Cuso Mortgage Corporation Rates, Fees & Info

PORTLAND, ME

LEI: 549300H89M6KDLFKMQ19

Tax ID: 01-0479491

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Review & Overview

Cuso Mortgage Corporation is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Refi and Cash Out Refi loans. Cuso Mortgage Corporation has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Portland, Bangor, Augusta, Lewiston, and Boston 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 an 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 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 6.67% 3/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.67% 3/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.68% 3/28/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.11% 3/28/24
30 Year FHA Refi 6.27% 3/28/24
30 Year VA Purchase 5.97% 3/28/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.04% 3/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.46% 3/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.11% 3/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.11% 3/28/24
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Originations

1,713

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$331,925,000
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
PORTLAND-SOUTH PORTLAND, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 729 $164,355,000 $225,453 $3,809 2.82%
Outside of Metro Areas 421 $74,445,000 $176,829 $3,732 2.77%
BANGOR, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 345 $57,965,000 $168,014 $3,472 2.77%
Augusta-Waterville, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 141 $22,075,000 $156,560 $3,555 2.78%
LEWISTON-AUBURN, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 74 $12,620,000 $170,541 $3,629 2.77%
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $465,000 $155,000 $2,218 2.46%
Cuso Mortgage Corporation's top markets include Portland, Bangor, Augusta, Lewiston, and Boston among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 1,636 $318,450,000 $194,652 $3,605 2.77%
    USDA 50 $7,810,000 $156,200 $5,007 3.14%
    VA 15 $3,375,000 $225,000 $5,924 3.27%
    FHA 12 $2,290,000 $190,833 $7,115 3.24%

    For 2020, Cuso Mortgage Corporation's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,636 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was USDA, with 50 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 969 $195,635,000 $201,894 $3,103 2.74%
    Cash Out Refi 510 $93,110,000 $182,569 $4,426 2.75%
    Home Purchase 234 $43,180,000 $184,530 $4,521 3.07%

    For 2020, Cuso Mortgage Corporation's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 969 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 510 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 789 $165,005,000 $209,132 $4,150 2.99%
    15 Year 576 $101,440,000 $176,111 $3,126 2.51%
    20 Year 200 $39,100,000 $195,500 $3,555 2.86%
    Other 90 $19,120,000 $212,444 $3,953 2.87%
    10 Year 58 $7,260,000 $125,172 $3,106 2.55%

    For 2020, Cuso Mortgage Corporation's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 789 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 576 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 701 $122,025,000 $174,073
    $<1k 451 $80,665,000 $178,858
    $2k-3k 332 $70,230,000 $211,536
    $3k-4k 130 $31,440,000 $241,846
    $4k-5k 50 $13,010,000 $260,200
    $5k+ 49 $14,555,000 $297,041

    Cuso Mortgage Corporation's average total fees were $4,150, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 701 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 974 $199,260,000 $204,579
    <2.5% 512 $87,660,000 $171,211
    3-4% 220 $43,990,000 $199,955
    4-5% 7 $1,015,000 $145,000

    During 2020, Cuso Mortgage Corporation's average interest rate for loans was 2.99%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 974 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 839 $125,095,000 $149,100 $3,381 2.77%
    $200k-400k 648 $171,150,000 $264,120 $4,198 2.84%
    $100,000 or less 179 $14,555,000 $81,313 $2,970 2.72%
    $400k-600k 47 $21,125,000 $449,468 $4,973 2.85%

    2020 saw Cuso Mortgage Corporation place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 839 originations, totaling $125,095,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 417 $68,525,000 $164,329 $3,628 2.84%
    $100k-150k 410 $91,160,000 $222,341 $3,850 2.75%
    $75k-100k 369 $68,565,000 $185,813 $3,697 2.77%
    $150k-250k 234 $58,200,000 $248,718 $3,765 2.75%
    $50k or less 233 $28,795,000 $123,584 $3,423 2.86%
    $250k+ 49 $16,495,000 $336,633 $3,815 2.72%

    Cuso Mortgage Corporation lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 417 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 410 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 539 $104,095,000 $193,126 $3,573 2.77%
    30-36% 342 $67,510,000 $197,398 $3,866 2.82%
    <20% 255 $49,165,000 $192,804 $3,412 2.76%
    42% 57 $11,555,000 $202,719 $3,931 2.83%
    38% 57 $9,745,000 $170,965 $3,745 2.80%
    36% 54 $10,300,000 $190,741 $3,659 2.79%
    37% 53 $9,365,000 $176,698 $3,425 2.75%
    44% 53 $11,045,000 $208,396 $3,886 2.81%
    41% 47 $8,745,000 $186,064 $4,034 2.85%
    40% 47 $8,625,000 $183,511 $3,608 2.81%
    43% 41 $7,705,000 $187,927 $3,840 2.77%
    39% 39 $7,485,000 $191,923 $3,913 2.76%
    46% 34 $6,770,000 $199,118 $3,971 2.74%
    49% 25 $4,985,000 $199,400 $3,749 2.82%
    47% 23 $4,485,000 $195,000 $3,716 2.79%
    45% 22 $5,240,000 $238,182 $4,684 2.93%
    48% 20 $3,900,000 $195,000 $3,738 2.88%
    50-60% 5 $1,205,000 $241,000 $4,076 3.18%

    Cuso Mortgage Corporation lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 539 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 342 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,539 $296,345,000 $192,557 $3,670 2.79%
    Not provided 143 $29,115,000 $203,601 $3,796 2.76%
    Asian 13 $2,805,000 $215,769 $3,902 3.00%
    Black 7 $1,575,000 $225,000 $5,093 3.13%
    American Indian 8 $1,430,000 $178,750 $4,336 2.98%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $335,000 $335,000 $3,360 3.00%
    Filipino 1 $195,000 $195,000 $2,866 3.00%
    Asian Indian 1 $125,000 $125,000 $4,656 2.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    87.72%

    Cuso Mortgage Corporation has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    84.41%

    Cuso Mortgage Corporation has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,713 $331,925,000 $193,768

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 36 $3,780,000 $105,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 1,677 $328,145,000 $195,674

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 100 $12,760,000 $127,600 $2,909 2.68%
    40-60% 425 $71,465,000 $168,153 $2,992 2.70%
    60-80% 888 $186,510,000 $210,034 $3,897 2.80%
    80-100% 296 $60,500,000 $204,392 $4,308 2.95%
    Over 100% 1 $495,000 $495,000 $14,535 3.00%
    Under 20% 3 $195,000 $65,000 $3,052 2.83%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Chesmar Homes Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 100.0%