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 loans. Member Options 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: Charlottesville, Washington, Staunton, Harrisonburg, and Richmond 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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Originations

223

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$75,695,000
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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) 135 $48,215,000 $357,148 $5,369 6.27%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 27 $8,985,000 $332,778 $5,695 6.34%
Outside of Metro Areas 21 $5,905,000 $281,190 $5,447 6.52%
STAUNTON, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $4,970,000 $310,625 $6,285 6.34%
HARRISONBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $3,365,000 $373,889 $4,759 6.44%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,960,000 $326,667 $6,019 6.01%
LYNCHBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,475,000 $295,000 $3,878 6.23%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $595,000 $198,333 $3,825 6.15%
ROANOKE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $3,272 6.75%
Member Options's top markets include Charlottesville, Washington, Staunton, Harrisonburg, and Richmond 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 206 $70,880,000 $344,078 $5,010 6.28%
    FHA 15 $4,185,000 $279,000 $10,704 6.58%
    VA 1 $465,000 $465,000 $4,422 6.13%
    USDA 1 $165,000 $165,000 $4,950 7.13%

    For 2023, Member Options's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 206 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 15 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 194 $69,140,000 $356,392 $5,605 6.23%
    Cash Out Refi 18 $4,190,000 $232,778 $3,994 6.88%
    Other 9 $1,605,000 $178,333 $4,044 6.87%
    Refi 2 $760,000 $380,000 $3,632 6.38%

    For 2023, Member Options's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 194 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 18 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 206 $69,190,000 $335,874 $5,253 6.32%
    30+ year 8 $4,370,000 $546,250 $10,081 5.92%
    15 Year 6 $1,490,000 $248,333 $4,873 6.14%
    20 Year 3 $645,000 $215,000 $4,155 6.74%

    For 2023, Member Options's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 206 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30+ year, with 8 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 160 $56,270,000 $351,688
    $5k+ 23 $9,075,000 $394,565
    $2k-3k 15 $5,395,000 $359,667
    $3k-4k 7 $1,475,000 $210,714
    $4k-5k 3 $465,000 $155,000
    $<1k 1 $15,000 $15,000

    Member Options's average total fees were $5,253, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 160 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 111 $36,515,000 $328,964
    5-6% 60 $22,930,000 $382,167
    7-8% 26 $6,250,000 $240,385
    4-5% 20 $8,140,000 $407,000
    Over 8% 6 $1,860,000 $310,000

    During 2023, Member Options's average interest rate for loans was 6.32%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 111 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 113 $33,405,000 $295,619 $5,398 6.29%
    $400k-600k 45 $21,245,000 $472,111 $5,748 5.96%
    $100k-200k 37 $5,745,000 $155,270 $4,565 6.74%
    $600k-1MM 21 $14,775,000 $703,571 $6,435 6.13%
    $100,000 or less 7 $525,000 $75,000 $3,974 6.97%

    2023 saw Member Options place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 113 originations, totaling $33,405,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 63 $22,045,000 $349,921 $5,903 6.17%
    $150k-250k 48 $19,770,000 $411,875 $5,007 6.18%
    $50k-75k 45 $10,455,000 $232,333 $5,148 6.48%
    $75k-100k 29 $7,845,000 $270,517 $5,515 6.45%
    $250k+ 24 $13,560,000 $565,000 $5,873 6.34%
    $50k or less 14 $2,020,000 $144,286 $4,764 6.45%

    Member Options lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 63 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 48 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 45 $15,335,000 $340,778 $4,594 6.30%
    30-36% 43 $14,775,000 $343,605 $5,259 6.38%
    42% 19 $7,475,000 $393,421 $5,308 6.14%
    40% 18 $5,810,000 $322,778 $6,582 6.30%
    41% 12 $4,080,000 $340,000 $4,607 6.26%
    44% 12 $3,680,000 $306,667 $4,443 6.57%
    38% 11 $3,865,000 $351,364 $5,407 5.94%
    37% 9 $3,425,000 $380,556 $6,603 6.42%
    43% 9 $3,235,000 $359,444 $5,577 6.17%
    <20% 8 $2,660,000 $332,500 $4,881 6.08%
    36% 8 $2,610,000 $326,250 $4,342 6.47%
    39% 8 $2,640,000 $330,000 $7,106 6.44%
    47% 8 $2,240,000 $280,000 $6,414 6.52%
    45% 5 $1,525,000 $305,000 $6,535 6.03%
    48% 3 $735,000 $245,000 $6,671 6.71%
    46% 2 $540,000 $270,000 $6,022 6.22%
    50-60% 2 $770,000 $385,000 $10,892 6.81%
    49% 1 $295,000 $295,000 $8,451 5.88%

    Member Options lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 45 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 43 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 161 $57,155,000 $355,000 $5,298 6.29%
    Not provided 29 $8,555,000 $295,000 $4,506 6.35%
    Asian 12 $4,060,000 $338,333 $4,994 6.31%
    Black 14 $3,540,000 $252,857 $8,713 6.54%
    Other Asian 2 $920,000 $460,000 $5,143 6.72%
    American Indian 2 $890,000 $445,000 $6,562 5.61%
    Chinese 1 $315,000 $315,000 $4,299 5.00%
    Korean 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 6.88%
    Asian Indian 1 $105,000 $105,000 $4,019 5.13%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    87.66%

    Member Options has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    64.13%

    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 223 $75,695,000 $339,439

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    223 $75,695,000 $339,439

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 9 $1,515,000 $168,333 $3,740 6.63%
    40-60% 24 $6,540,000 $272,500 $4,088 6.16%
    60-80% 65 $24,315,000 $374,077 $5,111 6.33%
    80-100% 119 $42,755,000 $359,286 $5,977 6.28%
    Over 100% 1 $165,000 $165,000 $4,950 7.13%
    Under 20% 5 $405,000 $81,000 $4,176 6.56%