Air Academy Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Colorado Springs, CO

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Review & Overview

Air Academy is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Cash Out Refi and Home Purchase loans. Air Academy 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.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Colorado Springs, Denver, Greeley, Pueblo, and Albuquerque among others. We have data for 32 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.82% 5/4/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 5.76% 5/4/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 5.77% 5/4/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.21% 5/4/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.35% 5/4/24
30 Year VA Purchase 5.61% 5/4/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.70% 5/4/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.18% 5/4/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.18% 5/4/24
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Originations

401

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$89,805,000
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 228 $46,530,000 $204,079 $2,297 4.28%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 116 $29,030,000 $250,259 $2,005 4.17%
GREELEY, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $2,045,000 $292,143 $2,115 4.19%
Outside of Metro Areas 8 $1,660,000 $207,500 $1,525 3.82%
PUEBLO, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,195,000 $170,714 $3,004 4.51%
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $765,000 $765,000 $19,451 3.75%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $600,000 $300,000 $5,118 4.31%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $600,000 $300,000 $2,939 4.19%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $575,000 $191,667 $2,280 3.71%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $535,000 $535,000 $4,991 4.25%
LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $530,000 $265,000 $2,756 4.75%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $495,000 $495,000 $3,374 3.88%
Steamboat Springs, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $2,775 5.50%
URBAN HONOLULU, HI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $435,000 $435,000 $4,998 4.88%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $415,000 $415,000 $3,467 3.88%
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $410,000 $205,000 $0 4.50%
BRUNSWICK, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $2,012 4.38%
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $3,301 5.50%
Cañon City, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $1,950 3.50%
BROWNSVILLE-HARLINGEN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $310,000 $155,000 $1,909 4.50%
CARBONDALE-MARION, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $2,782 4.75%
Breckenridge, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $290,000 $145,000 $1,068 3.80%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $3,194 4.50%
ROCHESTER, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $2,082 3.88%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $3,645 4.88%
Edwards, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $154 3.50%
LAKE HAVASU CITY-KINGMAN, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,324 5.13%
KANKAKEE, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $2,637 4.10%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $2,982 5.25%
TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $2,432 3.75%
FORT COLLINS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $124 4.38%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $1,751 4.00%
Air Academy's top markets include Colorado Springs, Denver, Greeley, Pueblo, and Albuquerque among others.

Their top states include:
  • Colorado (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New Mexico (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 363 $77,965,000 $214,780 $1,782 4.21%
    VA 28 $9,320,000 $332,857 $6,266 4.48%
    FHA 10 $2,520,000 $252,000 $7,346 4.70%

    For 2018, Air Academy's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 363 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 28 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 170 $36,460,000 $214,471 $1,457 4.19%
    Home Purchase 134 $37,270,000 $278,134 $4,248 4.51%
    Refi 69 $12,875,000 $186,594 $1,336 3.92%
    Other 23 $2,525,000 $109,783 $766 4.34%
    Home Improvement 5 $675,000 $135,000 $501 3.09%

    For 2018, Air Academy's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 170 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 134 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 164 $44,680,000 $272,439 $3,612 4.68%
    15 Year 76 $13,860,000 $182,368 $1,121 4.10%
    20 Year 62 $13,410,000 $216,290 $1,296 3.97%
    Other 52 $10,850,000 $208,654 $1,227 3.68%
    10 Year 32 $3,780,000 $118,125 $571 4.43%
    5 Year 11 $935,000 $85,000 $399 2.07%
    1 Year 4 $2,290,000 $572,500 $9,166 5.13%

    For 2018, Air Academy's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 164 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 76 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 291 $59,895,000 $205,825
    $2k-3k 32 $10,360,000 $323,750
    $3k-4k 24 $7,990,000 $332,917
    $1k-2k 7 $1,565,000 $223,571
    $5k+ 4 $2,750,000 $687,500
    $4k-5k 2 $560,000 $280,000

