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, Philadelphia, and Miami among others. We have data for 39 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% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 7.45% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.09% 4/21/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.39% 4/21/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.56% 4/21/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.18% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.12% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.07% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.07% 4/21/24
15 Year FHA Refi 5.68% 4/21/24
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Originations

1,355

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$586,045,000

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) 1,204 $542,740,000 $450,781 $9,673 3.12%
POUGHKEEPSIE-NEWBURGH-MIDDLETOWN, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $7,745,000 $309,800 $6,926 3.16%
BRIDGEPORT-STAMFORD-NORWALK, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $4,865,000 $374,231 $8,471 3.13%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $3,645,000 $280,385 $9,634 3.27%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,890,000 $289,000 $7,296 3.57%
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,970,000 $246,250 $7,094 3.23%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,845,000 $369,000 $6,441 3.17%
Outside of Metro Areas 7 $1,815,000 $259,286 $5,448 3.13%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,725,000 $345,000 $6,053 3.08%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,510,000 $377,500 $9,467 4.03%
NEW HAVEN-MILFORD, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,500,000 $250,000 $6,602 3.15%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,275,000 $255,000 $8,767 3.27%
Hudson, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,240,000 $310,000 $8,399 3.34%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,060,000 $265,000 $4,661 3.16%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $945,000 $315,000 $10,367 3.21%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $850,000 $425,000 $5,318 2.63%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $835,000 $278,333 $6,181 3.38%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $795,000 $265,000 $8,029 3.38%
HARTFORD-EAST HARTFORD-MIDDLETOWN, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $780,000 $195,000 $10,400 3.25%
KINGSTON, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $605,000 $201,667 $5,559 3.08%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $605,000 $605,000 $18,904 3.88%
ALBANY-SCHENECTADY-TROY, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $545,000 $181,667 $7,391 3.25%
NORWICH-NEW LONDON, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $5,501 3.50%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $480,000 $240,000 $4,092 3.25%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $18,447 3.63%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $410,000 $205,000 $4,617 3.44%
GLENS FALLS, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $5,543 3.13%
SCRANTON--WILKES-BARRE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $9,485 3.37%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $5,047 3.63%
OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $7,008 4.00%
VINELAND-BRIDGETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $7,087 2.13%
SYRACUSE, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $4,893 2.50%
LEBANON, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $3,245 3.50%
BINGHAMTON, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,801 3.38%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $6,934 3.38%
BUFFALO-CHEEKTOWAGA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $4,412 3.50%
Torrington, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $6,175 3.38%
ROCHESTER, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $100,000 $50,000 $3,855 4.19%
READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 3.63%
Cliffco's top markets include New York, Poughkeepsie, Bridgeport, Philadelphia, and Miami 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 1,163 $495,875,000 $426,376 $8,090 3.14%
    FHA 175 $82,665,000 $472,371 $17,841 3.11%
    VA 16 $7,100,000 $443,750 $13,503 3.05%
    HELOC 1 $405,000 $405,000 n/a 2.63%

    For 2021, Cliffco's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,163 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 175 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 795 $356,045,000 $447,855 $10,027 3.15%
    Refi 413 $168,685,000 $408,438 $8,296 3.08%
    Cash Out Refi 144 $60,100,000 $417,361 $9,364 3.19%
    Home Improvement 3 $1,215,000 $405,000 $7,557 2.92%

    For 2021, Cliffco's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 795 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 413 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,244 $546,860,000 $439,598 $9,643 3.17%
    15 Year 64 $21,940,000 $342,813 $6,861 2.57%
    20 Year 29 $10,905,000 $376,034 $7,650 2.88%
    Other 13 $5,155,000 $396,538 $6,737 2.93%
    10 Year 5 $1,185,000 $237,000 $6,078 2.43%

    For 2021, Cliffco's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,244 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 64 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 667 $275,245,000 $412,661
    $5k+ 432 $219,970,000 $509,190
    $3k-4k 91 $32,225,000 $354,121
    $4k-5k 77 $28,505,000 $370,195
    $2k-3k 54 $17,100,000 $316,667
    $<1k 17 $6,465,000 $380,294

