Monster Loans Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Lake Forest, CA

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Review & Overview

Monster Loans is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Refi and Cash Out Refi loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. Monster Loans has an average proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Phoenix, Seattle, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Denver among others. We have data for 242 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Monster Loans has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Monster Loans is typically a high 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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Originations

1,193

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$271,065,000
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 51 $11,575,000 $226,961 $9,451 4.43%
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 38 $10,600,000 $278,947 $11,291 4.46%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 55 $10,505,000 $191,000 $7,687 4.68%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $10,125,000 $405,000 $8,291 4.69%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 36 $9,470,000 $263,056 $9,070 4.63%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 24 $7,840,000 $326,667 $10,948 4.45%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 28 $7,600,000 $271,429 $10,554 4.28%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 36 $7,570,000 $210,278 $8,822 4.53%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 39 $7,235,000 $185,513 $7,874 4.55%
Outside of Metro Areas 37 $7,085,000 $191,486 $7,525 4.39%
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 30 $6,930,000 $231,000 $9,422 4.41%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $6,610,000 $254,231 $9,648 4.61%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $4,815,000 $229,286 $11,864 4.43%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $4,695,000 $426,818 $13,663 4.68%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $4,625,000 $220,238 $10,465 4.36%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $3,920,000 $245,000 $10,925 4.48%
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $3,425,000 $228,333 $8,935 4.43%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $3,255,000 $295,909 $11,440 4.49%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $3,240,000 $231,429 $9,708 4.47%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $3,175,000 $244,231 $9,247 4.26%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $3,125,000 $208,333 $9,051 4.46%
KENNEWICK-RICHLAND, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $3,080,000 $220,000 $9,541 4.36%
OLYMPIA-LACEY-TUMWATER, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $2,945,000 $267,727 $13,061 4.17%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,895,000 $321,667 $10,755 4.35%
SPOKANE-SPOKANE VALLEY, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $2,600,000 $216,667 $8,817 4.69%
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $2,580,000 $215,000 $8,983 4.45%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $2,550,000 $182,143 $8,254 4.38%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $2,520,000 $210,000 $8,458 4.52%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $2,505,000 $357,857 $7,099 4.61%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $2,420,000 $201,667 $7,293 4.40%
STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $2,225,000 $317,857 $14,754 4.59%
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $2,165,000 $196,818 $7,670 4.33%
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,110,000 $263,750 $9,671 4.28%
SALEM, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,095,000 $232,778 $11,375 4.28%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,065,000 $229,444 $7,961 4.32%
TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,980,000 $247,500 $9,501 4.38%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,970,000 $197,000 $9,813 4.68%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,940,000 $194,000 $8,406 4.39%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,940,000 $194,000 $5,838 4.51%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,695,000 $188,333 $9,553 4.56%
LEXINGTON-FAYETTE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,665,000 $237,857 $6,705 4.46%
LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,600,000 $160,000 $7,189 4.59%
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,530,000 $191,250 $5,921 4.69%
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,510,000 $188,750 $6,362 4.14%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,510,000 $188,750 $7,496 4.64%
HARTFORD-EAST HARTFORD-MIDDLETOWN, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,395,000 $279,000 $13,744 4.43%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,395,000 $199,286 $7,840 4.70%
COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,390,000 $231,667 $8,601 4.69%
BREMERTON-SILVERDALE-PORT ORCHARD, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,335,000 $267,000 $12,597 4.53%
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,320,000 $220,000 $5,183 4.31%
GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,295,000 $185,000 $7,782 4.71%
NEW HAVEN-MILFORD, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,245,000 $249,000 $9,067 4.23%
LAKE HAVASU CITY-KINGMAN, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,185,000 $169,286 $8,040 4.23%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,180,000 $196,667 $8,789 4.46%
SPARTANBURG, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,155,000 $165,000 $8,454 4.34%
ELIZABETHTOWN-FORT KNOX, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,135,000 $227,000 $4,861 4.38%
MODESTO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,115,000 $223,000 $5,393 4.50%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,100,000 $183,333 $6,014 4.25%
MEDFORD, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,095,000 $219,000 $12,186 4.18%
EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,040,000 $260,000 $10,072 4.34%
FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,030,000 $171,667 $5,349 4.98%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,025,000 $205,000 $8,178 4.18%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $965,000 $193,000 $9,904 4.40%
CLARKSVILLE, TN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $930,000 $155,000 $3,693 4.33%
DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $930,000 $232,500 $5,417 4.47%
FORT COLLINS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $905,000 $301,667 $7,156 4.42%
CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $905,000 $181,000 $8,933 4.73%
MILWAUKEE-WAUKESHA, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $840,000 $210,000 $8,964 4.19%
PANAMA CITY, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $840,000 $210,000 $8,463 4.41%
LAS CRUCES, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $835,000 $278,333 $8,193 4.75%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $790,000 $197,500 $11,487 4.69%
