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, Chicago, Palm Bay, Washington, and Charleston among others. We have data for 98 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 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 relatively high rates.
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SimulatedRates™Mortgage Type |
Simulated Rate | Simulation Date |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 7.03% | 12/17/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.85% | 12/17/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 7.26% | 12/17/24 |
| 30 Year FHA Purchase | 7.74% | 12/17/24 |
| 30 Year FHA Refi | 7.12% | 12/17/24 |
| 30 Year VA Purchase | 6.73% | 12/17/24 |
| 30 Year VA Refi | 7.47% | 12/17/24 |
| 30 Year USDA Purchase | 7.17% | 12/17/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.67% | 12/17/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 6.69% | 12/17/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.69% | 12/17/24 |
| 15 Year FHA Purchase | 5.68% | 12/17/24 |
| 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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Relative Rate
Direct Mortgage Loans's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was
6.93%.
The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.
This yields a difference of 0.45%.
Relative Fees (Closing Costs)
Direct Mortgage Loans's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate
mortgage were $10,628.
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 $9,089.
Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) | 306 | $92,500,000 | $302,288 | $11,589 | 6.95% |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 242 | $54,950,000 | $227,066 | $10,133 | 6.92% |
| PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 152 | $44,990,000 | $295,987 | $10,207 | 6.83% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) | 98 | $34,780,000 | $354,898 | $12,207 | 7.06% |
| CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 100 | $31,630,000 | $316,300 | $11,108 | 7.05% |
| LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) | 63 | $19,725,000 | $313,095 | $12,032 | 6.73% |
| SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) | 55 | $17,065,000 | $310,273 | $10,302 | 7.15% |
| HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 61 | $14,525,000 | $238,115 | $10,456 | 7.24% |
| MOBILE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 57 | $10,875,000 | $190,789 | $7,395 | 6.89% |
| CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 30 | $9,140,000 | $304,667 | $8,697 | 6.59% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 31 | $8,725,000 | $281,452 | $10,429 | 6.78% |
| JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 29 | $8,025,000 | $276,724 | $9,622 | 7.00% |
| HAGERSTOWN-MARTINSBURG, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) | 29 | $7,885,000 | $271,897 | $12,788 | 6.81% |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) | 25 | $7,205,000 | $288,200 | $9,046 | 6.72% |
| Scottsburg, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 26 | $4,280,000 | $164,615 | $8,205 | 6.77% |
| YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 13 | $3,675,000 | $282,692 | $11,046 | 6.56% |
| Seymour, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 16 | $3,210,000 | $200,625 | $10,395 | 7.02% |
| North Vernon, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 13 | $2,835,000 | $218,077 | $8,782 | 6.82% |
| ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $2,610,000 | $435,000 | $12,920 | 6.92% |
| COLUMBUS, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 10 | $2,540,000 | $254,000 | $10,111 | 7.05% |
| TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $2,380,000 | $396,667 | $19,775 | 6.81% |
| Easton, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $2,325,000 | $775,000 | $24,405 | 6.71% |
| DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 9 | $2,185,000 | $242,778 | $8,283 | 6.97% |
| COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $1,920,000 | $320,000 | $9,394 | 6.89% |
| CHAMBERSBURG-WAYNESBORO, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 8 | $1,910,000 | $238,750 | $10,296 | 7.25% |
| LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 9 | $1,795,000 | $199,444 | $10,375 | 6.37% |
| Cambridge, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) | 8 | $1,730,000 | $216,250 | $9,637 | 7.03% |
| ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $1,580,000 | $395,000 | $9,544 | 6.34% |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $1,515,000 | $303,000 | $11,237 | 7.07% |
| Key West, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $1,310,000 | $655,000 | $13,823 | 7.38% |
| DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $1,300,000 | $325,000 | $8,913 | 6.56% |
| WINSTON-SALEM, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $1,100,000 | $275,000 | $9,978 | 7.37% |
| INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $1,040,000 | $260,000 | $9,205 | 7.31% |
| MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $1,010,000 | $252,500 | $11,995 | 7.69% |
| NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $950,000 | $475,000 | $15,623 | 6.56% |
| HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $915,000 | $305,000 | $9,358 | 7.13% |
| Shelby, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $845,000 | $281,667 | $9,047 | 6.75% |
| Huntsville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $725,000 | $725,000 | $8,759 | 7.50% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $720,000 | $360,000 | $12,349 | 6.44% |
| CALIFORNIA-LEXINGTON PARK, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $670,000 | $335,000 | $14,704 | 7.00% |
| SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $670,000 | $335,000 | $10,378 | 7.88% |
| LYNCHBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $645,000 | $215,000 | $6,639 | 7.41% |
| DAYTON-KETTERING, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $610,000 | $305,000 | $8,527 | 8.06% |
| SPARTANBURG, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $590,000 | $295,000 | $12,279 | 6.44% |
| CUMBERLAND, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $590,000 | $147,500 | $8,231 | 6.84% |
| MICHIGAN CITY-LA PORTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $575,000 | $191,667 | $9,818 | 6.79% |
| CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $555,000 | $555,000 | $15,228 | 5.25% |
| BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $535,000 | $535,000 | $10,375 | 7.99% |
| BEAUMONT-PORT ARTHUR, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $525,000 | $175,000 | $0 | 7.25% |
| PANAMA CITY, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $505,000 | $505,000 | $13,131 | 7.63% |
| Jacksonville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $505,000 | $505,000 | $12,058 | 7.38% |
