Potomac Mortgage Group Rates, Fees & Info

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Review & Overview

Potomac Mortgage Group is a small mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. Potomac Mortgage Group has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Washington, Charlotte, Myrtle Beach, Morgantown, and Raleigh among others. We have data for 104 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Potomac Mortgage Group has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Potomac Mortgage Group 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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Originations

3,311

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$1,122,425,000
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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) 1,411 $676,245,000 $479,266 $6,958 4.56%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 350 $88,730,000 $253,514 $4,561 4.78%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 165 $38,955,000 $236,091 $3,895 4.79%
MORGANTOWN, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 136 $28,270,000 $207,868 $3,949 4.58%
Outside of Metro Areas 115 $25,105,000 $218,304 $4,222 4.69%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 91 $20,165,000 $221,593 $4,988 4.85%
Clarksburg, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 121 $20,135,000 $166,405 $3,627 4.59%
Fairmont, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 121 $19,285,000 $159,380 $3,823 4.59%
GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 68 $17,610,000 $258,971 $3,820 4.65%
DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 54 $15,890,000 $294,259 $3,885 4.64%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 47 $14,925,000 $317,553 $4,810 4.74%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 53 $14,455,000 $272,736 $3,708 4.70%
WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 49 $12,865,000 $262,551 $3,645 4.75%
HAGERSTOWN-MARTINSBURG, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 60 $12,500,000 $208,333 $4,109 4.75%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 38 $12,450,000 $327,632 $7,623 4.67%
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 30 $9,200,000 $306,667 $3,862 4.62%
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 40 $8,620,000 $215,500 $3,581 4.73%
Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $6,150,000 $279,545 $4,854 4.58%
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $5,375,000 $215,000 $4,165 4.60%
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $4,510,000 $375,833 $6,006 4.60%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $4,075,000 $313,462 $4,527 4.45%
WINCHESTER, VA-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $3,890,000 $277,857 $6,796 4.57%
BURLINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $3,590,000 $224,375 $3,512 4.67%
CHARLESTON, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $3,510,000 $159,545 $3,657 4.65%
Morehead City, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $3,405,000 $261,923 $3,585 4.60%
JACKSONVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,370,000 $296,250 $2,055 4.77%
Lumberton, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $2,235,000 $149,000 $3,415 4.66%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,175,000 $241,667 $4,096 4.83%
ASHEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $2,015,000 $403,000 $3,899 4.90%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,965,000 $280,714 $4,771 4.63%
Sanford, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,570,000 $196,250 $5,621 4.66%
Sevierville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,545,000 $515,000 $7,046 4.17%
North Wilkesboro, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,485,000 $212,143 $4,450 4.71%
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,310,000 $218,333 $2,410 4.81%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,280,000 $320,000 $7,844 4.41%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,280,000 $320,000 $6,355 4.44%
HICKORY-LENOIR-MORGANTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,245,000 $177,857 $4,512 4.70%
ROCKY MOUNT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,210,000 $201,667 $5,262 4.60%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,155,000 $385,000 $8,361 4.67%
Mount Airy, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,130,000 $188,333 $3,585 4.92%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,095,000 $365,000 $5,986 4.67%
Rockingham, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,030,000 $171,667 $3,400 4.54%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $965,000 $321,667 $6,574 4.83%
HUNTINGTON-ASHLAND, WV-KY-OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $935,000 $187,000 $4,575 4.65%
Newberry, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $910,000 $227,500 $3,818 4.72%
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $890,000 $445,000 $8,919 4.94%
Orangeburg, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $845,000 $281,667 $8,326 5.04%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $840,000 $420,000 $4,635 4.63%
Albemarle, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $820,000 $205,000 $3,607 4.50%
COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $810,000 $405,000 $6,336 4.56%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $785,000 $157,000 $5,003 4.30%
Wilson, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $770,000 $192,500 $3,981 4.88%
Somerset, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $725,000 $241,667 $4,473 4.25%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $705,000 $235,000 $6,885 4.92%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $695,000 $231,667 $4,021 4.79%
FLORENCE, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $675,000 $225,000 $7,328 4.21%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $640,000 $320,000 $6,357 4.94%
Boone, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $610,000 $152,500 $2,177 4.66%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $605,000 $201,667 $3,912 4.13%
PARKERSBURG-VIENNA, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $565,000 $565,000 $7,110 4.50%
CUMBERLAND, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $550,000 $275,000 $6,729 4.93%
Henderson, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $545,000 $181,667 $5,398 4.88%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $540,000 $270,000 $6,647 4.63%
Shelby, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $535,000 $178,333 $4,112 5.04%
SUMTER, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $515,000 $171,667 $4,232 4.50%
Bennettsville, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $495,000 $165,000 $3,887 5.08%
Laurinburg, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $460,000 $115,000 $3,554 4.88%
CALIFORNIA-LEXINGTON PARK, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $435,000 $435,000 $8,239 4.25%
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $420,000 $210,000 $3,131 4.50%
Lewisburg, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $395,000 $395,000 $4,368 5.00%
Salem, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $395,000 $395,000 $3,193 3.88%
Elkins, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $375,000 $125,000 $3,702 4.62%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $4,550 4.38%
YOUNGSTOWN-WARREN-BOARDMAN, OH-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $360,000 $180,000 $2,650 4.69%
SPARTANBURG, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $320,000 $160,000 $3,391 4.81%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $7,245 4.75%
HARRISONBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $3,010 4.50%
NEW BERN, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $1,371 5.13%
BLACKSBURG-CHRISTIANSBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $3,503 4.75%
Forest City, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $6,295 4.75%
DAYTON-KETTERING, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $8,823 4.38%
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $8,582 4.38%
CANTON-MASSILLON, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $2,938 4.38%
Kill Devil Hills, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $2,974 4.50%
GREENVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $7,102 4.50%
AKRON, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $7,209 5.00%
GOLDSBORO, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $7,144 5.00%
LAREDO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $11,614 4.50%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $3,221 4.50%
SAVANNAH, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $4,114 4.75%
CLEVELAND-ELYRIA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $3,017 4.88%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $7,222 4.88%
GETTYSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $2,293 4.50%
Roanoke Rapids, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $3,143 5.25%
STATE COLLEGE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $2,981 4.00%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $3,046 4.50%
LYNCHBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $4,294 4.38%
Georgetown, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $2,925 5.50%
Marion, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $3,246 4.25%
Washington, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $2,726 5.25%
Brevard, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $2,982 5.00%
Glenwood Springs, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,698 5.25%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $3,129 5.25%
Bluefield, WV-VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $3,003 5.25%
Potomac Mortgage Group's top markets include Washington, Charlotte, Myrtle Beach, Morgantown, and Raleigh among others.

