Msa Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

WINTHROP, MA

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Mortgage Data

  • Originations
  • Top Markets
  • Product Mix
  • Loan Reason
  • Typical Rates
  • Loan Sizes
  • Dwelling Types
  • Complaints
  • Similar Lenders
  • Loan Length
  • Loan to Value Info
  • Debt-to-Income
  • Applicant Income
  • Ethnicity Info
  • Approval & Pick Rates
  • Points and Fees
  • Origination Fees (Closing Costs)

    • Review & Overview

    Msa Mortgage is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. Msa 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: Boston, Worcester, Barre, Providence, and Barnstable Town among others. We have data for 15 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    Msa 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. Msa Mortgage is typically a low 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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    Originations

    857

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $322,135,000

    Awards

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    Top Markets

    Zoom/scroll map to see bank's per metro statistics. Subscribers can configure state/metro/county granularity, assorted fields and quantity of results. This map shows top 10 markets in the map viewport, as defined by descending origination volume.

    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 698 $280,040,000 $401,203 $4,626 4.52%
    WORCESTER, MA-CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 47 $14,685,000 $312,447 $3,598 4.57%
    Barre, VT (FHA|USDA|VA) 57 $12,515,000 $219,561 $3,562 4.59%
    PROVIDENCE-WARWICK, RI-MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $4,590,000 $255,000 $4,668 4.72%
    BARNSTABLE TOWN, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $3,290,000 $329,000 $3,473 4.44%
    PORTLAND-SOUTH PORTLAND, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,645,000 $329,000 $3,621 4.45%
    MANCHESTER-NASHUA, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,000,000 $250,000 $5,525 4.16%
    Outside of Metro Areas 4 $860,000 $215,000 $3,167 4.81%
    BRIDGEPORT-STAMFORD-NORWALK, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $790,000 $395,000 $4,360 4.75%
    HARTFORD-EAST HARTFORD-MIDDLETOWN, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $765,000 $255,000 $3,517 4.71%
    Lebanon, NH-VT (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $645,000 $215,000 $5,034 4.25%
    BURLINGTON-SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $450,000 $225,000 $3,236 4.50%
    SPRINGFIELD, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $350,000 $175,000 $3,087 5.13%
    Concord, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $3,106 4.63%
    Berlin, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $3,422 4.50%
    Msa Mortgage's top markets include Boston, Worcester, Barre, Providence, and Barnstable Town among others.

    Their top states include:
  • Massachusetts (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Vermont (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New Hampshire (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Rhode Island (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Maine (FHA|USDA|VA)

    • Similar Lenders

    We use machine learning to identify the top lenders compared against MSA MORTGAGE based on their rates and fees, along with other useful metrics. A lower similarity rank signals a stronger match.

    Westport Federal Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 23
    NEW ENGLAND FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
    Similarity Rank: 26
    Northfield Savings Bank
    Similarity Rank: 30
    VERMONT STATE EMPLOYEES
    Similarity Rank: 36
    Eglin Federal Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 38
    Notre Dame Community Federal Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 38
    POLISH NATIONAL
    Similarity Rank: 60
    PAWTUCKET
    Similarity Rank: 60
    Bank of Easton
    Similarity Rank: 66
    Stafford Savings Bank
    Similarity Rank: 68

    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 714 $261,220,000 $365,854 $3,729 4.56%
    FHA 131 $56,665,000 $432,557 $8,343 4.40%
    VA 9 $2,835,000 $315,000 $6,163 4.29%
    USDA 3 $1,415,000 $471,667 $3,695 3.92%

    For 2018, Msa Mortgage's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 714 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 131 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 657 $253,675,000 $386,111 $4,738 4.51%
    Cash Out Refi 142 $46,930,000 $330,493 $3,605 4.67%
    Refi 58 $21,530,000 $371,207 $3,502 4.34%

    For 2018, Msa Mortgage's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 657 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 142 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 793 $304,285,000 $383,714 $4,559 4.57%
    15 Year 34 $8,060,000 $237,059 $3,203 3.58%
    20 Year 20 $5,710,000 $285,500 $3,124 4.49%
    Other 9 $3,885,000 $431,667 $3,326 4.51%
    10 Year 1 $195,000 $195,000 $3,150 4.38%

