Commonwealth Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Frankfort, KY

LEI: 549300CUF3Q2PQGM9256

Tax ID: 61-0671028

5 stars - Updated: 4/17/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 39 reviews

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Review & Overview

Commonwealth is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Commonwealth has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Lexington, Louisville, Frankfort, Richmond, and Danville among others. We have data for 25 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Commonwealth 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. Commonwealth 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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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.72% 4/17/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.68% 4/17/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.49% 4/17/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.57% 4/17/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.72% 4/17/25
30 Year USDA Purchase 7.08% 4/17/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 7.10% 4/17/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.09% 4/17/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.09% 4/17/25
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Originations

1,543

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$217,045,000
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Relative Rate

Commonwealth's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.35%.

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

This yields a difference of -0.2%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Commonwealth's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $2,783.

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
LEXINGTON-FAYETTE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 462 $80,030,000 $173,225 $1,637 8.03%
LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 386 $51,000,000 $132,124 $1,489 8.26%
Frankfort, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 368 $39,490,000 $107,310 $1,503 8.08%
Outside of Metro Areas 150 $17,980,000 $119,867 $2,071 7.95%
Richmond-Berea, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 59 $15,555,000 $263,644 $1,655 8.64%
Danville, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 32 $4,870,000 $152,188 $1,812 7.64%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $2,650,000 $101,923 $1,328 8.50%
ELIZABETHTOWN-FORT KNOX, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,060,000 $106,000 $623 9.06%
Mount Sterling, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $880,000 $88,000 $2,319 8.36%
HUNTINGTON-ASHLAND, WV-KY-OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $555,000 $111,000 $1,838 7.23%
Bardstown, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $465,000 $66,429 $1,324 8.43%
OWENSBORO, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $415,000 $138,333 $3,483 8.13%
Somerset, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $365,000 $73,000 $1,897 7.50%
Central City, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $315,000 $105,000 $2,407 6.38%
EVANSVILLE, IN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $240,000 $120,000 $2,123 7.94%
BOWLING GREEN, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $220,000 $110,000 $2,625 8.94%
Middlesborough, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $210,000 $105,000 $155 10.06%
London, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $205,000 $68,333 $0 8.92%
Campbellsville, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $2,499 6.00%
Glasgow, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $110,000 $55,000 $261 10.00%
Paducah, KY-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 8.25%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 9.00%
Murray, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 10.00%
CLARKSVILLE, TN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $361 7.38%
Maysville, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 9.50%
Commonwealth's top markets include Lexington, Louisville, Frankfort, Richmond, and Danville among others.

Their top states include:
  • Kentucky (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Indiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 855 $75,815,000 $88,673 n/a 9.00%
    Conventional 687 $141,015,000 $205,262 $1,602 7.04%
    USDA 1 $215,000 $215,000 $12,418 6.25%

    For 2024, Commonwealth's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 855 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 687 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 364 $28,170,000 $77,390 $0 9.24%
    Home Improvement 362 $29,900,000 $82,597 $624 8.74%
    Cash Out Refi 322 $37,490,000 $116,429 $988 7.61%
    Home Purchase 303 $74,435,000 $245,660 $2,721 7.19%
    Refi 192 $47,050,000 $245,052 $2,448 7.20%

    For 2024, Commonwealth's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 364 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 362 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 854 $75,030,000 $87,857 $0 9.01%
    10 Year 250 $75,210,000 $300,840 $777 6.93%
    15 Year 205 $17,295,000 $84,366 $698 7.90%
    30 Year 200 $44,860,000 $224,300 $2,783 6.35%
    20 Year 26 $4,240,000 $163,077 $2,534 6.34%
    5 Year 8 $410,000 $51,250 $252 7.69%

    For 2024, Commonwealth's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 854 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 250 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 503 $71,075,000 $141,302
    $5k+ 1 $215,000 $215,000