BILLINGS, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $780,000 $195,000 $8,964 4.94%
BRIDGEPORT-STAMFORD-NORWALK, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $775,000 $258,333 $7,744 4.13%
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $775,000 $258,333 $12,476 5.13%
YUBA CITY, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $765,000 $255,000 $7,652 4.13%
LONGVIEW, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $745,000 $248,333 $11,763 4.46%
BRUNSWICK, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $720,000 $360,000 $3,726 4.38%
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $715,000 $238,333 $9,844 4.04%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $705,000 $235,000 $13,367 4.08%
VALLEJO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $680,000 $340,000 $11,177 4.69%
PUEBLO, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $660,000 $165,000 $7,563 4.38%
ASHEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $655,000 $218,333 $3,710 4.46%
FLAGSTAFF, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $650,000 $325,000 $16,285 4.50%
BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $650,000 $162,500 $4,975 4.69%
FLINT, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $645,000 $215,000 $6,661 4.21%
VISALIA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $615,000 $205,000 $8,991 4.71%
SAVANNAH, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $605,000 $201,667 $9,741 4.54%
HANFORD-CORCORAN, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $600,000 $300,000 $10,242 4.56%
BOWLING GREEN, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $590,000 $147,500 $6,668 4.41%
Ottawa, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $590,000 $295,000 $6,838 4.63%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $570,000 $142,500 $6,502 4.97%
MADERA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $565,000 $188,333 $7,269 4.42%
GAINESVILLE, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $555,000 $185,000 $6,637 4.42%
MANCHESTER-NASHUA, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $550,000 $275,000 $8,760 4.00%
TRENTON-PRINCETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $540,000 $270,000 $6,447 4.38%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $535,000 $178,333 $6,292 4.25%
WARNER ROBINS, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $525,000 $175,000 $7,391 4.08%
GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $525,000 $175,000 $3,999 4.46%
SANTA ROSA-PETALUMA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $515,000 $515,000 $15,882 4.63%
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $510,000 $255,000 $13,878 5.13%
Alamogordo, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $500,000 $250,000 $5,401 4.44%
Sevierville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $490,000 $245,000 $9,809 4.50%
HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $485,000 $161,667 $7,631 3.71%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $485,000 $161,667 $7,592 4.58%
GREAT FALLS, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $460,000 $230,000 $8,968 4.44%
BOISE CITY, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $450,000 $225,000 $12,295 4.69%
ROANOKE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $450,000 $225,000 $10,653 4.38%
LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $445,000 $148,333 $11,344 4.38%
Montrose, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $440,000 $220,000 $10,919 4.06%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $440,000 $220,000 $6,391 4.56%
GREEN BAY, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $440,000 $220,000 $7,227 4.75%
Willmar, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $415,000 $415,000 $18,946 4.25%
Roseburg, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $410,000 $205,000 $6,767 4.88%
JACKSON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $405,000 $135,000 $7,156 4.50%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $5,657 5.00%
Sanford, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $400,000 $200,000 $7,163 4.25%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $400,000 $200,000 $5,847 5.19%
HINESVILLE, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $400,000 $200,000 $9,511 3.75%
MONROE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $390,000 $195,000 $4,936 4.31%
PEORIA, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $390,000 $195,000 $10,731 4.13%
STAUNTON, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $380,000 $190,000 $10,317 4.63%
SIERRA VISTA-DOUGLAS, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $370,000 $185,000 $3,899 4.13%
MADISON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $18,710 4.50%
Coldwater, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $350,000 $175,000 $3,631 4.75%
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $350,000 $175,000 $6,105 4.38%
Sunbury, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $10,303 3.88%
Prineville, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $17,741 4.00%
Brainerd, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $330,000 $165,000 $3,881 5.25%
JACKSONVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $330,000 $165,000 $7,557 3.94%
Cookeville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $330,000 $165,000 $5,206 4.06%
Elizabeth City, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $18,377 4.00%
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $320,000 $160,000 $3,066 4.56%
YUMA, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $20,034 3.88%
Crescent City, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $6,191 4.50%
NORWICH-NEW LONDON, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $310,000 $155,000 $8,783 4.25%
REDDING, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $15,963 3.50%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $9,214 3.88%
WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $14,730 4.75%
CLEVELAND-ELYRIA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $300,000 $150,000 $8,624 4.81%
MISSOULA, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $18,793 4.75%
ROCHESTER, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $290,000 $145,000 $6,872 4.38%
BELLINGHAM, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $17,812 4.25%
WINCHESTER, VA-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $3,635 4.75%
St. Marys, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $13,200 4.13%
Seneca, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $9,289 4.75%
KANKAKEE, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $5,928 4.63%
JANESVILLE-BELOIT, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $13,254 3.88%
Kalispell, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $14,171 4.00%
GREELEY, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $7,313 4.50%
Sonora, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $3,615 5.13%
CHAMBERSBURG-WAYNESBORO, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $10,794 4.88%
BURLINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $7,790 4.50%
