Cuso Mortgage Corporation Rates, Fees & Info

PORTLAND, ME

LEI: 549300H89M6KDLFKMQ19

Tax ID: 01-0479491

5 stars - Updated: 10/13/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 11 reviews

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Review & Overview

Cuso Mortgage Corporation is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. Cuso Mortgage Corporation has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Portland, Bangor, Augusta, Lewiston, and Lakeland among others. We have data for 6 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Cuso Mortgage Corporation 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. Cuso Mortgage Corporation 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 relatively high rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.67% 10/13/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.67% 10/13/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.68% 10/13/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.11% 10/13/24
30 Year FHA Refi 6.27% 10/13/24
30 Year VA Purchase 5.97% 10/13/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.04% 10/13/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.46% 10/13/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.11% 10/13/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.11% 10/13/24
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Originations

125

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$25,885,000

Awards

CUSO MORTGAGE CORPORATION FHA Loans gold CUSO MORTGAGE CORPORATION FHA Loans bronze CUSO MORTGAGE CORPORATION USDA Loans gold
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Relative Rate

Cuso Mortgage Corporation's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.57%.

The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.

This yields a difference of 0.09%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Cuso Mortgage Corporation's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $5,219.

The average total origination fees for 30 year fixed rate mortgages across all lenders (for all loan values, including both points & up-front fees in addition to origination fees) were $9,089.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
PORTLAND-SOUTH PORTLAND, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 33 $9,445,000 $286,212 $5,074 6.85%
Outside of Metro Areas 37 $6,485,000 $175,270 $4,718 6.39%
BANGOR, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 32 $5,680,000 $177,500 $5,102 6.42%
Augusta-Waterville, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $2,820,000 $176,250 $5,091 6.69%
LEWISTON-AUBURN, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,180,000 $196,667 $4,386 6.33%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $7,669 7.00%
Cuso Mortgage Corporation's top markets include Portland, Bangor, Augusta, Lewiston, and Lakeland among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 90 $18,350,000 $203,889 $4,389 6.75%
    USDA 15 $2,965,000 $197,667 $5,386 5.60%
    FHA 13 $2,715,000 $208,846 $7,085 6.31%
    VA 7 $1,855,000 $265,000 $7,535 6.64%

    For 2023, Cuso Mortgage Corporation's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 90 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was USDA, with 15 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 86 $19,100,000 $222,093 $5,305 6.58%
    Cash Out Refi 28 $4,440,000 $158,571 $4,398 6.42%
    Refi 11 $2,345,000 $213,182 $3,760 6.75%

    For 2023, Cuso Mortgage Corporation's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 86 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 28 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 102 $22,430,000 $219,902 $5,219 6.57%
    10 Year 7 $905,000 $129,286 $3,438 6.32%
    15 Year 7 $1,145,000 $163,571 $4,986 6.54%
    20 Year 7 $1,055,000 $150,714 $3,222 6.48%
    Other 2 $350,000 $175,000 $3,431 7.50%

    For 2023, Cuso Mortgage Corporation's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 102 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 7 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 85 $16,555,000 $194,765
    $2k-3k 16 $3,040,000 $190,000
    $3k-4k 12 $2,920,000 $243,333
    $5k+ 7 $2,195,000 $313,571
    $4k-5k 5 $1,175,000 $235,000

    Cuso Mortgage Corporation's average total fees were $5,219, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 85 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 45 $10,525,000 $233,889
    7-8% 41 $8,805,000 $214,756
    5-6% 32 $5,480,000 $171,250
    4-5% 5 $845,000 $169,000
    Over 8% 2 $230,000 $115,000

    During 2023, Cuso Mortgage Corporation's average interest rate for loans was 6.57%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 45 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 56 $8,430,000 $150,536 $4,470 6.48%
    $200k-400k 47 $12,955,000 $275,638 $5,939 6.71%
    $100,000 or less 16 $1,240,000 $77,500 $3,464 6.37%
    $400k-600k 4 $1,830,000 $457,500 $6,853 6.46%
    $600k-1MM 2 $1,430,000 $715,000 $4,216 7.13%

    2023 saw Cuso Mortgage Corporation place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 56 originations, totaling $8,430,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 43 $7,235,000 $168,256 $4,771 6.31%
    $75k-100k 27 $5,235,000 $193,889 $4,887 6.58%
    $100k-150k 26 $7,550,000 $290,385 $5,921 6.83%
    $50k or less 16 $1,680,000 $105,000 $3,831 6.43%
    $150k-250k 12 $3,920,000 $326,667 $4,907 6.95%
    $250k+ 1 $265,000 $265,000 $9,484 7.25%

    Cuso Mortgage Corporation lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 43 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 27 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 21 $4,545,000 $216,429 $4,863 6.63%
    20-30% 20 $3,770,000 $188,500 $4,112 6.70%
    44% 12 $2,610,000 $217,500 $5,486 6.55%
    <20% 9 $1,305,000 $145,000 $3,842 6.47%
    40% 8 $1,300,000 $162,500 $4,265 6.13%
    36% 6 $1,580,000 $263,333 $8,782 7.02%
    45% 6 $1,450,000 $241,667 $4,108 6.62%
    42% 5 $935,000 $187,000 $5,772 5.64%
    37% 5 $1,155,000 $231,000 $4,911 6.41%
    41% 5 $845,000 $169,000 $4,763 5.93%
    47% 4 $760,000 $190,000 $5,268 6.88%
    38% 4 $1,220,000 $305,000 $4,885 6.31%
    49% 4 $1,190,000 $297,500 $5,107 6.88%
    46% 4 $950,000 $237,500 $6,880 6.75%
    50-60% 3 $725,000 $241,667 $7,129 6.79%
    39% 3 $485,000 $161,667 $3,565 6.69%
    48% 3 $585,000 $195,000 $5,435 6.88%
    43% 3 $475,000 $158,333 $3,427 7.04%

    Cuso Mortgage Corporation lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 21 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 20 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 114 $23,520,000 $206,316 $4,870 6.56%
    Not provided 6 $1,420,000 $236,667 $6,224 6.81%
    American Indian 4 $630,000 $157,500 $4,854 5.89%
    Asian 1 $315,000 $315,000 $8,803 7.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    69.04%

    Cuso Mortgage Corporation has a low approval rate. They may have poor market targeting or stringent lending standards.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    52.00%

    Cuso Mortgage Corporation 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 125 $25,885,000 $207,080

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    125 $25,885,000 $207,080

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 19 $2,435,000 $128,158 $3,698 6.72%
    40-60% 23 $5,355,000 $232,826 $3,778 6.99%
    60-80% 36 $7,830,000 $217,500 $5,076 6.68%
    80-100% 41 $9,085,000 $221,585 $5,733 6.23%
    Over 100% 3 $985,000 $328,333 $11,603 6.50%
    Under 20% 3 $195,000 $65,000 $3,648 5.50%