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, Home Purchase, and Refi 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, Steamboat Springs, Phoenix, and Grand Junction among others. We have data for 43 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% 11/22/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 5.76% 11/22/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 5.77% 11/22/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.21% 11/22/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.35% 11/22/24
30 Year VA Purchase 5.61% 11/22/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.70% 11/22/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.18% 11/22/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.18% 11/22/24
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

417

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$102,035,000

Awards

AIR ACADEMY 30 Year Conventional Loans silver AIR ACADEMY 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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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) 229 $57,065,000 $249,192 $3,015 4.02%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 99 $24,705,000 $249,545 $1,462 4.02%
Outside of Metro Areas 14 $2,770,000 $197,857 $2,015 3.66%
Steamboat Springs, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,940,000 $323,333 $1,205 2.53%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,545,000 $309,000 $4,527 4.15%
GRAND JUNCTION, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,315,000 $187,857 $444 2.63%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,265,000 $1,265,000 $1,905 2.49%
PUEBLO, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,180,000 $118,000 $1,073 3.30%
GREELEY, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $920,000 $230,000 $3,946 4.30%
FORT COLLINS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $745,000 $248,333 $2,028 3.86%
CHEYENNE, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $635,000 $635,000 $9,749 4.99%
PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $600,000 $300,000 $2,232 4.31%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $575,000 $575,000 $1,497 3.88%
LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $550,000 $275,000 $3,264 3.94%
Durango, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $545,000 $545,000 $3,628 4.75%
BOULDER, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $480,000 $240,000 $4,060 3.43%
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $395,000 $395,000 $20,113 3.63%
SAVANNAH, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $13,358 3.63%
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $2,660 3.50%
VALDOSTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $320,000 $160,000 $6,281 3.50%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $4,749 3.88%
Cañon City, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $305,000 $101,667 $1,866 4.29%
TUSCALOOSA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $7,641 4.00%
Clarksburg, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $1,551 3.75%
Edwards, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $111 2.49%
FAYETTEVILLE-SPRINGDALE-ROGERS, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $3,032 5.25%
Milledgeville, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $2,520 3.75%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $2,390 3.88%
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $5,947 4.50%
Glenwood Springs, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $1,613 2.49%
EL PASO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $5,791 4.13%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $1,559 2.49%
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $4,763 4.38%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $2,390 5.13%
TULSA, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $2,649 4.88%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $2,551 4.38%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $2,041 3.88%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,421 3.75%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 5.12%
LAS CRUCES, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $1,545 4.00%
Grand Rapids, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $3,521 3.00%
SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $2,542 3.88%
GULFPORT-BILOXI, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $880 3.50%
Air Academy's top markets include Colorado Springs, Denver, Steamboat Springs, Phoenix, and Grand Junction among others.

Their top states include:
  • Colorado (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Georgia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Wyoming (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 355 $82,575,000 $232,606 $1,854 3.94%
    VA 49 $16,285,000 $332,347 $6,278 3.89%
    FHA 13 $3,175,000 $244,231 $8,153 4.22%

    For 2019, Air Academy's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 355 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 49 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 172 $37,560,000 $218,372 $1,619 4.05%
    Home Purchase 126 $37,690,000 $299,127 $5,213 4.21%
    Refi 97 $24,055,000 $247,990 $1,278 3.24%
    Home Improvement 13 $2,135,000 $164,231 $864 3.67%
    Other 9 $595,000 $66,111 $702 6.14%

    For 2019, Air Academy's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 172 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 126 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 193 $55,145,000 $285,725 $4,172 4.20%
    Other 109 $21,945,000 $201,330 $654 3.17%
    15 Year 42 $8,000,000 $190,476 $1,327 4.18%
    20 Year 29 $6,825,000 $235,345 $1,181 4.23%
    10 Year 26 $3,690,000 $141,923 $399 4.45%
    1 Year 10 $5,800,000 $580,000 $8,676 5.18%
    5 Year 8 $630,000 $78,750 $485 2.69%

