Air Academy Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Colorado Springs, CO

LEI: 549300ELXS6PBT8OEE44

Tax ID: 84-0468072

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 20 reviews

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Review & Overview

Air Academy is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Other, Cash Out Refi, and Home Purchase loans. Air Academy has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Colorado Springs, Denver, Steamboat Springs, Pueblo, and Cañon City among others. We have data for 29 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Air Academy 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. Air Academy 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 6.33% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.24% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.89% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.07% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.20% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.53% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.53% 4/5/25
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Originations

396

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$83,090,000

Awards

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Relative Rate

Air Academy's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.21%.

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

This yields a difference of -0.34%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Air Academy's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $5,007.

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
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 203 $34,905,000 $171,946 $4,444 7.20%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 117 $23,625,000 $201,923 $6,516 7.30%
Steamboat Springs, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $4,400,000 $314,286 $6,844 7.24%
PUEBLO, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $3,325,000 $1,108,333 $5,674 6.96%
Cañon City, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,945,000 $389,000 $2,605 7.17%
FORT COLLINS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,770,000 $221,250 $3,577 6.89%
Outside of Metro Areas 9 $1,605,000 $178,333 $5,487 7.25%
RAPID CITY, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,155,000 $1,155,000 $15,681 5.63%
Breckenridge, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,140,000 $285,000 $6,366 6.75%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $990,000 $495,000 $5,453 6.19%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $935,000 $935,000 $6,836 5.75%
LITTLE ROCK-NORTH LITTLE ROCK-CONWAY, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $705,000 $705,000 $10,711 6.25%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $675,000 $675,000 $10,889 7.25%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $595,000 $595,000 $6,622 5.13%
LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $595,000 $595,000 $10,502 6.75%
GREELEY, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $580,000 $96,667 $0 7.96%
GRAND JUNCTION, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $570,000 $142,500 $0 8.12%
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $560,000 $280,000 $4,737 6.25%
BOULDER, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $470,000 $235,000 $0 8.00%
FLAGSTAFF, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $3,226 6.99%
PANAMA CITY, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $4,492 6.50%
SPRINGFIELD, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $13,084 6.49%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $4,534 5.75%
ASHEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $3,880 5.75%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $7,485 5.75%
CHEYENNE, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $3,146 6.10%
STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,208 7.13%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $170,000 $85,000 $2,395 8.00%
Glenwood Springs, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 7.75%
Air Academy's top markets include Colorado Springs, Denver, Steamboat Springs, Pueblo, and Cañon City among others.

Their top states include:
  • Colorado (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Tennessee (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Dakota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 288 $29,700,000 $103,125 n/a 7.49%
    Conventional 102 $49,950,000 $489,706 $5,291 6.48%
    VA 6 $3,440,000 $573,333 $7,739 5.83%

    For 2024, Air Academy's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 288 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 102 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 176 $18,170,000 $103,239 $2,777 7.59%
    Cash Out Refi 131 $18,475,000 $141,031 $5,082 7.28%
    Home Purchase 81 $39,685,000 $489,938 $5,979 6.33%
    Refi 8 $6,760,000 $845,000 $3,823 6.29%

    For 2024, Air Academy's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 176 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 131 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 289 $30,265,000 $104,723 $4,069 7.49%
    30 Year 65 $30,275,000 $465,769 $5,007 6.21%
    1 Year 16 $11,180,000 $698,750 $9,594 6.70%
    15 Year 15 $3,045,000 $203,000 $2,339 7.13%
    Other 5 $4,535,000 $907,000 $1,157 6.56%
    10 Year 3 $735,000 $245,000 $3,438 5.83%
    3 Year 2 $1,750,000 $875,000 $0 6.75%
    5 Year 1 $1,305,000 $1,305,000 $0 7.50%

    For 2024, Air Academy's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 289 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 65 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 34 $13,220,000 $388,824
    $5k+ 27 $17,765,000 $657,963
    $<1k 18 $4,990,000 $277,222
    $2k-3k 5 $2,285,000 $457,000
    $3k-4k 5 $3,175,000 $635,000
    $4k-5k 5 $3,045,000 $609,000

