Equity Now Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
Equity Now is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Refi loans. Equity Now has a high proportion of conventional 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: New York, Philadelphia, Miami, Bridgeport, and Tampa among others. We have data for 22 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Equity Now 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. Equity Now 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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SimulatedRates™Mortgage Type |
Simulated Rate | Simulation Date |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 7.02% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.46% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.74% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year FHA Purchase | 7.23% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year FHA Refi | 6.27% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year VA Purchase | 6.27% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.86% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 6.09% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.09% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year FHA Refi | 5.68% | 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
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Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 295 | $104,665,000 | $354,797 | $6,015 | 2.89% |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) | 19 | $6,645,000 | $349,737 | $4,820 | 2.81% |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $1,745,000 | $349,000 | $5,522 | 2.88% |
| BRIDGEPORT-STAMFORD-NORWALK, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $850,000 | $425,000 | $5,129 | 3.00% |
| TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $715,000 | $238,333 | $7,231 | 2.96% |
| YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $670,000 | $335,000 | $5,826 | 2.44% |
| PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $670,000 | $335,000 | $5,160 | 2.69% |
| ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $660,000 | $330,000 | $2,899 | 3.19% |
| OCEAN CITY, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $580,000 | $290,000 | $1,887 | 2.75% |
| HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $460,000 | $230,000 | $7,195 | 3.06% |
| JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $455,000 | $455,000 | $11,542 | 2.38% |
| LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $365,000 | $365,000 | $2,047 | 2.25% |
| BUFFALO-CHEEKTOWAGA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $345,000 | $345,000 | $1,704 | 2.25% |
| NORWICH-NEW LONDON, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $315,000 | $315,000 | $7,063 | 2.63% |
| ROCHESTER, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $305,000 | $305,000 | $3,121 | 2.75% |
| LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $295,000 | $295,000 | $2,613 | 2.75% |
| TRENTON-PRINCETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $295,000 | $295,000 | $7,226 | 2.63% |
| POUGHKEEPSIE-NEWBURGH-MIDDLETOWN, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $275,000 | $275,000 | $7,652 | 3.00% |
| ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $255,000 | $255,000 | $1,873 | 2.63% |
| DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $235,000 | $235,000 | $3,817 | 4.63% |
| HARTFORD-EAST HARTFORD-MIDDLETOWN, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $205,000 | $205,000 | $4,596 | 2.75% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 1 | $165,000 | $165,000 | $4,511 | 2.63% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 330 | $115,690,000 | $350,576 | $5,675 | 2.87% |
| VA | 9 | $2,915,000 | $323,889 | $6,307 | 2.68% |
| FHA | 7 | $2,565,000 | $366,429 | $14,282 | 3.34% |
For 2020, Equity Now's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 330 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 9 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2020, Equity Now's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 268 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 64 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2020, Equity Now's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 261 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 56 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
Equity Now's average total fees were $6,151, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 106 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5-3% | 161 | $58,505,000 | $363,385 |
| 3-4% | 99 | $35,735,000 | $360,960 |
| <2.5% | 82 | $25,700,000 | $313,415 |
| 4-5% | 4 | $1,230,000 | $307,500 |
During 2020, Equity Now's average interest rate for loans was 2.99%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 161 originations.
Loan Sizing
2020 saw Equity Now place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 219 originations, totaling $66,265,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Equity Now lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 112 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 84 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Equity Now lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 66 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 65 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications76.45%
Equity Now has a below average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination0.87%
Equity Now 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 | 346 | $121,170,000 | $350,202 |
Occupancy Type Mix
| Dwelling Type | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built | 346 | $121,170,000 | $350,202 |
LTV Distribution
Complaints
| Bank Name | Product | Issue | 2020 CPFB Complaints | % of Total Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUITY HOME LENDERS, INC | Conventional home mortgage | Closing on a mortgage | 1 | 100.0% |