Superior Choice Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
Superior Choice is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase, Cash Out Refi, and Refi loans. Superior Choice has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Duluth, Eau Claire, Los Angeles, Birmingham, and San Diego among others. We have data for 66 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 |
| 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
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DULUTH, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 519 | $78,965,000 | $152,148 | $2,403 | 2.86% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 259 | $30,545,000 | $117,934 | $1,745 | 3.42% |
| EAU CLAIRE, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 14 | $1,670,000 | $119,286 | $1,324 | 2.97% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 8 | $920,000 | $115,000 | $0 | 6.75% |
| BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 9 | $875,000 | $97,222 | $0 | 6.61% |
| SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $575,000 | $115,000 | $0 | 6.50% |
| RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $435,000 | $87,000 | $0 | 6.45% |
| EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $390,000 | $97,500 | $0 | 6.69% |
| TUSCALOOSA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $380,000 | $95,000 | $0 | 6.50% |
| Searcy, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $315,000 | $105,000 | $0 | 6.58% |
| PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $275,000 | $91,667 | $0 | 6.42% |
| Vicksburg, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $250,000 | $125,000 | $0 | 6.87% |
| LITTLE ROCK-NORTH LITTLE ROCK-CONWAY, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $220,000 | $110,000 | $0 | 7.37% |
| Oxford, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $220,000 | $110,000 | $0 | 6.88% |
| SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $220,000 | $110,000 | $0 | 6.50% |
| Laurel, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $200,000 | $100,000 | $0 | 6.62% |
| LAFAYETTE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $200,000 | $100,000 | $0 | 7.25% |
| MONTGOMERY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $200,000 | $100,000 | $0 | 6.50% |
| JACKSON, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $180,000 | $90,000 | $0 | 6.75% |
| NAPA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $175,000 | $175,000 | $0 | 6.50% |
| Clarksdale, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $165,000 | $165,000 | $0 | 6.75% |
| Mayfield, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $155,000 | $155,000 | $0 | 6.25% |
| McComb, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $155,000 | $155,000 | $0 | 7.75% |
| Show Low, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $155,000 | $155,000 | $0 | 6.50% |
| ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $155,000 | $155,000 | $0 | 7.25% |
| GULFPORT-BILOXI, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $150,000 | $75,000 | $0 | 6.25% |
| Mount Vernon, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $150,000 | $75,000 | $0 | 6.62% |
| TULSA, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $150,000 | $75,000 | $0 | 7.25% |
| PANAMA CITY, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $145,000 | $145,000 | $0 | 6.75% |
| HOUMA-THIBODAUX, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $135,000 | $135,000 | $0 | 8.25% |
| Calhoun, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $135,000 | $135,000 | $0 | 6.75% |
| CARBONDALE-MARION, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $125,000 | $125,000 | $0 | 6.50% |
| PINE BLUFF, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $125,000 | $125,000 | $0 | 6.99% |
| HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $120,000 | $60,000 | $0 | 6.50% |
| Columbus, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $115,000 | $115,000 | $0 | 6.50% |
| CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $115,000 | $115,000 | $0 | 6.75% |
| JACKSON, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $115,000 | $115,000 | $0 | 6.50% |
| LAKE CHARLES, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $110,000 | $55,000 | $0 | 6.63% |
| DeRidder, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $105,000 | $105,000 | $0 | 6.25% |
| CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $105,000 | $105,000 | $0 | 6.99% |
| Cookeville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $105,000 | $105,000 | $0 | 6.75% |
| Ukiah, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $105,000 | $105,000 | $0 | 7.25% |
| Eufaula, AL-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $95,000 | $95,000 | $0 | 6.99% |
| Ozark, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $95,000 | $95,000 | $0 | 6.50% |
| Tullahoma-Manchester, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $95,000 | $95,000 | $0 | 6.50% |
