Member Options Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA

LEI: 549300DTYWYXW2NOK656

Tax ID: 06-1652426

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Review & Overview

Member Options is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase, Cash Out Refi, and Refi loans. Member Options has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Charlottesville, Washington, Staunton, Richmond, and Harrisonburg among others. We have data for 9 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Member Options 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. Member Options 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
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.55% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.53% 4/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.69% 4/28/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.20% 4/28/24
30 Year FHA Refi 6.27% 4/28/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.76% 4/28/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.73% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.74% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.32% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.32% 4/28/24
These are simulated rates generated by our proprietary machine learning models. These are not guaranteed by the bank. They are our estimates based on a lender's past behaviors combined with current market conditions. Contact an individual lender for their actual rates. Our models use fixed rate terms for conforming loans, 700+ FICO, 10% down for FHA and 20% for conventional. These are based on consensus, historical data-- not advertised promotional rates.

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Originations

235

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$56,255,000

Awards

Member Options 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze Member Options 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze Member Options 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
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 172 $42,060,000 $244,535 $3,283 2.79%
Outside of Metro Areas 32 $7,400,000 $231,250 $3,735 2.88%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $2,840,000 $202,857 $3,307 3.08%
STAUNTON, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,550,000 $258,333 $3,746 2.98%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,280,000 $213,333 $3,675 2.71%
HARRISONBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $380,000 $190,000 $3,957 3.31%
LYNCHBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $3,742 2.75%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,166 3.37%
ROANOKE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $6,339 2.87%
Member Options's top markets include Charlottesville, Washington, Staunton, Richmond, and Harrisonburg among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 229 $54,995,000 $240,153 $3,304 2.83%
    FHA 5 $1,035,000 $207,000 $6,711 2.90%
    USDA 1 $225,000 $225,000 $5,428 2.63%

    For 2021, Member Options's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 229 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 5 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 91 $25,235,000 $277,308 $3,609 2.87%
    Cash Out Refi 79 $17,295,000 $218,924 $3,458 2.89%
    Refi 65 $13,725,000 $211,154 $2,989 2.69%

    For 2021, Member Options's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 91 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 79 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 147 $38,315,000 $260,646 $3,497 3.00%
    15 Year 61 $13,175,000 $215,984 $3,346 2.46%
    20 Year 14 $3,120,000 $222,857 $2,901 2.81%
    10 Year 13 $1,645,000 $126,538 $2,875 2.59%

    For 2021, Member Options's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 147 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 61 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 207 $50,105,000 $242,053
    $2k-3k 8 $1,840,000 $230,000
    $3k-4k 4 $1,050,000 $262,500
    $5k+ 3 $1,195,000 $398,333
    $4k-5k 2 $390,000 $195,000

    Member Options's average total fees were $3,497, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 207 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 135 $32,595,000 $241,444
    3-4% 52 $12,660,000 $243,462
    <2.5% 47 $10,845,000 $230,745
    4-5% 1 $155,000 $155,000

    During 2021, Member Options's average interest rate for loans was 3.00%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 135 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 124 $34,630,000 $279,274 $3,432 2.83%
    $100k-200k 80 $12,650,000 $158,125 $3,129 2.83%
    $400k-600k 17 $7,945,000 $467,353 $4,540 2.88%
    $100,000 or less 14 $1,030,000 $73,571 $2,943 2.72%

    2021 saw Member Options place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 124 originations, totaling $34,630,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 67 $14,555,000 $217,239 $3,255 2.82%
    $100k-150k 46 $12,710,000 $276,304 $3,153 2.88%
    $75k-100k 44 $10,140,000 $230,455 $3,529 2.83%
    $50k or less 38 $6,890,000 $181,316 $3,612 2.90%
    $150k-250k 32 $9,610,000 $300,313 $3,601 2.75%
    $250k+ 6 $1,910,000 $318,333 $3,267 2.35%

    Member Options lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 67 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 46 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 61 $13,275,000 $217,623 $3,279 2.86%
    30-36% 45 $10,905,000 $242,333 $3,307 2.89%
    <20% 33 $6,695,000 $202,879 $3,065 2.68%
    37% 13 $3,655,000 $281,154 $3,647 2.94%
    41% 10 $2,710,000 $271,000 $3,469 2.89%
    44% 10 $2,750,000 $275,000 $3,962 2.90%
    39% 9 $2,685,000 $298,333 $3,651 2.86%
    40% 8 $1,950,000 $243,750 $4,601 2.65%
    38% 8 $1,630,000 $203,750 $3,095 2.72%
    48% 8 $2,490,000 $311,250 $4,249 2.83%
    36% 7 $1,635,000 $233,571 $2,932 2.89%
    42% 5 $1,195,000 $239,000 $3,350 2.55%
    49% 5 $1,385,000 $277,000 $2,681 2.80%
    47% 5 $1,315,000 $263,000 $3,175 2.82%
    45% 3 $715,000 $238,333 $4,317 2.95%
    43% 3 $725,000 $241,667 $3,299 2.96%
    46% 2 $540,000 $270,000 $3,007 2.81%

    Member Options lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 61 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 45 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 172 $40,860,000 $237,558 $3,368 2.82%
    Not provided 39 $9,415,000 $241,410 $3,368 2.82%
    Asian 11 $3,125,000 $284,091 $3,466 2.83%
    Black 12 $2,670,000 $222,500 $3,767 2.91%
    American Indian 1 $185,000 $185,000 $2,437 2.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    89.68%

    Member Options has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    25.96%

    Member Options 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 235 $56,255,000 $239,383

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    235 $56,255,000 $239,383

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 24 $3,160,000 $131,667 $2,954 2.59%
    40-60% 61 $13,175,000 $215,984 $3,161 2.68%
    60-80% 79 $19,765,000 $250,190 $3,355 2.92%
    80-100% 70 $20,080,000 $286,857 $3,772 2.93%
    Under 20% 1 $75,000 $75,000 $2,732 2.50%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2021 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    MEMBER FIRST MORTGAGE, LLC Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 33.3%
    MEMBER FIRST MORTGAGE, LLC Conventional home mortgage Incorrect information on your report 1 33.3%
    MEMBER FIRST MORTGAGE, LLC Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 33.3%