Direct Mortgage Loans Rates, Fees & Info

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Review & Overview

Direct Mortgage Loans is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. Direct Mortgage Loans has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. 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: Baltimore, Phoenix, Washington, Charleston, and Chicago among others. We have data for 144 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Direct Mortgage Loans 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. Direct Mortgage Loans is typically an average 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 7.18% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.90% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.61% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.53% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Refi 7.07% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.78% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Refi 6.46% 4/5/25
30 Year USDA Purchase 7.34% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.18% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.43% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.43% 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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The default purchase price is the median sales price across the US for 2022Q4, per FRED.


Originations

2,630

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$841,170,000

Awards

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Relative Rate

Direct Mortgage Loans's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.79%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.24%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Direct Mortgage Loans's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $10,400.

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
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 616 $208,370,000 $338,263 $10,021 6.79%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 245 $94,735,000 $386,673 $11,056 6.91%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 218 $91,880,000 $421,468 $11,037 6.85%
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 236 $76,610,000 $324,619 $11,223 6.59%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 276 $66,330,000 $240,326 $10,624 6.76%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 140 $50,700,000 $362,143 $10,782 7.00%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 107 $32,195,000 $300,888 $9,994 6.67%
HAGERSTOWN-MARTINSBURG, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 61 $16,535,000 $271,066 $10,162 6.77%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 60 $16,380,000 $273,000 $11,157 6.96%
MOBILE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 58 $11,370,000 $196,034 $8,176 7.00%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 27 $10,775,000 $399,074 $10,786 6.67%
Outside of Metro Areas 43 $10,465,000 $243,372 $8,917 6.79%
CHAMBERSBURG-WAYNESBORO, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 45 $10,405,000 $231,222 $9,671 6.88%
DAYTON-KETTERING, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 30 $7,750,000 $258,333 $8,254 6.86%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $7,425,000 $495,000 $14,969 6.68%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 24 $7,270,000 $302,917 $8,783 6.82%
YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 24 $7,230,000 $301,250 $11,025 6.66%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $5,805,000 $341,471 $9,871 6.60%
COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $5,790,000 $289,500 $7,084 6.43%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $5,395,000 $359,667 $13,796 6.60%
Scottsburg, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $4,705,000 $188,200 $7,791 6.71%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $4,315,000 $392,273 $9,603 7.08%
Seymour, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $3,840,000 $213,333 $10,972 6.77%
Show Low, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $3,135,000 $447,857 $12,018 7.57%
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $2,900,000 $483,333 $12,743 7.02%
LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,690,000 $336,250 $12,336 6.53%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,615,000 $290,556 $9,394 6.97%
HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $2,480,000 $206,667 $8,877 7.14%
PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $2,375,000 $475,000 $12,754 6.75%
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $2,350,000 $391,667 $12,884 6.44%
LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $2,225,000 $202,273 $10,265 6.42%
TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,840,000 $306,667 $9,610 7.48%
North Vernon, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,550,000 $258,333 $11,177 6.85%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,530,000 $382,500 $8,975 6.81%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,485,000 $495,000 $17,153 6.83%
KANKAKEE, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,430,000 $238,333 $10,110 7.06%
Cambridge, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,395,000 $279,000 $9,082 6.60%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,390,000 $347,500 $9,609 7.12%
CALIFORNIA-LEXINGTON PARK, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,370,000 $342,500 $10,253 6.97%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,315,000 $263,000 $10,496 6.35%
SAVANNAH, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,295,000 $431,667 $7,323 7.21%
Madison, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,295,000 $259,000 $12,416 6.85%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,245,000 $415,000 $7,184 6.91%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,200,000 $300,000 $8,627 7.03%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,190,000 $297,500 $8,383 6.72%
MICHIGAN CITY-LA PORTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,175,000 $235,000 $11,611 6.67%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,170,000 $292,500 $6,465 7.00%
Easton, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,120,000 $280,000 $9,199 7.19%
Peru, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,115,000 $123,889 $4,918 6.56%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,050,000 $262,500 $11,799 6.50%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,025,000 $1,025,000 $54,930 8.00%
Payson, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,020,000 $255,000 $7,795 6.66%
Orangeburg, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $920,000 $230,000 $7,413 6.44%
NEW BERN, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $915,000 $305,000 $9,091 7.91%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $885,000 $885,000 $13,807 7.63%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $880,000 $440,000 $12,261 6.31%
Georgetown, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $860,000 $430,000 $6,459 6.81%
GETTYSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $860,000 $215,000 $7,894 6.28%
