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, Bridgeport, Miami, and Houston among others. We have data for 27 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

1,211

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$494,515,000

Awards

CLIFFCO 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze
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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) 1,114 $464,910,000 $417,334 $8,620 3.16%
POUGHKEEPSIE-NEWBURGH-MIDDLETOWN, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 36 $10,470,000 $290,833 $7,367 3.25%
BRIDGEPORT-STAMFORD-NORWALK, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $4,840,000 $484,000 $11,447 3.95%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $4,015,000 $365,000 $8,436 3.65%
Outside of Metro Areas 8 $2,270,000 $283,750 $5,761 2.89%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,085,000 $217,000 $7,328 3.98%
TRENTON-PRINCETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $895,000 $298,333 $4,602 2.83%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $500,000 $250,000 $8,569 3.06%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $485,000 $485,000 $8,425 2.88%
ALBANY-SCHENECTADY-TROY, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $445,000 $445,000 $4,724 2.63%
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $430,000 $215,000 $8,142 3.88%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $430,000 $215,000 $5,909 3.94%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $6,911 3.13%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $16,502 2.75%
NEW HAVEN-MILFORD, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $340,000 $170,000 $5,825 3.38%
LEBANON, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $12,160 2.75%
SYRACUSE, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $12,295 6.89%
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $5,168 2.75%
HARTFORD-EAST HARTFORD-MIDDLETOWN, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $12,335 3.13%
BUFFALO-CHEEKTOWAGA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $14,485 3.25%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $4,292 2.75%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $10,277 3.63%
KINGSTON, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $4,084 3.00%
HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,936 2.63%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $4,054 4.50%
BINGHAMTON, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $3,626 2.88%
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 6.94%
Cliffco's top markets include New York, Poughkeepsie, Bridgeport, Miami, and Houston 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 1,050 $422,530,000 $402,410 $7,195 3.17%
    FHA 144 $64,030,000 $444,653 $18,307 3.25%
    VA 15 $7,145,000 $476,333 $10,741 3.32%
    HELOC 2 $810,000 $405,000 n/a 3.50%

    For 2020, Cliffco's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,050 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 144 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 562 $237,160,000 $421,993 $9,394 3.24%
    Refi 491 $194,785,000 $396,711 $7,279 3.06%
    Cash Out Refi 154 $61,050,000 $396,429 $9,619 3.36%
    Home Improvement 4 $1,520,000 $380,000 $8,739 3.13%

    For 2020, Cliffco's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 562 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 491 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,098 $456,050,000 $415,346 $8,780 3.21%
    15 Year 57 $19,195,000 $336,754 $6,592 2.62%
    20 Year 32 $10,590,000 $330,938 $6,341 3.11%
    Other 19 $7,025,000 $369,737 $5,156 2.99%
    10 Year 3 $805,000 $268,333 $4,403 2.38%
    30+ year 2 $850,000 $425,000 $15,674 5.77%

    For 2020, Cliffco's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,098 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 57 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 657 $257,785,000 $392,367
    $5k+ 331 $157,385,000 $475,483
    $4k-5k 88 $32,760,000 $372,273
    $3k-4k 60 $20,250,000 $337,500
    $2k-3k 53 $17,555,000 $331,226
    $<1k 15 $6,565,000 $437,667

    Cliffco's average total fees were $8,780, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 657 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 519 $213,885,000 $412,110
    3-4% 514 $207,380,000 $403,463
    <2.5% 95 $37,005,000 $389,526
    4-5% 65 $26,755,000 $411,615
    6-7% 8 $3,530,000 $441,250
    5-6% 7 $3,065,000 $437,857
    7-8% 3 $2,895,000 $965,000

    During 2020, Cliffco's average interest rate for loans was 3.21%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 519 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 590 $192,250,000 $325,847 $7,180 3.18%
    $400k-600k 472 $226,690,000 $480,275 $9,199 3.13%
    $600k-1MM 90 $62,590,000 $695,444 $15,704 3.28%
    $100k-200k 54 $8,730,000 $161,667 $5,518 3.28%
    $1MM+ 3 $4,095,000 $1,365,000 $16,562 5.67%
    $100,000 or less 2 $160,000 $80,000 $3,626 4.91%

    2020 saw Cliffco place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 590 originations, totaling $192,250,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 424 $172,000,000 $405,660 $8,637 3.13%
    $150k-250k 318 $148,060,000 $465,597 $8,554 3.15%
    $75k-100k 245 $89,265,000 $364,347 $8,653 3.13%
    $50k-75k 103 $29,135,000 $282,864 $8,108 3.21%
    $250k+ 95 $48,725,000 $512,895 $8,759 3.43%
    $50k or less 22 $6,000,000 $272,727 $7,418 3.98%

    Cliffco lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 424 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 318 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 228 $98,380,000 $431,491 $7,795 3.17%
    20-30% 176 $70,370,000 $399,830 $6,761 3.07%
    44% 85 $33,615,000 $395,471 $8,735 3.26%
    47% 64 $25,370,000 $396,406 $9,064 3.17%
    <20% 60 $21,790,000 $363,167 $6,452 3.27%
    42% 58 $22,910,000 $395,000 $7,783 3.23%
    43% 54 $22,160,000 $410,370 $8,073 3.16%
    38% 50 $20,330,000 $406,600 $7,502 3.18%
    40% 49 $20,385,000 $416,020 $7,856 3.21%
    50-60% 48 $22,750,000 $473,958 $18,900 3.20%
    48% 47 $19,805,000 $421,383 $10,700 3.17%
    49% 46 $19,630,000 $426,739 $11,735 3.21%
    37% 46 $18,000,000 $391,304 $8,037 3.23%
    46% 46 $18,470,000 $401,522 $9,776 3.12%
    39% 38 $14,330,000 $377,105 $8,537 3.07%
    45% 35 $13,355,000 $381,571 $9,267 3.18%
    41% 35 $15,205,000 $434,429 $7,846 3.14%
    36% 35 $13,605,000 $388,714 $7,108 3.11%
    >60% 1 $825,000 $825,000 $23,573 5.75%

    Cliffco lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 228 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 176 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 941 $376,605,000 $400,218 $7,591 3.16%
    Black 182 $81,090,000 $445,549 $13,023 3.29%
    Asian 52 $23,070,000 $443,654 $7,988 3.00%
    Not provided 29 $11,325,000 $390,517 $12,912 3.62%
    American Indian 2 $780,000 $390,000 $11,720 2.94%
    Other Asian 2 $760,000 $380,000 $5,647 3.06%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $610,000 $305,000 $9,605 3.69%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $275,000 $275,000 $5,053 2.38%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    97.12%

    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
    68.37%

    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 1,211 $494,515,000 $408,353

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 1,211 $494,515,000 $408,353

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 45 $13,745,000 $305,444 $7,561 3.14%
    40-60% 150 $53,310,000 $355,400 $6,489 2.90%
    60-80% 476 $194,080,000 $407,731 $7,783 3.21%
    80-100% 533 $231,595,000 $434,512 $9,925 3.24%
    Over 100% 2 $840,000 $420,000 $15,990 3.75%
    Under 20% 5 $945,000 $189,000 $6,394 3.20%