    Air Academy's average total fees were $5,007, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 34 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 238 $44,810,000 $188,277
    Over 8% 85 $8,065,000 $94,882
    7-8% 41 $10,475,000 $255,488
    5-6% 31 $19,225,000 $620,161
    4-5% 1 $515,000 $515,000

    During 2024, Air Academy's average interest rate for loans was 6.21%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 238 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 183 $10,655,000 $58,224 $1,886 7.49%
    $100k-200k 85 $11,195,000 $131,706 $1,587 7.44%
    $200k-400k 71 $19,815,000 $279,085 $4,177 6.79%
    $400k-600k 27 $13,265,000 $491,296 $5,626 6.52%
    $600k-1MM 20 $14,680,000 $734,000 $7,797 6.28%
    $1MM+ 10 $13,480,000 $1,348,000 $11,394 6.48%

    2024 saw Air Academy place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 183 originations, totaling $10,655,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 106 $25,150,000 $237,264 $6,459 7.06%
    $100k-150k 104 $17,530,000 $168,558 $4,973 7.31%
    $75k-100k 67 $7,305,000 $109,030 $4,475 7.40%
    $250k+ 48 $20,280,000 $422,500 $6,638 6.93%
    $50k-75k 48 $4,890,000 $101,875 $3,222 7.21%
    $50k or less 18 $1,160,000 $64,444 $2,395 7.55%

    Air Academy lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 106 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 104 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 67 $13,385,000 $199,776 $4,634 7.07%
    30-36% 53 $9,535,000 $179,906 $5,255 7.13%
    44% 30 $2,870,000 $95,667 $3,620 7.43%
    <20% 27 $5,875,000 $217,593 $3,509 6.91%
    42% 25 $5,405,000 $216,200 $4,557 7.24%
    41% 25 $3,185,000 $127,400 $3,512 7.60%
    50-60% 24 $8,100,000 $337,500 $12,938 7.26%
    43% 18 $2,750,000 $152,778 $12,673 7.33%
    37% 18 $2,710,000 $150,556 $4,205 7.24%
    39% 17 $3,675,000 $216,176 $6,758 7.19%
    38% 13 $2,655,000 $204,231 $2,573 7.13%
    36% 13 $3,015,000 $231,923 $4,342 6.94%
    40% 12 $2,190,000 $182,500 $4,184 6.76%
    49% 12 $1,470,000 $122,500 $3,880 7.37%
    47% 11 $2,315,000 $210,455 $13,544 7.69%
    >60% 9 $3,525,000 $391,667 $7,267 7.32%
    45% 7 $1,695,000 $242,143 $7,450 7.19%
    46% 6 $1,340,000 $223,333 $3,710 7.50%
    48% 3 $195,000 $65,000 $0 7.49%

    Air Academy lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 67 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 53 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 311 $63,415,000 $203,907 $5,379 7.17%
    Not provided 50 $13,890,000 $277,800 $6,643 7.33%
    Black 15 $3,005,000 $200,333 $6,423 7.24%
    Asian 15 $2,485,000 $165,667 $3,620 7.33%
    American Indian 4 $240,000 $60,000 $0 7.81%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 6.99%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    94.38%

    Air Academy has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    72.73%

    Air Academy has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    0.0 1 $65,000 $65,000
    NA 395 $83,025,000 $210,190

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    396 $83,090,000 $209,823

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 69 $13,375,000 $193,841 $3,189 7.39%
    40-60% 25 $10,085,000 $403,400 $3,915 6.73%
    60-80% 27 $17,445,000 $646,111 $6,324 6.20%
    80-100% 34 $15,260,000 $448,824 $4,757 6.30%
    Over 100% 11 $8,855,000 $805,000 $11,942 6.81%
    Under 20% 230 $18,070,000 $78,565 $1,460 7.47%