Education First Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
Beaumont, TXLEI: 549300L8D4DNZNL31O66
Tax ID: 74-1186856
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Review & Overview
Education First is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase and Cash Out Refi loans. Education First has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Beaumont, Houston, Fredericksburg, Dallas, and Austin among others. We have data for 9 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Education First 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. Education First 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 relatively high rates.
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SimulatedRates™Mortgage Type |
Simulated Rate | Simulation Date |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.42% | 11/17/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.20% | 11/17/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.00% | 11/17/24 |
| 30 Year FHA Purchase | 6.27% | 11/17/24 |
| 30 Year VA Purchase | 6.27% | 11/17/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.07% | 11/17/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 6.21% | 11/17/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.21% | 11/17/24 |
| 15 Year FHA Purchase | 5.68% | 11/17/24 |
| 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
136Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$22,210,000Awards
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Relative Rate
Education First's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was
6.47%.
The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.
This yields a difference of -0.01%.
Relative Fees (Closing Costs)
Education First's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate
mortgage were $4,704.
The average total origination fees for 30 year fixed rate mortgages across all lenders (for all loan values, including
both points & up-front fees in addition to origination fees) were $9,089.
Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEAUMONT-PORT ARTHUR, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 109 | $16,165,000 | $148,303 | $3,105 | 6.64% |
| HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 7 | $2,575,000 | $367,857 | $7,361 | 6.24% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 14 | $2,440,000 | $174,286 | $3,353 | 6.32% |
| Fredericksburg, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $375,000 | $375,000 | $0 | 7.01% |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $255,000 | $255,000 | $5,742 | 6.25% |
| AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $205,000 | $205,000 | $3,809 | 5.50% |
| Lufkin, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $85,000 | $85,000 | $3,580 | 6.45% |
| MIDLAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $65,000 | $65,000 | $0 | 6.94% |
| Stephenville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $45,000 | $45,000 | $1,136 | 5.75% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 136 | $22,210,000 | $163,309 | $3,465 | 6.57% |
For 2023, Education First's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 136 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2023, Education First's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 81 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 49 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2023, Education First's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 66 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 48 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
Education First's average total fees were $4,704, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 43 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-7% | 60 | $9,980,000 | $166,333 |
| 7-8% | 38 | $7,060,000 | $185,789 |
| 5-6% | 36 | $4,720,000 | $131,111 |
| Over 8% | 2 | $450,000 | $225,000 |
During 2023, Education First's average interest rate for loans was 6.47%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 60 originations.
Loan Sizing
2023 saw Education First place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 63 originations, totaling $3,675,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Education First lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 19 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 18 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Education First lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 26 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 22 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications74.72%
Education First has a below average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination58.09%
Education First 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 | 136 | $22,210,000 | $163,309 |