South Florida Educational Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Miami, FL

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Review & Overview

South Florida Educational is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Other, Cash Out Refi, and Home Purchase loans. South Florida Educational has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Miami, Naples, Key West, and Tampa among others. We have data for 4 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

South Florida Educational has a below average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. South Florida Educational is typically an average 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 6.53% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.41% 4/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.61% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.13% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.00% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.00% 4/28/24
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Originations

197

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$24,125,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 194 $23,890,000 $123,144 $4,059 5.12%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $6,395 4.38%
Key West, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 3.79%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 4.50%
South Florida Educational's top markets include Miami, Naples, Key West, and Tampa among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 166 $21,460,000 $129,277 $4,079 4.96%
    HELOC 31 $2,665,000 $85,968 n/a 5.84%

    For 2018, South Florida Educational's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 166 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 31 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 65 $5,205,000 $80,077 $2,333 5.66%
    Home Improvement 50 $3,470,000 $69,400 $1,901 5.49%
    Cash Out Refi 41 $6,965,000 $169,878 $4,634 4.37%
    Home Purchase 31 $6,965,000 $224,677 $5,881 4.56%
    Refi 10 $1,520,000 $152,000 $3,464 4.18%

    For 2018, South Florida Educational's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 65 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 50 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 53 $11,675,000 $220,283 $5,455 4.63%
    15 Year 47 $4,385,000 $93,298 $3,292 5.34%
    20 Year 40 $5,040,000 $126,000 $4,577 5.20%
    10 Year 26 $1,780,000 $68,462 $2,135 5.74%
    5 Year 16 $630,000 $39,375 $831 4.69%
    Other 15 $615,000 $41,000 $753 5.12%

    For 2018, South Florida Educational's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 53 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 47 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 96 $9,460,000 $98,542
    $4k-5k 16 $3,120,000 $195,000
    $3k-4k 12 $1,380,000 $115,000
    $5k+ 12 $2,950,000 $245,833
    $2k-3k 5 $1,035,000 $207,000
    $1k-2k 2 $240,000 $120,000

    South Florida Educational's average total fees were $5,455, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 96 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 106 $16,080,000 $151,698
    5-6% 29 $2,425,000 $83,621
    3-4% 28 $3,760,000 $134,286
    6-7% 18 $980,000 $54,444
    7-8% 9 $575,000 $63,889
    Over 8% 7 $305,000 $43,571

    During 2018, South Florida Educational's average interest rate for loans was 4.63%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 106 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 106 $5,080,000 $47,925 $1,605 5.57%
    $100k-200k 45 $6,705,000 $149,000 $4,429 4.59%
    $200k-400k 43 $11,035,000 $256,628 $5,675 4.49%
    $400k-600k 3 $1,305,000 $435,000 $7,110 5.04%

    2018 saw South Florida Educational place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 106 originations, totaling $5,080,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 64 $7,150,000 $111,719 $4,183 5.13%
    $100k-150k 52 $6,820,000 $131,154 $4,089 5.34%
    $75k-100k 29 $3,865,000 $133,276 $4,601 4.88%
    $50k or less 28 $2,640,000 $94,286 $3,757 4.91%
    $150k-250k 17 $2,545,000 $149,706 $3,807 5.19%
    $250k+ 5 $805,000 $161,000 $1,961 4.72%

    South Florida Educational lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 64 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 52 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 31 $3,925,000 $126,613 $3,729 5.05%
    20-30% 30 $3,380,000 $112,667 $3,757 4.85%
    50-60% 16 $1,140,000 $71,250 $4,061 5.94%
    49% 14 $1,870,000 $133,571 $4,832 5.00%
    47% 12 $810,000 $67,500 $3,380 5.39%
    40% 9 $1,425,000 $158,333 $3,875 4.94%
    39% 9 $1,015,000 $112,778 $2,498 5.29%
    <20% 9 $815,000 $90,556 $4,700 4.39%
    41% 8 $1,830,000 $228,750 $5,244 4.89%
    48% 8 $870,000 $108,750 $4,577 5.32%
    38% 7 $675,000 $96,429 $4,147 6.58%
    46% 6 $970,000 $161,667 $4,359 4.90%
    44% 6 $860,000 $143,333 $3,668 5.04%
    36% 6 $1,090,000 $181,667 $4,021 4.98%
    43% 6 $700,000 $116,667 $5,143 5.08%
    42% 5 $655,000 $131,000 $4,953 5.15%
    37% 5 $535,000 $107,000 $4,302 4.12%
    45% 4 $660,000 $165,000 $5,970 5.13%
    >60% 2 $270,000 $135,000 $4,507 5.18%

    South Florida Educational lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 31 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 30 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 143 $18,285,000 $127,867 $4,244 5.05%
    Black 34 $4,020,000 $118,235 $3,838 5.23%
    Not provided 18 $1,630,000 $90,556 $3,127 5.34%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $155,000 $155,000 $4,060 4.25%
    American Indian 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 4.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    63.90%

    South Florida Educational has a low approval rate. They may have poor market targeting or stringent lending standards.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    82.23%

    South Florida Educational has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 197 $24,125,000 $122,462

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 197 $24,125,000 $122,462

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 45 $4,535,000 $100,778 $3,173 5.22%
    40-60% 23 $4,115,000 $178,913 $4,539 4.52%
    60-80% 29 $6,645,000 $229,138 $5,427 4.52%
    80-100% 18 $4,420,000 $245,556 $5,695 4.65%
    Under 20% 76 $3,630,000 $47,763 $1,394 5.54%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP. Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 25.0%
    STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP. Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 25.0%
    STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP. VA mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 25.0%
    STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP. VA mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 25.0%