Merrimack Valley Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Lawrence, MA

LEI: 549300L4PTYXDMX1GS50

Tax ID: 04-2206928

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Review & Overview

Merrimack Valley is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Other, Cash Out Refi, and Home Purchase loans. Merrimack Valley has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Boston, Manchester, Laconia, Worcester, and Concord among others. We have data for 10 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Merrimack Valley 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. Merrimack Valley 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
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 5.76% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 5.96% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 5.95% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.24% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.83% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.90% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.90% 4/21/24
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

447

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$56,455,000

Awards

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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 415 $51,375,000 $123,795 $2,312 3.81%
MANCHESTER-NASHUA, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $2,005,000 $154,231 $1,931 3.41%
Laconia, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $875,000 $291,667 $2,784 3.96%
Outside of Metro Areas 6 $750,000 $125,000 $2,029 3.70%
WORCESTER, MA-CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $495,000 $165,000 $2,891 4.08%
Concord, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $480,000 $240,000 $3,543 4.25%
BARNSTABLE TOWN, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $4,661 3.13%
Berlin, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $110,000 $55,000 $1,935 3.43%
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $2,610 3.00%
PORTLAND-SOUTH PORTLAND, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 3.99%
Merrimack Valley's top markets include Boston, Manchester, Laconia, Worcester, and Concord among others.

Their top states include:
  • Massachusetts (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New Hampshire (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Maine (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Georgia (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 447 $56,455,000 $126,298 $2,328 3.79%

    For 2018, Merrimack Valley's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 447 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 266 $16,210,000 $60,940 $461 3.84%
    Cash Out Refi 95 $18,745,000 $197,316 $2,258 3.66%
    Home Purchase 57 $15,265,000 $267,807 $2,701 3.90%
    Refi 27 $5,765,000 $213,519 $2,229 3.62%
    Home Improvement 2 $470,000 $235,000 $4,772 3.13%

    For 2018, Merrimack Valley's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 266 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 95 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 187 $17,035,000 $91,096 $2,095 4.17%
    30 Year 125 $31,845,000 $254,760 $2,437 3.64%
    10 Year 85 $5,245,000 $61,706 $1,590 3.62%
    5 Year 49 $2,175,000 $44,388 $150 3.04%
    20 Year 1 $155,000 $155,000 $2,027 4.50%

    For 2018, Merrimack Valley's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 187 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 125 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 130 $29,910,000 $230,077
    $1k-2k 13 $2,705,000 $208,077
    $2k-3k 7 $1,895,000 $270,714
    $3k-4k 4 $880,000 $220,000

    Merrimack Valley's average total fees were $2,437, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 130 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 249 $23,375,000 $93,876
    2.5-3% 94 $14,050,000 $149,468
    4-5% 54 $10,830,000 $200,556
    5-6% 34 $3,790,000 $111,471
    <2.5% 11 $3,155,000 $286,818
    6-7% 5 $1,255,000 $251,000

    During 2018, Merrimack Valley's average interest rate for loans was 3.64%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 249 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 255 $11,675,000 $45,784 $1,200 3.81%
    $200k-400k 95 $25,455,000 $267,947 $2,533 3.64%
    $100k-200k 80 $11,580,000 $144,750 $2,326 3.94%
    $400k-600k 16 $7,140,000 $446,250 $2,705 3.64%
    $600k-1MM 1 $605,000 $605,000 $3,171 4.50%

    2018 saw Merrimack Valley place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 255 originations, totaling $11,675,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 122 $14,950,000 $122,541 $2,579 3.71%
    $50k-75k 97 $10,465,000 $107,887 $2,335 3.85%
    $75k-100k 92 $11,780,000 $128,043 $2,142 3.73%
    $150k-250k 70 $11,510,000 $164,429 $2,673 3.91%
    $50k or less 45 $3,595,000 $79,889 $2,096 3.71%
    $250k+ 16 $2,760,000 $172,500 $2,112 3.67%

    Merrimack Valley lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 122 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 97 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 86 $10,700,000 $124,419 $2,419 3.71%
    30-36% 76 $9,560,000 $125,789 $2,269 3.81%
    47% 25 $2,115,000 $84,600 $1,876 3.75%
    42% 24 $2,510,000 $104,583 $1,926 4.25%
    <20% 23 $1,255,000 $54,565 $1,974 3.65%
    41% 23 $2,615,000 $113,696 $2,499 3.65%
    46% 22 $3,060,000 $139,091 $2,340 3.96%
    40% 19 $3,205,000 $168,684 $2,565 3.66%
    44% 18 $2,230,000 $123,889 $2,283 3.67%
    49% 18 $2,190,000 $121,667 $2,743 3.67%
    39% 17 $2,625,000 $154,412 $2,506 4.05%
    38% 16 $3,190,000 $199,375 $2,592 4.09%
    37% 15 $1,615,000 $107,667 $2,365 3.75%
    45% 14 $1,350,000 $96,429 $1,632 3.58%
    48% 13 $1,445,000 $111,154 $2,507 3.78%
    43% 12 $1,890,000 $157,500 $2,095 3.84%
    36% 11 $1,315,000 $119,545 $2,513 3.44%
    50-60% 10 $2,270,000 $227,000 $2,241 3.35%
    >60% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 3.99%

    Merrimack Valley lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 86 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 76 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 390 $49,310,000 $126,436 $2,378 3.79%
    Not provided 36 $3,480,000 $96,667 $1,783 3.75%
    Asian 9 $1,455,000 $161,667 $2,403 3.36%
    Not applicable 4 $1,250,000 $312,500 $0 6.04%
    Black 4 $330,000 $82,500 $1,383 3.90%
    Other Asian 1 $275,000 $275,000 $2,131 2.50%
    Asian Indian 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 3.38%
    American Indian 2 $100,000 $50,000 $0 3.74%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    81.14%

    Merrimack Valley has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    79.19%

    Merrimack Valley has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 447 $56,455,000 $126,298

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 3 $1,305,000 $435,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 1 $145,000 $145,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 443 $55,005,000 $124,165

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 75 $9,065,000 $120,867 $1,523 3.92%
    40-60% 41 $8,915,000 $217,439 $2,460 3.59%
    60-80% 71 $18,595,000 $261,901 $2,405 3.84%
    80-100% 37 $10,125,000 $273,649 $2,798 3.77%
    Under 20% 223 $9,755,000 $43,744 $1,218 3.78%