Option Financial Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
CINCINNATI, OHLEI: 549300L7CE67AJBV3102
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Review & Overview
Option Financial is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase, Refi, and Cash Out Refi loans. Option Financial 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: Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, Panama City, and Maysville among others. We have data for 12 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Option Financial 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. Option Financial 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 | 7.09% | 12/2/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.79% | 12/2/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 7.11% | 12/2/24 |
| 30 Year FHA Purchase | 7.90% | 12/2/24 |
| 30 Year VA Purchase | 6.49% | 12/2/24 |
| 30 Year VA Refi | 6.27% | 12/2/24 |
| 30 Year USDA Purchase | 8.73% | 12/2/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.27% | 12/2/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 5.68% | 12/2/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 5.68% | 12/2/24 |
| 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
367Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$70,735,000Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 352 | $67,460,000 | $191,648 | $3,685 | 3.11% |
| COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $835,000 | $278,333 | $3,191 | 3.04% |
| DAYTON-KETTERING, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $360,000 | $180,000 | $4,278 | 3.69% |
| PANAMA CITY, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $355,000 | $355,000 | $3,488 | 3.25% |
| Maysville, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $265,000 | $265,000 | $4,503 | 3.25% |
| Washington Court House, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $265,000 | $265,000 | $3,303 | 2.50% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 1 | $255,000 | $255,000 | $2,820 | 3.38% |
| NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $235,000 | $235,000 | $4,069 | 3.50% |
| Wilmington, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $220,000 | $110,000 | $3,735 | 3.69% |
| North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $195,000 | $195,000 | $4,139 | 2.50% |
| HUNTINGTON-ASHLAND, WV-KY-OH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $155,000 | $155,000 | $2,994 | 2.25% |
| Richmond-Berea, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $135,000 | $135,000 | $2,922 | 2.63% |
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Product Mix
For 2021, Option Financial's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 321 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 44 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2021, Option Financial's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 165 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 126 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2021, Option Financial's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 309 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 27 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
| Origination Fee/Closing Cost | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1k-2k | 321 | $63,105,000 | $196,589 |
| $2k-3k | 22 | $3,060,000 | $139,091 |
| $<1k | 18 | $3,680,000 | $204,444 |
| $3k-4k | 6 | $890,000 | $148,333 |
Option Financial's average total fees were $3,819, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 321 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4% | 170 | $29,050,000 | $170,882 |
| 2.5-3% | 140 | $30,160,000 | $215,429 |
| <2.5% | 45 | $9,885,000 | $219,667 |
| 4-5% | 10 | $1,380,000 | $138,000 |
| 5-6% | 2 | $260,000 | $130,000 |
During 2021, Option Financial's average interest rate for loans was 3.19%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 170 originations.
Loan Sizing
2021 saw Option Financial place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 216 originations, totaling $31,480,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Option Financial lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 97 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 74 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Option Financial lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 82 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 69 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications91.48%
Option Financial has an average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination68.39%
Option Financial 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 | 367 | $70,735,000 | $192,738 |
LTV Distribution
Complaints
| Bank Name | Product | Issue | 2021 CPFB Complaints | % of Total Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ovation Financial Services, LLC | Conventional home mortgage | Trouble during payment process | 1 | 100.0% |