KALAMAZOO-PORTAGE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $270,000 $135,000 $7,290 4.75%
WAUSAU-WESTON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $270,000 $135,000 $5,405 4.44%
Danville, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $260,000 $130,000 $6,429 5.13%
CHICO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $4,388 4.13%
Lewisburg, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $12,627 4.75%
TOLEDO, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $14,291 4.50%
Tullahoma-Manchester, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $250,000 $125,000 $6,746 4.81%
MANKATO, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $13,166 4.38%
DAVENPORT-MOLINE-ROCK ISLAND, IA-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $15,917 3.38%
PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $3,985 4.75%
FARMINGTON, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $5,153 4.75%
Shelton, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $7,915 4.50%
Lawrenceburg, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $4,121 4.50%
Deming, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $5,391 4.88%
EL CENTRO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $5,290 5.00%
YAKIMA, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $12,111 4.75%
Pullman, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $14,067 4.75%
Meadville, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $5,285 3.88%
BLACKSBURG-CHRISTIANSBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $2,568 4.75%
Clovis, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $14,183 4.63%
MACON-BIBB COUNTY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $3,059 4.75%
WORCESTER, MA-CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $10,971 4.25%
SPRINGFIELD, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $11,967 4.88%
HARRISONBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $5,556 4.25%
LEWISTON-AUBURN, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $6,499 5.00%
Stevens Point, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $7,933 4.50%
HUNTINGTON-ASHLAND, WV-KY-OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $9,905 4.75%
VALDOSTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $7,070 4.75%
Laconia, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $5,230 4.13%
ALTOONA, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $5,775 4.50%
THE VILLAGES, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $4,462 5.00%
CALIFORNIA-LEXINGTON PARK, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $11,675 4.25%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $9,474 3.88%
Glenwood Springs, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $9,757 4.38%
Bardstown, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $8,725 4.00%
JOHNSON CITY, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $12,246 4.25%
Shelbyville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $10,160 4.63%
Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $4,425 4.50%
Carlsbad-Artesia, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $9,999 4.50%
Red Bluff, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $9,874 4.38%
LANSING-EAST LANSING, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $5,743 4.63%
Bemidji, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $3,725 4.38%
IDAHO FALLS, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $11,913 5.25%
Huntingdon, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $10,266 4.38%
Burley, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $9,500 4.50%
Holland, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $10,136 3.75%
HICKORY-LENOIR-MORGANTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $4,220 4.63%
LA CROSSE-ONALASKA, WI-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $8,517 4.38%
Worthington, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $5,285 4.50%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $4,764 4.50%
GRAND JUNCTION, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $3,448 5.38%
Sterling, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $10,551 4.25%
Coos Bay, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $6,680 4.38%
Fort Morgan, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $8,722 4.25%
Crossville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $7,905 3.75%
WENATCHEE, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $6,690 4.75%
GOLDSBORO, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $2,772 4.88%
OSHKOSH-NEENAH, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,963 3.75%
Somerset, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,123 4.88%
Hutchinson, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $8,335 4.25%
APPLETON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $7,615 4.63%
Concord, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $8,928 3.75%
LEBANON, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $8,822 4.63%
ROCKFORD, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $8,725 4.13%
Mayfield, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $10,385 3.50%
Marion, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $2,650 4.75%
Adrian, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $5,586 3.88%
La Grande, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $9,164 3.75%
HAGERSTOWN-MARTINSBURG, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $3,268 4.38%
Greenwood, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $5,375 4.88%
Cullowhee, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $2,535 4.25%
Traverse City, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $10,025 4.38%
YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $8,256 3.88%
Paducah, KY-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $4,638 3.75%
Quincy, IL-MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $7,378 5.13%
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $7,612 3.75%
AKRON, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $7,747 4.50%
Grand Rapids, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $6,559 4.50%
JACKSON, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $7,536 3.75%
KINGSPORT-BRISTOL, TN-VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,610 4.13%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $4,010 4.75%
Lebanon, NH-VT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $2,984 4.50%
Moultrie, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $5,219 4.88%
SUMTER, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $6,658 4.00%
BLOOMINGTON, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $6,577 4.63%
Marquette, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $8,155 5.13%
MUSKEGON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $4,712 3.63%
DALTON, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $6,251 4.63%
GREENVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $8,891 4.88%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $5,922 3.88%
Monster Loans's top markets include Phoenix, Seattle, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Denver among others.

