E-central Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Pasadena, CA

LEI: 549300D4VIBCJZMGB086

Tax ID: 95-1442156

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Review & Overview

E-central is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Cash Out Refi and Refi loans. E-central has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Diego among others. We have data for 3 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

E-central 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. E-central 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

29

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$12,335,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $11,260,000 $511,818 $5,534 3.41%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $940,000 $156,667 $1,767 3.73%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $5,349 3.63%
E-central's top markets include Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Diego among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 15 $2,335,000 $155,667 n/a 3.25%
    Conventional 14 $10,000,000 $714,286 $4,983 3.74%

    For 2020, E-central's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 15 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 14 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 17 $7,605,000 $447,353 $3,347 3.51%
    Refi 8 $2,870,000 $358,750 $4,168 3.48%
    Other 3 $155,000 $51,667 $0 3.25%
    Home Purchase 1 $1,705,000 $1,705,000 $22,144 3.88%

    For 2020, E-central's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 17 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 8 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 15 $2,335,000 $155,667 $0 3.25%
    15 Year 6 $840,000 $140,000 $2,884 3.92%
    30 Year 6 $8,860,000 $1,476,667 $7,074 3.37%
    10 Year 1 $165,000 $165,000 $8,100 3.88%
    Other 1 $135,000 $135,000 $1,911 4.75%

    For 2020, E-central's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 15 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 6 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 11 $9,595,000 $872,273
    $1k-2k 3 $405,000 $135,000

    E-central's average total fees were $7,074, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 11 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 23 $9,975,000 $433,696
    2.5-3% 2 $480,000 $240,000
    4-5% 2 $190,000 $95,000
    <2.5% 1 $1,635,000 $1,635,000
    5-6% 1 $55,000 $55,000

    During 2020, E-central's average interest rate for loans was 3.37%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 23 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 9 $1,175,000 $130,556 $4,531 3.56%
    $100,000 or less 8 $380,000 $47,500 $969 3.72%
    $200k-400k 5 $1,345,000 $269,000 $2,721 3.18%
    $1MM+ 4 $7,280,000 $1,820,000 $8,723 3.37%
    $600k-1MM 2 $1,580,000 $790,000 $3,774 3.38%
    $400k-600k 1 $575,000 $575,000 $0 3.25%

    2020 saw E-central place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 9 originations, totaling $1,175,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 8 $680,000 $85,000 $969 3.72%
    $150k-250k 7 $4,905,000 $700,714 $3,447 3.54%
    $250k+ 6 $5,930,000 $988,333 $9,946 3.23%
    $50k-75k 4 $370,000 $92,500 $6,725 3.50%
    $50k or less 3 $245,000 $81,667 $3,647 3.33%
    $75k-100k 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 3.25%

    E-central lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 8 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 7 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    50-60% 9 $2,665,000 $296,111 $11,613 3.57%
    >60% 4 $2,700,000 $675,000 $5,056 3.41%
    30-36% 4 $480,000 $120,000 $1,654 3.78%
    42% 2 $1,800,000 $900,000 $5,751 3.11%
    20-30% 2 $480,000 $240,000 $3,782 2.88%
    44% 2 $270,000 $135,000 $3,630 4.19%
    49% 2 $600,000 $300,000 $0 3.25%
    45% 1 $975,000 $975,000 $3,106 3.25%
    36% 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 3.25%
    <20% 1 $1,505,000 $1,505,000 $4,292 3.38%
    39% 1 $605,000 $605,000 $4,442 3.50%

    E-central lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 50-60%, with 9 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? >60%, with 4 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 22 $9,760,000 $443,636 $5,100 3.49%
    Black 2 $1,770,000 $885,000 $4,375 2.99%
    Asian 4 $640,000 $160,000 $1,911 3.63%
    Not provided 1 $165,000 $165,000 $8,100 3.88%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    97.44%

    E-central 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
    68.97%

    E-central has a low pick rate. They may have issues with closing loans or may approve everyone, but with onerous loan terms.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 29 $12,335,000 $425,345

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 29 $12,335,000 $425,345

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 4 $1,510,000 $377,500 $4,552 3.56%
    40-60% 6 $4,720,000 $786,667 $8,834 3.31%
    60-80% 2 $3,940,000 $1,970,000 $4,674 3.63%
    Under 20% 17 $2,165,000 $127,353 $2,283 3.51%