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 Cash Out Refi and Home Purchase loans. Education First has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Beaumont, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Dallas among others. We have data for 6 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Education First 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. 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% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.20% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.00% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year FHA Purchase | 6.27% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year VA Purchase | 6.27% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.07% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 6.21% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.21% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year FHA Purchase | 5.68% | 12/16/24 |
| 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
93Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$10,045,000Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEAUMONT-PORT ARTHUR, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 67 | $6,775,000 | $101,119 | $2,181 | 4.74% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 14 | $1,760,000 | $125,714 | $2,695 | 4.49% |
| HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 9 | $1,065,000 | $118,333 | $2,324 | 4.30% |
| AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $225,000 | $225,000 | $3,197 | 4.80% |
| SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $185,000 | $185,000 | $4,673 | 5.00% |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $1,030 | 4.20% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 93 | $10,045,000 | $108,011 | $2,322 | 4.66% |
For 2018, Education First's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 93 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2018, Education First's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 63 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 29 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2018, Education First's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 31 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 21 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
| Origination Fee/Closing Cost | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| $<1k | 31 | $1,945,000 | $62,742 |
| $1k-2k | 20 | $2,740,000 | $137,000 |
| $2k-3k | 4 | $1,010,000 | $252,500 |
| $3k-4k | 1 | $315,000 | $315,000 |
Education First's average total fees were $4,177, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 31 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-5% | 35 | $4,505,000 | $128,714 |
| 5-6% | 31 | $3,485,000 | $112,419 |
| 3-4% | 23 | $1,755,000 | $76,304 |
| 2.5-3% | 4 | $300,000 | $75,000 |
During 2018, Education First's average interest rate for loans was 5.25%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 35 originations.
Loan Sizing
2018 saw Education First place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 52 originations, totaling $2,980,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Education First lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 26 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 15 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Education First lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 23 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 20 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications91.95%
Education First has an average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination49.46%
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 | 93 | $10,045,000 | $108,011 |
Occupancy Type Mix
| Dwelling Type | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built | 93 | $10,045,000 | $108,011 |