Carolina One Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

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Review & Overview

Carolina One Mortgage is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase 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, Orangeburg, Greenville, Columbia, and Sumter among others. We have data for 13 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 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 6.76% 12/29/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.72% 12/29/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.11% 12/29/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.68% 12/29/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.97% 12/29/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.52% 12/29/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.27% 12/29/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.23% 12/29/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.41% 12/29/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.41% 12/29/24
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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Originations

1,343

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$409,735,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,287 $397,095,000 $308,543 $4,772 3.23%
Orangeburg, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $2,215,000 $147,667 $4,456 3.07%
Outside of Metro Areas 8 $2,060,000 $257,500 $4,326 3.47%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,495,000 $213,571 $3,806 3.62%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,460,000 $182,500 $4,333 3.14%
SUMTER, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,345,000 $269,000 $5,554 3.78%
Georgetown, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,175,000 $391,667 $4,058 3.42%
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $945,000 $315,000 $3,957 3.38%
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $930,000 $465,000 $3,330 3.13%
SPARTANBURG, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $320,000 $160,000 $3,097 3.06%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $13,443 3.63%
FLORENCE, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $3,987 2.99%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $3,230 2.88%
Carolina One Mortgage's top markets include Charleston, Orangeburg, Greenville, Columbia, and Sumter 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 1,062 $326,780,000 $307,702 $3,779 3.20%
    FHA 144 $35,440,000 $246,111 $8,792 3.58%
    VA 136 $47,300,000 $347,794 $8,128 3.09%
    USDA 1 $215,000 $215,000 $5,492 3.25%

    For 2021, Carolina One Mortgage's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,062 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 144 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 985 $311,735,000 $316,482 $5,147 3.24%
    Refi 236 $66,680,000 $282,542 $3,543 3.08%
    Cash Out Refi 122 $31,320,000 $256,721 $3,967 3.44%

    For 2021, Carolina One Mortgage's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 985 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 236 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,245 $390,205,000 $313,418 $4,923 3.31%
    15 Year 51 $11,365,000 $222,843 $3,241 2.64%
    20 Year 19 $4,405,000 $231,842 $2,765 2.52%
    10 Year 18 $800,000 $44,444 $431 0.33%
    Other 10 $2,960,000 $296,000 $3,461 3.02%

    For 2021, Carolina One Mortgage's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,245 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 51 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 969 $292,315,000 $301,667
    $2k-3k 143 $40,085,000 $280,315
    $<1k 70 $17,960,000 $256,571
    $3k-4k 70 $20,320,000 $290,286
    $4k-5k 47 $15,865,000 $337,553
    $5k+ 44 $23,190,000 $527,045

    Carolina One Mortgage's average total fees were $4,923, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 969 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 844 $250,000,000 $296,209
    2.5-3% 384 $132,640,000 $345,417
    4-5% 57 $12,675,000 $222,368
    <2.5% 50 $11,720,000 $234,400
    5-6% 7 $2,315,000 $330,714
    6-7% 1 $385,000 $385,000

    During 2021, 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 844 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 747 $210,955,000 $282,403 $4,979 3.27%
    $100k-200k 291 $46,045,000 $158,230 $3,866 3.37%
    $400k-600k 201 $96,265,000 $478,930 $4,745 3.21%
    $600k-1MM 45 $33,165,000 $737,000 $8,432 3.15%
    $100,000 or less 44 $2,170,000 $49,318 $1,708 1.90%
    $1MM+ 15 $21,135,000 $1,409,000 $9,130 3.02%

    2021 saw Carolina One Mortgage place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 747 originations, totaling $210,955,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 374 $88,650,000 $237,032 $4,828 3.21%
    $100k-150k 241 $82,415,000 $341,971 $4,653 3.24%
    $75k-100k 236 $68,950,000 $292,161 $5,026 3.27%
    $50k or less 211 $38,285,000 $181,445 $4,298 3.19%
    $150k-250k 181 $77,005,000 $425,442 $4,874 3.25%
    $250k+ 75 $46,605,000 $621,400 $5,031 3.37%

    Carolina One Mortgage lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 374 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 241 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 261 $77,975,000 $298,755 $4,200 3.12%
    30-36% 230 $70,570,000 $306,826 $4,458 3.25%
    <20% 119 $36,645,000 $307,941 $3,547 3.03%
    44% 75 $21,335,000 $284,467 $5,029 3.36%
    50-60% 58 $15,860,000 $273,448 $7,912 3.45%
    42% 57 $17,755,000 $311,491 $4,991 3.38%
    41% 53 $16,425,000 $309,906 $4,638 3.22%
    43% 50 $15,100,000 $302,000 $4,950 3.31%
    40% 49 $14,355,000 $292,959 $4,559 3.25%
    45% 49 $14,505,000 $296,020 $5,369 3.26%
    39% 48 $16,960,000 $353,333 $4,840 3.22%
    37% 46 $13,460,000 $292,609 $5,006 3.27%
    47% 45 $13,115,000 $291,444 $6,111 3.35%
    46% 43 $13,415,000 $311,977 $5,017 3.33%
    38% 40 $15,520,000 $388,000 $4,753 3.26%
    48% 37 $10,315,000 $278,784 $5,459 3.39%
    49% 34 $9,260,000 $272,353 $4,980 3.37%
    36% 34 $11,790,000 $346,765 $4,703 3.23%

    Carolina One Mortgage lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 261 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 230 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,126 $349,550,000 $310,435 $4,655 3.23%
    Not provided 101 $33,115,000 $327,871 $4,946 3.32%
    Black 76 $17,300,000 $227,632 $5,661 3.10%
    Asian 32 $7,590,000 $237,188 $5,160 3.32%
    American Indian 5 $1,375,000 $275,000 $7,583 3.40%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 3 $805,000 $268,333 $5,164 3.33%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.98%

    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
    61.80%

    Carolina One Mortgage has a low pick rate. They may have issues with closing loans or may approve everyone, but with onerous loan terms.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,343 $409,735,000 $305,089

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,343 $409,735,000 $305,089

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 36 $5,210,000 $144,722 $3,092 3.12%
    40-60% 107 $31,195,000 $291,542 $3,474 3.10%
    60-80% 404 $126,290,000 $312,599 $3,824 3.29%
    80-100% 735 $232,615,000 $316,483 $5,256 3.32%
    Over 100% 38 $13,390,000 $352,368 $12,766 3.05%
    Under 20% 22 $800,000 $36,364 $434 0.45%