Home Approvals Direct Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
Home Approvals Direct is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. Home Approvals Direct has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Los Angeles, Riverside, San Francisco, San Diego, and San Jose among others. We have data for 34 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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SimulatedRates™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 |
| 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
1,596Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$619,500,000Awards
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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) | 983 | $412,985,000 | $420,127 | $8,008 | 3.13% |
| RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 414 | $138,440,000 | $334,396 | $8,609 | 3.21% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 27 | $12,605,000 | $466,852 | $7,995 | 3.05% |
| SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 30 | $11,690,000 | $389,667 | $4,837 | 2.95% |
| SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 17 | $7,165,000 | $421,471 | $7,615 | 3.06% |
| BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 31 | $6,995,000 | $225,645 | $7,773 | 3.18% |
| OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 16 | $6,810,000 | $425,625 | $8,310 | 2.87% |
| FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 13 | $2,895,000 | $222,692 | $5,507 | 3.07% |
| SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 9 | $2,775,000 | $308,333 | $6,160 | 3.49% |
| SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $2,055,000 | $411,000 | $8,269 | 3.57% |
| SANTA CRUZ-WATSONVILLE, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $1,800,000 | $450,000 | $12,469 | 4.13% |
| VISALIA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $1,480,000 | $246,667 | $7,474 | 3.21% |
| SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $1,455,000 | $291,000 | $7,498 | 3.10% |
| MERCED, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $1,185,000 | $237,000 | $9,217 | 2.90% |
| AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $1,125,000 | $375,000 | $5,098 | 3.12% |
| DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $1,070,000 | $267,500 | $5,215 | 3.47% |
| SAN LUIS OBISPO-PASO ROBLES, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $840,000 | $420,000 | $3,544 | 3.13% |
| VALLEJO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $690,000 | $345,000 | $10,698 | 3.69% |
| MODESTO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $630,000 | $315,000 | $9,170 | 3.19% |
| NAPA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $550,000 | $275,000 | $10,487 | 3.88% |
| MADERA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $490,000 | $245,000 | $6,283 | 4.00% |
| Granbury, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $485,000 | $485,000 | $17,410 | 2.75% |
| HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $480,000 | $240,000 | $5,054 | 3.00% |
| TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $415,000 | $415,000 | $4,893 | 3.13% |
| Newport, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $345,000 | $345,000 | $9,324 | 4.13% |
| ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $325,000 | $325,000 | $9,169 | 2.63% |
| PUEBLO, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $275,000 | $275,000 | $3,228 | 3.75% |
| PANAMA CITY, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $245,000 | $245,000 | $8,126 | 2.63% |
| SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $225,000 | $225,000 | $4,590 | 3.13% |
| Susanville, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $225,000 | $225,000 | $3,434 | 2.99% |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $215,000 | $215,000 | $7,075 | 2.88% |
| BEND, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $205,000 | $205,000 | $5,802 | 4.13% |
| YUBA CITY, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $175,000 | $175,000 | $3,584 | 2.38% |
| EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $155,000 | $155,000 | $5,048 | 3.75% |
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Product Mix
For 2020, Home Approvals Direct's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,217 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 349 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2020, Home Approvals Direct's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 837 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 434 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2020, Home Approvals Direct's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,402 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 128 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
Home Approvals Direct's average total fees were $8,542, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $2k-3k bucket, with 491 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5-3% | 651 | $253,615,000 | $389,578 |
| 3-4% | 640 | $249,830,000 | $390,359 |
| <2.5% | 193 | $72,225,000 | $374,223 |
| 4-5% | 99 | $39,375,000 | $397,727 |
| 5-6% | 13 | $4,455,000 | $342,692 |
During 2020, Home Approvals Direct's average interest rate for loans was 3.21%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 651 originations.
Loan Sizing
2020 saw Home Approvals Direct place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 779 originations, totaling $238,615,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Home Approvals Direct lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 443 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 368 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Home Approvals Direct lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 224 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 192 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications99.84%
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 origination42.04%
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 | 1,596 | $619,500,000 | $388,158 |
Occupancy Type Mix
| Dwelling Type | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured | 5 | $1,255,000 | $251,000 |
| Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built | 1,591 | $618,245,000 | $388,589 |