Ark Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

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Review & Overview

Ark Mortgage is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase, Refi, 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, Miami, Kingston, and Philadelphia among others. We have data for 8 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 about average rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.93% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 7.02% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.02% 12/16/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.52% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.42% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.18% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.18% 12/16/24
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Originations

2,012

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$917,280,000

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) 1,592 $774,470,000 $486,476 $11,734 3.16%
POUGHKEEPSIE-NEWBURGH-MIDDLETOWN, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 339 $121,725,000 $359,071 $9,468 3.19%
Outside of Metro Areas 47 $10,925,000 $232,447 $7,306 3.32%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $5,165,000 $469,545 $9,001 3.44%
KINGSTON, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,505,000 $278,333 $7,756 3.21%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,700,000 $170,000 $6,511 3.50%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $610,000 $305,000 $6,009 4.00%
TRENTON-PRINCETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $180,000 $90,000 $4,973 3.63%
Ark Mortgage's top markets include New York, Poughkeepsie, Miami, Kingston, and Philadelphia among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 2,003 $912,565,000 $455,599 $11,136 3.18%
    FHA 8 $4,290,000 $536,250 $21,551 2.86%
    HELOC 1 $425,000 $425,000 n/a 2.88%

    For 2021, Ark Mortgage's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 2,003 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 8 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 768 $356,170,000 $463,763 $9,416 3.24%
    Refi 628 $272,060,000 $433,217 $10,851 2.99%
    Cash Out Refi 616 $289,050,000 $469,237 $13,707 3.28%

    For 2021, Ark Mortgage's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 768 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 628 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,818 $848,400,000 $466,667 $11,397 3.23%
    15 Year 107 $35,255,000 $329,486 $8,643 2.50%
    20 Year 48 $17,620,000 $367,083 $9,581 2.80%
    Other 39 $16,005,000 $410,385 $9,875 2.94%

    For 2021, Ark Mortgage's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,818 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 107 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $5k+ 939 $508,305,000 $541,326
    $1k-2k 364 $149,120,000 $409,670
    $2k-3k 206 $71,040,000 $344,854
    $3k-4k 183 $66,175,000 $361,612
    $<1k 165 $62,855,000 $380,939
    $4k-5k 153 $59,265,000 $387,353

    Ark Mortgage's average total fees were $11,397, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $5k+ bucket, with 939 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 1,108 $515,990,000 $465,695
    2.5-3% 711 $328,095,000 $461,456
    <2.5% 148 $56,380,000 $380,946
    4-5% 45 $16,815,000 $373,667

    During 2021, Ark Mortgage's average interest rate for loans was 3.23%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 1,108 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 776 $238,400,000 $307,216 $8,077 3.17%
    $400k-600k 633 $310,145,000 $489,961 $10,976 3.13%
    $600k-1MM 395 $286,715,000 $725,861 $16,886 3.21%
    $100k-200k 156 $24,700,000 $158,333 $5,595 3.26%
    $1MM+ 47 $56,885,000 $1,210,319 $36,128 3.26%
    $100,000 or less 5 $435,000 $87,000 $5,095 3.55%

    2021 saw Ark Mortgage place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 776 originations, totaling $238,400,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 527 $254,475,000 $482,875 $10,991 3.20%
    $150k-250k 388 $198,860,000 $512,526 $12,917 3.16%
    $250k+ 337 $182,035,000 $540,163 $13,195 3.20%
    $75k-100k 330 $137,490,000 $416,636 $9,800 3.13%
    $50k-75k 267 $91,185,000 $341,517 $8,920 3.04%
    $50k or less 163 $53,235,000 $326,595 $9,935 3.38%

    Ark Mortgage lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 527 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 388 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 247 $112,645,000 $456,053 $11,966 3.20%
    20-30% 225 $104,205,000 $463,133 $11,730 3.24%
    49% 181 $81,735,000 $451,575 $11,366 3.06%
    <20% 136 $52,710,000 $387,574 $9,156 3.22%
    43% 123 $55,465,000 $450,935 $10,845 3.20%
    44% 123 $56,595,000 $460,122 $10,675 3.21%
    48% 119 $57,495,000 $483,151 $11,884 3.06%
    45% 109 $50,725,000 $465,367 $11,728 3.16%
    47% 109 $48,605,000 $445,917 $10,902 3.18%
    41% 104 $46,050,000 $442,788 $10,400 3.12%
    42% 100 $44,210,000 $442,100 $10,185 3.20%
    46% 98 $48,510,000 $495,000 $12,696 3.17%
    40% 74 $34,480,000 $465,946 $9,850 3.26%
    39% 67 $33,435,000 $499,030 $12,547 3.20%
    36% 64 $28,420,000 $444,063 $10,304 3.21%
    37% 58 $26,200,000 $451,724 $10,133 3.21%
    38% 57 $28,345,000 $497,281 $12,448 3.09%
    50-60% 17 $7,275,000 $427,941 $11,117 2.93%
    >60% 1 $175,000 $175,000 $3,035 3.13%

    Ark Mortgage lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 247 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 225 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,974 $896,840,000 $454,326 $11,087 3.17%
    Black 18 $10,700,000 $594,444 $19,477 3.22%
    Not provided 15 $6,255,000 $417,000 $10,366 3.33%
    Asian 3 $1,985,000 $661,667 $19,326 3.00%
    Asian Indian 2 $1,500,000 $750,000 $19,237 3.38%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    99.19%

    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
    68.54%

    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 2,012 $917,280,000 $455,905

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2,012 $917,280,000 $455,905

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 120 $46,230,000 $385,250 $10,257 2.85%
    40-60% 334 $156,330,000 $468,054 $11,864 2.94%
    60-80% 1,133 $503,485,000 $444,382 $11,514 3.29%
    80-100% 415 $207,915,000 $501,000 $10,016 3.14%
    Under 20% 10 $3,320,000 $332,000 $9,180 3.03%