Their top states include:
  • Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • West Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • District of Columbia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Maryland (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 2,483 $873,035,000 $351,605 $4,545 4.66%
    FHA 409 $91,405,000 $223,484 $7,318 4.69%
    VA 388 $153,030,000 $394,407 $9,201 4.45%
    USDA 31 $4,955,000 $159,839 $4,917 4.72%

    For 2018, Potomac Mortgage Group's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 2,483 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 409 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 2,959 $988,765,000 $334,155 $5,439 4.64%
    Refi 215 $89,645,000 $416,953 $5,018 4.62%
    Cash Out Refi 123 $39,815,000 $323,699 $5,952 4.61%
    Home Improvement 14 $4,200,000 $300,000 $4,737 4.69%

    For 2018, Potomac Mortgage Group's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 2,959 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 215 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 3,159 $1,084,765,000 $343,389 $5,508 4.66%
    15 Year 113 $26,795,000 $237,124 $3,786 4.21%
    20 Year 30 $8,750,000 $291,667 $3,615 4.46%
    10 Year 6 $620,000 $103,333 $2,624 4.44%
    30+ year 2 $1,050,000 $525,000 $8,539 4.99%
    Other 1 $445,000 $445,000 $3,540 5.13%

    For 2018, Potomac Mortgage Group's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 3,159 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 113 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 1,382 $342,360,000 $247,728
    $1k-2k 1,213 $460,195,000 $379,386
    $2k-3k 241 $75,455,000 $313,091
    $5k+ 204 $137,270,000 $672,892
    $3k-4k 146 $54,150,000 $370,890
    $4k-5k 90 $38,370,000 $426,333

