O Bee Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

TUMWATER, WA

LEI: 549300ML3H1LUVR1FP75

Tax ID: 91-0639210

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Review & Overview

O Bee is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Other, Refi, and Home Purchase loans. O Bee has an average proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Olympia, Seattle, and Centralia among others. We have data for 4 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

O Bee 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. O Bee is typically an average 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) 5.88% 4/14/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.49% 4/14/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.65% 4/14/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.52% 4/14/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.57% 4/14/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.57% 4/14/24
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Originations

599

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$57,625,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
OLYMPIA-LACEY-TUMWATER, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 408 $37,970,000 $93,064 $3,620 4.87%
Outside of Metro Areas 113 $12,205,000 $108,009 $3,507 4.95%
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 77 $7,415,000 $96,299 $5,161 5.14%
Centralia, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 4.49%
O Bee's top markets include Olympia, Seattle, and Centralia among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 504 $40,700,000 $80,754 n/a 4.90%
    Conventional 95 $16,925,000 $178,158 $3,713 4.98%

    For 2018, O Bee's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 504 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 95 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 264 $20,630,000 $78,144 $2,351 4.95%
    Home Improvement 148 $9,030,000 $61,014 $3,036 4.89%
    Refi 114 $14,120,000 $123,860 $2,915 4.80%
    Home Purchase 62 $12,840,000 $207,097 $4,917 5.08%
    Cash Out Refi 10 $960,000 $96,000 $0 4.72%
    NA 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 4.25%

    For 2018, O Bee's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 264 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 148 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 520 $42,950,000 $82,596 $2,987 4.91%
    30 Year 37 $10,225,000 $276,351 $5,254 4.77%
    15 Year 27 $3,275,000 $121,296 $2,647 5.54%
    10 Year 12 $1,120,000 $93,333 $1,396 4.57%
    5 Year 3 $55,000 $18,333 $0 4.25%

    For 2018, O Bee's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 520 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 37 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $2k-3k 25 $4,585,000 $183,400
    $<1k 20 $1,610,000 $80,500
    $1k-2k 14 $1,200,000 $85,714
    $3k-4k 11 $3,065,000 $278,636
    $4k-5k 6 $2,240,000 $373,333
    $5k+ 5 $3,205,000 $641,000

    O Bee's average total fees were $5,254, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $2k-3k bucket, with 25 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 370 $36,450,000 $98,514
    5-6% 121 $11,455,000 $94,669
    6-7% 58 $4,490,000 $77,414
    3-4% 48 $5,060,000 $105,417
    7-8% 2 $170,000 $85,000

    During 2018, O Bee's average interest rate for loans was 4.77%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 370 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 408 $20,080,000 $49,216 $1,325 4.94%
    $100k-200k 127 $17,915,000 $141,063 $3,299 4.93%
    $200k-400k 54 $13,800,000 $255,556 $5,132 4.75%
    $400k-600k 6 $2,820,000 $470,000 $7,778 4.69%
    $600k-1MM 4 $3,010,000 $752,500 $10,414 4.59%

    2018 saw O Bee place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 408 originations, totaling $20,080,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 151 $13,435,000 $88,974 $4,061 5.03%
    $50k-75k 134 $11,290,000 $84,254 $3,110 4.82%
    $75k-100k 115 $9,155,000 $79,609 $3,377 4.89%
    $150k-250k 113 $14,595,000 $129,159 $4,938 5.03%
    $50k or less 47 $3,995,000 $85,000 $3,322 4.67%
    $250k+ 32 $4,490,000 $140,313 $3,828 4.93%

    O Bee lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 151 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 134 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 138 $11,820,000 $85,652 $3,090 4.85%
    30-36% 136 $14,050,000 $103,309 $3,975 4.96%
    <20% 58 $5,250,000 $90,517 $3,663 4.52%
    41% 23 $1,705,000 $74,130 $2,866 5.14%
    38% 23 $2,445,000 $106,304 $4,076 5.04%
    39% 23 $2,315,000 $100,652 $4,013 5.45%
    50-60% 22 $3,440,000 $156,364 $4,532 4.87%
    36% 21 $1,755,000 $83,571 $3,766 4.88%
    37% 18 $2,260,000 $125,556 $2,849 4.97%
    42% 17 $1,375,000 $80,882 $2,829 5.14%
    44% 17 $1,105,000 $65,000 $974 4.93%
    46% 17 $1,385,000 $81,471 $2,400 4.84%
    47% 16 $2,080,000 $130,000 $5,612 4.78%
    43% 15 $1,445,000 $96,333 $3,615 5.04%
    40% 15 $1,555,000 $103,667 $4,679 5.01%
    49% 13 $1,245,000 $95,769 $3,136 4.98%
    45% 12 $810,000 $67,500 $2,854 5.23%
    48% 9 $1,105,000 $122,778 $8,463 4.81%
    >60% 2 $90,000 $45,000 $0 4.87%

    O Bee lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 138 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 136 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 482 $47,830,000 $99,232 $3,837 4.94%
    Not provided 75 $5,635,000 $75,133 $3,874 4.65%
    Asian 20 $2,020,000 $101,000 $3,482 5.27%
    American Indian 8 $720,000 $90,000 $2,216 5.06%
    Black 7 $715,000 $102,143 $2,907 5.43%
    Not applicable 4 $390,000 $97,500 $1,066 4.90%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $270,000 $135,000 $0 4.25%
    Filipino 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 4.99%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    87.21%

    O Bee has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    87.48%

    O Bee has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    0.0 2 $420,000 $210,000
    NA 597 $57,205,000 $95,821

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 13 $1,125,000 $86,538
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 586 $56,500,000 $96,416

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 162 $17,280,000 $106,667 $2,603 4.97%
    40-60% 55 $8,965,000 $163,000 $3,057 4.74%
    60-80% 49 $10,655,000 $217,449 $4,324 4.87%
    80-100% 22 $6,890,000 $313,182 $5,772 4.81%
    Under 20% 311 $13,835,000 $44,486 $1,253 4.94%