    For 2018, Msa Mortgage's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 793 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 34 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 507 $187,445,000 $369,714
    $<1k 307 $118,445,000 $385,814
    $2k-3k 10 $4,700,000 $470,000
    $5k+ 7 $3,925,000 $560,714
    $4k-5k 5 $1,775,000 $355,000
    $3k-4k 2 $1,100,000 $550,000

    Msa Mortgage's average total fees were $4,559, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 507 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 630 $236,730,000 $375,762
    3-4% 124 $52,550,000 $423,790
    5-6% 98 $32,820,000 $334,898
    <2.5% 5 $35,000 $7,000

    During 2018, Msa Mortgage's average interest rate for loans was 4.57%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 630 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 423 $131,185,000 $310,130 $3,925 4.59%
    $400k-600k 276 $131,390,000 $476,051 $5,079 4.49%
    $100k-200k 72 $11,330,000 $157,361 $3,152 4.57%
    $600k-1MM 62 $41,940,000 $676,452 $6,810 4.45%
    $100,000 or less 19 $1,085,000 $57,105 $3,060 3.94%
    $1MM+ 5 $5,205,000 $1,041,000 $10,030 3.90%

    2018 saw Msa Mortgage place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 423 originations, totaling $131,185,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 273 $108,745,000 $398,333 $4,816 4.56%
    $75k-100k 187 $64,775,000 $346,390 $4,542 4.49%
    $150k-250k 148 $65,500,000 $442,568 $4,208 4.53%
    $50k-75k 139 $38,775,000 $278,957 $4,210 4.52%
    $250k+ 73 $36,945,000 $506,096 $4,539 4.50%
    $50k or less 37 $7,395,000 $199,865 $3,282 4.55%

    Msa Mortgage lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 273 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 187 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 144 $55,740,000 $387,083 $3,939 4.51%
    20-30% 127 $49,005,000 $385,866 $3,938 4.55%
    50-60% 77 $33,705,000 $437,727 $8,136 4.38%
    49% 65 $22,865,000 $351,769 $4,134 4.48%
    44% 44 $15,800,000 $359,091 $4,401 4.60%
    43% 42 $15,830,000 $376,905 $3,921 4.65%
    39% 36 $14,390,000 $399,722 $4,322 4.63%
    45% 35 $10,745,000 $307,000 $3,358 4.64%
    40% 33 $12,505,000 $378,939 $4,667 4.52%
    41% 32 $12,710,000 $397,188 $4,030 4.45%
    46% 32 $11,330,000 $354,063 $4,208 4.53%
    48% 31 $10,575,000 $341,129 $5,155 4.63%
    47% 30 $10,590,000 $353,000 $4,802 4.62%
    38% 29 $11,295,000 $389,483 $3,843 4.43%
    36% 29 $9,895,000 $341,207 $3,733 4.60%
    42% 28 $10,580,000 $377,857 $4,676 4.48%
    <20% 27 $9,565,000 $354,259 $3,545 4.49%
    37% 15 $4,805,000 $320,333 $4,109 4.37%
    >60% 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,374 4.50%

    Msa Mortgage lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 144 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 127 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 663 $250,885,000 $378,409 $4,519 4.54%
    Not provided 138 $50,860,000 $368,551 $4,122 4.47%
    Asian 42 $15,800,000 $376,190 $4,381 4.51%
    Black 13 $4,215,000 $324,231 $5,160 4.56%
    American Indian 1 $375,000 $375,000 $9,652 3.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    98.83%

    Msa 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
    81.45%

    Msa Mortgage has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 857 $322,135,000 $375,887

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 857 $322,135,000 $375,887

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 29 $6,835,000 $235,690 $3,114 4.32%
    40-60% 93 $32,855,000 $353,280 $3,745 4.50%
    60-80% 291 $111,305,000 $382,491 $3,753 4.58%
    80-100% 430 $169,130,000 $393,326 $5,174 4.55%
    Over 100% 4 $1,340,000 $335,000 $8,749 4.31%
    Under 20% 10 $670,000 $67,000 $2,748 2.70%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    MCS MORTGAGE BANKERS, INC. Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 100.0%