Carolina One Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

WILMINGTON, DE

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Review & Overview

Carolina One Mortgage is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Carolina One 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: Charleston, Columbia, Orangeburg, Hilton Head Island, and Charlotte among others. We have data for 11 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Carolina One 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. Carolina One Mortgage 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 6.76% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.72% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.11% 4/21/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.68% 4/21/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.97% 4/21/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.52% 4/21/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.27% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.23% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.41% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.41% 4/21/24
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Originations

1,559

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$426,885,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,485 $412,145,000 $277,539 $4,244 3.21%
Outside of Metro Areas 16 $3,840,000 $240,000 $4,628 3.22%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $1,925,000 $148,077 $2,894 3.07%
Orangeburg, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,910,000 $191,000 $4,486 2.91%
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,780,000 $222,500 $5,367 3.11%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,355,000 $271,000 $4,915 3.40%
SUMTER, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,055,000 $150,714 $3,522 3.34%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $995,000 $199,000 $2,787 3.37%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $960,000 $160,000 $3,479 3.54%
Georgetown, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $825,000 $275,000 $3,352 3.33%
SPARTANBURG, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $2,873 4.25%
Carolina One Mortgage's top markets include Charleston, Columbia, Orangeburg, Hilton Head Island, and Charlotte among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 1,205 $328,325,000 $272,469 $3,417 3.17%
    VA 205 $65,235,000 $318,220 $6,402 3.18%
    FHA 146 $32,610,000 $223,356 $7,889 3.56%
    USDA 3 $715,000 $238,333 $5,624 3.21%

    For 2020, Carolina One Mortgage's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,205 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 205 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 934 $256,500,000 $274,625 $4,701 3.22%
    Refi 474 $130,050,000 $274,367 $3,331 3.14%
    Cash Out Refi 145 $40,305,000 $277,966 $4,333 3.38%
    Other 6 $30,000 $5,000 $0 3.21%

    For 2020, Carolina One Mortgage's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 934 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 474 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,372 $384,480,000 $280,233 $4,426 3.31%
    15 Year 95 $25,075,000 $263,947 $3,294 2.75%
    20 Year 41 $8,685,000 $211,829 $2,687 2.44%
    Other 33 $8,035,000 $243,485 $2,970 3.12%
    10 Year 18 $610,000 $33,889 $298 0.35%

    For 2020, Carolina One Mortgage's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,372 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 95 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 1,130 $314,860,000 $278,637
    $<1k 159 $38,175,000 $240,094
    $2k-3k 130 $32,990,000 $253,769
    $3k-4k 90 $22,870,000 $254,111
    $4k-5k 26 $8,910,000 $342,692
    $5k+ 24 $9,080,000 $378,333

    Carolina One Mortgage's average total fees were $4,426, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 1,130 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 855 $229,695,000 $268,649
    2.5-3% 559 $167,975,000 $300,492
    <2.5% 67 $13,865,000 $206,940
    4-5% 67 $12,945,000 $193,209
    5-6% 10 $2,040,000 $204,000
    Over 8% 1 $365,000 $365,000

    During 2020, Carolina One Mortgage's average interest rate for loans was 3.31%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 855 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 889 $247,525,000 $278,431 $4,394 3.23%
    $100k-200k 397 $63,915,000 $160,995 $3,804 3.39%
    $400k-600k 171 $80,005,000 $467,865 $4,604 3.15%
    $100,000 or less 61 $2,765,000 $45,328 $1,535 2.09%
    $600k-1MM 35 $25,375,000 $725,000 $7,773 3.04%
    $1MM+ 6 $7,300,000 $1,216,667 $4,745 2.77%

    2020 saw Carolina One Mortgage place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 889 originations, totaling $247,525,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 377 $85,145,000 $225,849 $4,243 3.25%
    $100k-150k 314 $99,300,000 $316,242 $4,386 3.25%
    $50k or less 285 $48,465,000 $170,053 $3,911 3.15%
    $75k-100k 285 $75,745,000 $265,772 $4,281 3.24%
    $150k-250k 169 $62,155,000 $367,781 $4,252 3.21%
    $250k+ 70 $38,920,000 $556,000 $4,600 3.07%

    Carolina One Mortgage lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 377 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 314 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 341 $98,855,000 $289,897 $3,953 3.13%
    30-36% 233 $62,885,000 $269,893 $4,222 3.27%
    <20% 188 $47,370,000 $251,968 $3,278 2.87%
    44% 76 $17,020,000 $223,947 $4,491 3.35%
    42% 70 $18,040,000 $257,714 $4,534 3.32%
    43% 66 $17,500,000 $265,152 $4,634 3.25%
    37% 58 $15,210,000 $262,241 $4,384 3.38%
    49% 56 $15,020,000 $268,214 $3,977 3.32%
    39% 56 $15,250,000 $272,321 $4,208 3.35%
    38% 54 $15,000,000 $277,778 $4,339 3.24%
    36% 51 $15,905,000 $311,863 $4,391 3.33%
    41% 50 $15,630,000 $312,600 $4,493 3.20%
    40% 47 $12,725,000 $270,745 $3,993 3.25%
    50-60% 45 $12,065,000 $268,111 $7,529 3.47%
    48% 45 $12,845,000 $285,444 $4,290 3.25%
    47% 44 $12,830,000 $291,591 $4,131 3.33%
    45% 40 $12,410,000 $310,250 $4,792 3.27%
    46% 35 $8,735,000 $249,571 $4,963 3.39%
    >60% 1 $155,000 $155,000 $6,047 4.75%

    Carolina One Mortgage lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 341 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 233 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,396 $383,700,000 $274,857 $4,187 3.21%
    Not provided 68 $19,170,000 $281,912 $4,502 3.11%
    Black 64 $14,630,000 $228,594 $4,822 3.26%
    Asian 26 $8,060,000 $310,000 $4,153 3.25%
    American Indian 3 $635,000 $211,667 $5,257 3.66%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $515,000 $515,000 $8,888 3.00%
    Not applicable 1 $175,000 $175,000 $5,636 5.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.11%

    Carolina One 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
    74.15%

    Carolina One Mortgage has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,559 $426,885,000 $273,820

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 12 $1,780,000 $148,333
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 1,547 $425,105,000 $274,793

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 44 $9,350,000 $212,500 $3,018 3.10%
    40-60% 143 $36,705,000 $256,678 $3,245 3.13%
    60-80% 455 $134,665,000 $295,967 $3,511 3.24%
    80-100% 821 $223,515,000 $272,247 $4,500 3.30%
    Over 100% 58 $19,830,000 $341,897 $11,502 3.19%
    Under 20% 30 $450,000 $15,000 $141 0.85%