Msa Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

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Review & Overview

Msa Mortgage is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Msa Mortgage has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Boston, Worcester, Crestview, Barre, and Providence among others. We have data for 34 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 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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Originations

1,885

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$782,205,000
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,420 $630,350,000 $443,908 $4,855 2.86%
WORCESTER, MA-CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 102 $38,660,000 $379,020 $3,594 2.84%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 78 $24,760,000 $317,436 $7,639 2.94%
Barre, VT (FHA|USDA|VA) 84 $21,950,000 $261,310 $4,269 2.87%
PROVIDENCE-WARWICK, RI-MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 50 $18,100,000 $362,000 $4,484 2.87%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 24 $8,610,000 $358,750 $8,060 2.82%
PORTLAND-SOUTH PORTLAND, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $5,455,000 $363,667 $3,412 2.72%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $5,235,000 $275,526 $3,753 3.03%
BARNSTABLE TOWN, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $4,920,000 $410,000 $3,531 2.95%
MANCHESTER-NASHUA, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $4,635,000 $309,000 $4,308 2.91%
Outside of Metro Areas 14 $4,230,000 $302,143 $3,791 2.88%
HARTFORD-EAST HARTFORD-MIDDLETOWN, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,500,000 $312,500 $2,458 2.59%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,740,000 $290,000 $3,730 2.63%
Lebanon, NH-VT (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,515,000 $303,000 $3,814 3.30%
Rutland, VT (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,325,000 $441,667 $4,869 3.17%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,140,000 $285,000 $2,631 2.31%
BRIDGEPORT-STAMFORD-NORWALK, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,105,000 $368,333 $2,534 2.25%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,035,000 $207,000 $5,275 3.13%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $595,000 $595,000 $3,895 3.50%
PITTSFIELD, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $545,000 $181,667 $2,920 3.21%
Vineyard Haven, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $475,000 $475,000 $2,757 2.63%
BURLINGTON-SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $475,000 $475,000 $4,623 3.00%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $3,809 2.50%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $9,731 2.75%
Bennington, VT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $4,433 3.38%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $3,920 2.88%
Concord, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $3,308 3.13%
Torrington, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $3,260 3.38%
SPRINGFIELD, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $3,650 2.88%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $4,272 2.75%
Keene, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $3,325 4.38%
NORWICH-NEW LONDON, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $3,826 3.50%
NEW HAVEN-MILFORD, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $2,639 2.25%
VALDOSTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,978 4.00%
Msa Mortgage's top markets include Boston, Worcester, Crestview, Barre, and Providence among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 1,628 $649,610,000 $399,023 $3,612 2.90%
    FHA 199 $110,585,000 $555,704 $13,427 2.65%
    VA 58 $22,010,000 $379,483 $9,520 2.73%

    For 2021, Msa Mortgage's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,628 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 199 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 852 $387,680,000 $455,023 $6,451 2.96%
    Refi 697 $260,395,000 $373,594 $3,387 2.69%
    Cash Out Refi 334 $133,620,000 $400,060 $3,716 3.01%
    Other 2 $510,000 $255,000 $3,969 2.25%

    For 2021, Msa Mortgage's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 852 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 697 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,521 $664,195,000 $436,683 $5,272 2.95%
    15 Year 219 $70,905,000 $323,767 $2,928 2.36%
    20 Year 84 $27,570,000 $328,214 $3,119 2.72%
    Other 37 $13,755,000 $371,757 $3,158 2.90%
    10 Year 24 $5,780,000 $240,833 $2,697 2.30%

    For 2021, Msa Mortgage's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,521 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 219 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 1,190 $476,930,000 $400,782
    $<1k 546 $243,780,000 $446,484
    $2k-3k 56 $21,850,000 $390,179
    $4k-5k 16 $8,570,000 $535,625
    $3k-4k 15 $6,255,000 $417,000
    $5k+ 12 $5,910,000 $492,500

    Msa Mortgage's average total fees were $5,272, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 1,190 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 915 $391,235,000 $427,579
    3-4% 489 $205,105,000 $419,438
    <2.5% 448 $172,230,000 $384,442
    4-5% 33 $13,635,000 $413,182

