Superior Choice Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Superior, WI

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Review & Overview

Superior Choice is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase and Cash Out Refi loans. Superior Choice has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Duluth, Eau Claire, Los Angeles, Riverside, and Philadelphia among others. We have data for 77 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Superior Choice 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. Superior Choice 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
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.27% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.83% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.57% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.95% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 7.10% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.57% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.57% 4/21/24
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Originations

523

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$58,595,000
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
DULUTH, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 253 $37,665,000 $148,874 $2,512 4.71%
Outside of Metro Areas 129 $11,185,000 $86,705 $1,659 4.87%
EAU CLAIRE, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $790,000 $65,833 $599 4.93%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $665,000 $95,000 $0 6.57%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $565,000 $80,714 $0 6.60%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $470,000 $78,333 $0 8.13%
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $415,000 $46,111 $0 7.68%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $385,000 $128,333 $0 7.33%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $330,000 $165,000 $0 6.50%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $330,000 $55,000 $0 7.14%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $280,000 $140,000 $0 5.99%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $280,000 $140,000 $0 6.25%
TUSCALOOSA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $235,000 $78,333 $0 7.00%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $220,000 $110,000 $0 6.88%
Bartlesville, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 8.25%
NAPA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 7.00%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $160,000 $80,000 $0 8.18%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 6.75%
JACKSON, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $150,000 $75,000 $0 7.62%
POUGHKEEPSIE-NEWBURGH-MIDDLETOWN, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 7.50%
BEAUMONT-PORT ARTHUR, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 7.75%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $130,000 $65,000 $0 7.99%
SANTA ROSA-PETALUMA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 6.25%
Elkins, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $120,000 $60,000 $0 7.25%
OGDEN-CLEARFIELD, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 6.50%
Baraboo, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $110,000 $55,000 $0 6.87%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 7.75%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 6.75%
LAFAYETTE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $100,000 $50,000 $0 7.13%
ANN ARBOR, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $100,000 $50,000 $0 9.45%
FOND DU LAC, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $100,000 $50,000 $0 8.12%
DeRidder, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $100,000 $50,000 $0 7.38%
GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 8.15%
HOT SPRINGS, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 7.75%
YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $90,000 $45,000 $0 7.50%
Show Low, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 5.99%
ROCHESTER, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $80,000 $40,000 $0 6.93%
LAKE CHARLES, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $80,000 $40,000 $0 7.50%
Orangeburg, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 6.75%
READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 9.25%
Tupelo, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 6.75%
DECATUR, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 6.99%
OCEAN CITY, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 6.50%
COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $70,000 $35,000 $0 6.75%
KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 6.99%
HOUMA-THIBODAUX, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 6.25%
Opelousas, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 8.99%
GRAND JUNCTION, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 7.85%
Defiance, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 6.99%
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 6.75%
LITTLE ROCK-NORTH LITTLE ROCK-CONWAY, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $60,000 $30,000 $0 6.88%
HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $60,000 $30,000 $0 7.88%
WICHITA, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $60,000 $30,000 $0 6.85%
ALBANY-LEBANON, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 5.99%
HATTIESBURG, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 6.50%
LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 6.75%
Malvern, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 6.75%
MONROE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 6.50%
Centralia, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 6.25%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 6.75%
TULSA, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 6.50%
Holland, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 6.60%
CARBONDALE-MARION, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 6.50%
AKRON, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 9.25%
Brookhaven, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 6.75%
GREELEY, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 7.10%
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $40,000 $20,000 $0 8.25%
FORT COLLINS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 6.85%
Kalispell, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 7.24%
FLORENCE-MUSCLE SHOALS, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 7.50%
Oskaloosa, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 7.75%
ERIE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 7.00%
MONROE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 9.00%
STATE COLLEGE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 7.00%
AMES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 7.10%
Rochelle, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 9.50%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 9.24%
Superior Choice's top markets include Duluth, Eau Claire, Los Angeles, Riverside, and Philadelphia among others.

Their top states include:
  • Wisconsin (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Minnesota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Michigan (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 523 $58,595,000 $112,036 $2,185 5.38%

    For 2018, Superior Choice's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 523 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 348 $36,480,000 $104,828 $2,800 5.71%
    Cash Out Refi 86 $14,560,000 $169,302 $1,657 4.62%
    Refi 65 $6,045,000 $93,000 $1,218 4.92%
    Other 14 $870,000 $62,143 $734 4.65%
    Home Improvement 10 $640,000 $64,000 $988 4.58%

    For 2018, Superior Choice's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 348 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 86 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 173 $23,305,000 $134,711 $2,743 4.48%
    15 Year 145 $19,125,000 $131,897 $1,876 5.62%
    20 Year 91 $7,645,000 $84,011 $1,730 6.73%
    Other 73 $6,745,000 $92,397 $1,086 5.43%
    10 Year 23 $915,000 $39,783 $758 5.46%
    3 Year 11 $525,000 $47,727 $98 5.01%
    5 Year 4 $110,000 $27,500 $529 5.12%
    1 Year 3 $225,000 $75,000 $0 4.97%

    For 2018, Superior Choice's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 173 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 145 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 211 $19,885,000 $94,242
    $1k-2k 55 $5,875,000 $106,818
    $2k-3k 43 $6,175,000 $143,605
    $3k-4k 20 $3,300,000 $165,000
    $4k-5k 8 $1,900,000 $237,500
    $5k+ 1 $345,000 $345,000

