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 Home Purchase loans. South Florida Educational has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Miami, Orlando, Ocala, Jacksonville, and Cape Coral among others. We have data for 8 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

307

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$37,435,000

Awards

SOUTH FLORIDA EDUCATIONAL 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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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) 289 $34,695,000 $120,052 $2,038 4.99%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $740,000 $185,000 $3,555 4.72%
OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $550,000 $275,000 $4,780 4.13%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $450,000 $225,000 $5,081 5.88%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $350,000 $87,500 $2,581 5.94%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $350,000 $87,500 $998 4.91%
THE VILLAGES, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $7,117 6.00%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 5.00%
South Florida Educational's top markets include Miami, Orlando, Ocala, Jacksonville, and Cape Coral 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 307 $37,435,000 $121,938 $2,099 5.00%

    For 2022, South Florida Educational's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 307 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 108 $6,900,000 $63,889 $105 5.39%
    Other 78 $5,770,000 $73,974 $298 5.48%
    Cash Out Refi 64 $12,690,000 $198,281 $4,955 4.36%
    Refi 29 $3,935,000 $135,690 $4,005 3.68%
    Home Purchase 28 $8,140,000 $290,714 $6,306 5.02%

    For 2022, South Florida Educational's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 108 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 78 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 154 $13,330,000 $86,558 $764 5.25%
    30 Year 69 $17,585,000 $254,855 $6,038 4.76%
    10 Year 51 $3,675,000 $72,059 $1,162 4.68%
    5 Year 16 $760,000 $47,500 $0 4.88%
    20 Year 10 $1,850,000 $185,000 $5,077 4.56%
    Other 6 $210,000 $35,000 $0 5.13%
    3 Year 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 4.75%

    For 2022, South Florida Educational's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 154 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 69 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 189 $12,605,000 $66,693
    $1k-2k 71 $12,365,000 $174,155
    $2k-3k 25 $6,695,000 $267,800
    $3k-4k 12 $2,630,000 $219,167
    $5k+ 7 $2,265,000 $323,571
    $4k-5k 3 $875,000 $291,667

    South Florida Educational's average total fees were $6,038, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 189 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 122 $12,440,000 $101,967
    4-5% 94 $9,190,000 $97,766
    3-4% 45 $9,625,000 $213,889
    6-7% 29 $3,715,000 $128,103
    2.5-3% 10 $1,700,000 $170,000
    <2.5% 6 $620,000 $103,333
    7-8% 1 $145,000 $145,000

    During 2022, South Florida Educational's average interest rate for loans was 4.76%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 122 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 174 $9,240,000 $53,103 $519 5.21%
    $100k-200k 75 $10,335,000 $137,800 $2,576 4.78%
    $200k-400k 48 $12,890,000 $268,542 $5,839 4.63%
    $400k-600k 8 $3,630,000 $453,750 $7,801 4.89%
    $600k-1MM 2 $1,340,000 $670,000 $9,132 4.13%

    2022 saw South Florida Educational place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 174 originations, totaling $9,240,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 90 $9,380,000 $104,222 $2,037 4.90%
    $100k-150k 87 $12,915,000 $148,448 $2,417 5.07%
    $75k-100k 64 $6,270,000 $97,969 $1,490 5.26%
    $150k-250k 40 $6,840,000 $171,000 $2,331 4.98%
    $50k or less 25 $1,975,000 $79,000 $2,486 4.51%
    $250k+ 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 5.00%

    South Florida Educational lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 90 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 87 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 50 $7,090,000 $141,800 $2,998 4.64%
    20-30% 39 $4,915,000 $126,026 $2,708 4.80%
    49% 37 $3,135,000 $84,730 $815 5.56%
    48% 26 $2,780,000 $106,923 $1,071 5.26%
    42% 24 $2,590,000 $107,917 $1,790 4.88%
    47% 19 $1,495,000 $78,684 $490 5.57%
    46% 17 $1,635,000 $96,176 $970 5.29%
    36% 14 $1,440,000 $102,857 $1,315 4.86%
    43% 13 $2,155,000 $165,769 $3,128 4.52%
    38% 10 $1,340,000 $134,000 $3,447 4.84%
    44% 9 $1,165,000 $129,444 $2,409 5.06%
    45% 9 $1,675,000 $186,111 $2,656 5.07%
    37% 8 $1,270,000 $158,750 $3,708 5.08%
    40% 8 $1,760,000 $220,000 $3,273 4.39%
    39% 7 $625,000 $89,286 $1,453 4.86%
    41% 6 $680,000 $113,333 $1,584 5.08%
    50-60% 6 $1,060,000 $176,667 $3,152 5.31%
    <20% 4 $480,000 $120,000 $5,615 4.91%
    >60% 1 $145,000 $145,000 $6,067 2.50%

    South Florida Educational lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 50 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 39 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 197 $23,625,000 $119,924 $1,918 5.04%
    Black 90 $11,250,000 $125,000 $2,608 4.87%
    Not provided 18 $2,360,000 $131,111 $1,396 5.27%
    Asian 1 $145,000 $145,000 $6,618 3.88%
    Other Asian 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 5.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    64.39%

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

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    71.01%

    South Florida Educational has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 307 $37,435,000 $121,938

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    307 $37,435,000 $121,938

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 61 $7,565,000 $124,016 $2,396 4.80%
    40-60% 46 $10,010,000 $217,609 $5,107 4.51%
    60-80% 31 $7,925,000 $255,645 $5,980 4.73%
    80-100% 7 $2,765,000 $395,000 $6,399 3.77%
    Under 20% 162 $9,170,000 $56,605 $204 5.32%