| Peru, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $505,000 | $505,000 | $30,876 | 8.75% |
| CLARKSVILLE, TN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $485,000 | $485,000 | $10,384 | 6.50% |
| HICKORY-LENOIR-MORGANTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $445,000 | $445,000 | $4,687 | 7.13% |
| ASHEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $425,000 | $425,000 | $7,697 | 8.63% |
| GETTYSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $400,000 | $200,000 | $9,006 | 7.25% |
| North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $370,000 | $185,000 | $6,902 | 6.94% |
| BLOOMINGTON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $365,000 | $365,000 | $19,125 | 6.75% |
| DOVER, DE (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $355,000 | $355,000 | $13,246 | 6.49% |
| CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $335,000 | $335,000 | $16,062 | 6.49% |
| ATLANTIC CITY-HAMMONTON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $310,000 | $155,000 | $5,733 | 6.94% |
| RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $305,000 | $305,000 | $5,444 | 7.38% |
| DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $305,000 | $305,000 | $7,660 | 7.49% |
| Marion, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $305,000 | $305,000 | $8,295 | 6.62% |
| Traverse City, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $295,000 | $295,000 | $5,928 | 8.13% |
| OCEAN CITY, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $295,000 | $295,000 | $9,287 | 7.50% |
| Mount Vernon, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $285,000 | $285,000 | $4,194 | 5.99% |
| KINGSPORT-BRISTOL, TN-VA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $285,000 | $285,000 | $15,662 | 7.25% |
| Pahrump, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $275,000 | $275,000 | $15,672 | 6.75% |
| PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $265,000 | $265,000 | $4,526 | 7.50% |
| GREEN BAY, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $265,000 | $265,000 | $2,690 | 7.63% |
| HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $265,000 | $265,000 | $6,839 | 6.63% |
| VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $255,000 | $255,000 | $11,059 | 6.88% |
| HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $245,000 | $245,000 | $12,267 | 7.13% |
| GULFPORT-BILOXI, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $245,000 | $245,000 | $11,158 | 7.13% |
| New Castle, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $245,000 | $245,000 | $8,523 | 7.49% |
| PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $245,000 | $245,000 | $0 | 6.25% |
| SAVANNAH, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $245,000 | $245,000 | $16,724 | 5.75% |
| VINELAND-BRIDGETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $235,000 | $235,000 | $6,785 | 7.13% |
| SOUTH BEND-MISHAWAKA, IN-MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $230,000 | $115,000 | $0 | 6.94% |
| Albemarle, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $205,000 | $205,000 | $7,952 | 7.25% |
| GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $175,000 | $175,000 | $5,977 | 5.63% |
| ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $165,000 | $165,000 | $6,921 | 5.88% |
| AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $165,000 | $165,000 | $9,132 | 5.99% |
| JOHNSON CITY, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $155,000 | $155,000 | $8,498 | 6.88% |
| Plymouth, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $145,000 | $145,000 | $7,616 | 7.25% |
| Morehead City, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $145,000 | $145,000 | $3,939 | 7.38% |
| LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $135,000 | $135,000 | $7,493 | 5.99% |
| Henderson, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $135,000 | $135,000 | $7,347 | 6.13% |
| RACINE, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $115,000 | $115,000 | $0 | 7.38% |
| MUNCIE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $115,000 | $115,000 | $6,945 | 7.75% |
| Bennettsville, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $115,000 | $115,000 | $5,684 | 7.49% |
| GAINESVILLE, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $105,000 | $105,000 | $0 | 11.63% |
| CARBONDALE-MARION, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $95,000 | $95,000 | $2,268 | 6.99% |
| Richmond, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $95,000 | $95,000 | $5,630 | 7.63% |
| KANKAKEE, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $85,000 | $85,000 | $4,801 | 6.75% |
| Connersville, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $85,000 | $85,000 | $6,182 | 6.75% |
| CLEVELAND-ELYRIA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $55,000 | $55,000 | $4,320 | 6.63% |
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Product Mix
For 2023, Direct Mortgage Loans's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 898 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 474 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2023, Direct Mortgage Loans's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,401 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 62 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2023, Direct Mortgage Loans's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,499 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 13 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
Direct Mortgage Loans's average total fees were $10,628, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $5k+ bucket, with 762 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-7% | 727 | $210,545,000 | $289,608 |
| 7-8% | 579 | $159,105,000 | $274,793 |
| 5-6% | 159 | $44,345,000 | $278,899 |
| Over 8% | 59 | $12,535,000 | $212,458 |
| 4-5% | 1 | $245,000 | $245,000 |
During 2023, Direct Mortgage Loans's average interest rate for loans was 6.93%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 727 originations.
Loan Sizing
2023 saw Direct Mortgage Loans place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 820 originations, totaling $233,520,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Direct Mortgage Loans lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 371 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 367 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Direct Mortgage Loans lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 216 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 166 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications98.41%
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 origination75.21%
Direct Mortgage Loans has a below average pick rate.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 1,525 | $426,775,000 | $279,852 |