Fidelity Direct Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

CLARKSVILLE, MD

LEI: 549300BKWR5OM8PWIN62

Tax ID: 11-3748478

1.2 stars - Updated: 12/16/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 25 reviews

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Review & Overview

Fidelity Direct Mortgage is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. Fidelity Direct Mortgage has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a high proportion of FHA loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Washington, Baltimore, Virginia Beach, Cumberland, and Richmond among others. We have data for 47 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Fidelity Direct 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. Fidelity Direct 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 6.80% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.73% 12/16/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.48% 12/16/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.18% 12/16/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.42% 12/16/24
30 Year VA Refi 5.98% 12/16/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 7.06% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.79% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.03% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.03% 12/16/24
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

624

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$212,210,000

Awards

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Relative Rate

Fidelity Direct Mortgage's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 7%.

The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.

This yields a difference of 0.52%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Fidelity Direct Mortgage's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $11,355.

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 $9,089.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 212 $91,930,000 $433,632 $13,523 7.05%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 171 $58,465,000 $341,901 $11,112 6.98%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 36 $9,430,000 $261,944 $9,916 6.99%
CUMBERLAND, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 53 $8,645,000 $163,113 $6,715 6.61%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $5,895,000 $256,304 $11,822 7.46%
Outside of Metro Areas 21 $4,135,000 $196,905 $8,753 7.02%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $3,840,000 $384,000 $9,895 6.58%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $3,220,000 $402,500 $8,918 7.11%
YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $2,245,000 $320,714 $12,181 6.64%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $2,155,000 $431,000 $13,069 8.68%
HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,060,000 $257,500 $8,212 6.03%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,860,000 $465,000 $13,632 6.91%
CALIFORNIA-LEXINGTON PARK, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,805,000 $361,000 $10,284 6.82%
HAGERSTOWN-MARTINSBURG, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,780,000 $296,667 $7,470 7.04%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,380,000 $345,000 $16,357 7.56%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,370,000 $342,500 $5,953 6.71%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $955,000 $191,000 $9,311 6.88%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $925,000 $308,333 $12,486 7.12%
LYNCHBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $910,000 $227,500 $8,100 6.47%
DOVER, DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $705,000 $235,000 $9,028 6.38%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $680,000 $340,000 $15,425 6.56%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $595,000 $595,000 $17,640 9.88%
WINCHESTER, VA-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $530,000 $265,000 $11,808 7.31%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $480,000 $240,000 $10,919 7.13%
ROANOKE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $410,000 $205,000 $5,365 8.19%
LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $13,961 6.50%
WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $380,000 $190,000 $4,173 6.88%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $2,928 7.50%
DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $13,774 6.25%
Roanoke Rapids, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $15,301 7.13%
Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $11,027 7.63%
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $14,526 6.75%
SUMTER, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $6,980 7.00%
GOLDSBORO, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $10,310 6.75%
Danville, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $7,458 7.00%
GETTYSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $6,526 7.75%
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $7,745 9.25%
Easton, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $12,663 7.50%
Albemarle, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $13,391 7.38%
Cambridge, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $8,271 6.88%
BURLINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $11,801 7.13%
GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $12,065 6.99%
Somerset, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $9,003 7.13%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $9,404 7.88%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $10,150 7.13%
CHAMBERSBURG-WAYNESBORO, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $5,676 7.99%
LEBANON, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $5,130 5.88%
Fidelity Direct Mortgage's top markets include Washington, Baltimore, Virginia Beach, Cumberland, and Richmond among others.

Their top states include:
  • Maryland (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 345 $120,345,000 $348,826 $9,278 7.11%
    FHA 229 $72,925,000 $318,450 $14,153 6.88%
    VA 44 $17,620,000 $400,455 $12,088 6.74%
    USDA 6 $1,320,000 $220,000 $8,735 6.33%

    For 2023, Fidelity Direct Mortgage's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 345 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 229 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 583 $199,305,000 $341,861 $11,322 6.97%
    Refi 41 $12,905,000 $314,756 $10,402 7.27%

    For 2023, Fidelity Direct Mortgage's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 583 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 41 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 615 $210,095,000 $341,618 $11,355 7.00%
    15 Year 7 $1,515,000 $216,429 $4,761 6.25%
    20 Year 2 $600,000 $300,000 $5,984 9.06%

