 $187,321 $5,843 3.86%
    Home Improvement 1,369 $156,905,000 $114,613 $57 3.75%
    Cash Out Refi 915 $190,475,000 $208,169 $5,117 3.40%
    Refi 527 $136,625,000 $259,250 $3,797 2.87%
    Other 468 $57,500,000 $122,863 $0 3.88%

    For 2021, Tower's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,508 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 1,369 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 4,153 $691,865,000 $166,594 $5,331 3.66%
    15 Year 271 $56,955,000 $210,166 $2,865 3.85%
    20 Year 179 $49,725,000 $277,793 $4,574 2.85%
    10 Year 127 $22,555,000 $177,598 $3,083 2.99%
    Other 31 $1,685,000 $54,355 $0 5.17%
    5 Year 26 $1,200,000 $46,154 $0 4.81%

    For 2021, Tower's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 4,153 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 271 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 580 $188,770,000 $325,466
    $2k-3k 196 $47,770,000 $243,724
    $<1k 181 $13,695,000 $75,663
    $3k-4k 108 $31,230,000 $289,167
    $5k+ 103 $41,765,000 $405,485
    $4k-5k 51 $15,115,000 $296,373

    Tower's average total fees were $5,331, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 580 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 2,331 $304,445,000 $130,607
    2.5-3% 1,887 $378,165,000 $200,405
    3-4% 308 $103,100,000 $334,740
    <2.5% 131 $28,435,000 $217,061
    6-7% 77 $6,075,000 $78,896
    5-6% 53 $3,765,000 $71,038

    During 2021, Tower's average interest rate for loans was 3.66%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 2,331 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 1,680 $237,190,000 $141,185 $3,445 3.73%
    $100,000 or less 1,516 $96,860,000 $63,892 $489 3.93%
    $200k-400k 1,367 $364,835,000 $266,887 $4,794 3.31%
    $400k-600k 151 $73,725,000 $488,245 $6,285 2.92%
    $600k-1MM 73 $51,375,000 $703,767 $6,232 2.97%

    2021 saw Tower place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 1,680 originations, totaling $237,190,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 1,867 $327,305,000 $175,311 $4,378 3.70%
    $250k+ 1,188 $241,890,000 $203,611 $4,346 3.66%
    $100k-150k 1,070 $164,200,000 $153,458 $4,161 3.63%
    $75k-100k 381 $56,145,000 $147,362 $3,842 3.48%
    $50k-75k 220 $26,980,000 $122,636 $3,895 3.39%
    $50k or less 61 $7,465,000 $122,377 $4,092 3.11%

    Tower lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 1,867 originations. The second most popular income band? $250k+, with 1,188 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 1,347 $245,445,000 $182,216 $4,438 3.50%
    30-36% 955 $159,115,000 $166,613 $4,037 3.75%
    <20% 665 $125,765,000 $189,120 $4,188 3.14%
    39% 170 $28,300,000 $166,471 $3,291 3.87%
    36% 167 $30,215,000 $180,928 $4,992 3.61%
    42% 165 $24,425,000 $148,030 $3,585 3.93%
    41% 163 $27,565,000 $169,110 $3,964 3.88%
    44% 161 $24,235,000 $150,528 $3,220 3.96%
    37% 160 $26,720,000 $167,000 $5,011 3.73%
    40% 159 $25,975,000 $163,365 $3,424 3.85%
    38% 143 $22,995,000 $160,804 $4,003 3.87%
    43% 139 $22,715,000 $163,417 $3,414 4.05%
    45% 130 $21,080,000 $162,154 $5,410 3.80%
    46% 102 $15,590,000 $152,843 $4,271 3.92%
    47% 80 $11,440,000 $143,000 $3,836 3.82%
    48% 49 $6,665,000 $136,020 $1,911 3.97%
    49% 32 $5,740,000 $179,375 $10,298 3.61%

    Tower lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 1,347 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 955 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 2,923 $507,985,000 $173,789 $4,133 3.59%
    Not provided 1,386 $228,620,000 $164,949 $4,164 3.75%
    Black 292 $55,170,000 $188,938 $4,699 3.64%
    Asian 133 $23,585,000 $177,331 $3,811 3.54%
    American Indian 17 $2,825,000 $166,176 $3,494 3.56%
    Asian Indian 15 $2,545,000 $169,667 $0 3.45%
    Other Asian 8 $1,190,000 $148,750 $0 3.69%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 4 $750,000 $187,500 $3,606 3.13%
    Chinese 3 $525,000 $175,000 $0 3.25%
    Filipino 3 $505,000 $168,333 $5,513 2.88%
    Vietnamese 1 $235,000 $235,000 $0 4.25%
    Japanese 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 2.75%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 5.99%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    80.58%

    Tower has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    78.23%

    Tower has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 4,787 $823,985,000 $172,130

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4,787 $823,985,000 $172,130

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 1,473 $272,605,000 $185,068 $2,922 3.82%
    40-60% 336 $84,140,000 $250,417 $4,018 2.95%
    60-80% 488 $161,020,000 $329,959 $5,166 2.93%
    80-100% 236 $88,230,000 $373,856 $5,658 2.94%
    Under 20% 2,254 $217,990,000 $96,713 $148 3.84%