    Commonwealth's average total fees were $2,783, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 503 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 870 $74,190,000 $85,276
    6-7% 372 $107,370,000 $288,629
    7-8% 206 $15,450,000 $75,000
    5-6% 92 $19,590,000 $212,935
    2.5-3% 1 $85,000 $85,000

    During 2024, Commonwealth's average interest rate for loans was 6.35%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 870 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 866 $45,810,000 $52,898 $657 8.63%
    $100k-200k 408 $57,260,000 $140,343 $1,962 7.69%
    $200k-400k 205 $55,615,000 $271,293 $2,984 7.18%
    $400k-600k 38 $16,850,000 $443,421 $3,466 7.37%
    $1MM+ 15 $33,005,000 $2,200,333 $0 6.75%
    $600k-1MM 11 $8,505,000 $773,182 $4,336 6.47%

    2024 saw Commonwealth place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 866 originations, totaling $45,810,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 351 $41,405,000 $117,963 $1,659 8.25%
    $50k-75k 255 $19,385,000 $76,020 $1,476 8.26%
    $75k-100k 255 $24,105,000 $94,529 $1,850 8.30%
    $150k-250k 241 $35,385,000 $146,826 $1,650 8.29%
    $50k or less 204 $12,900,000 $63,235 $1,230 8.34%
    $250k+ 70 $16,910,000 $241,571 $2,360 8.49%

    Commonwealth lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 351 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 255 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 264 $29,280,000 $110,909 $1,825 7.95%
    30-36% 228 $25,550,000 $112,061 $1,816 8.12%
    47% 120 $10,980,000 $91,500 $472 8.81%
    <20% 105 $10,715,000 $102,048 $2,171 7.49%
    44% 75 $6,725,000 $89,667 $973 8.93%
    42% 65 $9,575,000 $147,308 $2,268 8.26%
    40% 63 $7,045,000 $111,825 $1,588 8.26%
    46% 62 $6,540,000 $105,484 $494 8.86%
    39% 61 $6,835,000 $112,049 $1,601 8.39%
    41% 61 $6,955,000 $114,016 $1,205 8.36%
    43% 58 $5,660,000 $97,586 $1,157 9.05%
    37% 50 $6,130,000 $122,600 $1,783 8.16%
    38% 46 $5,000,000 $108,696 $1,865 8.40%
    36% 44 $5,400,000 $122,727 $1,841 7.99%
    45% 43 $4,825,000 $112,209 $1,337 8.80%
    50-60% 15 $1,755,000 $117,000 $272 8.65%
    48% 12 $960,000 $80,000 $361 8.83%
    49% 4 $150,000 $37,500 $359 8.72%
    >60% 2 $130,000 $65,000 $372 4.88%

    Commonwealth lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 264 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 228 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,164 $127,000,000 $109,107 $1,659 8.27%
    Not applicable 165 $66,835,000 $405,061 $0 6.75%
    Not provided 120 $13,870,000 $115,583 $1,361 8.44%
    Black 68 $5,910,000 $86,912 $1,473 8.44%
    American Indian 10 $1,250,000 $125,000 $1,778 7.29%
    Asian 7 $1,235,000 $176,429 $1,066 8.59%
    Other Pacific Islander 3 $355,000 $118,333 $1,799 7.08%
    Other Asian 2 $280,000 $140,000 $0 8.38%
    Asian Indian 2 $210,000 $105,000 $0 8.50%
    Vietnamese 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 8.25%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 11.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    76.65%

    Commonwealth has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    70.84%

    Commonwealth has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,543 $217,045,000 $140,664

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,543 $217,045,000 $140,664

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 438 $39,170,000 $89,429 $707 8.70%
    40-60% 197 $37,315,000 $189,416 $1,957 7.93%
    60-80% 212 $61,080,000 $288,113 $2,724 6.78%
    80-100% 138 $32,150,000 $232,971 $2,864 6.87%
    Over 100% 25 $21,645,000 $865,800 $0 6.75%
    Under 20% 533 $25,685,000 $48,189 $417 8.65%