South Florida Educational Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Miami, FL

LEI: 549300GL556PQ7WG0G08

Tax ID: 59-0630270

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    • Review & Overview

    South Florida Educational is a smaller mortgage company specializing in 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, Orlando, Deltona, Port St. Lucie, and Tallahassee among others. We have data for 5 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% 12/16/24
    30 Year Conventional Refi 6.41% 12/16/24
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.61% 12/16/24
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.13% 12/16/24
    15 Year Conventional Refi 6.00% 12/16/24
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.00% 12/16/24
    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

    252

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $36,110,000

    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) 248 $35,710,000 $143,992 $3,344 4.82%
    ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $5,761 4.25%
    DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $944 5.00%
    PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $837 4.75%
    TALLAHASSEE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 5.00%
    South Florida Educational's top markets include Miami, Orlando, Deltona, Port St. Lucie, and Tallahassee among others.

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

    • Similar Lenders

    We use machine learning to identify the top lenders compared against SOUTH FLORIDA EDUCATIONAL based on their rates and fees, along with other useful metrics. A lower similarity rank signals a stronger match.

    POWER FINANCIAL
    Similarity Rank: 188
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    Similarity Rank: 940
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    Similarity Rank: 1230
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 227 $33,905,000 $149,361 $3,333 4.74%
    HELOC 25 $2,205,000 $88,200 n/a 5.52%

    For 2019, South Florida Educational's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 227 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 25 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 83 $14,565,000 $175,482 $4,064 3.83%
    Home Improvement 66 $4,170,000 $63,182 $1,076 5.83%
    Home Purchase 46 $12,210,000 $265,435 $6,306 4.09%
    Other 43 $2,845,000 $66,163 $1,184 6.33%
    Refi 13 $2,155,000 $165,769 $3,973 3.41%
    NA 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 5.25%

    For 2019, South Florida Educational's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 83 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 66 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 78 $19,580,000 $251,026 $5,400 4.09%
    15 Year 73 $8,965,000 $122,808 $2,996 4.70%
    20 Year 38 $4,560,000 $120,000 $4,248 4.90%
    10 Year 22 $1,460,000 $66,364 $1,589 5.64%
    Other 22 $860,000 $39,091 $629 6.10%
    5 Year 19 $685,000 $36,053 $520 5.56%

    For 2019, South Florida Educational's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 78 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 73 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 207 $31,355,000 $151,473
    $3k-4k 6 $860,000 $143,333
    $4k-5k 2 $280,000 $140,000
    $5k+ 2 $310,000 $155,000
    $1k-2k 1 $325,000 $325,000
    $2k-3k 1 $65,000 $65,000

    South Florida Educational's average total fees were $5,400, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 207 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 95 $20,015,000 $210,684
    4-5% 57 $9,265,000 $162,544
    6-7% 37 $1,875,000 $50,676
    5-6% 33 $1,965,000 $59,545
    2.5-3% 13 $1,885,000 $145,000
    Over 8% 9 $455,000 $50,556
    7-8% 5 $255,000 $51,000

    During 2019, South Florida Educational's average interest rate for loans was 4.09%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 95 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 110 $5,420,000 $49,273 $1,066 5.92%
    $100k-200k 76 $11,390,000 $149,868 $4,183 3.99%
    $200k-400k 62 $17,500,000 $282,258 $5,518 3.93%
    $400k-600k 4 $1,800,000 $450,000 $7,313 3.88%

    2019 saw South Florida Educational place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 110 originations, totaling $5,420,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 74 $8,630,000 $116,622 $3,028 4.88%
    $75k-100k 53 $8,165,000 $154,057 $3,737 4.84%
    $100k-150k 50 $9,580,000 $191,600 $3,846 4.37%
    $50k or less 37 $3,525,000 $95,270 $2,867 4.96%
    $150k-250k 30 $4,690,000 $156,333 $2,791 5.17%
    $250k+ 4 $1,020,000 $255,000 $5,480 4.69%

    South Florida Educational lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 74 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 53 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 32 $5,520,000 $172,500 $4,494 4.05%
    30-36% 30 $6,130,000 $204,333 $4,321 4.10%
    40% 17 $3,445,000 $202,647 $4,892 4.47%
    43% 14 $1,610,000 $115,000 $2,900 5.01%
    50-60% 12 $1,010,000 $84,167 $2,236 5.29%
    48% 12 $1,770,000 $147,500 $3,259 5.66%
    42% 10 $1,550,000 $155,000 $4,739 4.50%
    41% 10 $2,080,000 $208,000 $3,646 4.57%
    46% 9 $1,065,000 $118,333 $2,703 5.10%
    47% 8 $1,390,000 $173,750 $3,358 3.97%
    <20% 8 $1,100,000 $137,500 $3,479 4.34%
    49% 8 $850,000 $106,250 $2,337 5.81%
    44% 8 $590,000 $73,750 $2,222 4.48%
    37% 8 $1,320,000 $165,000 $3,722 4.03%
    36% 7 $1,165,000 $166,429 $4,043 4.30%
    45% 6 $730,000 $121,667 $2,284 5.31%
    39% 6 $950,000 $158,333 $3,520 4.33%
    38% 5 $945,000 $189,000 $4,434 3.80%

    South Florida Educational lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 32 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 30 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 181 $26,555,000 $146,713 $3,314 4.69%
    Black 55 $7,055,000 $128,273 $3,203 5.19%
    Not provided 14 $2,120,000 $151,429 $3,860 5.02%
    Asian 2 $380,000 $190,000 $6,091 4.56%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    63.27%

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

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    63.89%

    South Florida Educational 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 252 $36,110,000 $143,294

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 252 $36,110,000 $143,294

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 43 $4,315,000 $100,349 $3,387 4.65%
    40-60% 44 $8,030,000 $182,500 $4,287 3.76%
    60-80% 45 $10,045,000 $223,222 $4,978 3.86%
    80-100% 29 $8,925,000 $307,759 $5,918 4.00%
    Under 20% 55 $2,415,000 $43,909 $802 6.14%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2019 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP. Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 33.3%
    STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP. FHA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 33.3%
    STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP. VA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 33.3%