    Cliffco's average total fees were $9,643, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 667 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 684 $300,730,000 $439,664
    2.5-3% 519 $222,355,000 $428,430
    <2.5% 104 $40,810,000 $392,404
    4-5% 32 $14,460,000 $451,875
    5-6% 14 $7,100,000 $507,143
    6-7% 1 $435,000 $435,000

    During 2021, Cliffco's average interest rate for loans was 3.17%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 684 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $400k-600k 622 $301,050,000 $484,003 $9,943 3.10%
    $200k-400k 498 $158,490,000 $318,253 $7,529 3.11%
    $600k-1MM 137 $98,905,000 $721,934 $15,213 3.28%
    $100k-200k 81 $12,765,000 $157,593 $5,136 3.14%
    $1MM+ 11 $14,375,000 $1,306,818 $27,869 3.70%
    $100,000 or less 6 $460,000 $76,667 $3,981 3.52%

    2021 saw Cliffco place emphasis on $400k-600k loans with 622 originations, totaling $301,050,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 468 $205,910,000 $439,979 $9,608 3.11%
    $150k-250k 336 $166,430,000 $495,327 $9,427 3.13%
    $75k-100k 266 $99,210,000 $372,970 $9,192 3.06%
    $50k-75k 133 $37,775,000 $284,023 $8,375 3.07%
    $250k+ 108 $60,940,000 $564,259 $10,608 3.24%
    $50k or less 40 $13,900,000 $347,500 $9,080 3.83%

    Cliffco lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 468 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 336 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 248 $103,680,000 $418,065 $7,660 3.07%
    20-30% 197 $82,215,000 $417,335 $7,487 3.07%
    43% 82 $35,010,000 $426,951 $9,717 3.16%
    44% 78 $34,250,000 $439,103 $9,345 3.11%
    42% 70 $30,210,000 $431,571 $9,467 3.13%
    50-60% 63 $31,925,000 $506,746 $17,922 3.07%
    41% 59 $25,835,000 $437,881 $10,083 3.18%
    48% 55 $25,445,000 $462,636 $11,551 3.21%
    46% 52 $23,690,000 $455,577 $10,807 3.10%
    38% 51 $21,475,000 $421,078 $8,323 3.07%
    49% 51 $21,875,000 $428,922 $12,652 3.02%
    45% 51 $21,815,000 $427,745 $9,862 3.12%
    36% 51 $20,985,000 $411,471 $9,196 3.19%
    37% 49 $20,545,000 $419,286 $8,213 3.17%
    39% 46 $19,940,000 $433,478 $8,710 3.22%
    40% 44 $20,300,000 $461,364 $8,716 3.08%
    <20% 39 $16,815,000 $431,154 $8,333 3.13%
    47% 39 $17,565,000 $450,385 $11,019 3.20%
    >60% 1 $435,000 $435,000 $14,983 6.13%

    Cliffco lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 248 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 197 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,039 $443,225,000 $426,588 $8,698 3.11%
    Black 209 $95,265,000 $455,813 $13,172 3.25%
    Asian 72 $31,730,000 $440,694 $8,483 3.06%
    Not provided 26 $11,670,000 $448,846 $10,252 3.27%
    Other Asian 2 $1,460,000 $730,000 $22,072 3.25%
    Asian Indian 4 $1,350,000 $337,500 $8,577 2.97%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $880,000 $440,000 $14,779 2.94%
    American Indian 1 $465,000 $465,000 $5,593 3.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    97.44%

    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
    71.81%

    Cliffco has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,355 $586,045,000 $432,506

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,355 $586,045,000 $432,506

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 41 $10,765,000 $262,561 $6,379 3.02%
    40-60% 148 $54,480,000 $368,108 $7,823 3.06%
    60-80% 573 $253,515,000 $442,435 $8,583 3.17%
    80-100% 586 $264,860,000 $451,980 $10,807 3.12%
    Over 100% 3 $1,465,000 $488,333 $18,629 3.21%
    Under 20% 4 $960,000 $240,000 $7,749 3.50%