Fidelity Direct Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

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Review & Overview

Fidelity Direct Mortgage is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. Fidelity Direct Mortgage has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Hagerstown, and Salisbury among others. We have data for 28 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 about average rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.80% 4/19/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.73% 4/19/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.48% 4/19/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.18% 4/19/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.42% 4/19/24
30 Year VA Refi 5.98% 4/19/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 7.06% 4/19/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.79% 4/19/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.03% 4/19/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.03% 4/19/24
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Originations

1,350

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$462,570,000

Awards

FIDELITY DIRECT MORTGAGE 30 Year Conventional Loans gold FIDELITY DIRECT MORTGAGE 30 Year Conventional 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) 902 $333,190,000 $369,390 $5,986 2.96%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 337 $101,165,000 $300,193 $6,419 3.05%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $4,720,000 $337,143 $5,521 2.96%
HAGERSTOWN-MARTINSBURG, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $3,520,000 $220,000 $4,704 3.05%
Outside of Metro Areas 14 $3,210,000 $229,286 $5,909 3.41%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,315,000 $257,222 $5,551 3.61%
HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,910,000 $191,000 $5,164 2.73%
WINCHESTER, VA-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,595,000 $319,000 $5,479 3.23%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,505,000 $301,000 $5,821 3.13%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,500,000 $250,000 $3,512 2.98%
CALIFORNIA-LEXINGTON PARK, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,290,000 $215,000 $7,894 3.62%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $970,000 $242,500 $5,621 2.53%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $790,000 $395,000 $3,227 2.94%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $610,000 $305,000 $8,889 3.75%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $595,000 $198,333 $5,997 3.42%
CHAMBERSBURG-WAYNESBORO, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $460,000 $230,000 $9,651 3.06%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $2,252 2.25%
GETTYSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $450,000 $225,000 $5,380 2.88%
DOVER, DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $445,000 $445,000 $11,875 2.88%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $7,075 2.75%
YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $9,783 2.50%
LYNCHBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $4,153 2.63%
HARRISONBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $4,529 3.38%
LEBANON, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $6,484 2.25%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 2.75%
READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $4,139 2.25%
WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $2,070 2.50%
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,833 4.13%
Fidelity Direct Mortgage's top markets include Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Hagerstown, and Salisbury among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 1,053 $367,045,000 $348,571 $4,847 2.96%
    FHA 252 $77,560,000 $307,778 $10,741 3.16%
    VA 44 $17,750,000 $403,409 $8,110 3.00%
    USDA 1 $215,000 $215,000 $7,187 3.00%

    For 2020, Fidelity Direct Mortgage's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,053 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 252 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 856 $298,630,000 $348,867 $4,766 2.89%
    Home Purchase 494 $163,940,000 $331,862 $8,289 3.18%

    For 2020, Fidelity Direct Mortgage's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 856 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 494 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,059 $365,305,000 $344,953 $6,701 3.11%
    15 Year 201 $65,545,000 $326,095 $3,677 2.43%
    20 Year 47 $16,545,000 $352,021 $3,713 2.94%
    Other 32 $11,890,000 $371,563 $4,072 2.96%
    10 Year 11 $3,285,000 $298,636 $3,295 2.42%

    For 2020, Fidelity Direct Mortgage's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,059 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 201 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 881 $308,795,000 $350,505
    $2k-3k 162 $44,930,000 $277,346
    $5k+ 134 $55,240,000 $412,239
    $3k-4k 105 $31,265,000 $297,762
    $4k-5k 46 $16,590,000 $360,652
    $<1k 22 $5,750,000 $261,364

    Fidelity Direct Mortgage's average total fees were $6,701, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 881 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 632 $225,460,000 $356,741
    3-4% 446 $146,860,000 $329,283
    <2.5% 231 $80,095,000 $346,732
    4-5% 27 $6,785,000 $251,296
    5-6% 7 $2,165,000 $309,286
    7-8% 4 $580,000 $145,000
    6-7% 3 $625,000 $208,333

