Universal Mortgage & Finance Rates, Fees & Info

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Review & Overview

Universal Mortgage & Finance is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. Universal Mortgage & Finance has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a high proportion of FHA loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Washington, Baltimore, Reno, Virginia Beach, and Carson City among others. We have data for 31 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Universal Mortgage & Finance 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. Universal Mortgage & Finance is typically a high 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 relatively high rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.27% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.07% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.27% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.28% 12/16/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.82% 12/16/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.39% 12/16/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.68% 12/16/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 7.06% 12/16/24
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Originations

144

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$48,280,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 52 $21,070,000 $405,192 $16,736 5.33%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 32 $9,820,000 $306,875 $12,161 5.45%
RENO, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $3,900,000 $487,500 $10,734 5.72%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $3,760,000 $313,333 $12,108 5.21%
CARSON CITY, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $895,000 $298,333 $10,465 5.04%
CALIFORNIA-LEXINGTON PARK, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $835,000 $278,333 $11,332 6.54%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $805,000 $805,000 $21,123 6.75%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $795,000 $265,000 $10,361 5.25%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $640,000 $320,000 $6,575 5.44%
ASHEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $520,000 $260,000 $4,185 4.44%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $495,000 $495,000 $24,822 4.75%
BURLINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $490,000 $245,000 $13,658 4.75%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $480,000 $240,000 $10,039 5.63%
GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $415,000 $138,333 $5,250 6.25%
Fernley, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $9,283 3.88%
Easton, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $14,701 4.75%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $0 2.98%
Elizabeth City, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $5,197 6.63%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $230,000 $115,000 $3,975 4.09%
PANAMA CITY, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $0 5.50%
Elko, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $13,093 6.25%
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $11,416 4.63%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $195,000 $195,000 $8,262 5.13%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $8,645 6.13%
CUMBERLAND, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $6,430 6.63%
SPARTANBURG, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $10,858 7.13%
HAGERSTOWN-MARTINSBURG, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $8,047 6.63%
DOVER, DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $6,425 5.88%
Cambridge, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $5,873 6.00%
COLUMBUS, GA-AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 8.75%
KINGSPORT-BRISTOL, TN-VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 4.04%
Universal Mortgage & Finance's top markets include Washington, Baltimore, Reno, Virginia Beach, and Carson City among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 66 $24,360,000 $369,091 $10,783 5.78%
    FHA 52 $17,190,000 $330,577 $16,337 5.21%
    VA 13 $4,625,000 $355,769 $13,958 5.64%
    FHA 8 $880,000 $110,000 $0 3.97%
    USDA 4 $1,040,000 $260,000 $10,927 4.88%
    Reverse Mortgage 1 $185,000 $185,000 $0 3.30%

    For 2022, Universal Mortgage & Finance's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 66 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 52 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 100 $37,690,000 $376,900 $14,345 5.63%
    Cash Out Refi 38 $9,040,000 $237,895 $10,057 5.01%
    Refi 6 $1,550,000 $258,333 $12,879 4.53%

    For 2022, Universal Mortgage & Finance's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 100 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 38 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 134 $47,020,000 $350,896 $13,367 5.53%
    Other 10 $1,260,000 $126,000 $5,530 3.90%

    For 2022, Universal Mortgage & Finance's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 134 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 10 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $5k+ 89 $33,585,000 $377,360
    $1k-2k 19 $6,455,000 $339,737
    $4k-5k 13 $3,315,000 $255,000
    $3k-4k 7 $2,215,000 $316,429
    $2k-3k 4 $910,000 $227,500

    Universal Mortgage & Finance's average total fees were $13,367, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $5k+ bucket, with 89 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 52 $16,310,000 $313,654
    4-5% 32 $11,200,000 $350,000
    6-7% 30 $10,870,000 $362,333
    3-4% 18 $6,150,000 $341,667
    7-8% 8 $2,230,000 $278,750
    Over 8% 3 $1,255,000 $418,333
    2.5-3% 1 $265,000 $265,000

    During 2022, Universal Mortgage & Finance's average interest rate for loans was 5.53%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 52 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 69 $20,235,000 $293,261 $12,564 5.27%
    $100k-200k 29 $4,825,000 $166,379 $7,397 5.79%
    $400k-600k 28 $13,470,000 $481,071 $18,125 5.40%
    $600k-1MM 9 $6,775,000 $752,778 $21,990 5.94%
    $100,000 or less 7 $465,000 $66,429 $6,193 4.94%
    $1MM+ 2 $2,510,000 $1,255,000 $16,652 4.75%

    2022 saw Universal Mortgage & Finance place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 69 originations, totaling $20,235,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 36 $14,050,000 $390,278 $15,878 5.27%
    $50k-75k 31 $7,375,000 $237,903 $10,314 5.59%
    $75k-100k 27 $7,915,000 $293,148 $12,586 5.42%
    $150k-250k 17 $7,995,000 $470,294 $17,145 5.51%
    $50k or less 13 $2,435,000 $187,308 $7,473 5.88%
    $250k+ 10 $7,050,000 $705,000 $16,365 5.89%

    Universal Mortgage & Finance lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 36 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 31 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    50-60% 20 $7,380,000 $369,000 $17,068 5.16%
    30-36% 19 $6,935,000 $365,000 $14,753 4.95%
    49% 12 $4,250,000 $354,167 $13,532 5.59%
    43% 11 $4,325,000 $393,182 $14,349 5.65%
    20-30% 11 $2,965,000 $269,545 $9,789 5.55%
    44% 11 $4,495,000 $408,636 $12,777 6.09%
    42% 9 $2,385,000 $265,000 $10,080 5.88%
    39% 5 $1,735,000 $347,000 $12,251 5.60%
    48% 5 $1,645,000 $329,000 $13,686 6.00%
    38% 4 $1,710,000 $427,500 $12,277 5.72%
    41% 4 $1,410,000 $352,500 $12,910 5.84%
    36% 4 $1,200,000 $300,000 $12,294 4.72%
    37% 3 $475,000 $158,333 $9,057 6.63%
    45% 3 $1,115,000 $371,667 $15,463 5.21%
    <20% 3 $1,755,000 $585,000 $10,721 4.54%
    40% 3 $835,000 $278,333 $8,259 5.21%
    46% 3 $1,005,000 $335,000 $14,919 5.67%
    47% 3 $1,085,000 $361,667 $10,342 5.88%

    Universal Mortgage & Finance lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 50-60%, with 20 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 19 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Black 63 $21,045,000 $334,048 $15,201 5.60%
    White 63 $20,755,000 $329,444 $11,321 5.47%
    Not provided 16 $5,940,000 $371,250 $15,187 4.48%
    Other Asian 1 $345,000 $345,000 $4,185 4.50%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $195,000 $195,000 $7,185 6.63%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    94.53%

    Universal Mortgage & Finance has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    72.22%

    Universal Mortgage & Finance has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 144 $48,280,000 $335,278

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    144 $48,280,000 $335,278

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 5 $555,000 $111,000 $7,026 4.30%
    40-60% 8 $2,050,000 $256,250 $11,192 5.31%
    60-80% 44 $13,690,000 $311,136 $10,538 5.35%
    80-100% 80 $30,240,000 $378,000 $14,654 5.51%
    Over 100% 4 $1,450,000 $362,500 $21,371 6.44%
    Under 20% 3 $295,000 $98,333 $3,736 4.65%