Library Of Congress Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Washington, DC

LEI: 549300P1ORVTMT2T7756

Tax ID: 53-0201233

2.1 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 10 reviews

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Review & Overview

Library Of Congress is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Improvement and Other loans. Library Of Congress has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Chambersburg, and New York among others. We have data for 11 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Library Of Congress 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. Library Of Congress 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.72% 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

108

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$12,910,000

Relative Rate

Library Of Congress's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.75%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.2%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Library Of Congress's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $10,680.

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
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 83 $9,825,000 $118,373 $9,112 4.45%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $1,670,000 $139,167 $20,092 4.24%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $450,000 $225,000 $7,684 4.38%
CHAMBERSBURG-WAYNESBORO, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $0 3.50%
Outside of Metro Areas 2 $160,000 $80,000 $0 4.95%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $160,000 $80,000 $0 3.50%
HAGERSTOWN-MARTINSBURG, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $110,000 $55,000 $0 3.50%
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 3.50%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 3.50%
Easton, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 6.40%
GETTYSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 3.50%
Library Of Congress's top markets include Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Chambersburg, and New York among others.

Their top states include:
  • Maryland (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • District of Columbia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New Jersey (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 76 $8,630,000 $113,553 n/a 3.50%
    Conventional 32 $4,280,000 $133,750 $10,306 6.48%

    For 2024, Library Of Congress's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 76 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 32 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 56 $6,570,000 $117,321 $0 3.87%
    Other 44 $3,920,000 $89,091 $0 4.64%
    Home Purchase 4 $1,420,000 $355,000 $12,746 6.81%
    Refi 4 $1,000,000 $250,000 $7,865 6.31%

    For 2024, Library Of Congress's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 56 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 44 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 96 $10,630,000 $110,729 $7,684 4.11%
    30 Year 7 $1,995,000 $285,000 $10,680 6.75%
    10 Year 4 $190,000 $47,500 $0 6.34%
    5 Year 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 6.15%

    For 2024, Library Of Congress's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 96 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 7 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $3k-4k 4 $1,530,000 $382,500
    $<1k 1 $125,000 $125,000
    $1k-2k 1 $165,000 $165,000
    $2k-3k 1 $105,000 $105,000
    $4k-5k 1 $495,000 $495,000

    Library Of Congress's average total fees were $10,680, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $3k-4k bucket, with 4 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 76 $8,630,000 $113,553
    6-7% 30 $3,730,000 $124,333
    5-6% 1 $425,000 $425,000
    7-8% 1 $125,000 $125,000

    During 2024, Library Of Congress's average interest rate for loans was 6.75%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 76 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 67 $4,355,000 $65,000 $0 4.47%
    $100k-200k 26 $3,380,000 $130,000 $5,334 4.01%
    $200k-400k 11 $3,095,000 $281,364 $16,013 4.35%
    $400k-600k 3 $1,325,000 $441,667 $11,473 6.17%
    $600k-1MM 1 $755,000 $755,000 $0 3.50%

    2024 saw Library Of Congress place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 67 originations, totaling $4,355,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 37 $4,615,000 $124,730 $13,669 4.59%
    $100k-150k 26 $2,280,000 $87,692 $6,873 4.48%
    $250k+ 26 $4,710,000 $181,154 $7,150 4.06%
    $75k-100k 15 $1,065,000 $71,000 $0 3.90%
    $50k-75k 3 $155,000 $51,667 $0 5.43%
    $50k or less 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 6.65%

    Library Of Congress lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 37 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 26 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 36 $5,850,000 $162,500 $12,550 4.54%
    <20% 19 $2,205,000 $116,053 $4,860 4.28%
    30-36% 13 $1,155,000 $88,846 $7,150 4.22%
    50-60% 7 $455,000 $65,000 $0 4.74%
    38% 6 $800,000 $133,333 $0 3.98%
    43% 5 $355,000 $71,000 $0 4.08%
    41% 5 $385,000 $77,000 $0 4.08%
    42% 4 $680,000 $170,000 $7,684 4.73%
    37% 3 $225,000 $75,000 $0 4.55%
    39% 2 $150,000 $75,000 $0 4.95%
    45% 2 $200,000 $100,000 $0 4.83%
    47% 2 $170,000 $85,000 $0 3.50%
    49% 2 $140,000 $70,000 $0 4.95%
    44% 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 3.50%
    36% 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 3.50%

    Library Of Congress lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 36 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 19 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Not provided 98 $10,420,000 $106,327 $6,005 4.20%
    White 7 $1,535,000 $219,286 $17,373 6.05%
    Black 3 $955,000 $318,333 $6,106 6.42%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    87.50%

    Library Of Congress has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    83.33%

    Library Of Congress has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 108 $12,910,000 $119,537

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    108 $12,910,000 $119,537

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 17 $3,375,000 $198,529 $4,860 3.87%
    40-60% 5 $1,195,000 $239,000 $13,704 4.78%
    60-80% 2 $550,000 $275,000 $5,838 6.31%
    80-100% 3 $1,205,000 $401,667 $12,834 6.63%
    Under 20% 81 $6,585,000 $81,296 $0 4.34%