Santa Clara County Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

San Jose, CA

LEI: 549300MD3D3OC2CSGX39

Tax ID: 94-1509091

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 15 reviews

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Review & Overview

Santa Clara County is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Other, Home Improvement, and Refi loans. Santa Clara County has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: San Jose, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Stockton, and Merced among others. We have data for 14 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Santa Clara County 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. Santa Clara County 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) 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.84% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.17% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.69% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 7.71% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 8.11% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 8.11% 4/5/25
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

216

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$36,190,000

Awards

SANTA CLARA COUNTY 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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Relative Rate

Santa Clara County's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.28%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of -0.27%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Santa Clara County's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,090.

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 $8,356.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 147 $23,275,000 $158,333 $641 8.16%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $4,700,000 $235,000 $939 8.27%
SANTA CRUZ-WATSONVILLE, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,965,000 $393,000 $2,539 7.43%
STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $1,810,000 $150,833 $528 7.95%
MERCED, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,785,000 $162,273 $1,846 8.56%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $890,000 $111,250 $761 8.25%
Clearlake, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $450,000 $225,000 $4,011 7.44%
MODESTO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $290,000 $145,000 $4,743 8.25%
MADERA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $3,526 5.88%
SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $245,000 $81,667 $0 8.41%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $230,000 $115,000 $0 8.17%
SAN LUIS OBISPO-PASO ROBLES, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 8.75%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 8.75%
FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 8.23%
Santa Clara County's top markets include San Jose, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Stockton, and Merced among others.

Their top states include:
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Similar Lenders

    We use machine learning to identify the top lenders compared against SANTA CLARA COUNTY based on their rates and fees, along with other useful metrics. A lower similarity rank signals a stronger match.

    SAN FRANCISCO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
    Similarity Rank: 336
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    Similarity Rank: 864
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    Similarity Rank: 1386
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    Similarity Rank: 1520
    HOMEAMERICAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION
    Similarity Rank: 1968
    SCHOOLSFIRST
    Similarity Rank: 2079
    Mechanics Bank
    Similarity Rank: 2117
    Provident Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 2150
    VILLAGE CAPITAL MORTGAGE
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 108 $15,610,000 $144,537 n/a 8.57%
    Conventional 108 $20,580,000 $190,556 $892 7.74%

    For 2024, Santa Clara County's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 108 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 108 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 84 $10,540,000 $125,476 $0 8.48%
    Home Improvement 79 $10,845,000 $137,278 $496 8.17%
    Refi 35 $7,605,000 $217,286 $906 8.00%
    Home Purchase 9 $3,685,000 $409,444 $4,545 7.48%
    Cash Out Refi 9 $3,515,000 $390,556 $3,648 6.33%

    For 2024, Santa Clara County's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 84 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 79 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 108 $15,610,000 $144,537 $0 8.57%
    15 Year 69 $9,155,000 $132,681 $0 8.24%
    30 Year 19 $8,645,000 $455,000 $4,090 6.28%
    10 Year 11 $1,005,000 $91,364 $0 8.19%
    20 Year 6 $1,650,000 $275,000 $3,103 6.06%
    5 Year 3 $125,000 $41,667 $0 7.30%

    For 2024, Santa Clara County's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 108 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 69 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 94 $14,890,000 $158,404
    $1k-2k 10 $3,580,000 $358,000
    $2k-3k 3 $1,575,000 $525,000
    $5k+ 1 $535,000 $535,000

    Santa Clara County's average total fees were $4,090, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 94 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 134 $18,890,000 $140,970
    7-8% 58 $7,420,000 $127,931
    6-7% 14 $6,710,000 $479,286
    5-6% 10 $3,170,000 $317,000

    During 2024, Santa Clara County's average interest rate for loans was 6.28%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 134 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 78 $4,740,000 $60,769 $0 8.37%
    $100k-200k 74 $9,990,000 $135,000 $367 8.40%
    $200k-400k 48 $12,700,000 $264,583 $1,479 7.83%
    $400k-600k 12 $5,650,000 $470,833 $3,263 7.30%
    $600k-1MM 3 $2,105,000 $701,667 $4,015 6.17%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,005,000 $1,005,000 $6,930 6.38%

    2024 saw Santa Clara County place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 78 originations, totaling $4,740,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 82 $15,250,000 $185,976 $904 8.23%
    $100k-150k 51 $7,015,000 $137,549 $969 8.12%
    $250k+ 43 $9,835,000 $228,721 $837 8.18%
    $75k-100k 23 $2,355,000 $102,391 $771 7.88%
    $50k-75k 11 $1,095,000 $99,545 $1,337 8.27%
    $50k or less 3 $165,000 $55,000 $0 8.16%

    Santa Clara County lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 82 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 51 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 40 $6,000,000 $150,000 $813 8.11%
    30-36% 33 $5,855,000 $177,424 $1,140 8.07%
    48% 16 $2,800,000 $175,000 $1,184 8.28%
    46% 13 $2,485,000 $191,154 $1,155 8.38%
    39% 11 $2,105,000 $191,364 $1,714 8.03%
    36% 11 $2,365,000 $215,000 $1,417 7.91%
    42% 10 $1,390,000 $139,000 $761 8.30%
    38% 10 $1,490,000 $149,000 $545 8.35%
    47% 9 $1,955,000 $217,222 $830 8.18%
    49% 9 $1,485,000 $165,000 $0 8.51%
    50-60% 8 $970,000 $121,250 $0 8.27%
    44% 8 $1,490,000 $186,250 $0 8.45%
    45% 7 $1,185,000 $169,286 $1,097 8.20%
    41% 7 $935,000 $133,571 $0 8.52%
    40% 7 $1,385,000 $197,857 $1,061 8.13%
    43% 6 $600,000 $100,000 $0 8.11%
    <20% 6 $900,000 $150,000 $2,294 7.04%
    37% 5 $795,000 $159,000 $1,066 7.90%

    Santa Clara County lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 40 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 33 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 79 $12,545,000 $158,797 $625 8.15%
    Not provided 67 $10,875,000 $162,313 $1,408 8.15%
    Asian 34 $7,140,000 $210,000 $993 8.29%
    Black 20 $3,410,000 $170,500 $793 7.91%
    Filipino 6 $970,000 $161,667 $0 8.24%
    American Indian 5 $505,000 $101,000 $0 8.35%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 3 $335,000 $111,667 $0 8.28%
    Other Asian 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 8.50%
    Vietnamese 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 7.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    79.79%

    Santa Clara County has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    75.00%

    Santa Clara County has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 216 $36,190,000 $167,546

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    216 $36,190,000 $167,546

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 23 $5,925,000 $257,609 $1,119 8.06%
    40-60% 8 $3,200,000 $400,000 $3,677 6.52%
    60-80% 9 $4,415,000 $490,556 $4,248 6.57%
    80-100% 2 $1,130,000 $565,000 $6,001 6.88%
    Under 20% 174 $21,520,000 $123,678 $154 8.34%