Mount Vernon, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $810,000 $202,500 $6,388 6.69%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $765,000 $255,000 $7,407 6.21%
FLAGSTAFF, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $745,000 $248,333 $3,957 6.50%
Key West, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $745,000 $745,000 $7,822 6.99%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $695,000 $695,000 $19,541 7.25%
Sidney, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $695,000 $231,667 $9,490 7.04%
DOVER, DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $680,000 $340,000 $14,433 6.44%
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $655,000 $218,333 $8,634 6.21%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $640,000 $320,000 $12,978 7.38%
SPOKANE-SPOKANE VALLEY, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $615,000 $615,000 $12,732 6.13%
BATON ROUGE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $605,000 $605,000 $38,215 8.88%
OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $600,000 $300,000 $13,389 7.00%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $600,000 $300,000 $10,403 6.06%
KINGSPORT-BRISTOL, TN-VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $580,000 $290,000 $8,185 6.31%
Huntingdon, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $575,000 $191,667 $6,738 7.67%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $560,000 $280,000 $7,796 7.56%
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $560,000 $280,000 $9,233 6.50%
MORRISTOWN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $560,000 $280,000 $9,267 5.13%
Pahrump, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $550,000 $275,000 $6,765 7.13%
Greenville, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $540,000 $270,000 $8,856 6.94%
CUMBERLAND, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $495,000 $165,000 $5,819 7.13%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $490,000 $245,000 $7,483 6.44%
COLUMBUS, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $490,000 $245,000 $14,016 6.00%
Cookeville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $485,000 $485,000 $16,466 6.12%
New Castle, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $480,000 $240,000 $9,994 6.87%
Palatka, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $470,000 $235,000 $9,191 6.63%
READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $450,000 $225,000 $8,682 7.62%
Greenwood, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $435,000 $435,000 $21,997 6.13%
WORCESTER, MA-CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $22,798 5.13%
SOUTH BEND-MISHAWAKA, IN-MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $425,000 $141,667 $14,743 7.13%
GULFPORT-BILOXI, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $10,081 6.38%
Gillette, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $415,000 $415,000 $10,558 7.00%
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $400,000 $200,000 $8,157 7.31%
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $395,000 $395,000 $12,655 6.13%
ASHEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $13,657 5.99%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $10,789 7.49%
ELIZABETHTOWN-FORT KNOX, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $370,000 $185,000 $11,125 7.00%
HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $350,000 $175,000 $7,347 6.38%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $14,741 6.75%
HARRISONBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $0 7.25%
Coshocton, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $22,263 5.50%
YUMA, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $8,906 7.00%
FLORENCE, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $330,000 $165,000 $9,859 6.25%
Jefferson, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $15,748 6.00%
Marion, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $8,714 6.49%
ROCKFORD, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $310,000 $155,000 $5,823 7.00%
Enterprise, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $12,941 7.13%
WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $10,192 7.13%
LAKE HAVASU CITY-KINGMAN, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $5,317 6.13%
Logansport, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $300,000 $150,000 $5,988 6.88%
GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $7,820 7.13%
Mount Airy, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $9,950 7.00%
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $9,570 6.63%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $15,349 7.00%
Henderson, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $8,740 6.13%
Okeechobee, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $13,349 6.13%
SIERRA VISTA-DOUGLAS, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $10,984 6.63%
CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $5,054 6.99%
FORT WAYNE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $2,667 6.88%
Macomb, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $11,243 6.75%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $11,238 7.13%
MANHATTAN, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $5,675 6.63%
Statesboro, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $10,087 6.50%
STATE COLLEGE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $6,151 7.38%
WINCHESTER, VA-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $9,287 7.13%
Plymouth, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $8,416 7.38%
LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $7,342 6.88%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $5,406 6.13%
SUMTER, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $200,000 $100,000 $6,060 6.56%
Wooster, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $0 6.38%
DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $8,313 6.63%
Sanford, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $3,617 7.13%
SPRINGFIELD, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $5,669 6.99%
ERIE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $4,697 6.63%
Seneca, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $6,163 6.75%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $12,284 6.13%
WENATCHEE, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $5,542 6.38%
EVANSVILLE, IN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $160,000 $80,000 $6,079 9.44%
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $8,700 7.63%
BEAUMONT-PORT ARTHUR, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $8,947 6.00%
New Castle, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $4,947 6.63%
Jasper, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $6,055 7.13%
Beeville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $6,068 6.88%
HICKORY-LENOIR-MORGANTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $5,143 6.88%
CLARKSVILLE, TN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $6,915 7.25%
Talladega-Sylacauga, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $4,493 6.38%
Direct Mortgage Loans's top markets include Baltimore, Phoenix, Washington, Charleston, and Chicago among others.

