Cliffco Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

UNIONDALE, NY

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Review & Overview

Cliffco is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Cliffco has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: New York, Poughkeepsie, Philadelphia, Miami, and Allentown among others. We have data for 15 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.05% 4/18/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 7.45% 4/18/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.09% 4/18/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.39% 4/18/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.56% 4/18/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.18% 4/18/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.12% 4/18/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.07% 4/18/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.07% 4/18/24
15 Year FHA Refi 5.68% 4/18/24
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Originations

522

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$212,810,000

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) 481 $201,375,000 $418,659 $10,510 4.33%
POUGHKEEPSIE-NEWBURGH-MIDDLETOWN, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $5,170,000 $287,222 $9,984 4.30%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $980,000 $245,000 $7,272 4.03%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $950,000 $237,500 $5,617 4.53%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $620,000 $310,000 $8,903 4.50%
Outside of Metro Areas 3 $485,000 $161,667 $4,887 4.25%
Hudson, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $485,000 $485,000 $9,492 4.00%
BRIDGEPORT-STAMFORD-NORWALK, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $465,000 $465,000 $13,014 4.25%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $440,000 $220,000 $7,447 4.69%
GLENS FALLS, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $415,000 $415,000 $4,464 4.13%
NEW HAVEN-MILFORD, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $10,275 4.63%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $8,120 4.88%
ALBANY-SCHENECTADY-TROY, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $14,235 4.50%
ROCHESTER, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $9,993 5.00%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $4,488 4.00%
Cliffco's top markets include New York, Poughkeepsie, Philadelphia, Miami, and Allentown among others.

Their top states include:
  • New York (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New Jersey (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (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 385 $152,525,000 $396,169 $7,753 4.29%
    FHA 136 $59,910,000 $440,515 $17,721 4.45%
    HELOC 1 $375,000 $375,000 n/a 4.13%

    For 2019, Cliffco's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 385 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 136 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 374 $154,110,000 $412,059 $10,412 4.32%
    Refi 120 $47,830,000 $398,583 $9,757 4.34%
    Cash Out Refi 28 $10,870,000 $388,214 $12,223 4.35%

    For 2019, Cliffco's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 374 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 120 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 502 $205,310,000 $408,984 $10,410 4.35%
    15 Year 8 $3,500,000 $437,500 $10,254 3.78%
    20 Year 8 $2,800,000 $350,000 $8,700 4.02%
    Other 4 $1,200,000 $300,000 $7,626 3.91%

    For 2019, Cliffco's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 502 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 8 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 241 $91,895,000 $381,307
    $5k+ 182 $86,180,000 $473,516
    $3k-4k 35 $11,015,000 $314,714
    $4k-5k 33 $11,715,000 $355,000
    $2k-3k 24 $8,920,000 $371,667
    $<1k 6 $2,710,000 $451,667

    Cliffco's average total fees were $10,410, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 241 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 293 $121,425,000 $414,420
    3-4% 171 $67,045,000 $392,076
    5-6% 53 $22,225,000 $419,340
    6-7% 1 $325,000 $325,000

    During 2019, Cliffco's average interest rate for loans was 4.35%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 293 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $400k-600k 229 $107,965,000 $471,463 $11,313 4.27%
    $200k-400k 224 $70,350,000 $314,063 $8,065 4.31%
    $600k-1MM 44 $30,820,000 $700,455 $19,381 4.59%
    $100k-200k 24 $3,580,000 $149,167 $6,260 4.64%
    $100,000 or less 1 $95,000 $95,000 $6,159 4.88%

    2019 saw Cliffco place emphasis on $400k-600k loans with 229 originations, totaling $107,965,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 199 $87,275,000 $438,568 $11,463 4.35%
    $150k-250k 117 $56,025,000 $478,846 $10,274 4.29%
    $75k-100k 104 $36,640,000 $352,308 $9,813 4.39%
    $50k-75k 61 $15,965,000 $261,721 $8,468 4.32%
    $250k+ 32 $14,850,000 $464,063 $9,780 4.16%
    $50k or less 9 $2,055,000 $228,333 $8,536 4.40%

    Cliffco lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 199 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 117 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 54 $21,760,000 $402,963 $8,854 4.19%
    50-60% 52 $23,520,000 $452,308 $17,632 4.43%
    20-30% 49 $18,145,000 $370,306 $6,910 4.03%
    49% 38 $15,520,000 $408,421 $9,533 4.41%
    43% 35 $12,825,000 $366,429 $7,586 4.45%
    48% 31 $11,605,000 $374,355 $9,278 4.24%
    44% 30 $13,510,000 $450,333 $12,420 4.43%
    47% 27 $11,205,000 $415,000 $12,221 4.31%
    40% 26 $9,940,000 $382,308 $8,605 4.23%
    38% 25 $9,805,000 $392,200 $8,976 4.47%
    45% 25 $10,775,000 $431,000 $13,558 4.32%
    39% 23 $9,715,000 $422,391 $8,671 4.47%
    41% 22 $10,170,000 $462,273 $9,680 4.33%
    36% 19 $7,175,000 $377,632 $8,502 4.34%
    46% 19 $8,445,000 $444,474 $11,488 4.63%
    42% 18 $8,070,000 $448,333 $11,880 4.35%
    <20% 11 $3,315,000 $301,364 $7,266 4.17%
    37% 11 $4,315,000 $392,273 $9,988 4.39%

    Cliffco lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 54 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 50-60%, with 52 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 361 $143,135,000 $396,496 $8,727 4.28%
    Black 98 $44,220,000 $451,224 $16,427 4.48%
    Not provided 34 $13,260,000 $390,000 $10,449 4.26%
    Asian 25 $10,695,000 $427,800 $10,223 4.45%
    Other Asian 1 $605,000 $605,000 $11,890 4.88%
    Asian Indian 2 $490,000 $245,000 $7,707 5.25%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $405,000 $405,000 $6,089 3.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.29%

    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
    55.17%

    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 522 $212,810,000 $407,682

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 522 $212,810,000 $407,682

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 12 $3,310,000 $275,833 $6,774 4.31%
    40-60% 43 $15,515,000 $360,814 $9,554 4.40%
    60-80% 168 $67,730,000 $403,155 $8,278 4.30%
    80-100% 297 $125,495,000 $422,542 $11,770 4.33%
    Over 100% 1 $605,000 $605,000 $19,437 5.13%
    Under 20% 1 $155,000 $155,000 $9,242 5.63%