    Superior Choice's average total fees were $2,743, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 211 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 245 $29,435,000 $120,143
    5-6% 87 $14,125,000 $162,356
    6-7% 78 $5,490,000 $70,385
    3-4% 54 $6,100,000 $112,963
    7-8% 33 $2,045,000 $61,970
    Over 8% 26 $1,400,000 $53,846

    During 2018, Superior Choice's average interest rate for loans was 4.48%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 245 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 304 $17,510,000 $57,599 $1,607 5.74%
    $100k-200k 178 $24,910,000 $139,944 $2,495 4.94%
    $200k-400k 38 $10,090,000 $265,526 $3,577 4.61%
    $400k-600k 2 $990,000 $495,000 $1,967 4.81%
    $1MM+ 1 $5,095,000 $5,095,000 $0 5.50%

    2018 saw Superior Choice place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 304 originations, totaling $17,510,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 146 $9,640,000 $66,027 $1,946 5.41%
    $50k-75k 142 $12,740,000 $89,718 $2,036 5.51%
    $75k-100k 79 $8,225,000 $104,114 $2,209 5.46%
    $100k-150k 75 $11,685,000 $155,800 $2,858 4.95%
    $150k-250k 23 $3,355,000 $145,870 $2,413 5.34%
    $250k+ 8 $1,150,000 $143,750 $1,517 4.69%

    Superior Choice lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 146 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 142 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 142 $13,610,000 $95,845 $2,066 5.22%
    30-36% 96 $10,220,000 $106,458 $2,765 5.72%
    <20% 64 $5,330,000 $83,281 $1,978 5.11%
    39% 23 $2,365,000 $102,826 $1,825 5.35%
    37% 22 $2,090,000 $95,000 $2,157 6.17%
    38% 19 $1,845,000 $97,105 $1,766 5.49%
    36% 17 $1,525,000 $89,706 $1,836 5.45%
    42% 14 $1,120,000 $80,000 $1,679 4.97%
    40% 11 $1,465,000 $133,182 $2,345 5.23%
    43% 11 $1,065,000 $96,818 $2,260 5.03%
    41% 9 $1,415,000 $157,222 $4,040 5.70%
    44% 8 $840,000 $105,000 $1,721 4.44%
    45% 8 $1,330,000 $166,250 $2,448 4.52%
    50-60% 4 $330,000 $82,500 $2,067 4.75%
    47% 4 $420,000 $105,000 $1,913 4.31%
    48% 2 $250,000 $125,000 $2,561 4.31%
    49% 2 $230,000 $115,000 $4,500 6.75%
    46% 2 $220,000 $110,000 $1,915 4.63%

    Superior Choice lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 142 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 96 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 440 $44,550,000 $101,250 $2,189 5.29%
    Not applicable 46 $11,470,000 $249,348 $0 5.68%
    Not provided 22 $1,440,000 $65,455 $2,683 6.67%
    American Indian 7 $615,000 $87,857 $2,077 4.36%
    Black 5 $305,000 $61,000 $1,733 6.50%
    Asian 2 $170,000 $85,000 $1,465 5.75%
    Filipino 1 $45,000 $45,000 $904 3.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    77.43%

    Superior Choice has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    31.93%

    Superior Choice 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
    0.0 1 $25,000 $25,000
    1029.0 1 $15,000 $15,000
    1278.0 1 $35,000 $35,000
    1294.96 1 $105,000 $105,000
    1339.2 1 $45,000 $45,000
    1386.55 1 $25,000 $25,000
    1428.3 1 $45,000 $45,000
    1460.0 1 $125,000 $125,000
    1500.0 1 $75,000 $75,000
    1726.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    1767.0 1 $35,000 $35,000
    1843.85 1 $55,000 $55,000
    2150.0 1 $75,000 $75,000
    2203.1 1 $75,000 $75,000
    2470.91 1 $85,000 $85,000
    2662.0 1 $95,000 $95,000
    2700.0 1 $75,000 $75,000
    2900.0 1 $65,000 $65,000
    2957.2 1 $105,000 $105,000
    3000.0 2 $210,000 $105,000
    3031.0 1 $115,000 $115,000
    3064.0 1 $75,000 $75,000
    3150.0 1 $105,000 $105,000
    3155.0 1 $95,000 $95,000
    3175.52 1 $115,000 $115,000
    3383.66 1 $125,000 $125,000
    3500.0 1 $125,000 $125,000
    3760.35 1 $145,000 $145,000
    4029.0 1 $165,000 $165,000
    4291.04 1 $175,000 $175,000
    4458.55 1 $185,000 $185,000
    5290.0 1 $185,000 $185,000
    645.04 1 $25,000 $25,000
    749.0 49 $2,555,000 $52,143
    799.0 18 $1,580,000 $87,778
    800.82 1 $25,000 $25,000
    880.0 1 $15,000 $15,000
    905.0 1 $35,000 $35,000
    919.37 1 $75,000 $75,000
    NA 418 $51,250,000 $122,608

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 5 $5,805,000 $1,161,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 184 $12,720,000 $69,130
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 334 $40,070,000 $119,970

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 30 $1,240,000 $41,333 $945 4.74%
    40-60% 55 $6,435,000 $117,000 $1,443 4.65%
    60-80% 189 $20,215,000 $106,958 $2,101 5.20%
    80-100% 215 $28,355,000 $131,884 $3,005 5.72%
    Over 100% 2 $160,000 $80,000 $1,334 4.63%
    Under 20% 11 $525,000 $47,727 $545 5.15%