Bridge Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Columbus, OH

LEI: 549300PGWM7M3DKQ1F43

Tax ID: 31-6077716

5 stars - Updated: 12/16/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 9 reviews

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Review & Overview

Bridge is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Improvement and Other loans. Bridge has a high proportion of conventional loans. Bridge has an average proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Columbus, Dayton, Youngstown, Cincinnati, and Cleveland among others. We have data for 14 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Bridge 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. Bridge 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 relatively high rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.26% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.24% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 7.38% 12/16/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.27% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.29% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 11.48% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 11.48% 12/16/24
These are simulated rates generated by our proprietary machine learning models. These are not guaranteed by the bank. They are our estimates based on a lender's past behaviors combined with current market conditions. Contact an individual lender for their actual rates. Our models use fixed rate terms for conforming loans, 700+ FICO, 10% down for FHA and 20% for conventional. These are based on consensus, historical data-- not advertised promotional rates.

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Originations

78

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$4,830,000

Relative Rate

Bridge's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 7.75%.

The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.

This yields a difference of 1.27%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Bridge's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,857.

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 $9,089.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $1,960,000 $75,385 $4,106 7.50%
DAYTON-KETTERING, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $840,000 $60,000 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 9 $535,000 $59,444 $0 0.00%
YOUNGSTOWN-WARREN-BOARDMAN, OH-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $315,000 $35,000 $0 0.00%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $255,000 $85,000 $3,360 8.25%
CLEVELAND-ELYRIA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $230,000 $57,500 $0 0.00%
TOLEDO, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $195,000 $65,000 $0 0.00%
Greenville, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $115,000 $38,333 $0 0.00%
Mount Vernon, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $110,000 $55,000 $0 0.00%
Bellefontaine, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 0.00%
Urbana, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 0.00%
Wooster, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 0.00%
SPRINGFIELD, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 0.00%
Zanesville, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 0.00%
Bridge's top markets include Columbus, Dayton, Youngstown, Cincinnati, and Cleveland among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 75 $4,315,000 $57,533 $0 0.00%
    Conventional 3 $515,000 $171,667 $3,857 7.75%

    For 2023, Bridge's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 75 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 3 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 43 $2,445,000 $56,860 $0 0.00%
    Other 26 $1,420,000 $54,615 $0 0.00%
    Home Purchase 8 $910,000 $113,750 $3,857 7.75%
    Cash Out Refi 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2023, Bridge's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 43 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 26 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 75 $4,315,000 $57,533 $0 0.00%
    30 Year 3 $515,000 $171,667 $3,857 7.75%

    For 2023, Bridge's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 75 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 3 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 3 $515,000 $171,667

    Bridge's average total fees were $3,857, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 3 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 2 $270,000 $135,000
    6-7% 1 $245,000 $245,000

    During 2023, Bridge's average interest rate for loans was 7.75%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 2 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 69 $3,395,000 $49,203 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 6 $730,000 $121,667 $4,080 8.25%
    $200k-400k 3 $705,000 $235,000 $3,412 6.75%

    2023 saw Bridge place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 69 originations, totaling $3,395,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 20 $1,110,000 $55,500 $3,412 6.75%
    $75k-100k 19 $1,045,000 $55,000 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 17 $1,515,000 $89,118 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 11 $705,000 $64,091 $4,080 8.25%
    $50k or less 6 $220,000 $36,667 $0 0.00%

    Bridge lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 20 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 19 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 75 $4,315,000 $57,533 $0 0.00%
    20-30% 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,360 8.25%
    30-36% 1 $245,000 $245,000 $3,412 6.75%
    37% 1 $115,000 $115,000 $4,800 8.25%

    Bridge lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 75 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 1 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 64 $3,920,000 $61,250 $4,080 8.25%
    Not provided 7 $555,000 $79,286 $3,412 6.75%
    Black 7 $355,000 $50,714 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    64.47%

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

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    83.33%

    Bridge has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 75 $4,315,000 $57,533
    NA 3 $515,000 $171,667

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    78 $4,830,000 $61,923

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    60-80% 3 $515,000 $171,667 $3,857 7.75%