Vellum Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Fairfax, VA

LEI: 549300IPUHFA5O769M51

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Review & Overview

Vellum Mortgage is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase and Refi 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, Baltimore, Winchester, Virginia Beach, and Richmond among others. We have data for 21 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.56% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.52% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.65% 4/21/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.54% 4/21/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.30% 4/21/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.29% 4/21/24
30 Year VA Refi 5.59% 4/21/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 7.00% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.92% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.83% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.83% 4/21/24
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Originations

947

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$378,465,000

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) 870 $357,140,000 $410,506 $6,562 4.07%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $7,275,000 $291,000 $6,786 4.18%
WINCHESTER, VA-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,445,000 $271,667 $3,689 4.18%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $2,120,000 $353,333 $5,124 3.83%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,625,000 $325,000 $5,467 4.08%
Outside of Metro Areas 8 $1,480,000 $185,000 $5,190 4.13%
CALIFORNIA-LEXINGTON PARK, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $925,000 $308,333 $3,782 4.54%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $765,000 $255,000 $4,371 4.33%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $705,000 $235,000 $6,638 4.50%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $685,000 $685,000 $5,988 3.50%
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $450,000 $225,000 $3,482 3.69%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $445,000 $445,000 $14,406 4.00%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $5,480 4.13%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $14,185 3.50%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $4,490 3.88%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $330,000 $165,000 $5,153 4.75%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $8,528 3.63%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $9,236 3.50%
SAVANNAH, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $3,060 3.88%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $190,000 $95,000 $3,044 4.88%
HAGERSTOWN-MARTINSBURG, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $3,514 4.88%
Vellum Mortgage's top markets include Washington, Baltimore, Winchester, Virginia Beach, and Richmond among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 658 $265,330,000 $403,237 $5,246 4.08%
    FHA 177 $57,385,000 $324,209 $9,712 4.23%
    VA 111 $55,555,000 $500,495 $8,743 3.79%
    USDA 1 $195,000 $195,000 $5,443 3.63%

    For 2019, Vellum Mortgage's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 658 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 177 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 713 $283,645,000 $397,819 $6,982 4.15%
    Refi 183 $77,195,000 $421,831 $4,634 3.79%
    Cash Out Refi 50 $17,530,000 $350,600 $6,356 4.04%
    Home Improvement 1 $95,000 $95,000 $4,669 5.50%

    For 2019, Vellum Mortgage's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 713 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 183 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 913 $367,595,000 $402,623 $6,577 4.10%
    15 Year 25 $7,495,000 $299,800 $3,692 3.42%
    20 Year 6 $1,980,000 $330,000 $4,100 3.96%
    Other 3 $1,395,000 $465,000 $8,847 3.63%

    For 2019, Vellum Mortgage's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 913 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 25 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 826 $325,370,000 $393,910
    $2k-3k 37 $14,915,000 $403,108
    $3k-4k 27 $13,265,000 $491,296
    $5k+ 26 $15,660,000 $602,308
    $<1k 18 $2,680,000 $148,889
    $4k-5k 13 $6,575,000 $505,769

    Vellum Mortgage's average total fees were $6,577, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 826 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 514 $214,710,000 $417,724
    4-5% 399 $153,445,000 $384,574
    5-6% 27 $7,985,000 $295,741
    2.5-3% 7 $2,325,000 $332,143

    During 2019, Vellum Mortgage's average interest rate for loans was 4.10%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 514 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 457 $139,855,000 $306,028 $6,219 4.09%
    $400k-600k 260 $123,450,000 $474,808 $6,904 3.95%
    $600k-1MM 121 $85,855,000 $709,545 $8,030 4.08%
    $100k-200k 77 $12,835,000 $166,688 $4,327 4.27%
    $100,000 or less 18 $860,000 $47,778 $1,930 4.74%
    $1MM+ 14 $15,610,000 $1,115,000 $11,930 4.03%

    2019 saw Vellum Mortgage place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 457 originations, totaling $139,855,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 222 $86,780,000 $390,901 $6,187 4.10%
    $75k-100k 188 $65,040,000 $345,957 $6,585 4.06%
    $150k-250k 181 $92,595,000 $511,575 $6,607 4.05%
    $50k-75k 177 $48,365,000 $273,249 $6,787 4.13%
    $250k+ 93 $58,475,000 $628,763 $7,236 4.04%
    $50k or less 58 $12,810,000 $220,862 $6,012 4.27%

    Vellum Mortgage lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 222 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 188 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 172 $76,870,000 $446,919 $5,905 3.94%
    30-36% 167 $65,685,000 $393,323 $6,077 4.07%
    50-60% 86 $32,030,000 $372,442 $9,625 4.17%
    <20% 46 $18,740,000 $407,391 $4,417 3.90%
    44% 46 $17,810,000 $387,174 $5,740 4.23%
    36% 39 $16,675,000 $427,564 $6,634 4.11%
    42% 36 $14,380,000 $399,444 $7,154 4.20%
    43% 33 $11,805,000 $357,727 $6,415 4.40%
    41% 32 $12,100,000 $378,125 $5,785 4.25%
    39% 32 $10,770,000 $336,563 $5,268 4.22%
    37% 32 $13,930,000 $435,313 $7,644 4.05%
    45% 32 $11,540,000 $360,625 $6,867 4.27%
    40% 32 $10,800,000 $337,500 $5,047 4.05%
    48% 30 $11,020,000 $367,333 $8,549 3.97%
    38% 29 $11,685,000 $402,931 $6,426 4.08%
    49% 26 $10,130,000 $389,615 $7,362 4.13%
    46% 24 $9,920,000 $413,333 $7,496 4.13%
    47% 23 $7,585,000 $329,783 $6,831 4.23%
    >60% 1 $335,000 $335,000 $10,909 3.38%

    Vellum Mortgage lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 172 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 167 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 626 $242,410,000 $387,236 $6,316 4.09%
    Not provided 156 $73,020,000 $468,077 $6,956 4.04%
    Black 102 $37,910,000 $371,667 $7,204 4.13%
    Asian 46 $17,800,000 $386,957 $6,036 3.91%
    Asian Indian 11 $4,965,000 $451,364 $5,683 3.98%
    Other Asian 2 $1,070,000 $535,000 $4,319 4.18%
    Vietnamese 1 $385,000 $385,000 $4,392 4.25%
    American Indian 1 $345,000 $345,000 $3,789 3.25%
    Korean 1 $295,000 $295,000 $14,251 3.00%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $265,000 $265,000 $3,511 4.13%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    98.50%

    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
    82.79%

    Vellum Mortgage has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 947 $378,465,000 $399,646

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 947 $378,465,000 $399,646

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 13 $3,685,000 $283,462 $3,974 4.00%
    40-60% 48 $15,220,000 $317,083 $4,216 3.87%
    60-80% 222 $93,100,000 $419,369 $5,039 4.04%
    80-100% 610 $244,200,000 $400,328 $7,103 4.13%
    Over 100% 23 $10,375,000 $451,087 $14,928 3.82%
    Under 20% 9 $115,000 $12,778 $164 4.75%