American Security Mortgage Corp. Rates, Fees & Info

Charlotte, NC

LEI: 549300E8HNQO52YYHI82

Tax ID: 56-2148428

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American Security Mortgage Corp. is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. American Security Mortgage Corp. has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Charlotte, Myrtle Beach, Raleigh, Fayetteville, and Asheville among others. We have data for 58 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

American Security Mortgage Corp. 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. American Security Mortgage Corp. 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.52% 3/24/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.29% 3/24/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.67% 3/24/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.27% 3/24/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.05% 3/24/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.21% 3/24/24
30 Year VA Refi 5.75% 3/24/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.73% 3/24/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.02% 3/24/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.21% 3/24/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.21% 3/24/24
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Originations

2,511

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$609,745,000
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,396 $358,570,000 $256,855 $3,200 4.64%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 163 $35,675,000 $218,865 $3,077 4.80%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 118 $28,210,000 $239,068 $3,595 4.65%
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 132 $23,270,000 $176,288 $3,668 4.50%
ASHEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 70 $19,020,000 $271,714 $2,779 4.68%
Morehead City, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 72 $16,900,000 $234,722 $3,433 4.49%
JACKSONVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 78 $13,960,000 $178,974 $3,793 4.50%
WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 57 $13,245,000 $232,368 $3,252 4.59%
Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 50 $12,990,000 $259,800 $4,921 4.45%
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 24 $8,420,000 $350,833 $3,741 4.60%
NEW BERN, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 46 $8,210,000 $178,478 $3,502 4.60%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $7,195,000 $423,235 $6,224 4.70%
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 29 $6,335,000 $218,448 $2,709 4.75%
Outside of Metro Areas 27 $5,135,000 $190,185 $3,162 4.78%
HICKORY-LENOIR-MORGANTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $4,715,000 $248,158 $3,333 4.52%
Georgetown, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $4,610,000 $256,111 $3,732 4.60%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $4,380,000 $365,000 $3,901 4.87%
DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $3,735,000 $219,706 $3,812 4.85%
Shelby, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $3,200,000 $177,778 $3,879 4.83%
GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $2,960,000 $246,667 $2,621 4.67%
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $2,130,000 $355,000 $3,417 4.56%
Albemarle, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $2,100,000 $175,000 $3,551 4.69%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $2,095,000 $190,455 $3,317 4.70%
GOLDSBORO, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,900,000 $190,000 $2,474 4.63%
FLORENCE, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,650,000 $206,250 $3,659 4.64%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,570,000 $785,000 $4,001 4.56%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,325,000 $189,286 $4,243 4.70%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,275,000 $255,000 $4,778 4.90%
Marion, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,250,000 $312,500 $6,094 4.63%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,130,000 $141,250 $3,038 5.14%
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,100,000 $275,000 $7,100 3.94%
Sanford, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $980,000 $163,333 $2,783 4.77%
Boone, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $910,000 $227,500 $3,527 4.63%
GREENVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $790,000 $197,500 $3,175 5.75%
Gaffney, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $720,000 $180,000 $4,094 4.66%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $705,000 $235,000 $2,254 4.08%
BURLINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $665,000 $221,667 $2,597 4.83%
Seneca, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $655,000 $218,333 $2,921 4.63%
SPARTANBURG, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $635,000 $127,000 $3,203 4.75%
Forest City, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $625,000 $208,333 $1,493 4.83%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $500,000 $250,000 $3,031 4.75%
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $490,000 $245,000 $1,284 4.25%
Kinston, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $470,000 $117,500 $1,374 4.78%
KINGSPORT-BRISTOL, TN-VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $4,928 5.00%
SAVANNAH, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $8,168 4.25%
Orangeburg, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $9,695 4.88%
COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $0 4.38%
Lumberton, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $280,000 $140,000 $1,822 4.75%
Cullowhee, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $0 4.75%
Washington, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,057 5.00%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $910 4.88%
Sevierville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $3,240 5.50%
Laurinburg, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $0 4.75%
North Wilkesboro, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $2,791 4.63%
Brevard, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $1,565 4.50%
Newberry, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $1,413 4.63%
Wilson, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $4,657 5.38%
Mount Airy, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $437 5.75%
American Security Mortgage Corp.'s top markets include Charlotte, Myrtle Beach, Raleigh, Fayetteville, and Asheville among others.

Their top states include:
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Georgia (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 1,574 $415,780,000 $264,155 $2,620 4.69%
    FHA 416 $80,240,000 $192,885 $4,434 4.64%
    VA 367 $88,875,000 $242,166 $5,405 4.43%
    USDA 153 $24,755,000 $161,797 $2,315 4.58%
    FHA 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 8.25%

    For 2018, American Security Mortgage Corp.'s most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,574 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 416 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 2,286 $549,240,000 $240,262 $3,310 4.63%
    Refi 173 $47,185,000 $272,746 $3,770 4.75%
    Cash Out Refi 31 $7,695,000 $248,226 $3,419 4.59%
    Home Improvement 21 $5,625,000 $267,857 $2,600 4.26%

