Home Approvals Direct Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
Home Approvals Direct is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. Home Approvals Direct has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a high proportion of FHA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Los Angeles, Riverside, Bakersfield, San Diego, and San Francisco among others. We have data for 19 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Home Approvals Direct 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. Home Approvals Direct 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.99% | 3/23/25 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.62% | 3/23/25 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.93% | 3/23/25 |
| 30 Year FHA Purchase | 7.47% | 3/23/25 |
| 30 Year FHA Refi | 7.32% | 3/23/25 |
| 30 Year VA Purchase | 6.27% | 3/23/25 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.04% | 3/23/25 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 6.53% | 3/23/25 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.53% | 3/23/25 |
| 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
203Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$99,595,000Relative Rate
Home Approvals Direct's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was
7.05%.
The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.
This yields a difference of 0.57%.
Relative Fees (Closing Costs)
Home Approvals Direct's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate
mortgage were $17,391.
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 $9,089.
Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 77 | $45,615,000 | $592,403 | $17,878 | 7.02% |
| RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 99 | $42,585,000 | $430,152 | $17,205 | 7.00% |
| BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 8 | $3,330,000 | $416,250 | $17,445 | 7.22% |
| SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $1,230,000 | $615,000 | $16,770 | 8.06% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $1,130,000 | $565,000 | $29,396 | 7.13% |
| MERCED, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $860,000 | $430,000 | $17,439 | 8.44% |
| SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $655,000 | $655,000 | $18,643 | 7.38% |
| SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $515,000 | $515,000 | $17,927 | 7.50% |
| AMARILLO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $455,000 | $455,000 | $20,426 | 6.75% |
| MODESTO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $405,000 | $405,000 | $21,275 | 7.75% |
| EL CENTRO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $355,000 | $355,000 | $11,722 | 7.25% |
| STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $355,000 | $355,000 | $9,773 | 7.13% |
| AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $355,000 | $355,000 | $12,388 | 6.25% |
| JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $345,000 | $345,000 | $12,879 | 6.13% |
| MADERA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $335,000 | $335,000 | $12,532 | 7.75% |
| Truckee-Grass Valley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $335,000 | $335,000 | $10,859 | 5.63% |
| LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $325,000 | $325,000 | $15,293 | 6.75% |
| VISALIA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $255,000 | $255,000 | $11,265 | 7.38% |
| FORT COLLINS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $155,000 | $155,000 | $6,523 | 7.38% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 102 | $50,950,000 | $499,510 | $13,948 | 7.54% |
| FHA | 98 | $46,710,000 | $476,633 | $20,770 | 6.53% |
| VA | 3 | $1,935,000 | $645,000 | $23,359 | 6.92% |
For 2023, Home Approvals Direct's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 102 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 98 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2023, Home Approvals Direct's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 169 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 27 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
| Loan Length | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Year | 202 | $99,270,000 | $491,436 | $17,391 | 7.05% |
| 15 Year | 1 | $325,000 | $325,000 | $15,293 | 6.75% |
For 2023, Home Approvals Direct's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 202 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 1 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
Home Approvals Direct's average total fees were $17,391, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $5k+ bucket, with 163 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-7% | 88 | $42,870,000 | $487,159 |
| 7-8% | 63 | $31,735,000 | $503,730 |
| 5-6% | 26 | $12,540,000 | $482,308 |
| Over 8% | 25 | $11,745,000 | $469,800 |
| 4-5% | 1 | $705,000 | $705,000 |
During 2023, Home Approvals Direct's average interest rate for loans was 7.05%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 88 originations.
Loan Sizing
2023 saw Home Approvals Direct place emphasis on $400k-600k loans with 80 originations, totaling $39,590,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Home Approvals Direct lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 69 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 60 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Home Approvals Direct lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 50-60%, with 56 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 49%, with 18 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications100.00%
Home Approvals Direct has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination27.09%
Home Approvals Direct 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 | 203 | $99,595,000 | $490,616 |