Premier America Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Los Angeles, CA

LEI: 549300HVFLWKU7133506

Tax ID: 95-3442691

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 19 reviews

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Review & Overview

Premier America is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Other and Home Improvement loans. Premier America has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Los Angeles, Oxnard, Houston, Riverside, and Santa Maria among others. We have data for 28 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Premier America has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Premier America is typically a low 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
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 8.02% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.96% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 7.31% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.73% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 7.91% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.00% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.00% 4/5/25
These are simulated rates generated by our proprietary machine learning models. These are not guaranteed by the bank. They are our estimates based on a lender's past behaviors combined with current market conditions. Contact an individual lender for their actual rates. Our models use fixed rate terms for conforming loans, 700+ FICO, 10% down for FHA and 20% for conventional. These are based on consensus, historical data-- not advertised promotional rates.

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Originations

352

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$64,980,000

Relative Rate

Premier America's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.77%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of 0.22%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Premier America's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $5,862.

The average total origination fees for 30 year fixed rate mortgages across all lenders (for all loan values, including both points & up-front fees in addition to origination fees) were $8,356.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 150 $32,810,000 $218,733 $1,631 8.87%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 146 $22,210,000 $152,123 $908 8.81%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $1,985,000 $152,692 $2,785 8.33%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $1,910,000 $159,167 $667 8.78%
SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,255,000 $418,333 $0 8.67%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $880,000 $440,000 $0 9.00%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $510,000 $255,000 $0 9.00%
Port Angeles, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $0 9.13%
STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $0 9.38%
GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $5,102 6.50%
VISALIA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 9.13%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $200,000 $100,000 $0 8.63%
LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $190,000 $95,000 $0 9.06%
Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $2,559 6.38%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 9.00%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $987 8.25%
FORT SMITH, AR-OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $1,475 6.13%
MCALLEN-EDINBURG-MISSION, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $3,928 6.88%
BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $110,000 $55,000 $0 8.75%
TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 9.00%
BOISE CITY, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 8.75%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 9.00%
BREMERTON-SILVERDALE-PORT ORCHARD, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,489 6.88%
TOLEDO, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 8.25%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 8.50%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 9.00%
CHICO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $65 8.25%
GULFPORT-BILOXI, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 9.00%
Premier America's top markets include Los Angeles, Oxnard, Houston, Riverside, and Santa Maria among others.

Their top states include:
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Washington (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Nevada (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 230 $43,350,000 $188,478 n/a 9.19%
    Conventional 122 $21,630,000 $177,295 $1,358 8.02%

    For 2024, Premier America's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 230 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 122 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 185 $30,055,000 $162,459 $173 9.02%
    Home Improvement 131 $20,335,000 $155,229 $56 8.90%
    Home Purchase 26 $11,550,000 $444,231 $6,116 6.96%
    Cash Out Refi 7 $845,000 $120,714 $912 8.46%
    Refi 3 $2,195,000 $731,667 $1,829 6.29%

    For 2024, Premier America's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 185 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 131 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 325 $52,145,000 $160,446 $72 8.97%
    30 Year 23 $11,235,000 $488,478 $5,862 6.77%
    20 Year 3 $1,225,000 $408,333 $7,060 5.04%
    10 Year 1 $375,000 $375,000 $2,883 6.25%

    For 2024, Premier America's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 325 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 23 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 113 $17,415,000 $154,115
    $1k-2k 4 $1,380,000 $345,000
    $5k+ 3 $2,395,000 $798,333
    $2k-3k 2 $440,000 $220,000

    Premier America's average total fees were $5,862, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 113 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 325 $52,145,000 $160,446
    6-7% 18 $7,780,000 $432,222
    7-8% 6 $3,870,000 $645,000
    5-6% 2 $1,070,000 $535,000
    3-4% 1 $115,000 $115,000

    During 2024, Premier America's average interest rate for loans was 6.77%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 325 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 125 $16,045,000 $128,360 $575 8.82%
    $100,000 or less 118 $7,370,000 $62,458 $16 8.92%
    $200k-400k 73 $18,435,000 $252,534 $2,273 8.80%
    $400k-600k 22 $10,380,000 $471,818 $7,932 8.23%
    $600k-1MM 10 $7,340,000 $734,000 $6,178 8.13%
    $1MM+ 4 $5,410,000 $1,352,500 $13,438 8.31%

    2024 saw Premier America place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 125 originations, totaling $16,045,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 116 $19,130,000 $164,914 $915 8.83%
    $100k-150k 93 $12,145,000 $130,591 $994 8.79%
    $250k+ 74 $26,640,000 $360,000 $4,788 8.95%
    $75k-100k 40 $4,200,000 $105,000 $840 8.60%
    $50k-75k 25 $2,565,000 $102,600 $780 8.41%
    $50k or less 4 $300,000 $75,000 $737 8.59%

    Premier America lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 116 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 93 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 40 $6,790,000 $169,750 $486 8.80%
    20-30% 38 $9,120,000 $240,000 $1,686 8.30%
    44% 36 $5,490,000 $152,500 $445 9.08%
    49% 34 $7,130,000 $209,706 $1,605 8.89%
    45% 25 $3,675,000 $147,000 $0 8.93%
    50-60% 21 $2,715,000 $129,286 $0 8.96%
    48% 19 $2,865,000 $150,789 $547 8.89%
    47% 17 $1,645,000 $96,765 $13 8.96%
    39% 17 $3,545,000 $208,529 $1,226 8.60%
    43% 17 $5,175,000 $304,412 $2,953 8.88%
    37% 15 $2,575,000 $171,667 $3,444 8.36%
    40% 14 $2,410,000 $172,143 $0 9.15%
    <20% 13 $3,035,000 $233,462 $4,409 8.46%
    46% 12 $2,580,000 $215,000 $2,830 8.23%
    42% 8 $860,000 $107,500 $2,385 8.53%
    41% 8 $1,610,000 $201,250 $1,527 9.16%
    38% 7 $1,305,000 $186,429 $1,739 9.00%
    36% 7 $925,000 $132,143 $0 8.84%
    >60% 4 $1,530,000 $382,500 $0 9.38%

    Premier America lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 40 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 38 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 216 $40,790,000 $188,843 $1,122 8.74%
    Not provided 101 $18,005,000 $178,267 $1,913 8.82%
    Asian 17 $3,665,000 $215,588 $1,493 8.63%
    Other Pacific Islander 2 $720,000 $360,000 $3,093 7.63%
    Black 7 $595,000 $85,000 $30 10.18%
    Filipino 4 $590,000 $147,500 $75 8.47%
    American Indian 3 $425,000 $141,667 $5,294 9.67%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $135,000 $135,000 $65 8.25%
    Asian Indian 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 8.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    83.95%

    Premier America has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    76.42%

    Premier America has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 352 $64,980,000 $184,602

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    352 $64,980,000 $184,602

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 53 $14,135,000 $266,698 $577 9.05%
    40-60% 14 $8,820,000 $630,000 $9,460 8.50%
    60-80% 7 $3,865,000 $552,143 $7,488 6.71%
    80-100% 11 $4,785,000 $435,000 $5,110 6.69%
    Under 20% 267 $33,375,000 $125,000 $150 8.89%