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 and Cash Out Refi 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, Oxnard, Bakersfield, and San Diego among others. We have data for 32 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 about average rates.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.99% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.62% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.93% 4/21/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.47% 4/21/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.32% 4/21/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.27% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.04% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.53% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.53% 4/21/24
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Originations

342

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$118,120,000

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) 156 $62,630,000 $401,474 $10,483 4.94%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 88 $25,840,000 $293,636 $9,625 5.03%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $4,675,000 $425,000 $12,614 4.72%
BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $4,440,000 $246,667 $8,227 4.95%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $3,390,000 $423,750 $7,746 4.14%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $3,255,000 $361,667 $7,643 4.42%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $2,040,000 $340,000 $6,457 4.71%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,460,000 $365,000 $4,999 4.31%
MODESTO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,195,000 $239,000 $5,437 4.63%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $885,000 $295,000 $7,373 4.38%
EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $880,000 $220,000 $4,408 4.78%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $740,000 $185,000 $5,297 5.22%
FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $695,000 $231,667 $6,361 4.92%
GREELEY, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $690,000 $345,000 $10,698 4.31%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $630,000 $315,000 $5,260 4.88%
SANTA ROSA-PETALUMA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $525,000 $525,000 $18,036 4.88%
MERCED, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $480,000 $240,000 $6,197 4.31%
VISALIA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $460,000 $230,000 $4,365 4.94%
BOULDER, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $3,510 4.50%
SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $14,910 4.63%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $2,146 4.38%
Cañon City, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $11,096 4.50%
Bay City, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $8,290 4.75%
MADERA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $9,188 5.50%
YUBA CITY, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $4,252 4.50%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $175,000 $175,000 $5,852 4.13%
TULSA, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $6,884 4.75%
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $6,895 4.50%
HANFORD-CORCORAN, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $3,232 5.13%
CALIFORNIA-LEXINGTON PARK, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $2,637 3.50%
MEDFORD, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $6,744 4.75%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $5,288 4.50%
Home Approvals Direct's top markets include Los Angeles, Riverside, Oxnard, Bakersfield, and San Diego among others.

Their top states include:
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Colorado (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Oregon (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Maryland (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 199 $66,165,000 $332,487 $6,444 4.88%
    FHA 134 $48,310,000 $360,522 $13,844 4.90%
    VA 9 $3,645,000 $405,000 $10,046 4.58%

    For 2018, Home Approvals Direct's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 199 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 134 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 164 $61,790,000 $376,768 $11,209 5.01%
    Cash Out Refi 121 $39,365,000 $325,331 $9,131 4.94%
    Refi 57 $16,965,000 $297,632 $4,995 4.39%

    For 2018, Home Approvals Direct's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 164 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 121 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 321 $112,125,000 $349,299 $9,753 4.94%
    15 Year 15 $3,955,000 $263,667 $4,191 3.82%
    20 Year 4 $1,210,000 $302,500 $3,391 4.06%
    10 Year 1 $175,000 $175,000 $2,617 3.75%
    Other 1 $655,000 $655,000 $18,165 4.88%

    For 2018, Home Approvals Direct's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 321 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 15 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 119 $41,095,000 $345,336
    $5k+ 116 $46,050,000 $396,983
    $4k-5k 33 $8,645,000 $261,970
    $2k-3k 31 $8,915,000 $287,581
    $3k-4k 22 $6,420,000 $291,818
    $<1k 21 $6,995,000 $333,095

    Home Approvals Direct's average total fees were $9,753, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 119 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 199 $69,425,000 $348,869
    5-6% 105 $36,055,000 $343,381
    3-4% 28 $8,490,000 $303,214
    6-7% 7 $3,345,000 $477,857
    2.5-3% 1 $305,000 $305,000
    7-8% 1 $255,000 $255,000
    Over 8% 1 $245,000 $245,000

    During 2018, Home Approvals Direct's average interest rate for loans was 4.94%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 199 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 186 $56,600,000 $304,301 $8,624 4.89%
    $400k-600k 94 $44,420,000 $472,553 $11,636 4.88%
    $100k-200k 47 $7,525,000 $160,106 $5,775 4.78%
    $600k-1MM 14 $9,490,000 $677,857 $18,059 5.12%
    $100,000 or less 1 $85,000 $85,000 $5,691 4.13%

    2018 saw Home Approvals Direct place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 186 originations, totaling $56,600,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 90 $36,920,000 $410,222 $10,581 4.91%
    $50k-75k 88 $24,710,000 $280,795 $9,218 4.86%
    $75k-100k 82 $29,420,000 $358,780 $10,128 4.87%
    $150k-250k 41 $17,215,000 $419,878 $7,851 4.61%
    $50k or less 31 $5,485,000 $176,935 $7,233 5.06%
    $250k+ 10 $4,370,000 $437,000 $8,770 5.40%

    Home Approvals Direct lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 90 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 88 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 226 $75,860,000 $335,664 $9,727 4.89%
    Not provided 60 $21,180,000 $353,000 $8,962 4.93%
    Asian 33 $12,995,000 $393,788 $7,800 4.68%
    Black 18 $6,260,000 $347,778 $10,309 4.95%
    American Indian 1 $815,000 $815,000 $20,865 4.88%
    Asian Indian 2 $620,000 $310,000 $6,809 4.38%
    Vietnamese 1 $255,000 $255,000 $8,290 4.75%
    Other Asian 1 $135,000 $135,000 $6,000 4.63%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    100.00%

    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 origination
    76.90%

    Home Approvals Direct has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 342 $118,120,000 $345,380

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 2 $340,000 $170,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 340 $117,780,000 $346,412