Vellum Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Fairfax, VA

LEI: 549300IPUHFA5O769M51

Tax ID: 81-5318646

3.7 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 39 reviews

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Review & Overview

Vellum Mortgage is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. Vellum Mortgage has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Washington, San Francisco, Baltimore, Dallas, and Vallejo among others. We have data for 71 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Vellum Mortgage 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. Vellum Mortgage 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 6.90% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.87% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.14% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.34% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Refi 6.81% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.42% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Refi 5.90% 4/5/25
30 Year USDA Purchase 7.02% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.14% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.27% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.27% 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

1,501

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$749,055,000

Awards

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Relative Rate

Vellum Mortgage's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.66%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.11%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Vellum Mortgage's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $9,343.

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
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 782 $382,740,000 $489,437 $10,085 6.65%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 289 $197,385,000 $682,993 $7,639 6.55%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 111 $44,065,000 $396,982 $9,468 6.74%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 39 $14,065,000 $360,641 $8,306 6.71%
Outside of Metro Areas 40 $11,900,000 $297,500 $8,302 6.59%
VALLEJO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 24 $10,540,000 $439,167 $6,011 6.85%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $10,295,000 $490,238 $6,498 6.78%
CALIFORNIA-LEXINGTON PARK, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $7,705,000 $405,526 $9,246 6.74%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $5,490,000 $915,000 $12,808 6.48%
HAGERSTOWN-MARTINSBURG, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $4,675,000 $275,000 $8,868 7.04%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $4,430,000 $553,750 $18,501 7.22%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $4,120,000 $686,667 $13,150 6.54%
STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $3,265,000 $466,429 $9,624 6.77%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $3,250,000 $541,667 $8,853 6.75%
WINCHESTER, VA-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $3,180,000 $318,000 $12,135 6.79%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,940,000 $367,500 $9,355 6.87%
NAPA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $2,640,000 $660,000 $5,733 7.00%
HARRISONBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,360,000 $295,000 $6,248 6.38%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $2,210,000 $368,333 $10,627 6.62%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,895,000 $379,000 $11,761 7.23%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,445,000 $481,667 $13,623 6.71%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,415,000 $471,667 $6,482 7.13%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,350,000 $225,000 $6,464 7.29%
TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,285,000 $428,333 $4,228 7.08%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,225,000 $408,333 $9,754 6.92%
SANTA ROSA-PETALUMA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,220,000 $610,000 $4,134 6.56%
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,100,000 $550,000 $6,050 6.87%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,085,000 $217,000 $5,056 7.80%
Outside of Metro Areas 3 $1,045,000 $348,333 $6,980 6.50%
SAN LUIS OBISPO-PASO ROBLES, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,005,000 $1,005,000 $5,595 7.13%
MODESTO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,000,000 $500,000 $5,904 6.44%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $955,000 $955,000 $3,765 7.38%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $910,000 $455,000 $10,710 7.31%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $845,000 $281,667 $4,163 6.79%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $760,000 $380,000 $8,758 6.43%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $730,000 $365,000 $6,296 6.87%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $715,000 $715,000 $23,115 6.25%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $700,000 $350,000 $7,219 6.81%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $640,000 $320,000 $6,895 6.62%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $615,000 $615,000 $21,787 7.99%
VISALIA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $585,000 $585,000 $5,000 6.50%
Kill Devil Hills, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $555,000 $555,000 $0 7.13%
Coos Bay, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $545,000 $545,000 $5,381 6.63%
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $4,704 6.62%
STAUNTON, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $460,000 $230,000 $7,500 7.37%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $450,000 $225,000 $6,274 6.56%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $450,000 $225,000 $0 7.50%
GETTYSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $400,000 $200,000 $6,454 6.50%
SANTA CRUZ-WATSONVILLE, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $395,000 $395,000 $4,792 7.13%
OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $16,294 6.50%
THE VILLAGES, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $2,949 6.88%
TRENTON-PRINCETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $6,635 6.38%
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $4,137 5.99%
MERCED, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $5,683 7.25%
KILLEEN-TEMPLE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $4,873 6.99%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $3,886 6.75%
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $7,619 6.49%
MIDLAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $4,117 7.13%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 6.50%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 6.88%
KINGSPORT-BRISTOL, TN-VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $250,000 $125,000 $5,122 6.63%
Danville, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $13,074 6.88%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $12,623 6.75%
SHERMAN-DENISON, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $0 7.38%
YUBA CITY, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $10,989 5.63%
FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 6.63%
Truckee-Grass Valley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $2,827 6.88%
MEDFORD, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $10,371 6.13%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $4,179 6.49%
CUMBERLAND, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 7.25%
Forest City, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $4,975 7.25%
Vellum Mortgage's top markets include Washington, San Francisco, Baltimore, Dallas, and Vallejo among others.

