Superior Choice Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Superior, WI

LEI: 5493008BSTI0PQR0IL08

Tax ID: 39-0906277

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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, Lake Charles, Fayetteville, and Paducah among others. We have data for 29 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Superior Choice 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. 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

632

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$87,210,000

Awards

SUPERIOR CHOICE 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze SUPERIOR CHOICE 30 Year Conventional Loans gold SUPERIOR CHOICE 30 Year Conventional Loans silver SUPERIOR CHOICE 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze
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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) 403 $61,555,000 $152,742 $3,184 2.98%
Outside of Metro Areas 191 $22,055,000 $115,471 $2,530 3.00%
EAU CLAIRE, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,070,000 $133,750 $2,633 2.69%
LAKE CHARLES, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $260,000 $65,000 $0 6.00%
FAYETTEVILLE-SPRINGDALE-ROGERS, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $0 7.00%
Paducah, KY-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 6.25%
Cullman, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 7.25%
Alexander City, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 5.75%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 5.75%
Talladega-Sylacauga, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 5.75%
Clarksdale, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 6.00%
Tupelo, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 6.25%
WAUSAU-WESTON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 4.25%
LITTLE ROCK-NORTH LITTLE ROCK-CONWAY, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $100,000 $50,000 $0 6.00%
BRUNSWICK, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 6.25%
TYLER, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 6.25%
Paragould, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 6.75%
Fort Polk South, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 6.25%
LAFAYETTE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 6.00%
ALEXANDRIA, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 6.25%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 7.25%
HATTIESBURG, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 6.25%
Laurel, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 6.00%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 6.25%
Greenwood, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 5.75%
Waycross, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 6.00%
FLORENCE-MUSCLE SHOALS, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 5.75%
JONESBORO, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 6.00%
BATON ROUGE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 6.25%
Superior Choice's top markets include Duluth, Eau Claire, Lake Charles, Fayetteville, and Paducah among others.

Their top states include:
  • Wisconsin (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Minnesota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arkansas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Louisiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Alabama (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 626 $86,570,000 $138,291 $2,957 3.12%
    HELOC 6 $640,000 $106,667 n/a 4.25%

    For 2021, Superior Choice's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 626 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 6 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 208 $29,620,000 $142,404 $3,243 3.73%
    Cash Out Refi 189 $27,265,000 $144,259 $2,936 2.89%
    Refi 172 $21,940,000 $127,558 $2,848 2.78%
    Other 32 $4,140,000 $129,375 $2,617 2.97%
    Home Improvement 31 $4,245,000 $136,935 $2,672 2.78%

    For 2021, Superior Choice's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 208 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 189 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 262 $44,150,000 $168,511 $3,228 2.97%
    15 Year 254 $29,800,000 $117,323 $2,636 3.02%
    20 Year 66 $8,200,000 $124,242 $3,401 3.46%
    Other 28 $3,720,000 $132,857 $2,189 4.82%
    10 Year 17 $935,000 $55,000 $1,212 2.84%
    3 Year 3 $295,000 $98,333 $0 4.50%
    1 Year 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 4.25%
    5 Year 1 $15,000 $15,000 $761 5.25%

    For 2021, Superior Choice's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 262 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 254 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 248 $29,720,000 $119,839
    $1k-2k 109 $11,485,000 $105,367
    $2k-3k 81 $10,355,000 $127,840
    $3k-4k 61 $10,855,000 $177,951
    $4k-5k 32 $6,430,000 $200,938
    $5k+ 30 $8,590,000 $286,333

    Superior Choice's average total fees were $3,228, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 248 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 238 $34,490,000 $144,916
    <2.5% 204 $28,970,000 $142,010
    2.5-3% 122 $17,070,000 $139,918
    4-5% 32 $3,650,000 $114,063
    6-7% 19 $1,705,000 $89,737
    5-6% 15 $1,115,000 $74,333
    7-8% 2 $210,000 $105,000

    During 2021, Superior Choice's average interest rate for loans was 2.97%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 238 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 276 $38,200,000 $138,406 $3,094 3.11%
    $100,000 or less 236 $15,240,000 $64,576 $1,845 3.27%
    $200k-400k 109 $27,645,000 $253,624 $4,727 2.91%
    $400k-600k 8 $3,650,000 $456,250 $3,800 3.16%
    $600k-1MM 3 $2,475,000 $825,000 $2,936 2.67%

    2021 saw Superior Choice place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 276 originations, totaling $38,200,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 144 $17,240,000 $119,722 $3,022 3.07%
    $100k-150k 128 $21,820,000 $170,469 $3,165 2.84%
    $50k or less 125 $10,925,000 $87,400 $2,117 3.14%
    $75k-100k 105 $14,355,000 $136,714 $3,293 3.23%
    $150k-250k 36 $7,820,000 $217,222 $4,394 3.06%
    $250k+ 14 $4,020,000 $287,143 $3,288 2.58%

    Superior Choice lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 144 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 128 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 169 $25,095,000 $148,491 $3,058 2.99%
    30-36% 105 $14,235,000 $135,571 $2,814 3.02%
    <20% 92 $9,820,000 $106,739 $2,703 2.91%
    36% 22 $3,380,000 $153,636 $3,664 2.97%
    42% 19 $4,365,000 $229,737 $3,263 2.97%
    40% 17 $2,335,000 $137,353 $3,204 3.48%
    41% 16 $2,250,000 $140,625 $2,905 3.47%
    39% 13 $1,725,000 $132,692 $2,641 3.59%
    37% 13 $2,065,000 $158,846 $2,896 2.78%
    38% 12 $1,350,000 $112,500 $3,411 3.08%
    43% 7 $1,045,000 $149,286 $4,202 2.98%
    45% 6 $570,000 $95,000 $2,573 2.69%
    48% 5 $675,000 $135,000 $4,077 3.10%
    44% 5 $755,000 $151,000 $3,325 2.95%
    49% 4 $810,000 $202,500 $3,807 2.53%
    46% 4 $420,000 $105,000 $2,421 2.50%
    >60% 2 $280,000 $140,000 $3,726 3.00%
    47% 1 $235,000 $235,000 $3,676 3.13%
    50-60% 1 $95,000 $95,000 $1,251 2.50%

    Superior Choice lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 169 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 105 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 550 $75,680,000 $137,600 $2,949 3.03%
    Not applicable 53 $8,065,000 $152,170 $0 4.10%
    Not provided 18 $2,080,000 $115,556 $3,238 3.37%
    Black 5 $735,000 $147,000 $5,150 4.28%
    American Indian 6 $650,000 $108,333 $1,876 2.63%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.58%

    Superior Choice has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    73.73%

    Superior Choice has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    0.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    2072.81 1 $55,000 $55,000
    999.0 1 $65,000 $65,000
    NA 629 $87,035,000 $138,370

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    632 $87,210,000 $137,991

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 38 $2,390,000 $62,895 $1,428 2.89%
    40-60% 104 $11,450,000 $110,096 $2,444 2.78%
    60-80% 258 $40,110,000 $155,465 $3,309 2.96%
    80-100% 172 $26,480,000 $153,953 $3,435 3.63%
    Over 100% 5 $645,000 $129,000 $0 5.80%
    Under 20% 7 $205,000 $29,286 $668 3.09%