Their top states include:
  • Maryland (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Indiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 1,507 $498,465,000 $330,766 $8,341 6.90%
    FHA 857 $251,625,000 $293,611 $13,110 6.58%
    VA 188 $77,790,000 $413,777 $13,178 6.51%
    USDA 51 $10,015,000 $196,373 $8,532 6.61%
    HELOC 26 $3,050,000 $117,308 n/a 10.38%
    FHA 1 $225,000 $225,000 $0 6.25%

    For 2024, Direct Mortgage Loans's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,507 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 857 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 2,343 $759,445,000 $324,134 $10,451 6.75%
    Home Improvement 135 $32,255,000 $238,926 $9,460 7.80%
    Refi 105 $38,175,000 $363,571 $9,519 6.37%
    Cash Out Refi 47 $11,295,000 $240,319 $8,711 7.43%

    For 2024, Direct Mortgage Loans's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 2,343 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 135 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 2,593 $833,095,000 $321,286 $10,400 6.79%
    20 Year 18 $3,480,000 $193,333 $5,697 7.98%
    15 Year 14 $3,810,000 $272,143 $8,740 7.11%
    Other 5 $785,000 $157,000 $6,141 6.70%

    For 2024, Direct Mortgage Loans's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 2,593 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 18 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $5k+ 1,036 $393,330,000 $379,662
    $2k-3k 442 $125,510,000 $283,959
    $3k-4k 350 $93,070,000 $265,914
    $1k-2k 323 $103,935,000 $321,780
    $4k-5k 267 $75,355,000 $282,228
    $<1k 41 $12,345,000 $301,098

    Direct Mortgage Loans's average total fees were $10,400, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $5k+ bucket, with 1,036 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 1,497 $466,115,000 $311,366
    7-8% 745 $256,485,000 $344,275
    5-6% 304 $99,420,000 $327,039
    Over 8% 74 $16,140,000 $218,108
    4-5% 10 $3,010,000 $301,000

    During 2024, Direct Mortgage Loans's average interest rate for loans was 6.79%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 1,497 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 1,425 $415,715,000 $291,730 $10,294 6.71%
    $100k-200k 509 $81,045,000 $159,224 $6,869 6.87%
    $400k-600k 444 $209,350,000 $471,509 $12,931 6.78%
    $600k-1MM 155 $108,975,000 $703,065 $14,436 6.85%
    $100,000 or less 80 $6,070,000 $75,875 $4,704 7.80%
    $1MM+ 17 $20,015,000 $1,177,353 $20,388 7.24%

    2024 saw Direct Mortgage Loans place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 1,425 originations, totaling $415,715,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 634 $209,300,000 $330,126 $11,156 6.85%
    $75k-100k 577 $162,435,000 $281,516 $10,098 6.74%
    $50k-75k 538 $119,840,000 $222,751 $9,034 6.59%
    $150k-250k 474 $196,340,000 $414,219 $11,699 6.98%
    $250k+ 215 $120,395,000 $559,977 $12,449 7.11%
    $50k or less 176 $26,640,000 $151,364 $6,944 6.58%

    Direct Mortgage Loans lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 634 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 577 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 370 $118,330,000 $319,811 $9,479 6.81%
    20-30% 294 $90,970,000 $309,422 $8,477 6.83%
    50-60% 281 $96,735,000 $344,253 $14,224 6.56%
    49% 213 $70,185,000 $329,507 $10,354 6.80%
    44% 145 $44,985,000 $310,241 $10,613 7.01%
    46% 120 $37,040,000 $308,667 $9,943 6.88%
    48% 119 $36,955,000 $310,546 $9,815 6.82%
    40% 115 $35,835,000 $311,609 $9,656 6.90%
    43% 115 $34,565,000 $300,565 $10,433 6.79%
    42% 114 $38,170,000 $334,825 $10,571 6.83%
    38% 111 $33,655,000 $303,198 $9,838 6.82%
    39% 97 $32,035,000 $330,258 $10,436 6.84%
    41% 95 $29,985,000 $315,632 $10,268 6.79%
    47% 94 $29,760,000 $316,596 $9,738 6.71%
    37% 89 $28,305,000 $318,034 $10,930 6.81%
    45% 87 $27,845,000 $320,057 $11,304 6.79%
    <20% 82 $27,230,000 $332,073 $7,909 6.77%
    36% 74 $22,460,000 $303,514 $10,265 6.88%
    >60% 8 $3,240,000 $405,000 $11,752 6.45%

    Direct Mortgage Loans lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 370 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 294 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,817 $575,975,000 $316,992 $9,945 6.80%
    Not provided 391 $129,655,000 $331,598 $10,918 6.81%
    Black 330 $102,340,000 $310,121 $11,915 6.74%
    American Indian 89 $32,595,000 $366,236 $10,380 6.88%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $440,000 $220,000 $7,964 6.37%
    Asian 1 $165,000 $165,000 $6,948 6.49%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    98.40%

    Direct Mortgage Loans 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
    78.48%

    Direct Mortgage Loans has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 2,630 $841,170,000 $319,837

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2,630 $841,170,000 $319,837

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 74 $14,300,000 $193,243 $5,513 7.29%
    40-60% 162 $44,720,000 $276,049 $7,192 6.69%
    60-80% 526 $174,620,000 $331,977 $8,952 6.87%
    80-100% 1,786 $585,130,000 $327,620 $11,001 6.73%
    Over 100% 43 $17,835,000 $414,767 $19,289 6.44%
    Under 20% 39 $4,565,000 $117,051 $4,856 8.83%