Fidelity Direct Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

CLARKSVILLE, MD

LEI: 549300BKWR5OM8PWIN62

Tax ID: 11-3748478

1.8 stars - Updated: 4/16/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 28 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, Naples, and Philadelphia among others. We have data for 49 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 an average 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 7.11% 4/16/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 7.27% 4/16/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.52% 4/16/25
30 Year FHA Refi 7.16% 4/16/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.65% 4/16/25
30 Year VA Refi 6.95% 4/16/25
30 Year USDA Purchase 7.14% 4/16/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.91% 4/16/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.70% 4/16/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.70% 4/16/25
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

786

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$294,800,000

Relative Rate

Fidelity Direct Mortgage's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.84%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.29%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Fidelity Direct Mortgage's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $10,659.

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
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 347 $149,435,000 $430,648 $11,105 6.81%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 202 $66,370,000 $328,564 $10,351 6.90%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 51 $12,855,000 $252,059 $9,482 6.62%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $9,680,000 $484,000 $10,571 6.76%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $7,015,000 $369,211 $11,182 6.99%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $4,495,000 $899,000 $19,373 7.00%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $4,405,000 $489,444 $9,455 7.22%
Outside of Metro Areas 13 $3,775,000 $290,385 $13,632 6.71%
HAGERSTOWN-MARTINSBURG, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $3,590,000 $256,429 $9,426 6.81%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $3,075,000 $341,667 $14,060 7.01%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $2,740,000 $456,667 $12,038 6.39%
LYNCHBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,710,000 $271,000 $6,975 7.07%
HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,120,000 $265,000 $8,570 7.45%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $2,055,000 $293,571 $8,629 6.70%
GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,980,000 $330,000 $10,151 6.62%
WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,480,000 $740,000 $12,914 6.56%
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,445,000 $289,000 $6,737 6.55%
DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,380,000 $345,000 $5,127 6.81%
WINCHESTER, VA-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,130,000 $282,500 $11,405 6.44%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,025,000 $341,667 $10,242 6.83%
CUMBERLAND, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $990,000 $247,500 $4,679 7.06%
YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $845,000 $281,667 $10,185 5.96%
CALIFORNIA-LEXINGTON PARK, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $785,000 $261,667 $11,923 6.29%
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $710,000 $355,000 $10,412 6.81%
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $620,000 $310,000 $8,853 7.25%
Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $575,000 $575,000 $6,180 7.49%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $525,000 $525,000 $16,918 9.38%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $500,000 $250,000 $5,096 7.62%
SCRANTON--WILKES-BARRE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $495,000 $495,000 $6,657 7.63%
Sanford, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $465,000 $465,000 $17,835 7.00%
ROANOKE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $465,000 $155,000 $6,535 7.38%
COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $4,746 6.13%
Somerset, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $435,000 $435,000 $11,255 8.88%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $415,000 $415,000 $6,604 6.99%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $415,000 $415,000 $22,452 6.75%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $370,000 $185,000 $4,727 7.25%
Lumberton, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $7,570 7.13%
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $4,357 6.13%
GETTYSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $2,031 6.99%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $4,708 7.13%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $7,321 6.88%
CHAMBERSBURG-WAYNESBORO, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $4,818 6.88%
Cambridge, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $9,275 7.25%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $8,404 5.75%
READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $6,674 6.63%
Danville, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $7,109 7.25%
DOVER, DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $6,459 6.75%
BLOOMSBURG-BERWICK, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $8,192 6.75%
Rockingham, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 10.25%
Fidelity Direct Mortgage's top markets include Washington, Baltimore, Virginia Beach, Naples, and Philadelphia among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 468 $174,910,000 $373,739 $7,993 7.01%
    FHA 256 $94,060,000 $367,422 $14,762 6.65%
    VA 61 $25,515,000 $418,279 $12,364 6.42%
    USDA 1 $315,000 $315,000 $9,745 6.25%

    For 2024, Fidelity Direct Mortgage's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 468 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 256 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 670 $257,040,000 $383,642 $10,664 6.82%
    Refi 116 $37,760,000 $325,517 $9,977 7.01%

    For 2024, Fidelity Direct Mortgage's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 670 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 116 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 775 $291,055,000 $375,555 $10,659 6.84%
    15 Year 4 $2,510,000 $627,500 $7,145 6.06%
    10 Year 3 $55,000 $18,333 $433 9.49%
    20 Year 3 $945,000 $315,000 $4,241 6.29%
    Other 1 $235,000 $235,000 $3,539 7.49%