    For 2023, Fidelity Direct Mortgage's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 615 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 7 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $5k+ 292 $122,020,000 $417,877
    $1k-2k 134 $41,710,000 $311,269
    $3k-4k 68 $15,750,000 $231,618
    $4k-5k 66 $17,990,000 $272,576
    $2k-3k 38 $8,390,000 $220,789
    $<1k 26 $6,350,000 $244,231

    Fidelity Direct Mortgage's average total fees were $11,355, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $5k+ bucket, with 292 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 322 $110,540,000 $343,292
    7-8% 179 $60,515,000 $338,073
    5-6% 62 $19,920,000 $321,290
    Over 8% 60 $21,030,000 $350,500
    4-5% 1 $205,000 $205,000

    During 2023, Fidelity Direct Mortgage's average interest rate for loans was 7.00%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 322 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 290 $85,570,000 $295,069 $10,674 6.97%
    $400k-600k 142 $67,940,000 $478,451 $14,668 6.98%
    $100k-200k 119 $18,735,000 $157,437 $6,902 7.07%
    $600k-1MM 43 $31,375,000 $729,651 $17,549 6.91%
    $100,000 or less 24 $1,800,000 $75,000 $4,734 6.85%
    $1MM+ 6 $6,790,000 $1,131,667 $26,001 8.29%

    2023 saw Fidelity Direct Mortgage place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 290 originations, totaling $85,570,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 148 $57,460,000 $388,243 $12,422 6.88%
    $50k-75k 133 $30,775,000 $231,391 $9,054 6.79%
    $75k-100k 112 $33,620,000 $300,179 $10,799 6.83%
    $150k-250k 100 $47,070,000 $470,700 $14,128 7.05%
    $50k or less 81 $14,845,000 $183,272 $8,262 7.21%
    $250k+ 46 $27,710,000 $602,391 $14,214 7.78%

    Fidelity Direct Mortgage lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 148 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 133 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    50-60% 103 $38,555,000 $374,320 $15,520 6.71%
    30-36% 71 $24,685,000 $347,676 $10,181 6.97%
    20-30% 53 $16,475,000 $310,849 $9,464 7.17%
    49% 42 $15,350,000 $365,476 $12,669 6.92%
    46% 34 $12,690,000 $373,235 $11,432 6.95%
    48% 33 $10,505,000 $318,333 $11,149 6.98%
    43% 28 $9,110,000 $325,357 $9,082 6.78%
    44% 27 $10,825,000 $400,926 $11,992 6.97%
    47% 26 $7,770,000 $298,846 $8,825 6.77%
    45% 25 $6,845,000 $273,800 $9,945 6.89%
    39% 24 $8,370,000 $348,750 $10,913 7.15%
    42% 23 $8,745,000 $380,217 $9,675 7.15%
    40% 21 $6,115,000 $291,190 $8,540 6.74%
    41% 19 $6,235,000 $328,158 $9,535 7.10%
    <20% 15 $4,605,000 $307,000 $9,637 6.66%
    38% 15 $5,595,000 $373,000 $10,805 7.09%
    37% 14 $4,690,000 $335,000 $9,150 7.00%
    36% 14 $5,430,000 $387,857 $11,015 6.96%
    >60% 4 $1,430,000 $357,500 $16,490 6.56%

    Fidelity Direct Mortgage lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 50-60%, with 103 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 71 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Black 246 $86,780,000 $352,764 $13,292 7.01%
    White 247 $74,815,000 $302,895 $9,748 7.03%
    Asian 108 $43,760,000 $405,185 $9,970 6.83%
    Not provided 13 $3,615,000 $278,077 $13,042 7.27%
    American Indian 9 $3,065,000 $340,556 $11,326 7.31%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $175,000 $175,000 $4,454 6.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    91.10%

    Fidelity Direct Mortgage has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    81.57%

    Fidelity Direct Mortgage has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 624 $212,210,000 $340,080

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    624 $212,210,000 $340,080

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 6 $1,520,000 $253,333 $8,207 6.46%
    40-60% 20 $6,360,000 $318,000 $7,608 6.99%
    60-80% 149 $47,705,000 $320,168 $9,912 7.32%
    80-100% 440 $153,060,000 $347,864 $11,769 6.89%
    Over 100% 8 $3,450,000 $431,250 $21,055 6.64%
    Under 20% 1 $115,000 $115,000 $1,867 10.13%