Truchoice Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

South Portland, ME

LEI: 549300LGD38SS4PVFC71

Tax ID: 01-0240399

5 stars - Updated: 3/28/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 15 reviews

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Review & Overview

Truchoice is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Other, Home Improvement, and Home Purchase loans. Truchoice has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Portland, Lewiston, and Augusta among others. We have data for 4 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Truchoice 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. Truchoice 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
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.27% 3/28/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.82% 3/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.77% 3/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 8.10% 3/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.81% 3/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.81% 3/28/24
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Originations

231

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$21,035,000

Relative Rate

Truchoice's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 7.39%.

The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.

This yields a difference of 0.91%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Truchoice's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $0.

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
PORTLAND-SOUTH PORTLAND, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 212 $18,490,000 $87,217 $277 7.78%
LEWISTON-AUBURN, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,000,000 $125,000 $162 7.50%
Outside of Metro Areas 5 $845,000 $169,000 $151 7.85%
Augusta-Waterville, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $700,000 $116,667 $88 7.71%
Truchoice's top markets include Portland, Lewiston, and Augusta among others.

Their top states include:
  • Maine (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 168 $16,130,000 $96,012 $265 7.48%
    HELOC 63 $4,905,000 $77,857 n/a 8.54%

    For 2023, Truchoice's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 168 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 63 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 96 $7,550,000 $78,646 $294 7.91%
    Home Improvement 93 $6,465,000 $69,516 $314 7.72%
    Home Purchase 21 $5,195,000 $247,381 $19 7.01%
    Refi 21 $1,825,000 $86,905 $312 8.05%

    For 2023, Truchoice's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 96 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 93 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 97 $8,315,000 $85,722 $319 7.95%
    20 Year 74 $7,760,000 $104,865 $0 8.30%
    10 Year 30 $1,520,000 $50,667 $273 6.80%
    5 Year 16 $780,000 $48,750 $270 6.59%
    30 Year 9 $2,475,000 $275,000 $0 7.39%
    Other 4 $150,000 $37,500 $290 6.56%
    3 Year 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 7.00%

    For 2023, Truchoice's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 97 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 74 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 159 $15,525,000 $97,642

    Truchoice's average total fees were $0, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 159 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 72 $5,970,000 $82,917
    Over 8% 72 $6,010,000 $83,472
    7-8% 69 $6,985,000 $101,232
    5-6% 18 $2,070,000 $115,000

    During 2023, Truchoice's average interest rate for loans was 7.39%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 72 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 158 $8,070,000 $51,076 $316 7.80%
    $100k-200k 50 $6,230,000 $124,600 $234 7.97%
    $200k-400k 20 $5,240,000 $262,000 $41 7.06%
    $400k-600k 3 $1,495,000 $498,333 $0 7.17%

    2023 saw Truchoice place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 158 originations, totaling $8,070,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 65 $7,035,000 $108,231 $271 7.97%
    $75k-100k 50 $4,880,000 $97,600 $269 7.76%
    $50k-75k 44 $2,880,000 $65,455 $279 7.66%
    $150k-250k 36 $2,770,000 $76,944 $258 7.61%
    $50k or less 19 $1,065,000 $56,053 $290 7.97%
    $250k+ 15 $2,185,000 $145,667 $223 7.28%

    Truchoice lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 65 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 50 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 52 $4,150,000 $79,808 $253 7.44%
    50-60% 51 $4,985,000 $97,745 $253 8.02%
    30-36% 30 $2,460,000 $82,000 $275 7.85%
    <20% 14 $620,000 $44,286 $268 7.66%
    36% 10 $540,000 $54,000 $290 7.48%
    48% 9 $965,000 $107,222 $433 8.75%
    38% 8 $1,010,000 $126,250 $200 7.20%
    45% 8 $1,480,000 $185,000 $0 7.56%
    41% 8 $550,000 $68,750 $255 7.50%
    43% 7 $465,000 $66,429 $515 7.36%
    44% 6 $690,000 $115,000 $170 8.71%
    46% 5 $315,000 $63,000 $590 9.80%
    49% 5 $365,000 $73,000 $378 7.15%
    47% 5 $635,000 $127,000 $96 7.85%
    42% 4 $520,000 $130,000 $177 6.78%
    37% 3 $205,000 $68,333 $303 7.25%
    40% 2 $290,000 $145,000 $265 6.63%
    39% 2 $460,000 $230,000 $470 8.50%
    >60% 2 $330,000 $165,000 $170 8.38%

    Truchoice lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 52 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 50-60%, with 51 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 195 $15,775,000 $80,897 $284 7.75%
    Not provided 30 $4,490,000 $149,667 $152 7.71%
    Black 5 $665,000 $133,000 $327 8.50%
    American Indian 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 8.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    93.44%

    Truchoice has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    48.92%

    Truchoice 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 231 $21,035,000 $91,061

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    231 $21,035,000 $91,061

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 47 $5,275,000 $112,234 $320 8.43%
    40-60% 12 $2,090,000 $174,167 $186 8.17%
    60-80% 8 $2,020,000 $252,500 $0 7.36%
    80-100% 8 $2,070,000 $258,750 $0 7.19%
    Over 100% 4 $1,370,000 $342,500 $0 6.41%
    Under 20% 152 $8,210,000 $54,013 $304 7.62%