Home Approvals Direct Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

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Review & Overview

Home Approvals Direct is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Refi, Home Purchase, and Cash Out Refi 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, Bakersfield, San Jose, and San Francisco 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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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.99% 11/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.62% 11/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.93% 11/21/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.47% 11/21/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.32% 11/21/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.27% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.04% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.53% 11/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.53% 11/21/24
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Originations

1,255

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$497,475,000

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) 638 $283,270,000 $443,997 $9,921 3.06%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 459 $158,235,000 $344,739 $9,465 3.12%
BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 31 $8,215,000 $265,000 $7,318 3.11%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $8,035,000 $422,895 $10,474 3.12%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $7,055,000 $415,000 $5,910 2.84%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $6,240,000 $520,000 $8,353 2.97%
SANTA CRUZ-WATSONVILLE, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $3,325,000 $475,000 $13,062 3.46%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $3,100,000 $516,667 $10,660 3.06%
FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,165,000 $240,556 $6,314 3.44%
SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,995,000 $399,000 $12,146 3.37%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,870,000 $311,667 $7,728 3.21%
SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,670,000 $417,500 $7,881 2.84%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,350,000 $337,500 $8,907 3.41%
SAN LUIS OBISPO-PASO ROBLES, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,305,000 $435,000 $5,118 3.25%
MODESTO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,285,000 $257,000 $9,530 3.62%
VISALIA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,130,000 $188,333 $8,364 3.25%
MERCED, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,010,000 $252,500 $10,769 3.41%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $995,000 $331,667 $7,390 2.91%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $915,000 $305,000 $5,007 3.21%
STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $820,000 $410,000 $9,619 3.06%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $545,000 $545,000 $4,854 3.88%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $5,502 2.25%
VALLEJO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $3,602 2.99%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $5,145 2.25%
YUBA CITY, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $4,487 2.50%
LUBBOCK, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $9,921 2.38%
Sonora, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $9,638 3.88%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $5,731 3.38%
EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $5,743 3.13%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $5,727 2.88%
OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $3,747 3.25%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $105,000 $105,000 $4,680 3.50%
Home Approvals Direct's top markets include Los Angeles, Riverside, Bakersfield, San Jose, and San Francisco among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 897 $342,795,000 $382,157 $7,491 3.12%
    FHA 326 $138,350,000 $424,387 $15,336 3.05%
    VA 32 $16,330,000 $510,313 $7,810 2.71%

    For 2021, Home Approvals Direct's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 897 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 326 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 467 $177,425,000 $379,925 $7,270 2.93%
    Home Purchase 425 $188,995,000 $444,694 $12,325 3.13%
    Cash Out Refi 363 $131,055,000 $361,033 $9,189 3.25%

    For 2021, Home Approvals Direct's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 467 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 425 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,170 $473,490,000 $404,692 $9,824 3.13%
    15 Year 51 $14,825,000 $290,686 $5,442 2.45%
    20 Year 24 $6,450,000 $268,750 $5,947 2.87%
    10 Year 5 $1,425,000 $285,000 $4,095 2.40%
    Other 5 $1,285,000 $257,000 $6,807 3.12%

    For 2021, Home Approvals Direct's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,170 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 51 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $5k+ 509 $209,005,000 $410,619
    $2k-3k 451 $185,685,000 $411,718
    $4k-5k 109 $32,585,000 $298,945
    $1k-2k 95 $41,465,000 $436,474
    $3k-4k 77 $22,055,000 $286,429
    $<1k 14 $6,680,000 $477,143

    Home Approvals Direct's average total fees were $9,824, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $5k+ bucket, with 509 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 612 $242,450,000 $396,160
    2.5-3% 491 $197,065,000 $401,354
    <2.5% 128 $49,330,000 $385,391
    4-5% 23 $8,355,000 $363,261
    5-6% 1 $275,000 $275,000

    During 2021, Home Approvals Direct's average interest rate for loans was 3.13%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 612 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 578 $177,580,000 $307,232 $8,418 3.08%
    $400k-600k 450 $216,800,000 $481,778 $10,780 3.09%
    $600k-1MM 123 $86,095,000 $699,959 $13,115 3.11%
    $100k-200k 100 $16,680,000 $166,800 $6,198 3.14%
    $100,000 or less 4 $320,000 $80,000 $4,778 3.44%

    2021 saw Home Approvals Direct place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 578 originations, totaling $177,580,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 319 $149,385,000 $468,292 $10,249 3.08%
    $75k-100k 293 $116,105,000 $396,263 $10,785 3.10%
    $50k-75k 284 $87,210,000 $307,077 $9,050 3.14%
    $150k-250k 145 $75,245,000 $518,931 $8,774 3.08%
    $50k or less 114 $25,010,000 $219,386 $7,289 3.14%
    $250k+ 33 $17,475,000 $529,545 $7,990 3.08%

    Home Approvals Direct lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 319 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 293 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    50-60% 159 $71,695,000 $450,912 $16,209 3.08%
    30-36% 142 $52,530,000 $369,930 $8,012 3.12%
    20-30% 129 $46,625,000 $361,434 $6,736 3.00%
    44% 95 $35,285,000 $371,421 $8,997 3.25%
    48% 70 $30,910,000 $441,571 $10,693 3.08%
    42% 69 $27,455,000 $397,899 $8,456 3.11%
    49% 68 $25,720,000 $378,235 $8,264 3.13%
    47% 58 $22,660,000 $390,690 $9,383 3.10%
    40% 51 $20,045,000 $393,039 $8,797 3.26%
    41% 50 $19,610,000 $392,200 $9,449 3.13%
    45% 49 $19,635,000 $400,714 $9,215 3.05%
    46% 47 $18,775,000 $399,468 $9,436 3.14%
    43% 45 $16,635,000 $369,667 $9,466 3.02%
    39% 37 $14,875,000 $402,027 $8,275 3.13%
    37% 35 $15,495,000 $442,714 $9,473 3.21%
    36% 34 $14,780,000 $434,706 $7,562 3.04%
    38% 30 $11,440,000 $381,333 $7,779 3.07%
    <20% 21 $6,525,000 $310,714 $5,748 2.97%

    Home Approvals Direct lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 50-60%, with 159 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 142 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 715 $270,345,000 $378,105 $10,282 3.15%
    Not provided 304 $129,640,000 $426,447 $9,798 3.07%
    Asian 152 $66,110,000 $434,934 $5,634 2.84%
    Black 75 $27,615,000 $368,200 $9,186 3.14%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 3 $1,645,000 $548,333 $14,535 3.21%
    Korean 3 $1,215,000 $405,000 $7,739 2.79%
    Filipino 1 $475,000 $475,000 $5,611 2.75%
    American Indian 2 $430,000 $215,000 $10,199 2.94%

    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
    41.43%

    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 1,255 $497,475,000 $396,394

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,255 $497,475,000 $396,394

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 85 $20,685,000 $243,353 $5,758 2.95%
    40-60% 262 $88,610,000 $338,206 $6,437 3.00%
    60-80% 455 $187,625,000 $412,363 $8,898 3.16%
    80-100% 441 $197,225,000 $447,222 $12,771 3.11%
    Over 100% 3 $1,775,000 $591,667 $19,420 2.71%
    Under 20% 9 $1,555,000 $172,778 $5,995 2.97%