Argent Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Chester, VA

LEI: 549300GBD8RBYHSIS855

Tax ID: 54-0623641

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Review & Overview

Argent is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Refi and Home Improvement loans. Argent has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Richmond, Virginia Beach, and Washington among others. We have data for 4 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Argent has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an average pick rate when compared to similar lenders.

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Originations

196

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$38,430,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 184 $36,080,000 $196,087 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 8 $1,650,000 $206,250 $0 0.00%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $420,000 $210,000 $0 0.00%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $280,000 $140,000 $0 0.00%
Argent's top markets include Richmond, Virginia Beach, and Washington among others.

Their top states include:
  • Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
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  • Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 196 $38,430,000 $196,071 $0 0.00%

    For 2020, Argent's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 196 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 90 $18,410,000 $204,556 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 53 $7,955,000 $150,094 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 35 $7,515,000 $214,714 $0 0.00%
    Home Purchase 18 $4,550,000 $252,778 $0 0.00%

    For 2020, Argent's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 90 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 53 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 196 $38,430,000 $196,071 $0 0.00%

    For 2020, Argent's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 196 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 84 $22,620,000 $269,286 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 70 $10,790,000 $154,143 $0 0.00%
    $100,000 or less 35 $1,935,000 $55,286 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 7 $3,085,000 $440,714 $0 0.00%

    2020 saw Argent place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 84 originations, totaling $22,620,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 54 $12,070,000 $223,519 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 42 $6,740,000 $160,476 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 32 $7,500,000 $234,375 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 31 $5,595,000 $180,484 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 26 $3,260,000 $125,385 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 10 $3,160,000 $316,000 $0 0.00%

    Argent lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 54 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 42 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 196 $38,430,000 $196,071 $0 0.00%

    Argent lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 196 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 135 $26,865,000 $199,000 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 36 $6,790,000 $188,611 $0 0.00%
    Black 14 $2,400,000 $171,429 $0 0.00%
    Other Asian 3 $865,000 $288,333 $0 0.00%
    Asian 4 $730,000 $182,500 $0 0.00%
    Asian Indian 2 $410,000 $205,000 $0 0.00%
    American Indian 2 $370,000 $185,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    82.62%

    Argent has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    90.82%

    Argent has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 196 $38,430,000 $196,071

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 3 $275,000 $91,667
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 193 $38,155,000 $197,694