Cliffco Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

UNIONDALE, NY

LEI: 549300HTMO7FGRKRLV06

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Review & Overview

Cliffco is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. Cliffco has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a high proportion of FHA loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) 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, Miami, Bridgeport, Poughkeepsie, and Palm Bay among others. We have data for 13 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Cliffco has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Cliffco 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 about average rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.05% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 7.45% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.09% 12/16/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.39% 12/16/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.56% 12/16/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.18% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.12% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.07% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.07% 12/16/24
15 Year FHA Refi 5.68% 12/16/24
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Originations

482

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$182,770,000

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) 446 $174,140,000 $390,448 $10,484 4.83%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $4,035,000 $237,353 $6,398 4.81%
BRIDGEPORT-STAMFORD-NORWALK, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,045,000 $348,333 $12,572 5.08%
POUGHKEEPSIE-NEWBURGH-MIDDLETOWN, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,020,000 $255,000 $8,856 4.88%
Outside of Metro Areas 3 $725,000 $241,667 $8,198 5.21%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $4,230 5.00%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $14,557 5.63%
KINGSTON, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $260,000 $130,000 $3,783 4.94%
LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $8,738 5.13%
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $4,505 4.75%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $6,915 4.50%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $7,289 5.00%
Hudson, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $4,205 4.88%
Cliffco's top markets include New York, Miami, Bridgeport, Poughkeepsie, and Palm Bay among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 328 $120,070,000 $366,067 $7,283 4.84%
    FHA 148 $60,310,000 $407,500 $16,732 4.87%
    VA 4 $1,810,000 $452,500 $13,527 4.56%
    FHA 1 $415,000 $415,000 $0 3.00%
    FHA 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 4.31%

    For 2018, Cliffco's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 328 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 148 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 407 $155,415,000 $381,855 $9,950 4.83%
    Refi 63 $24,465,000 $388,333 $12,854 4.86%
    Cash Out Refi 12 $2,890,000 $240,833 $7,116 4.92%

    For 2018, Cliffco's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 407 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 63 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 462 $176,680,000 $382,424 $10,338 4.86%
    15 Year 15 $4,585,000 $305,667 $8,204 4.31%
    Other 3 $795,000 $265,000 $5,539 3.98%
    20 Year 2 $710,000 $355,000 $7,345 4.44%

    For 2018, Cliffco's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 462 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 15 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 203 $70,635,000 $347,956
    $5k+ 168 $75,650,000 $450,298
    $3k-4k 43 $14,045,000 $326,628
    $4k-5k 34 $12,580,000 $370,000
    $2k-3k 29 $8,255,000 $284,655
    $<1k 3 $1,025,000 $341,667

    Cliffco's average total fees were $10,338, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 203 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 334 $126,910,000 $379,970
    5-6% 124 $46,580,000 $375,645
    3-4% 11 $3,955,000 $359,545
    2.5-3% 1 $415,000 $415,000
    6-7% 1 $285,000 $285,000

    During 2018, Cliffco's average interest rate for loans was 4.86%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 334 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 248 $77,600,000 $312,903 $8,392 4.83%
    $400k-600k 162 $76,830,000 $474,259 $12,406 4.82%
    $100k-200k 36 $5,480,000 $152,222 $6,192 4.91%
    $600k-1MM 31 $21,145,000 $682,097 $18,803 4.90%
    $100,000 or less 4 $300,000 $75,000 $4,133 5.09%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,415,000 $1,415,000 $24,602 4.63%

    2018 saw Cliffco place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 248 originations, totaling $77,600,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 170 $68,620,000 $403,647 $10,822 4.87%
    $75k-100k 110 $37,710,000 $342,818 $10,671 4.82%
    $150k-250k 93 $42,115,000 $452,849 $10,864 4.79%
    $50k-75k 60 $15,510,000 $258,500 $8,069 4.86%
    $250k+ 30 $13,740,000 $458,000 $8,772 4.84%
    $50k or less 19 $5,075,000 $267,105 $8,713 4.77%

    Cliffco lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 170 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 110 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    50-60% 70 $28,650,000 $409,286 $15,801 4.87%
    30-36% 62 $22,920,000 $369,677 $8,287 4.83%
    20-30% 49 $15,765,000 $321,735 $6,991 4.76%
    49% 35 $12,705,000 $363,000 $10,196 4.82%
    48% 30 $10,720,000 $357,333 $10,394 4.86%
    44% 25 $9,395,000 $375,800 $9,500 4.76%
    45% 23 $9,475,000 $411,957 $7,742 4.82%
    43% 21 $8,395,000 $399,762 $11,703 4.88%
    47% 20 $7,110,000 $355,500 $13,209 4.80%
    41% 20 $7,860,000 $393,000 $8,019 4.71%
    42% 17 $6,495,000 $382,059 $9,999 4.90%
    46% 17 $6,215,000 $365,588 $8,443 4.96%
    37% 16 $5,950,000 $371,875 $8,719 4.85%
    38% 16 $5,520,000 $345,000 $7,678 4.85%
    39% 12 $5,060,000 $421,667 $7,707 4.99%
    40% 11 $4,455,000 $405,000 $9,338 4.98%
    36% 11 $5,095,000 $463,182 $12,056 5.06%
    <20% 10 $4,070,000 $407,000 $9,407 5.08%
    >60% 3 $1,065,000 $355,000 $17,609 3.81%

    Cliffco lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 50-60%, with 70 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 62 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 348 $127,440,000 $366,207 $8,876 4.80%
    Black 97 $40,325,000 $415,722 $15,333 4.92%
    Asian 33 $13,745,000 $416,515 $9,401 4.93%
    Not provided 4 $1,260,000 $315,000 $14,274 5.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.50%

    Cliffco has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    57.05%

    Cliffco 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 482 $182,770,000 $379,191

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 482 $182,770,000 $379,191

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 13 $2,805,000 $215,769 $6,704 4.48%
    40-60% 49 $16,595,000 $338,673 $8,829 4.79%
    60-80% 123 $44,455,000 $361,423 $7,953 4.90%
    80-100% 291 $116,765,000 $401,254 $11,536 4.83%
    Over 100% 5 $1,815,000 $363,000 $14,853 4.95%
    Under 20% 1 $335,000 $335,000 $7,748 4.88%