Their top states include:
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Maryland (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • District of Columbia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 1,090 $550,760,000 $505,284 $6,912 6.74%
    FHA 269 $119,295,000 $443,476 $15,524 6.48%
    VA 133 $77,065,000 $579,436 $13,696 6.22%
    HELOC 7 $1,035,000 $147,857 n/a 11.07%
    USDA 2 $900,000 $450,000 $11,910 6.25%

    For 2024, Vellum Mortgage's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,090 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 269 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 1,350 $673,600,000 $498,963 $9,554 6.66%
    Refi 105 $62,175,000 $592,143 $5,252 6.44%
    Cash Out Refi 35 $9,975,000 $285,000 $8,347 7.49%
    Home Improvement 11 $3,305,000 $300,455 $8,298 7.67%

    For 2024, Vellum Mortgage's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,350 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 105 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,463 $736,445,000 $503,380 $9,343 6.66%
    15 Year 20 $8,140,000 $407,000 $6,167 6.22%
    20 Year 10 $3,760,000 $376,000 $4,143 6.61%
    10 Year 7 $155,000 $22,143 $836 8.98%
    Other 1 $555,000 $555,000 $3,814 6.49%

    For 2024, Vellum Mortgage's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,463 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 20 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 754 $413,450,000 $548,342
    $5k+ 307 $179,795,000 $585,651
    $4k-5k 118 $47,410,000 $401,780
    $2k-3k 101 $40,855,000 $404,505
    $3k-4k 92 $34,530,000 $375,326
    $<1k 29 $615,000 $21,207

    Vellum Mortgage's average total fees were $9,343, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 754 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 1,040 $516,900,000 $497,019
    7-8% 283 $151,945,000 $536,908
    5-6% 147 $75,645,000 $514,592
    Over 8% 19 $2,385,000 $125,526
    <2.5% 9 $265,000 $29,444
    4-5% 3 $1,915,000 $638,333

    During 2024, Vellum Mortgage's average interest rate for loans was 6.66%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 1,040 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 484 $149,640,000 $309,174 $8,277 6.71%
    $400k-600k 475 $233,985,000 $492,600 $9,370 6.62%
    $600k-1MM 355 $262,875,000 $740,493 $10,158 6.65%
    $1MM+ 74 $90,060,000 $1,217,027 $15,760 6.80%
    $100k-200k 71 $10,925,000 $153,873 $5,570 6.94%
    $100,000 or less 42 $1,570,000 $37,381 $1,079 6.30%

    2024 saw Vellum Mortgage place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 484 originations, totaling $149,640,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 481 $269,945,000 $561,216 $9,831 6.70%
    $100k-150k 397 $162,865,000 $410,239 $8,998 6.60%
    $250k+ 273 $208,345,000 $763,168 $9,438 6.84%
    $75k-100k 213 $69,745,000 $327,441 $8,885 6.60%
    $50k-75k 100 $25,180,000 $251,800 $8,356 6.59%
    $50k or less 19 $2,835,000 $149,211 $5,801 6.49%

    Vellum Mortgage lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 481 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 397 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 219 $107,175,000 $489,384 $7,651 6.76%
    20-30% 151 $71,355,000 $472,550 $6,737 6.72%
    50-60% 140 $70,860,000 $506,143 $17,024 6.47%
    49% 107 $55,425,000 $517,991 $9,722 6.71%
    44% 89 $47,415,000 $532,753 $10,104 6.72%
    45% 80 $36,770,000 $459,625 $8,847 6.74%
    41% 71 $35,365,000 $498,099 $7,612 6.57%
    42% 67 $31,945,000 $476,791 $8,901 6.37%
    46% 63 $27,355,000 $434,206 $9,724 6.63%
    48% 63 $30,905,000 $490,556 $9,000 6.71%
    43% 62 $31,170,000 $502,742 $8,648 6.78%
    38% 60 $34,510,000 $575,167 $7,652 6.77%
    39% 58 $30,980,000 $534,138 $8,469 6.75%
    40% 58 $27,380,000 $472,069 $8,308 6.62%
    36% 55 $29,465,000 $535,727 $7,205 6.71%
    47% 54 $27,240,000 $504,444 $8,585 6.78%
    37% 41 $24,465,000 $596,707 $8,983 6.63%
    <20% 37 $13,315,000 $359,865 $4,915 6.75%
    >60% 10 $7,260,000 $726,000 $18,061 6.36%

    Vellum Mortgage lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 219 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 151 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 740 $361,770,000 $488,878 $8,771 6.69%
    Not provided 423 $221,975,000 $524,764 $9,957 6.65%
    Black 158 $72,710,000 $460,190 $11,226 6.60%
    Asian 105 $54,195,000 $516,143 $6,977 6.67%
    Asian Indian 24 $11,640,000 $485,000 $9,069 6.49%
    American Indian 19 $10,775,000 $567,105 $9,160 6.68%
    Other Asian 14 $5,610,000 $400,714 $7,478 6.71%
    Korean 5 $2,975,000 $595,000 $6,913 7.00%
    Chinese 5 $2,905,000 $581,000 $7,696 6.87%
    Japanese 2 $1,190,000 $595,000 $13,701 6.44%
    Vietnamese 2 $1,080,000 $540,000 $5,997 7.06%
    Filipino 2 $1,070,000 $535,000 $4,804 6.81%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $735,000 $735,000 $9,578 6.88%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $425,000 $425,000 $4,649 7.49%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    98.18%

    Vellum Mortgage 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
    78.21%

    Vellum Mortgage has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,501 $749,055,000 $499,037

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,501 $749,055,000 $499,037

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 44 $14,890,000 $338,409 $5,278 6.82%
    40-60% 133 $58,175,000 $437,406 $5,935 6.60%
    60-80% 387 $209,785,000 $542,080 $6,983 6.81%
    80-100% 856 $442,180,000 $516,565 $10,483 6.63%
    Over 100% 39 $21,745,000 $557,564 $20,784 6.27%
    Under 20% 42 $2,280,000 $54,286 $1,403 6.45%