South Florida Educational Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Miami, FL

LEI: 549300GL556PQ7WG0G08

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Review & Overview

South Florida Educational is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Cash Out Refi and Refi loans. South Florida Educational has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Miami, Orlando, Port St. Lucie, Key West, and Jacksonville among others. We have data for 10 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 a low 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

265

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$43,875,000

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) 254 $42,170,000 $166,024 $641 3.69%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $365,000 $121,667 $2,224 3.62%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $0 3.25%
Key West, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $0 3.13%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $0 2.75%
GAINESVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 3.13%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 3.13%
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 2.63%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 5.00%
OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 5.75%
South Florida Educational's top markets include Miami, Orlando, Port St. Lucie, Key West, and Jacksonville 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 225 $41,225,000 $183,222 $633 3.74%
    HELOC 40 $2,650,000 $66,250 n/a 3.41%

    For 2020, South Florida Educational's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 225 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 40 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 96 $21,570,000 $224,688 $808 3.21%
    Home Improvement 59 $3,495,000 $59,237 $0 4.55%
    Refi 52 $10,950,000 $210,577 $776 2.90%
    Other 34 $2,020,000 $59,412 $0 4.87%
    Home Purchase 24 $5,840,000 $243,333 $1,027 3.51%

    For 2020, South Florida Educational's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 96 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 59 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 87 $21,365,000 $245,575 $998 3.38%
    15 Year 76 $11,790,000 $155,132 $545 3.67%
    20 Year 62 $8,070,000 $130,161 $450 3.32%
    10 Year 22 $1,990,000 $90,455 $166 4.32%
    5 Year 10 $360,000 $36,000 $0 5.23%
    Other 8 $300,000 $37,500 $0 6.30%

    For 2020, South Florida Educational's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 87 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 76 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 199 $35,245,000 $177,111
    $1k-2k 11 $1,705,000 $155,000
    $2k-3k 9 $2,575,000 $286,111
    $5k+ 3 $965,000 $321,667
    $4k-5k 2 $700,000 $350,000

    South Florida Educational's average total fees were $998, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 199 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 102 $21,660,000 $212,353
    2.5-3% 91 $16,035,000 $176,209
    6-7% 24 $1,180,000 $49,167
    4-5% 19 $2,755,000 $145,000
    5-6% 18 $680,000 $37,778
    <2.5% 10 $1,510,000 $151,000
    7-8% 1 $55,000 $55,000

    During 2020, South Florida Educational's average interest rate for loans was 3.38%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 102 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 100 $28,120,000 $281,200 $1,142 3.15%
    $100,000 or less 90 $4,260,000 $47,333 $135 4.68%
    $100k-200k 73 $10,585,000 $145,000 $327 3.21%
    $400k-600k 2 $910,000 $455,000 $0 3.75%

    2020 saw South Florida Educational place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 100 originations, totaling $28,120,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 78 $11,660,000 $149,487 $726 3.56%
    $100k-150k 59 $10,995,000 $186,356 $751 3.72%
    $75k-100k 59 $9,055,000 $153,475 $730 3.77%
    $150k-250k 42 $9,280,000 $220,952 $419 3.44%
    $50k or less 23 $2,065,000 $89,783 $181 4.41%
    $250k+ 4 $820,000 $205,000 $0 2.81%

    South Florida Educational lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 78 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 59 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 50 $9,420,000 $188,400 $670 3.42%
    30-36% 45 $8,675,000 $192,778 $743 3.36%
    38% 14 $2,340,000 $167,143 $0 3.30%
    48% 14 $1,450,000 $103,571 $0 4.42%
    43% 14 $2,680,000 $191,429 $329 3.54%
    50-60% 12 $760,000 $63,333 $0 4.98%
    42% 12 $1,440,000 $120,000 $0 4.06%
    49% 12 $1,490,000 $124,167 $1,396 3.85%
    37% 11 $1,925,000 $175,000 $2,431 3.24%
    44% 11 $1,735,000 $157,727 $1,158 4.16%
    41% 10 $2,530,000 $253,000 $1,684 3.66%
    <20% 10 $1,750,000 $175,000 $0 3.01%
    40% 10 $1,640,000 $164,000 $633 3.65%
    46% 9 $1,545,000 $171,667 $598 3.63%
    47% 9 $1,295,000 $143,889 $809 4.70%
    36% 8 $1,480,000 $185,000 $568 3.50%
    45% 8 $830,000 $103,750 $0 4.52%
    39% 6 $890,000 $148,333 $730 3.10%

    South Florida Educational lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 50 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 45 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 194 $32,990,000 $170,052 $606 3.69%
    Black 51 $7,345,000 $144,020 $915 3.77%
    Not provided 19 $3,525,000 $185,526 $210 3.29%
    American Indian 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 6.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    60.50%

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

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    54.72%

    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 265 $43,875,000 $165,566

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 265 $43,875,000 $165,566

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 65 $7,065,000 $108,692 $655 3.55%
    40-60% 58 $12,040,000 $207,586 $598 3.11%
    60-80% 70 $18,730,000 $267,571 $885 3.28%
    80-100% 13 $3,655,000 $281,154 $1,089 3.28%
    Under 20% 59 $2,385,000 $40,424 $0 4.97%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    1st Florida Lending CORP Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 100.0%