    During 2020, Fidelity Direct Mortgage's average interest rate for loans was 3.11%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 632 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 803 $240,125,000 $299,035 $5,950 2.98%
    $400k-600k 345 $163,115,000 $472,797 $6,521 2.90%
    $100k-200k 140 $22,210,000 $158,643 $4,735 3.21%
    $600k-1MM 51 $34,955,000 $685,392 $8,351 3.14%
    $100,000 or less 10 $760,000 $76,000 $4,025 4.16%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,405,000 $1,405,000 $19,551 3.13%

    2020 saw Fidelity Direct Mortgage place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 803 originations, totaling $240,125,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 377 $142,105,000 $376,936 $5,516 2.90%
    $50k-75k 271 $74,655,000 $275,480 $6,784 3.07%
    $150k-250k 242 $98,540,000 $407,190 $5,319 2.92%
    $75k-100k 210 $68,310,000 $325,286 $6,912 3.04%
    $50k or less 139 $31,905,000 $229,532 $6,202 3.18%
    $250k+ 78 $35,930,000 $460,641 $5,581 2.95%

    Fidelity Direct Mortgage lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 377 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 271 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 252 $87,660,000 $347,857 $4,539 2.83%
    30-36% 199 $71,945,000 $361,533 $5,143 2.95%
    <20% 85 $30,005,000 $353,000 $4,341 2.92%
    50-60% 84 $27,820,000 $331,190 $11,160 3.11%
    44% 66 $23,150,000 $350,758 $7,140 2.95%
    42% 55 $18,685,000 $339,727 $6,330 3.19%
    41% 52 $18,260,000 $351,154 $5,930 3.01%
    38% 52 $16,750,000 $322,115 $5,347 3.02%
    45% 48 $16,790,000 $349,792 $6,591 2.99%
    36% 47 $16,825,000 $357,979 $5,591 2.97%
    43% 46 $15,340,000 $333,478 $6,086 3.17%
    39% 45 $15,105,000 $335,667 $5,779 3.02%
    46% 43 $14,225,000 $330,814 $6,541 3.20%
    49% 43 $13,235,000 $307,791 $6,707 3.04%
    40% 41 $14,125,000 $344,512 $6,379 3.08%
    37% 41 $14,005,000 $341,585 $6,293 3.06%
    47% 39 $12,055,000 $309,103 $6,913 3.18%
    48% 37 $13,235,000 $357,703 $8,283 2.90%
    >60% 1 $475,000 $475,000 $4,576 3.25%

    Fidelity Direct Mortgage lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 252 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 199 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Asian 626 $234,130,000 $374,010 $4,743 2.83%
    White 391 $120,475,000 $308,120 $6,575 3.16%
    Black 298 $97,300,000 $326,510 $8,061 3.10%
    Not provided 29 $9,435,000 $325,345 $6,680 3.22%
    American Indian 3 $715,000 $238,333 $7,786 3.46%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 3 $515,000 $171,667 $5,038 3.08%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    89.21%

    Fidelity Direct Mortgage has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    87.63%

    Fidelity Direct Mortgage has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,350 $462,570,000 $342,644

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 1,350 $462,570,000 $342,644

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 29 $6,755,000 $232,931 $3,468 2.71%
    40-60% 178 $58,610,000 $329,270 $3,748 2.69%
    60-80% 488 $174,360,000 $357,295 $4,644 3.00%
    80-100% 647 $220,095,000 $340,178 $7,817 3.09%
    Over 100% 5 $1,645,000 $329,000 $14,857 3.48%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Fidelity National Financial, Inc Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 8 53.3%
    Fidelity National Financial, Inc Conventional home mortgage Incorrect information on your report 1 6.7%
    Fidelity National Financial, Inc Conventional home mortgage Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 1 6.7%
    Fidelity National Financial, Inc Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 6.7%
    Fidelity National Financial, Inc Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Closing on a mortgage 2 13.3%
    Fidelity National Financial, Inc Other type of mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 6.7%
    Fidelity National Financial, Inc VA mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 6.7%