Option Financial Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
CINCINNATI, OHLEI: 549300L7CE67AJBV3102
Tax ID: 76-0780998
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Review & Overview
Option Financial is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. Option Financial has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Cincinnati, Lexington, Washington Court House, Dayton, and Wilmington among others. We have data for 7 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Option Financial 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. 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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Originations
54Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$12,320,000Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 41 | $10,145,000 | $247,439 | $5,612 | 6.52% |
| LEXINGTON-FAYETTE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $640,000 | $320,000 | $3,868 | 6.81% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 2 | $410,000 | $205,000 | $6,125 | 7.13% |
| Washington Court House, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $345,000 | $115,000 | $3,819 | 7.13% |
| DAYTON-KETTERING, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $330,000 | $165,000 | $4,641 | 6.88% |
| Wilmington, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $265,000 | $265,000 | $11,347 | 6.25% |
| AKRON, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $185,000 | $61,667 | $3,381 | 7.21% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 36 | $8,450,000 | $234,722 | $3,902 | 6.75% |
| FHA | 15 | $3,335,000 | $222,333 | $8,607 | 6.43% |
| VA | 3 | $535,000 | $178,333 | $7,570 | 6.25% |
For 2023, Option Financial's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 36 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 15 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2023, Option Financial's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 50 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 3 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
| Loan Length | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Year | 53 | $12,195,000 | $230,094 | $5,472 | 6.64% |
| 20 Year | 1 | $125,000 | $125,000 | $2,293 | 6.13% |
For 2023, Option Financial's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 53 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 1 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
Option Financial's average total fees were $5,472, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 30 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-7% | 37 | $8,615,000 | $232,838 |
| 7-8% | 12 | $2,670,000 | $222,500 |
| 5-6% | 5 | $1,035,000 | $207,000 |
During 2023, Option Financial's average interest rate for loans was 6.64%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 37 originations.
Loan Sizing
2023 saw Option Financial place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 22 originations, totaling $3,420,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Option Financial lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 15 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 14 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Option Financial lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 12 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 5 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications85.71%
Option Financial has an average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination66.67%
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 | 54 | $12,320,000 | $228,148 |