Geovista Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Hinesville, GA

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Review & Overview

Geovista is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Improvement, Refi, and Home Purchase loans. Geovista has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Savannah, Hinesville, and Statesboro among others. We have data for 3 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Geovista has a below average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Geovista 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 5.11% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 4.65% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 5.93% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.42% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.22% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.22% 12/16/24
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Originations

13

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$1,105,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
SAVANNAH, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $750,000 $75,000 $2,198 4.97%
HINESVILLE, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $210,000 $105,000 $2,781 3.70%
Statesboro, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $2,410 3.99%
Geovista's top markets include Savannah, Hinesville, and Statesboro among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 13 $1,105,000 $85,000 $2,304 4.70%

    For 2019, Geovista's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 13 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 4 $240,000 $60,000 $1,973 5.06%
    Cash Out Refi 4 $160,000 $40,000 $2,000 4.93%
    Refi 3 $365,000 $121,667 $2,705 4.48%
    Home Purchase 2 $340,000 $170,000 $2,976 3.85%

    For 2019, Geovista's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 4 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 4 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 4 $300,000 $75,000 $2,338 4.28%
    30 Year 4 $570,000 $142,500 $2,730 4.62%
    10 Year 3 $55,000 $18,333 $1,784 5.17%
    20 Year 1 $35,000 $35,000 $1,925 6.00%
    Other 1 $145,000 $145,000 $2,410 3.99%

    For 2019, Geovista's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 4 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 4 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 13 $1,105,000 $85,000

    Geovista's average total fees were $2,730, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 13 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 5 $715,000 $143,000
    4-5% 4 $160,000 $40,000
    5-6% 4 $230,000 $57,500

    During 2019, Geovista's average interest rate for loans was 4.62%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 5 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 8 $310,000 $38,750 $1,995 4.96%
    $100k-200k 5 $795,000 $159,000 $2,798 4.28%

    2019 saw Geovista place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 8 originations, totaling $310,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 4 $400,000 $100,000 $2,216 4.56%
    $50k-75k 3 $345,000 $115,000 $2,701 4.38%
    $50k or less 3 $95,000 $31,667 $1,910 5.15%
    $75k-100k 3 $265,000 $88,333 $2,420 4.75%

    Geovista lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 4 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 3 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 5 $505,000 $101,000 $2,524 4.39%
    30-36% 2 $180,000 $90,000 $2,156 5.50%
    38% 1 $45,000 $45,000 $2,019 4.45%
    39% 1 $35,000 $35,000 $1,925 6.00%
    42% 1 $25,000 $25,000 $1,808 5.00%
    <20% 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,077 3.70%
    43% 1 $15,000 $15,000 $1,786 5.00%
    37% 1 $145,000 $145,000 $2,410 3.99%

    Geovista lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 5 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 2 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 8 $720,000 $90,000 $2,286 4.68%
    Black 4 $230,000 $57,500 $2,148 4.99%
    Asian 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,077 3.70%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    48.78%

    Geovista has a low approval rate. They may have poor market targeting or stringent lending standards.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    46.15%

    Geovista 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 13 $1,105,000 $85,000

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 13 $1,105,000 $85,000

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 4 $210,000 $52,500 $2,211 4.73%
    60-80% 2 $360,000 $180,000 $2,982 3.99%
    80-100% 3 $435,000 $145,000 $2,676 4.48%
    Under 20% 4 $100,000 $25,000 $1,780 5.19%