    During 2021, Msa Mortgage's average interest rate for loans was 2.95%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 915 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 770 $238,200,000 $309,351 $3,784 2.80%
    $400k-600k 721 $351,325,000 $487,275 $4,978 2.88%
    $600k-1MM 229 $159,265,000 $695,480 $8,803 2.99%
    $100k-200k 146 $23,460,000 $160,685 $3,284 2.97%
    $100,000 or less 11 $805,000 $73,182 $3,690 2.77%
    $1MM+ 8 $9,150,000 $1,143,750 $8,107 3.03%

    2021 saw Msa Mortgage place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 770 originations, totaling $238,200,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 548 $245,520,000 $448,029 $5,412 2.85%
    $150k-250k 391 $172,205,000 $440,422 $3,803 2.86%
    $75k-100k 379 $157,405,000 $415,317 $5,298 2.89%
    $50k-75k 311 $101,635,000 $326,801 $4,574 2.88%
    $250k+ 151 $75,265,000 $498,444 $4,041 2.89%
    $50k or less 81 $18,005,000 $222,284 $4,404 2.91%

    Msa Mortgage lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 548 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 391 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 378 $148,950,000 $394,048 $3,869 2.75%
    30-36% 310 $124,850,000 $402,742 $3,862 2.89%
    <20% 127 $47,575,000 $374,606 $3,924 2.84%
    41% 107 $43,635,000 $407,804 $4,472 2.85%
    50-60% 94 $48,400,000 $514,894 $11,919 2.75%
    39% 80 $32,390,000 $404,875 $4,245 2.89%
    43% 78 $33,660,000 $431,538 $5,191 2.95%
    44% 78 $33,760,000 $432,821 $4,804 3.02%
    36% 74 $32,150,000 $434,459 $4,935 2.96%
    47% 66 $29,150,000 $441,667 $6,121 2.95%
    48% 64 $27,890,000 $435,781 $5,429 2.97%
    45% 64 $25,980,000 $405,938 $4,568 2.95%
    38% 62 $23,490,000 $378,871 $4,244 2.92%
    49% 61 $28,025,000 $459,426 $5,901 2.92%
    46% 58 $25,090,000 $432,586 $5,450 2.90%
    42% 57 $26,055,000 $457,105 $4,825 2.86%
    40% 55 $22,485,000 $408,818 $4,240 2.94%
    37% 53 $20,595,000 $388,585 $3,869 2.87%
    >60% 5 $1,805,000 $361,000 $6,417 2.98%

    Msa Mortgage lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 378 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 310 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,127 $478,445,000 $424,530 $5,400 2.92%
    Not provided 455 $185,215,000 $407,066 $4,390 2.87%
    Asian 219 $88,195,000 $402,717 $3,204 2.67%
    Asian Indian 57 $20,675,000 $362,719 $2,840 2.49%
    Black 15 $5,255,000 $350,333 $5,688 2.79%
    American Indian 5 $1,625,000 $325,000 $6,099 3.13%
    Other Asian 3 $1,345,000 $448,333 $4,477 2.50%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $405,000 $405,000 $13,815 2.38%
    Japanese 1 $385,000 $385,000 $2,186 2.63%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $375,000 $375,000 $9,951 2.63%
    Not applicable 1 $285,000 $285,000 $2,754 3.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    98.51%

    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
    80.95%

    Msa Mortgage has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,885 $782,205,000 $414,963

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,885 $782,205,000 $414,963

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 92 $22,460,000 $244,130 $2,944 2.67%
    40-60% 390 $134,710,000 $345,410 $3,089 2.76%
    60-80% 725 $313,915,000 $432,986 $3,725 2.96%
    80-100% 647 $300,635,000 $464,660 $7,077 2.87%
    Over 100% 24 $9,360,000 $390,000 $13,591 2.78%
    Under 20% 7 $1,125,000 $160,714 $3,207 2.14%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2021 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    MCCUE MORTGAGE COMPANY, THE Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 100.0%