    For 2019, Air Academy's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 193 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 109 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 325 $72,685,000 $223,646
    $1k-2k 34 $10,130,000 $297,941
    $3k-4k 19 $5,405,000 $284,474
    $2k-3k 14 $4,500,000 $321,429
    $5k+ 9 $5,905,000 $656,111
    $4k-5k 3 $1,335,000 $445,000

    Air Academy's average total fees were $4,172, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 325 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 174 $45,220,000 $259,885
    4-5% 111 $29,745,000 $267,973
    <2.5% 58 $12,620,000 $217,586
    2.5-3% 30 $5,090,000 $169,667
    5-6% 24 $6,940,000 $289,167
    6-7% 15 $2,195,000 $146,333
    7-8% 3 $135,000 $45,000
    Over 8% 2 $90,000 $45,000

    During 2019, Air Academy's average interest rate for loans was 4.20%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 174 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 203 $57,395,000 $282,734 $3,133 3.87%
    $100k-200k 112 $16,560,000 $147,857 $1,280 3.63%
    $100,000 or less 55 $3,225,000 $58,636 $663 4.54%
    $400k-600k 39 $18,405,000 $471,923 $4,695 4.20%
    $600k-1MM 7 $5,185,000 $740,714 $9,524 4.98%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,265,000 $1,265,000 $1,905 2.49%

    2019 saw Air Academy place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 203 originations, totaling $57,395,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 99 $20,165,000 $203,687 $2,722 4.13%
    $75k-100k 97 $23,395,000 $241,186 $2,657 3.89%
    $100k-150k 94 $24,250,000 $257,979 $2,551 3.93%
    $150k-250k 58 $20,510,000 $353,621 $3,267 3.74%
    $50k or less 55 $8,755,000 $159,182 $1,790 4.00%
    $250k+ 14 $4,960,000 $354,286 $1,934 3.55%

    Air Academy lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 99 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 97 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 103 $22,345,000 $216,942 $2,015 3.70%
    30-36% 93 $24,815,000 $266,828 $2,269 3.93%
    <20% 30 $5,330,000 $177,667 $1,434 3.34%
    42% 23 $4,565,000 $198,478 $2,523 4.56%
    40% 21 $4,675,000 $222,619 $3,511 4.25%
    41% 20 $4,740,000 $237,000 $2,905 3.80%
    36% 17 $4,085,000 $240,294 $2,452 3.88%
    39% 16 $3,830,000 $239,375 $1,870 4.29%
    50-60% 14 $5,230,000 $373,571 $6,657 4.07%
    38% 13 $3,265,000 $251,154 $2,890 4.10%
    37% 12 $2,830,000 $235,833 $2,868 4.00%
    43% 10 $2,910,000 $291,000 $2,223 3.93%
    44% 9 $2,785,000 $309,444 $4,375 4.28%
    47% 8 $2,130,000 $266,250 $2,559 4.37%
    48% 8 $2,080,000 $260,000 $3,406 4.11%
    46% 6 $1,780,000 $296,667 $3,438 3.92%
    >60% 6 $3,040,000 $506,667 $8,172 4.81%
    49% 5 $1,125,000 $225,000 $1,976 5.08%
    45% 3 $475,000 $158,333 $2,893 3.67%

    Air Academy lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 103 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 93 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 334 $81,400,000 $243,713 $2,583 3.96%
    Not provided 60 $15,230,000 $253,833 $2,708 3.80%
    Black 15 $3,435,000 $229,000 $2,217 4.07%
    Asian 5 $1,425,000 $285,000 $2,330 4.02%
    American Indian 3 $545,000 $181,667 $4,184 3.81%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    94.60%

    Air Academy has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    53.00%

    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 417 $102,035,000 $244,688

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 417 $102,035,000 $244,688

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 80 $11,680,000 $146,000 $671 3.42%
    40-60% 74 $16,730,000 $226,081 $1,314 3.34%
    60-80% 116 $33,740,000 $290,862 $2,269 4.05%
    80-100% 89 $26,305,000 $295,562 $4,112 4.19%
    Over 100% 26 $11,550,000 $444,231 $10,718 4.39%
    Under 20% 32 $2,030,000 $63,438 $401 5.15%