Equity Now Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

NEW YORK, NY

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Review & Overview

Equity Now is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Cash Out Refi and Home Purchase loans. Equity Now has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: New York, Orlando, Miami, Philadelphia, and Poughkeepsie among others. We have data for 17 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Equity Now 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. Equity Now is typically a high 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 7.02% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.46% 4/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.74% 4/28/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.23% 4/28/24
30 Year FHA Refi 6.27% 4/28/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.27% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.86% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.09% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.09% 4/28/24
15 Year FHA Refi 5.68% 4/28/24
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Originations

84

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$30,970,000

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) 54 $22,460,000 $415,926 $13,037 4.95%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,405,000 $281,000 $8,433 4.68%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,365,000 $455,000 $12,836 4.75%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,350,000 $225,000 $9,035 6.00%
POUGHKEEPSIE-NEWBURGH-MIDDLETOWN, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $670,000 $335,000 $8,997 4.06%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $645,000 $645,000 $6,204 4.00%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $635,000 $211,667 $10,841 5.83%
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $395,000 $395,000 $14,035 5.99%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $19,504 4.99%
ALBANY-SCHENECTADY-TROY, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $4,679 3.13%
NEW HAVEN-MILFORD, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $12,084 6.13%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $8,066 5.99%
HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $12,577 6.00%
HARTFORD-EAST HARTFORD-MIDDLETOWN, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $4,573 3.75%
THE VILLAGES, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $6,717 3.88%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $135,000 $135,000 $7,010 5.50%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 6.13%
Equity Now's top markets include New York, Orlando, Miami, Philadelphia, and Poughkeepsie among others.

Their top states include:
  • New York (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New Jersey (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Connecticut (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 75 $27,895,000 $371,933 $11,203 5.05%
    FHA 9 $3,075,000 $341,667 $17,552 4.78%

    For 2022, Equity Now's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 75 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 9 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 47 $18,185,000 $386,915 $13,777 5.11%
    Home Purchase 27 $9,405,000 $348,333 $10,866 5.49%
    Refi 10 $3,380,000 $338,000 $5,952 3.35%

    For 2022, Equity Now's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 47 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 27 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 72 $27,930,000 $387,917 $12,523 5.17%
    15 Year 10 $2,570,000 $257,000 $7,236 4.09%
    20 Year 1 $135,000 $135,000 $7,010 5.50%
    Other 1 $335,000 $335,000 $19,846 3.25%

    For 2022, Equity Now's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 72 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 10 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $5k+ 50 $20,630,000 $412,600
    $4k-5k 13 $3,395,000 $261,154
    $3k-4k 9 $2,945,000 $327,222
    $<1k 7 $2,505,000 $357,857
    $2k-3k 2 $710,000 $355,000
    $1k-2k 1 $565,000 $565,000

    Equity Now's average total fees were $12,523, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $5k+ bucket, with 50 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 27 $9,935,000 $367,963
    3-4% 23 $9,085,000 $395,000
    6-7% 16 $5,710,000 $356,875
    4-5% 15 $5,475,000 $365,000
    2.5-3% 2 $500,000 $250,000
    7-8% 1 $265,000 $265,000

    During 2022, Equity Now's average interest rate for loans was 5.17%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 27 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 43 $13,305,000 $309,419 $9,883 4.84%
    $400k-600k 24 $11,660,000 $485,833 $15,723 5.14%
    $100k-200k 11 $1,685,000 $153,182 $6,106 5.33%
    $600k-1MM 6 $4,320,000 $720,000 $19,755 5.27%

    2022 saw Equity Now place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 43 originations, totaling $13,305,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 24 $9,490,000 $395,417 $13,754 5.17%
    $75k-100k 18 $5,630,000 $312,778 $9,502 4.32%
    $150k-250k 17 $8,405,000 $494,412 $15,216 5.18%
    $50k-75k 12 $3,110,000 $259,167 $10,216 5.10%
    $250k+ 9 $3,545,000 $393,889 $10,111 5.48%
    $50k or less 4 $790,000 $197,500 $7,482 5.34%

    Equity Now lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 24 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 18 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    49% 13 $5,585,000 $429,615 $12,590 5.37%
    30-36% 12 $4,850,000 $404,167 $10,617 5.00%
    50-60% 9 $3,185,000 $353,889 $14,621 4.54%
    48% 7 $2,475,000 $353,571 $11,463 5.32%
    41% 6 $2,510,000 $418,333 $14,431 5.60%
    45% 6 $1,990,000 $331,667 $12,815 4.88%
    44% 5 $1,945,000 $389,000 $15,197 4.30%
    <20% 4 $1,140,000 $285,000 $10,343 5.56%
    20-30% 4 $660,000 $165,000 $6,484 5.66%
    40% 4 $1,300,000 $325,000 $8,605 4.41%
    43% 3 $915,000 $305,000 $10,237 5.79%
    37% 3 $1,315,000 $438,333 $6,638 4.04%
    47% 2 $830,000 $415,000 $15,591 4.88%
    39% 2 $550,000 $275,000 $7,781 4.63%
    38% 2 $760,000 $380,000 $14,205 4.68%
    46% 1 $395,000 $395,000 $17,361 5.50%
    42% 1 $565,000 $565,000 $5,675 3.63%

    Equity Now lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 49%, with 13 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 12 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 44 $16,040,000 $364,545 $10,414 5.05%
    Not provided 25 $8,425,000 $337,000 $12,794 4.86%
    Black 10 $3,750,000 $375,000 $13,724 5.04%
    Asian 2 $1,120,000 $560,000 $19,547 4.81%
    Asian Indian 1 $605,000 $605,000 $17,977 7.00%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $565,000 $565,000 $14,119 5.63%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $465,000 $465,000 $12,526 5.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    59.93%

    Equity Now has a low approval rate. They may have poor market targeting or stringent lending standards.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    -164.29%

    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 84 $30,970,000 $368,690

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    84 $30,970,000 $368,690

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 8 $2,030,000 $253,750 $9,720 4.89%
    40-60% 21 $7,645,000 $364,048 $9,633 4.73%
    60-80% 33 $13,515,000 $409,545 $13,755 5.17%
    80-100% 21 $7,515,000 $357,857 $12,422 5.01%
    Under 20% 1 $265,000 $265,000 $7,163 7.50%