Fidelity Direct Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

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Review & Overview

Fidelity Direct Mortgage is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. They have a a high proportion of FHA loans. Fidelity Direct Mortgage has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Washington, Baltimore, Hagerstown, Salisbury, and Philadelphia among others. We have data for 17 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Fidelity Direct Mortgage has an 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 relatively high rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.80% 11/17/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.73% 11/17/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.48% 11/17/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.18% 11/17/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.42% 11/17/24
30 Year VA Refi 5.98% 11/17/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 7.06% 11/17/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.79% 11/17/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.03% 11/17/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.03% 11/17/24
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

744

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$210,170,000

Awards

FIDELITY DIRECT MORTGAGE FHA Loans bronze
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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) 406 $130,710,000 $321,946 $8,247 5.23%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 285 $68,245,000 $239,456 $7,293 5.03%
HAGERSTOWN-MARTINSBURG, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $2,545,000 $195,769 $6,845 4.84%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,910,000 $238,750 $7,552 5.76%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,090,000 $272,500 $8,407 5.03%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $910,000 $227,500 $5,547 4.86%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $850,000 $212,500 $9,397 4.94%
WINCHESTER, VA-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $685,000 $228,333 $6,611 4.83%
MOBILE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $655,000 $218,333 $5,991 4.75%
Outside of Metro Areas 4 $550,000 $137,500 $6,681 5.09%
GETTYSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $410,000 $205,000 $6,354 4.44%
HARRISONBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $7,981 4.88%
CHAMBERSBURG-WAYNESBORO, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $385,000 $128,333 $4,255 4.96%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $4,947 4.38%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $4,201 4.38%
YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $4,903 5.25%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,770 5.13%
Fidelity Direct Mortgage's top markets include Washington, Baltimore, Hagerstown, Salisbury, and Philadelphia among others.

Their top states include:
  • Maryland (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • District of Columbia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Delaware (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    FHA 392 $104,690,000 $267,066 $8,990 4.95%
    Conventional 305 $89,225,000 $292,541 $6,060 5.12%
    VA 39 $14,505,000 $371,923 $9,284 7.24%
    USDA 8 $1,750,000 $218,750 $6,300 4.66%

    For 2018, Fidelity Direct Mortgage's most frequently originated type of loan was FHA, with 392 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 305 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 629 $177,435,000 $282,091 $7,889 5.22%
    Refi 115 $32,735,000 $284,652 $7,157 4.69%

    For 2018, Fidelity Direct Mortgage's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 629 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 115 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 723 $205,285,000 $283,935 $7,866 5.16%
    15 Year 16 $3,800,000 $237,500 $4,450 4.11%
    20 Year 3 $655,000 $218,333 $6,043 4.46%
    10 Year 1 $125,000 $125,000 $4,276 4.38%
    Other 1 $305,000 $305,000 $4,167 4.75%

    For 2018, Fidelity Direct Mortgage's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 723 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 16 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 275 $78,115,000 $284,055
    $<1k 200 $52,130,000 $260,650
    $5k+ 86 $32,260,000 $375,116
    $2k-3k 75 $17,535,000 $233,800
    $3k-4k 69 $19,395,000 $281,087
    $4k-5k 39 $10,735,000 $275,256

    Fidelity Direct Mortgage's average total fees were $7,866, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 275 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 447 $132,215,000 $295,783
    5-6% 242 $61,260,000 $253,140
    3-4% 37 $11,405,000 $308,243
    7-8% 9 $2,895,000 $321,667
    Over 8% 7 $2,155,000 $307,857
    6-7% 2 $240,000 $120,000

    During 2018, Fidelity Direct Mortgage's average interest rate for loans was 5.16%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 447 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 430 $122,110,000 $283,977 $7,881 5.02%
    $100k-200k 172 $26,480,000 $153,953 $5,506 5.02%
    $400k-600k 102 $47,530,000 $465,980 $10,676 5.78%
    $100,000 or less 22 $1,750,000 $79,545 $4,624 5.38%
    $600k-1MM 17 $11,075,000 $651,471 $13,442 4.95%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,225,000 $1,225,000 $34,116 4.99%

    2018 saw Fidelity Direct Mortgage place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 430 originations, totaling $122,110,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 219 $52,545,000 $239,932 $7,121 5.13%
    $75k-100k 155 $47,945,000 $309,323 $8,777 5.58%
    $100k-150k 136 $46,010,000 $338,309 $8,258 4.97%
    $50k or less 127 $20,695,000 $162,953 $6,133 4.93%
    $150k-250k 72 $30,920,000 $429,444 $9,424 5.07%
    $250k+ 16 $5,450,000 $340,625 $7,603 5.09%

    Fidelity Direct Mortgage lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 219 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 155 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    50-60% 176 $51,900,000 $294,886 $9,576 4.93%
    30-36% 84 $22,950,000 $273,214 $6,787 5.03%
    20-30% 64 $16,790,000 $262,344 $6,380 4.93%
    49% 43 $12,365,000 $287,558 $7,131 4.88%
    48% 36 $10,370,000 $288,056 $8,220 5.00%
    42% 35 $9,835,000 $281,000 $7,487 4.98%
    43% 34 $9,470,000 $278,529 $6,508 4.93%
    44% 33 $9,815,000 $297,424 $7,268 4.90%
    45% 31 $9,755,000 $314,677 $8,988 4.94%
    47% 26 $7,370,000 $283,462 $7,560 6.74%
    38% 24 $6,350,000 $264,583 $7,290 5.23%
    39% 22 $6,380,000 $290,000 $8,464 5.01%
    46% 22 $5,290,000 $240,455 $6,930 4.80%
    40% 20 $6,690,000 $334,500 $8,310 4.61%
    36% 19 $5,025,000 $264,474 $6,711 4.93%
    37% 19 $3,965,000 $208,684 $6,429 5.22%
    41% 18 $4,540,000 $252,222 $6,728 4.87%
    <20% 14 $3,260,000 $232,857 $5,792 5.14%
    >60% 4 $1,150,000 $287,500 $5,880 29.16%

    Fidelity Direct Mortgage lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 50-60%, with 176 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 84 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Black 375 $101,845,000 $271,587 $8,057 5.31%
    White 235 $66,135,000 $281,426 $7,372 4.86%
    Asian 116 $37,230,000 $320,948 $7,913 5.18%
    Not provided 13 $3,495,000 $268,846 $6,314 4.95%
    American Indian 3 $825,000 $275,000 $5,644 4.75%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $640,000 $320,000 $7,694 4.16%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    79.18%

    Fidelity Direct Mortgage has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    83.60%

    Fidelity Direct Mortgage has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 744 $210,170,000 $282,487

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 744 $210,170,000 $282,487

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 11 $2,355,000 $214,091 $4,615 4.50%
    40-60% 19 $5,195,000 $273,421 $5,618 4.91%
    60-80% 102 $28,240,000 $276,863 $6,274 4.91%
    80-100% 585 $164,955,000 $281,974 $8,077 5.21%
    Over 100% 23 $7,425,000 $322,826 $9,747 4.87%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Fidelity Direct Mortgage, LLC Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 100.0%