    Potomac Mortgage Group's average total fees were $5,508, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 1,382 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 2,577 $888,205,000 $344,666
    5-6% 421 $103,855,000 $246,686
    3-4% 305 $129,465,000 $424,475
    6-7% 8 $900,000 $112,500

    During 2018, Potomac Mortgage Group's average interest rate for loans was 4.66%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 2,577 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 1,369 $394,775,000 $288,367 $4,991 4.63%
    $100k-200k 801 $121,565,000 $151,767 $3,743 4.74%
    $400k-600k 627 $300,755,000 $479,673 $6,990 4.56%
    $600k-1MM 267 $191,835,000 $718,483 $8,490 4.54%
    $100,000 or less 174 $12,600,000 $72,414 $2,964 4.86%
    $1MM+ 73 $100,895,000 $1,382,123 $13,250 4.28%

    2018 saw Potomac Mortgage Group place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 1,369 originations, totaling $394,775,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 729 $256,395,000 $351,708 $5,696 4.61%
    $50k-75k 680 $148,500,000 $218,382 $4,438 4.70%
    $75k-100k 595 $169,035,000 $284,092 $5,043 4.65%
    $150k-250k 556 $261,120,000 $469,640 $6,278 4.59%
    $50k or less 433 $64,235,000 $148,349 $4,050 4.73%
    $250k+ 310 $220,820,000 $712,323 $8,172 4.51%

    Potomac Mortgage Group lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 729 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 680 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 649 $224,445,000 $345,832 $4,821 4.58%
    30-36% 595 $197,985,000 $332,748 $5,191 4.66%
    50-60% 189 $59,945,000 $317,169 $7,376 4.62%
    42% 154 $56,510,000 $366,948 $5,631 4.70%
    43% 142 $49,550,000 $348,944 $5,283 4.66%
    44% 140 $42,490,000 $303,500 $5,944 4.70%
    <20% 139 $40,165,000 $288,957 $4,234 4.55%
    38% 129 $46,495,000 $360,426 $5,603 4.65%
    40% 123 $44,045,000 $358,089 $5,446 4.70%
    41% 119 $45,705,000 $384,076 $5,858 4.72%
    39% 117 $38,675,000 $330,556 $5,333 4.64%
    36% 116 $50,270,000 $433,362 $5,739 4.59%
    47% 115 $35,175,000 $305,870 $5,913 4.68%
    37% 115 $39,565,000 $344,043 $5,054 4.64%
    49% 107 $33,965,000 $317,430 $5,960 4.58%
    45% 99 $33,235,000 $335,707 $5,290 4.68%
    48% 97 $32,025,000 $330,155 $5,872 4.68%
    46% 94 $28,310,000 $301,170 $5,443 4.62%
    >60% 65 $21,665,000 $333,308 $6,378 4.71%

    Potomac Mortgage Group lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 649 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 595 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 2,226 $702,250,000 $315,476 $5,144 4.65%
    Not provided 721 $303,575,000 $421,047 $6,094 4.61%
    Black 220 $62,860,000 $285,727 $5,790 4.74%
    Asian 112 $44,750,000 $399,554 $6,010 4.51%
    American Indian 23 $5,385,000 $234,130 $5,731 4.64%
    Asian Indian 6 $2,570,000 $428,333 $5,130 4.54%
    Chinese 1 $485,000 $485,000 $14,474 3.63%
    Other Asian 1 $335,000 $335,000 $3,696 5.25%
    Vietnamese 1 $215,000 $215,000 $2,512 4.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    97.58%

    Potomac Mortgage Group has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    69.89%

    Potomac Mortgage Group 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 3,311 $1,122,425,000 $338,999

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 45 $5,205,000 $115,667
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 3,266 $1,117,220,000 $342,076

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 65 $13,745,000 $211,462 $3,228 4.52%
    40-60% 209 $83,985,000 $401,842 $4,310 4.53%
    60-80% 969 $368,295,000 $380,077 $4,859 4.64%
    80-100% 1,946 $613,380,000 $315,200 $5,421 4.66%
    Over 100% 105 $42,015,000 $400,143 $15,049 4.45%
    Under 20% 17 $1,005,000 $59,118 $1,340 5.19%