    For 2018, American Security Mortgage Corp.'s most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 2,286 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 173 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 2,400 $585,640,000 $244,017 $3,359 4.66%
    15 Year 78 $17,380,000 $222,821 $3,032 4.15%
    20 Year 24 $5,290,000 $220,417 $2,558 4.48%
    Other 5 $745,000 $149,000 $0 5.45%
    10 Year 4 $690,000 $172,500 $2,980 3.94%

    For 2018, American Security Mortgage Corp.'s most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 2,400 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 78 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 2,225 $536,795,000 $241,256
    $1k-2k 113 $23,745,000 $210,133
    $2k-3k 66 $18,060,000 $273,636
    $3k-4k 21 $6,735,000 $320,714
    $5k+ 14 $6,400,000 $457,143
    $4k-5k 8 $2,160,000 $270,000

    American Security Mortgage Corp.'s average total fees were $3,359, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 2,225 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 1,960 $485,720,000 $247,816
    5-6% 302 $53,960,000 $178,675
    3-4% 228 $65,630,000 $287,851
    6-7% 14 $2,620,000 $187,143
    7-8% 5 $1,435,000 $287,000
    2.5-3% 1 $285,000 $285,000
    Over 8% 1 $95,000 $95,000

    During 2018, American Security Mortgage Corp.'s average interest rate for loans was 4.66%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 1,960 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 1,158 $318,320,000 $274,888 $3,689 4.57%
    $100k-200k 989 $152,655,000 $154,353 $2,918 4.72%
    $400k-600k 206 $93,040,000 $451,650 $3,999 4.50%
    $100,000 or less 111 $8,905,000 $80,225 $2,071 5.05%
    $600k-1MM 42 $31,260,000 $744,286 $4,688 4.44%
    $1MM+ 5 $5,565,000 $1,113,000 $4,149 4.38%

    2018 saw American Security Mortgage Corp. place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 1,158 originations, totaling $318,320,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 696 $139,030,000 $199,756 $3,295 4.65%
    $100k-150k 509 $142,865,000 $280,678 $3,574 4.60%
    $50k or less 457 $67,875,000 $148,523 $2,791 4.69%
    $75k-100k 455 $111,845,000 $245,813 $3,711 4.62%
    $150k-250k 264 $91,680,000 $347,273 $3,176 4.64%
    $250k+ 122 $53,810,000 $441,066 $3,811 4.64%

    American Security Mortgage Corp. lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 696 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 509 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 447 $110,995,000 $248,311 $3,201 4.68%
    30-36% 432 $108,210,000 $250,486 $3,109 4.66%
    <20% 281 $68,285,000 $243,007 $2,995 4.36%
    44% 125 $28,675,000 $229,400 $3,337 4.73%
    41% 112 $27,010,000 $241,161 $3,301 4.65%
    42% 102 $25,000,000 $245,098 $3,266 4.67%
    50-60% 102 $24,330,000 $238,529 $5,035 4.54%
    43% 101 $24,015,000 $237,772 $3,634 4.66%
    40% 100 $23,590,000 $235,900 $3,063 4.70%
    39% 98 $24,390,000 $248,878 $3,433 4.66%
    38% 94 $21,340,000 $227,021 $3,455 4.66%
    36% 84 $21,900,000 $260,714 $2,931 4.70%
    47% 79 $19,215,000 $243,228 $4,124 4.66%
    37% 79 $18,645,000 $236,013 $3,585 4.73%
    48% 73 $16,455,000 $225,411 $3,659 4.68%
    45% 66 $14,490,000 $219,545 $3,133 4.75%
    46% 66 $15,330,000 $232,273 $3,238 4.73%
    49% 62 $16,130,000 $260,161 $3,536 4.68%
    >60% 5 $1,095,000 $219,000 $3,763 4.43%

    American Security Mortgage Corp. lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 447 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 432 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 2,057 $506,815,000 $246,386 $3,314 4.63%
    Black 213 $44,475,000 $208,803 $3,509 4.72%
    Not provided 149 $33,215,000 $222,919 $3,119 4.68%
    Asian 66 $17,810,000 $269,848 $3,499 4.67%
    American Indian 12 $3,640,000 $303,333 $4,558 4.45%
    Asian Indian 7 $2,115,000 $302,143 $4,868 4.54%
    Other Asian 4 $970,000 $242,500 $4,940 4.72%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 3 $705,000 $235,000 $5,785 4.33%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    99.10%

    American Security Mortgage Corp. 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
    69.49%

    American Security Mortgage Corp. 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 2,511 $609,745,000 $242,830

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 47 $6,175,000 $131,383
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 2,464 $603,570,000 $244,955

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 34 $5,510,000 $162,059 $2,582 4.63%
    40-60% 119 $30,925,000 $259,874 $3,000 4.55%
    60-80% 580 $163,680,000 $282,207 $2,927 4.69%
    80-100% 1,656 $380,310,000 $229,656 $3,223 4.64%
    Over 100% 118 $28,880,000 $244,746 $7,106 4.43%
    Under 20% 4 $440,000 $110,000 $1,968 4.75%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE Other type of mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 12.5%
    AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 2 25.0%
    AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 2 25.0%
    AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 2 25.0%
    AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE FHA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 12.5%