Ark Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ

LEI: 5493008VCYW25D52ZC98

Tax ID: 22-2498599

1 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 32 reviews

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Review & Overview

Ark Mortgage is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase and Cash Out Refi loans. Ark Mortgage has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) Their top markets by origination volume include: New York, Poughkeepsie, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Trenton among others. We have data for 14 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Ark Mortgage 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. Ark Mortgage is typically a high 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 relatively high rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.94% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 8.03% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 8.10% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 5.98% 4/5/25
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Originations

995

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$536,315,000

Relative Rate

Ark Mortgage's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 7.73%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of 1.18%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Ark Mortgage's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $15,097.

The average total origination fees for 30 year fixed rate mortgages across all lenders (for all loan values, including both points & up-front fees in addition to origination fees) were $8,356.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 581 $360,835,000 $621,059 $15,259 7.80%
POUGHKEEPSIE-NEWBURGH-MIDDLETOWN, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 200 $98,230,000 $491,150 $14,055 7.62%
Outside of Metro Areas 105 $39,575,000 $376,905 $15,377 7.61%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 24 $9,800,000 $408,333 $16,111 7.90%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $6,175,000 $561,364 $17,013 8.28%
TRENTON-PRINCETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 29 $5,305,000 $182,931 $10,058 7.83%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $4,555,000 $414,091 $24,063 6.93%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $4,470,000 $558,750 $12,328 7.64%
KINGSTON, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $2,565,000 $366,429 $5,936 7.58%
SCRANTON--WILKES-BARRE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,820,000 $182,000 $19,768 7.39%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,525,000 $305,000 $8,031 7.29%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,110,000 $555,000 $6,283 7.13%
Hudson, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $0 6.38%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 0.00%
Ark Mortgage's top markets include New York, Poughkeepsie, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Trenton among others.

Their top states include:
  • New York (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New Jersey (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 991 $533,265,000 $538,108 $15,006 7.73%
    FHA 4 $3,050,000 $762,500 $11,316 8.94%

    For 2024, Ark Mortgage's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 991 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 4 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 571 $323,885,000 $567,224 $13,820 7.70%
    Cash Out Refi 284 $128,600,000 $452,817 $16,651 7.81%
    Refi 139 $83,295,000 $599,245 $15,945 7.71%
    Other 1 $535,000 $535,000 $0 7.38%

    For 2024, Ark Mortgage's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 571 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 284 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 991 $534,745,000 $539,601 $15,097 7.73%
    20 Year 2 $1,050,000 $525,000 $5,639 8.50%
    10 Year 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 0.00%
    Other 1 $265,000 $265,000 $8,497 6.63%

    For 2024, Ark Mortgage's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 991 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 2 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $5k+ 148 $77,420,000 $523,108
    $1k-2k 52 $24,370,000 $468,654
    $3k-4k 15 $10,555,000 $703,667
    $2k-3k 13 $5,845,000 $449,615
    $4k-5k 9 $5,915,000 $657,222
    $<1k 3 $1,685,000 $561,667

    Ark Mortgage's average total fees were $15,097, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $5k+ bucket, with 148 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    7-8% 338 $183,540,000 $543,018
    Over 8% 167 $100,495,000 $601,766
    6-7% 153 $77,185,000 $504,477
    5-6% 12 $5,050,000 $420,833

    During 2024, Ark Mortgage's average interest rate for loans was 7.73%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 338 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $400k-600k 321 $157,505,000 $490,670 $15,006 7.78%
    $200k-400k 283 $88,465,000 $312,597 $16,220 7.63%
    $600k-1MM 209 $155,875,000 $745,813 $13,792 7.71%
    $100k-200k 91 $14,375,000 $157,967 $15,834 7.53%
    $1MM+ 83 $119,365,000 $1,438,133 $12,492 8.15%
    $100,000 or less 8 $730,000 $91,250 $0 8.25%

    2024 saw Ark Mortgage place emphasis on $400k-600k loans with 321 originations, totaling $157,505,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 647 $357,615,000 $552,728 $15,143 7.76%
    $50k-75k 56 $29,460,000 $526,071 $17,391 7.73%
    $250k+ 37 $13,295,000 $359,324 $13,520 7.47%
    $100k-150k 30 $15,080,000 $502,667 $12,238 7.99%
    $75k-100k 23 $12,855,000 $558,913 $15,549 7.12%
    $150k-250k 22 $9,780,000 $444,545 $15,544 7.99%

    Ark Mortgage lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 647 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 56 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    >60% 104 $57,950,000 $557,212 $0 7.98%
    49% 92 $42,460,000 $461,522 $12,143 7.34%
    <20% 78 $42,150,000 $540,385 $24,425 8.04%
    20-30% 61 $30,685,000 $503,033 $19,124 7.92%
    30-36% 52 $29,280,000 $563,077 $21,801 7.69%
    48% 33 $18,895,000 $572,576 $12,462 7.56%
    45% 30 $15,950,000 $531,667 $14,485 7.59%
    47% 29 $15,985,000 $551,207 $13,121 7.35%
    44% 25 $17,315,000 $692,600 $12,201 8.31%
    46% 24 $12,180,000 $507,500 $13,451 7.24%
    43% 19 $10,785,000 $567,632 $15,139 7.41%
    41% 19 $12,815,000 $674,474 $12,666 7.50%
    40% 16 $9,300,000 $581,250 $15,644 7.29%
    39% 14 $8,440,000 $602,857 $13,069 7.76%
    42% 13 $9,435,000 $725,769 $13,838 7.58%
    38% 12 $6,440,000 $536,667 $11,573 7.73%
    50-60% 12 $5,740,000 $478,333 $19,367 7.58%
    36% 9 $4,045,000 $449,444 $9,684 7.45%
    37% 8 $6,510,000 $813,750 $13,453 8.23%

    Ark Mortgage lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of >60%, with 104 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 49%, with 92 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 933 $503,235,000 $539,373 $15,167 7.75%
    Not provided 58 $30,290,000 $522,241 $13,053 7.33%
    Black 2 $1,700,000 $850,000 $0 0.00%
    Asian 2 $1,090,000 $545,000 $0 10.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    97.08%

    Ark Mortgage 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
    64.82%

    Ark Mortgage 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
    NA 995 $536,315,000 $539,010

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    995 $536,315,000 $539,010

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 143 $49,245,000 $344,371 $17,929 7.77%
    40-60% 98 $42,630,000 $435,000 $12,316 7.59%
    60-80% 110 $55,900,000 $508,182 $13,645 7.65%
    80-100% 69 $37,765,000 $547,319 $11,042 7.67%
    Over 100% 205 $174,075,000 $849,146 $10,505 7.72%
    Under 20% 71 $20,085,000 $282,887 $25,401 8.08%