Their top states include:
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Washington (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Georgia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Colorado (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    VA 697 $169,105,000 $242,618 $9,606 4.36%
    FHA 311 $62,435,000 $200,756 $8,947 4.49%
    Conventional 185 $39,525,000 $213,649 $5,930 4.83%

    For 2018, Monster Loans's most frequently originated type of loan was VA, with 697 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 311 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 716 $161,240,000 $225,196 $9,184 4.55%
    Cash Out Refi 461 $104,915,000 $227,581 $8,457 4.33%
    Home Purchase 16 $4,910,000 $306,875 $6,811 4.84%

    For 2018, Monster Loans's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 716 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 461 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,167 $266,435,000 $228,308 $8,910 4.47%
    20 Year 13 $2,695,000 $207,308 $7,694 4.52%
    15 Year 11 $1,695,000 $154,091 $6,937 4.07%
    Other 2 $240,000 $120,000 $3,298 4.81%

    For 2018, Monster Loans's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,167 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 13 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $5k+ 368 $108,470,000 $294,755
    $3k-4k 266 $53,100,000 $199,624
    $2k-3k 243 $46,235,000 $190,267
    $4k-5k 228 $46,870,000 $205,570
    $1k-2k 71 $11,465,000 $161,479
    $<1k 17 $4,925,000 $289,706

