Truchoice Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
South Portland, MELEI: 549300LGD38SS4PVFC71
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Review & Overview
Truchoice is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Improvement and Other loans. Truchoice has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Portland, Augusta, and Lewiston 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 about average rates.
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SimulatedRates™Mortgage Type |
Simulated Rate | Simulation Date |
|---|---|---|
| Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) | 6.27% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.82% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.77% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 8.10% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 6.81% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.81% | 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
321Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$25,725,000Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PORTLAND-SOUTH PORTLAND, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) | 298 | $24,250,000 | $81,376 | $141 | 4.50% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 14 | $870,000 | $62,143 | $121 | 5.01% |
| Augusta-Waterville, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $360,000 | $90,000 | $275 | 4.81% |
| LEWISTON-AUBURN, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $245,000 | $49,000 | $289 | 5.45% |
Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 207 | $16,025,000 | $77,415 | $145 | 4.60% |
| HELOC | 114 | $9,700,000 | $85,088 | n/a | 4.42% |
For 2022, Truchoice's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 207 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 114 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2022, Truchoice's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 174 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 117 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2022, Truchoice's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 116 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 90 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
| Origination Fee/Closing Cost | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| $<1k | 206 | $16,010,000 | $77,718 |
Truchoice's average total fees were $0, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 206 originations.
Interest Rates
During 2022, Truchoice's average interest rate for loans was 4.17%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 88 originations.
Loan Sizing
2022 saw Truchoice place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 249 originations, totaling $13,065,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Truchoice lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 79 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 71 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Truchoice lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 66 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 63 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications95.25%
Truchoice has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination33.02%
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 | 321 | $25,725,000 | $80,140 |