    Air Academy's average total fees were $3,612, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 291 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 184 $47,110,000 $256,033
    3-4% 137 $29,725,000 $216,971
    5-6% 44 $9,300,000 $211,364
    <2.5% 19 $1,675,000 $88,158
    2.5-3% 9 $1,605,000 $178,333
    6-7% 6 $280,000 $46,667
    7-8% 1 $35,000 $35,000
    Over 8% 1 $75,000 $75,000

    During 2018, Air Academy's average interest rate for loans was 4.68%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 184 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 173 $47,735,000 $275,925 $2,944 4.39%
    $100k-200k 127 $18,595,000 $146,417 $1,148 4.09%
    $100,000 or less 63 $4,205,000 $66,746 $513 4.16%
    $400k-600k 30 $13,430,000 $447,667 $3,516 4.18%
    $600k-1MM 7 $4,835,000 $690,714 $12,515 4.72%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,005,000 $1,005,000 $5,035 3.10%

    2018 saw Air Academy place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 173 originations, totaling $47,735,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 114 $28,020,000 $245,789 $2,199 4.19%
    $50k-75k 94 $17,780,000 $189,149 $2,095 4.36%
    $75k-100k 71 $15,035,000 $211,761 $2,459 4.24%
    $150k-250k 53 $16,505,000 $311,415 $3,340 4.20%
    $50k or less 53 $7,495,000 $141,415 $1,546 4.30%
    $250k+ 16 $4,970,000 $310,625 $2,625 3.93%

    Air Academy lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 114 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 94 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 90 $17,450,000 $193,889 $1,764 4.11%
    30-36% 80 $18,210,000 $227,625 $2,032 4.27%
    <20% 34 $6,270,000 $184,412 $1,578 3.80%
    40% 26 $6,780,000 $260,769 $2,198 4.43%
    41% 24 $4,890,000 $203,750 $1,899 4.13%
    42% 23 $5,315,000 $231,087 $3,326 4.40%
    37% 18 $3,680,000 $204,444 $2,017 4.27%
    38% 15 $3,555,000 $237,000 $2,329 3.78%
    39% 13 $3,245,000 $249,615 $3,259 4.12%
    45% 12 $3,050,000 $254,167 $3,477 4.59%
    50-60% 11 $2,405,000 $218,636 $3,941 4.88%
    36% 10 $1,780,000 $178,000 $2,160 4.12%
    44% 9 $3,185,000 $353,889 $4,498 4.47%
    43% 8 $2,410,000 $301,250 $3,959 4.46%
    49% 7 $2,025,000 $289,286 $2,603 5.07%
    48% 7 $1,495,000 $213,571 $2,302 4.56%
    47% 6 $1,590,000 $265,000 $2,529 4.77%
    >60% 5 $1,775,000 $355,000 $3,751 4.90%
    46% 2 $570,000 $285,000 $3,080 4.24%

    Air Academy lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 90 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 80 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 340 $76,510,000 $225,029 $2,263 4.24%
    Not provided 35 $7,755,000 $221,571 $2,551 4.54%
    Black 11 $2,535,000 $230,455 $2,112 4.17%
    Asian 8 $1,830,000 $228,750 $2,043 3.28%
    American Indian 5 $1,015,000 $203,000 $3,757 4.35%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $160,000 $80,000 $324 4.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.26%

    Air Academy 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
    64.59%

    Air Academy 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 401 $89,805,000 $223,953

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 1 $245,000 $245,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 400 $89,560,000 $223,900

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 58 $7,710,000 $132,931 $800 3.70%
    40-60% 63 $12,545,000 $199,127 $1,416 4.07%
    60-80% 138 $35,350,000 $256,159 $2,010 4.33%
    80-100% 94 $28,400,000 $302,128 $4,144 4.56%
    Over 100% 7 $3,165,000 $452,143 $10,025 4.86%
    Under 20% 40 $2,550,000 $63,750 $431 4.22%