The Mortgage Link Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
The Mortgage Link is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. The Mortgage Link has a high proportion of conventional 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: Washington, Baltimore, Salisbury, Hagerstown, and Miami among others. We have data for 21 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)The Mortgage Link has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. The Mortgage Link 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.77% | 11/21/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.62% | 11/21/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.76% | 11/21/24 |
| 30 Year FHA Purchase | 7.35% | 11/21/24 |
| 30 Year FHA Refi | 6.81% | 11/21/24 |
| 30 Year VA Purchase | 6.24% | 11/21/24 |
| 30 Year VA Refi | 6.05% | 11/21/24 |
| 30 Year USDA Purchase | 6.98% | 11/21/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.05% | 11/21/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 6.37% | 11/21/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.37% | 11/21/24 |
| 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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Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) | 400 | $145,310,000 | $363,275 | $3,972 | 2.97% |
| BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) | 114 | $38,520,000 | $337,895 | $3,892 | 3.00% |
| SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) | 12 | $3,760,000 | $313,333 | $4,407 | 2.98% |
| HAGERSTOWN-MARTINSBURG, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) | 14 | $3,110,000 | $222,143 | $4,449 | 3.16% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 5 | $1,525,000 | $305,000 | $3,050 | 2.75% |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $1,325,000 | $265,000 | $4,435 | 3.10% |
| RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $1,045,000 | $348,333 | $2,400 | 3.13% |
| Cambridge, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $770,000 | $385,000 | $4,365 | 2.81% |
| PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $515,000 | $515,000 | $5,202 | 2.88% |
| CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $515,000 | $515,000 | $3,631 | 2.63% |
| ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $455,000 | $455,000 | $3,739 | 3.13% |
| VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $430,000 | $215,000 | $3,011 | 2.94% |
| JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $405,000 | $405,000 | $5,013 | 3.00% |
| NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $385,000 | $385,000 | $3,563 | 2.88% |
| GETTYSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $360,000 | $180,000 | $4,328 | 2.81% |
| North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $285,000 | $285,000 | $3,794 | 3.00% |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $265,000 | $265,000 | $3,158 | 2.88% |
| WHEELING, WV-OH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $255,000 | $255,000 | $2,909 | 2.88% |
| TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $195,000 | $195,000 | $3,943 | 3.50% |
| PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $185,000 | $185,000 | $2,773 | 3.00% |
| WINCHESTER, VA-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $165,000 | $165,000 | $3,195 | 3.38% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 549 | $193,385,000 | $352,250 | $3,784 | 2.98% |
| FHA | 21 | $6,395,000 | $304,524 | $9,441 | 3.06% |
For 2020, The Mortgage Link's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 549 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 21 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2020, The Mortgage Link's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 330 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 147 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2020, The Mortgage Link's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 499 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 48 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
The Mortgage Link's average total fees were $4,036, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 471 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5-3% | 375 | $136,425,000 | $363,800 |
| 3-4% | 170 | $53,860,000 | $316,824 |
| <2.5% | 24 | $9,360,000 | $390,000 |
| 4-5% | 1 | $135,000 | $135,000 |
During 2020, The Mortgage Link's average interest rate for loans was 3.01%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 375 originations.
Loan Sizing
2020 saw The Mortgage Link place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 331 originations, totaling $99,895,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
The Mortgage Link lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 160 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 153 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
The Mortgage Link lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 185 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 108 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications100.00%
The Mortgage Link has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to originationPoints and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 570 | $199,780,000 | $350,491 |