Ascentra Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Bettendorf, IA

LEI: 549300NSOTTGIGCIV712

Tax ID: 42-0747751

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 24 reviews

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Review & Overview

Ascentra is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Other and Home Purchase loans. Ascentra has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Davenport, Clinton, Muscatine, Sterling, and Rochelle among others. We have data for 11 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Ascentra 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. Ascentra 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
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.74% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.95% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.64% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.24% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.00% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.00% 4/5/25
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Originations

595

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$52,965,000

Awards

ASCENTRA 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze ASCENTRA 30 Year Conventional Loans gold ASCENTRA 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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Relative Rate

Ascentra's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.49%.

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

This yields a difference of -0.06%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Ascentra's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $2,160.

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
DAVENPORT-MOLINE-ROCK ISLAND, IA-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 410 $37,700,000 $91,951 $1,305 6.97%
Clinton, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 80 $5,840,000 $73,000 $1,208 7.43%
Muscatine, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 61 $5,485,000 $89,918 $1,533 7.22%
Outside of Metro Areas 19 $1,955,000 $102,895 $1,310 6.86%
Sterling, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $1,280,000 $80,000 $1,441 6.73%
Rochelle, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $3,091 6.88%
Dixon, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 8.50%
Galesburg, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $140,000 $35,000 $1,076 6.54%
WATERLOO-CEDAR FALLS, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $2,323 7.00%
BLOOMINGTON, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $746 6.50%
IOWA CITY, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 9.50%
Ascentra's top markets include Davenport, Clinton, Muscatine, Sterling, and Rochelle among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 482 $46,210,000 $95,871 $1,322 6.66%
    HELOC 113 $6,755,000 $59,779 n/a 8.69%

    For 2024, Ascentra's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 482 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 113 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 301 $15,235,000 $50,615 $614 7.39%
    Home Purchase 181 $27,735,000 $153,232 $2,161 6.53%
    Cash Out Refi 91 $7,585,000 $83,352 $1,406 7.01%
    Refi 15 $2,125,000 $141,667 $2,056 6.74%
    Home Improvement 7 $285,000 $40,714 $1,118 7.09%

    For 2024, Ascentra's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 301 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 181 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 194 $9,330,000 $48,093 $661 6.77%
    30 Year 178 $28,450,000 $159,831 $2,160 6.49%
    20 Year 114 $6,970,000 $61,140 $2,166 8.61%
    5 Year 100 $7,230,000 $72,300 $574 6.85%
    15 Year 5 $505,000 $101,000 $2,043 6.38%
    1 Year 2 $220,000 $110,000 $0 9.00%
    Other 2 $260,000 $130,000 $0 4.50%

    For 2024, Ascentra's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 194 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 178 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 417 $39,565,000 $94,880
    $3k-4k 1 $405,000 $405,000

    Ascentra's average total fees were $2,160, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 417 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 341 $32,565,000 $95,499
    Over 8% 107 $6,435,000 $60,140
    5-6% 74 $8,850,000 $119,595
    7-8% 69 $4,805,000 $69,638
    4-5% 3 $245,000 $81,667
    3-4% 1 $65,000 $65,000

    During 2024, Ascentra's average interest rate for loans was 6.49%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 341 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 405 $19,175,000 $47,346 $925 7.21%
    $100k-200k 139 $19,805,000 $142,482 $1,967 6.74%
    $200k-400k 48 $12,710,000 $264,792 $2,135 6.61%
    $400k-600k 3 $1,275,000 $425,000 $3,070 6.29%

    2024 saw Ascentra place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 405 originations, totaling $19,175,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 140 $10,280,000 $73,429 $1,331 7.10%
    $100k-150k 132 $14,640,000 $110,909 $1,332 7.09%
    $50k or less 98 $6,410,000 $65,408 $1,601 6.92%
    $75k-100k 96 $7,370,000 $76,771 $1,219 7.19%
    $150k-250k 66 $7,320,000 $110,909 $952 6.95%
    $250k+ 7 $1,025,000 $146,429 $999 6.93%

    Ascentra lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 140 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 132 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 104 $10,120,000 $97,308 $1,461 6.79%
    30-36% 90 $7,970,000 $88,556 $1,319 6.96%
    <20% 34 $2,310,000 $67,941 $1,445 7.13%
    48% 26 $2,160,000 $83,077 $929 7.03%
    50-60% 25 $1,525,000 $61,000 $848 7.22%
    49% 22 $1,580,000 $71,818 $1,047 7.94%
    38% 21 $1,845,000 $87,857 $1,653 6.95%
    43% 19 $1,975,000 $103,947 $1,423 6.80%
    41% 18 $2,400,000 $133,333 $1,481 6.91%
    42% 17 $1,015,000 $59,706 $827 7.37%
    39% 17 $1,655,000 $97,353 $1,205 7.63%
    44% 16 $1,500,000 $93,750 $1,152 7.55%
    40% 16 $1,160,000 $72,500 $1,186 7.35%
    37% 16 $730,000 $45,625 $654 7.04%
    46% 15 $1,325,000 $88,333 $1,226 6.73%
    36% 14 $1,740,000 $124,286 $1,602 6.57%
    47% 13 $1,355,000 $104,231 $1,188 7.19%
    45% 11 $1,385,000 $125,909 $1,671 6.64%
    >60% 8 $600,000 $75,000 $1,244 7.03%

    Ascentra lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 104 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 90 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 480 $40,700,000 $84,792 $1,299 7.07%
    Not applicable 40 $4,560,000 $114,000 $0 6.93%
    Black 28 $3,540,000 $126,429 $1,723 7.00%
    Not provided 36 $3,100,000 $86,111 $1,296 6.91%
    American Indian 7 $565,000 $80,714 $1,328 7.38%
    Asian Indian 1 $365,000 $365,000 $2,321 6.75%
    Other Asian 3 $135,000 $45,000 $525 7.17%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    72.24%

    Ascentra has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    65.04%

    Ascentra 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 595 $52,965,000 $89,017

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    595 $52,965,000 $89,017

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 147 $8,215,000 $55,884 $760 7.26%
    40-60% 43 $4,845,000 $112,674 $1,465 7.53%
    60-80% 95 $12,695,000 $133,632 $2,052 6.81%
    80-100% 116 $18,700,000 $161,207 $2,174 6.62%
    Under 20% 143 $4,515,000 $31,573 $573 7.14%