| Hope, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $95,000 | $95,000 | $0 | 6.25% |
| Forrest City, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $95,000 | $95,000 | $0 | 6.99% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $85,000 | $85,000 | $0 | 7.00% |
| GAINESVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $85,000 | $85,000 | $0 | 6.25% |
| ALEXANDRIA, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $85,000 | $85,000 | $0 | 8.25% |
| OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $85,000 | $85,000 | $0 | 6.99% |
| CLARKSVILLE, TN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $0 | 6.25% |
| BATON ROUGE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $0 | 6.99% |
| VISALIA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $0 | 6.25% |
| MADERA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $0 | 6.75% |
| HAMMOND, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $0 | 6.25% |
| MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $593 | 2.25% |
| Albertville, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $65,000 | $65,000 | $0 | 7.75% |
| JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $65,000 | $65,000 | $0 | 5.75% |
| PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $65,000 | $65,000 | $0 | 6.50% |
| BOWLING GREEN, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $65,000 | $65,000 | $0 | 7.00% |
| Waycross, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $65,000 | $65,000 | $0 | 7.00% |
| Batesville, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $55,000 | $55,000 | $0 | 6.25% |
| MONROE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $55,000 | $55,000 | $0 | 6.25% |
| BRUNSWICK, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $55,000 | $55,000 | $0 | 6.25% |
| Harrison, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $45,000 | $45,000 | $0 | 6.75% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 896 | $121,250,000 | $135,324 | $2,177 | 3.48% |
| HELOC | 5 | $655,000 | $131,000 | n/a | 4.55% |
For 2020, Superior Choice's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 896 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 5 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2020, Superior Choice's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 310 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 274 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2020, Superior Choice's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 335 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 326 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
Superior Choice's average total fees were $2,236, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 548 originations.
Interest Rates
During 2020, Superior Choice's average interest rate for loans was 2.82%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was <2.5%, with 310 originations.
Loan Sizing
2020 saw Superior Choice place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 435 originations, totaling $61,235,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Superior Choice lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 186 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 147 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Superior Choice lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 184 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 133 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications88.93%
Superior Choice has an average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination40.40%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2195.5 | 1 | $45,000 | $45,000 |
| 2639.0 | 1 | $95,000 | $95,000 |
| 2659.0 | 1 | $65,000 | $65,000 |
| 2819.65 | 1 | $65,000 | $65,000 |
| 2824.34 | 1 | $65,000 | $65,000 |
| 3060.76 | 1 | $75,000 | $75,000 |
| 3103.0 | 1 | $75,000 | $75,000 |
| 3232.98 | 1 | $85,000 | $85,000 |
| 3276.14 | 1 | $105,000 | $105,000 |
| 3295.23 | 1 | $85,000 | $85,000 |
| 3296.5 | 1 | $85,000 | $85,000 |
| 3296.85 | 1 | $95,000 | $95,000 |
| 3297.0 | 1 | $95,000 | $95,000 |
| 3550.0 | 1 | $125,000 | $125,000 |
| 4171.3 | 1 | $115,000 | $115,000 |
| 4219.0 | 1 | $115,000 | $115,000 |
| 4361.5 | 2 | $230,000 | $115,000 |
| 4435.6 | 1 | $185,000 | $185,000 |
| 4561.0 | 1 | $125,000 | $125,000 |
| 4699.0 | 1 | $135,000 | $135,000 |
| 4744.07 | 1 | $135,000 | $135,000 |
| 4891.87 | 1 | $135,000 | $135,000 |
| 5330.5 | 1 | $155,000 | $155,000 |
| 6576.86 | 1 | $195,000 | $195,000 |
| 799.0 | 8 | $730,000 | $91,250 |
| NA | 868 | $118,490,000 | $136,509 |
Occupancy Type Mix
LTV Distribution
Complaints
| Bank Name | Product | Issue | 2020 CPFB Complaints | % of Total Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superior Settlement Services LLC | Other type of mortgage | Trouble during payment process | 1 | 100.0% |