    For 2024, Fidelity Direct Mortgage's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 775 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 4 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $5k+ 311 $143,005,000 $459,823
    $1k-2k 190 $73,280,000 $385,684
    $2k-3k 102 $28,330,000 $277,745
    $4k-5k 75 $22,915,000 $305,533
    $3k-4k 71 $19,755,000 $278,239
    $<1k 30 $6,340,000 $211,333

    Fidelity Direct Mortgage's average total fees were $10,659, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $5k+ bucket, with 311 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 449 $175,825,000 $391,592
    7-8% 171 $66,685,000 $389,971
    5-6% 102 $35,520,000 $348,235
    Over 8% 61 $15,385,000 $252,213
    4-5% 3 $1,385,000 $461,667

    During 2024, Fidelity Direct Mortgage's average interest rate for loans was 6.84%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 449 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 367 $111,225,000 $303,065 $9,492 6.78%
    $400k-600k 219 $105,025,000 $479,566 $12,929 6.71%
    $100k-200k 109 $16,915,000 $155,183 $6,250 7.25%
    $600k-1MM 70 $48,120,000 $687,429 $14,793 6.66%
    $100,000 or less 14 $810,000 $57,857 $2,762 7.90%
    $1MM+ 7 $12,705,000 $1,815,000 $29,556 7.50%

    2024 saw Fidelity Direct Mortgage place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 367 originations, totaling $111,225,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 234 $94,850,000 $405,342 $11,899 6.76%
    $150k-250k 142 $67,260,000 $473,662 $11,565 6.84%
    $75k-100k 140 $44,740,000 $319,571 $10,075 6.67%
    $50k-75k 125 $31,405,000 $251,240 $9,023 6.59%
    $50k or less 66 $16,250,000 $246,212 $7,991 7.26%
    $250k+ 58 $33,750,000 $581,897 $10,695 7.15%

    Fidelity Direct Mortgage lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 234 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 142 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    50-60% 98 $42,580,000 $434,490 $15,918 6.48%
    30-36% 85 $32,515,000 $382,529 $9,601 6.71%
    49% 61 $23,695,000 $388,443 $10,053 6.68%
    20-30% 59 $19,505,000 $330,593 $7,128 6.93%
    48% 51 $19,825,000 $388,725 $12,266 6.71%
    45% 43 $16,175,000 $376,163 $9,784 6.89%
    47% 39 $12,655,000 $324,487 $10,470 6.71%
    44% 35 $14,115,000 $403,286 $9,108 6.93%
    40% 35 $12,205,000 $348,714 $9,558 6.77%
    43% 34 $14,910,000 $438,529 $13,281 7.03%
    46% 32 $10,020,000 $313,125 $9,075 6.64%
    42% 32 $11,270,000 $352,188 $11,353 6.66%
    39% 26 $8,250,000 $317,308 $8,423 6.81%
    37% 23 $8,435,000 $366,739 $8,693 6.94%
    41% 22 $10,140,000 $460,909 $10,039 6.75%
    38% 21 $8,115,000 $386,429 $10,051 6.77%
    36% 17 $5,915,000 $347,941 $8,871 6.73%
    <20% 16 $6,090,000 $380,625 $7,939 7.28%
    >60% 2 $910,000 $455,000 $20,989 6.19%

    Fidelity Direct Mortgage lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 50-60%, with 98 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 85 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 308 $117,020,000 $379,935 $10,305 6.94%
    Black 284 $102,710,000 $361,655 $12,125 6.69%
    Asian 148 $56,660,000 $382,838 $8,130 6.89%
    Not provided 33 $13,795,000 $418,030 $11,127 6.95%
    American Indian 8 $2,970,000 $371,250 $8,841 7.36%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 5 $1,645,000 $329,000 $8,992 7.42%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    93.82%

    Fidelity Direct Mortgage has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    83.97%

    Fidelity Direct Mortgage has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 786 $294,800,000 $375,064

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    786 $294,800,000 $375,064

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 19 $4,675,000 $246,053 $6,215 6.91%
    40-60% 38 $12,370,000 $325,526 $6,168 6.73%
    60-80% 205 $78,405,000 $382,463 $9,166 7.10%
    80-100% 497 $191,975,000 $386,268 $11,527 6.73%
    Over 100% 16 $6,730,000 $420,625 $19,921 6.44%
    Under 20% 11 $645,000 $58,636 $1,422 8.33%