    Monster Loans's average total fees were $8,910, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $5k+ bucket, with 368 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 802 $182,940,000 $228,105
    3-4% 250 $56,860,000 $227,440
    5-6% 134 $29,850,000 $222,761
    2.5-3% 7 $1,415,000 $202,143

    During 2018, Monster Loans's average interest rate for loans was 4.47%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 802 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 590 $93,920,000 $159,186 $6,962 4.50%
    $200k-400k 529 $143,525,000 $271,314 $10,156 4.42%
    $400k-600k 62 $28,780,000 $464,194 $15,359 4.59%
    $100,000 or less 6 $530,000 $88,333 $3,756 4.67%
    $600k-1MM 5 $3,245,000 $649,000 $22,697 4.55%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,065,000 $1,065,000 $7,111 4.50%

    2018 saw Monster Loans place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 590 originations, totaling $93,920,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 443 $90,195,000 $203,600 $8,159 4.46%
    $75k-100k 262 $65,200,000 $248,855 $9,827 4.43%
    $50k or less 261 $44,065,000 $168,831 $7,488 4.53%
    $100k-150k 182 $53,800,000 $295,604 $10,449 4.47%
    $150k-250k 41 $15,515,000 $378,415 $11,832 4.51%
    $250k+ 2 $1,680,000 $840,000 $19,460 4.19%

    Monster Loans lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 443 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 262 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    50-60% 231 $58,235,000 $252,100 $10,251 4.45%
    30-36% 140 $30,000,000 $214,286 $9,140 4.36%
    20-30% 114 $23,980,000 $210,351 $8,261 4.35%
    49% 68 $16,190,000 $238,088 $8,518 4.50%
    47% 68 $15,360,000 $225,882 $8,566 4.47%
    44% 67 $15,535,000 $231,866 $8,563 4.45%
    48% 60 $14,270,000 $237,833 $8,909 4.53%
    40% 53 $11,145,000 $210,283 $8,315 4.51%
    45% 52 $11,380,000 $218,846 $8,614 4.54%
    46% 50 $11,100,000 $222,000 $7,784 4.58%
    41% 50 $11,340,000 $226,800 $8,359 4.63%
    42% 47 $9,615,000 $204,574 $8,884 4.51%
    39% 44 $9,650,000 $219,318 $8,853 4.43%
    43% 41 $9,205,000 $224,512 $8,317 4.62%
    36% 34 $7,670,000 $225,588 $8,500 4.68%
    37% 27 $6,375,000 $236,111 $7,396 4.68%
    38% 27 $5,695,000 $210,926 $8,943 4.44%
    >60% 10 $2,350,000 $235,000 $8,206 4.14%
    <20% 8 $1,360,000 $170,000 $7,230 4.09%

    Monster Loans lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 50-60%, with 231 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 140 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 823 $185,675,000 $225,608 $8,986 4.43%
    Not provided 163 $37,485,000 $229,969 $9,130 4.53%
    Black 135 $29,775,000 $220,556 $8,131 4.62%
    Asian 35 $9,685,000 $276,714 $8,906 4.59%
    American Indian 15 $3,495,000 $233,000 $7,645 4.53%
    Not applicable 12 $2,740,000 $228,333 $7,931 4.54%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 10 $2,210,000 $221,000 $7,855 4.31%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    76.69%

    Monster Loans has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    -55.74%

    Monster Loans 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 1,193 $271,065,000 $227,213

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 6 $1,200,000 $200,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 1,187 $269,865,000 $227,350

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 5 $715,000 $143,000 $5,125 4.35%
    40-60% 30 $5,840,000 $194,667 $5,526 4.52%
    60-80% 221 $46,895,000 $212,195 $7,759 4.72%
    80-100% 833 $190,605,000 $228,818 $8,603 4.43%
    Over 100% 103 $26,865,000 $260,825 $14,566 4.26%
    Under 20% 1 $145,000 $145,000 $3,490 4.75%