Smart Choice Mortgage A Texas Limited Liability C Rates, Fees & Info

HOUSTON, TX

LEI: 549300PZATEYE8VIEN67

Tax ID: 47-3980438

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    • Review & Overview

    Smart Choice Mortgage A Texas Limited Liability C is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. Smart Choice Mortgage A Texas Limited Liability C has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) Their top markets by origination volume include: San Antonio, Austin, Houston, and Dallas among others. We have data for 4 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    Smart Choice Mortgage A Texas Limited Liability C 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. Smart Choice Mortgage A Texas Limited Liability C 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 6.58% 4/28/24
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.27% 4/28/24
    30 Year FHA Purchase 6.27% 4/28/24
    30 Year VA Purchase 5.98% 4/28/24
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.12% 4/28/24
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    Originations

    200

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $78,980,000

    Awards

    SMART CHOICE MORTGAGE A TEXAS LIMITED LIABILITY C 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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    Top Markets

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    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 95 $36,425,000 $383,421 $8,476 3.05%
    AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 81 $33,515,000 $413,765 $3,689 3.16%
    HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $8,000,000 $363,636 $5,388 3.11%
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,040,000 $520,000 $5,205 2.69%
    Smart Choice Mortgage A Texas Limited Liability C's top markets include San Antonio, Austin, Houston, and Dallas among others.

    Their top states include:
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)

    • Similar Lenders

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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 171 $66,125,000 $386,696 $5,081 3.14%
    VA 28 $12,450,000 $444,643 $12,538 2.82%
    FHA 1 $405,000 $405,000 $13,028 3.75%

    For 2021, Smart Choice Mortgage A Texas Limited Liability C's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 171 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 28 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 183 $73,135,000 $399,645 $6,290 3.10%
    Refi 12 $3,640,000 $303,333 $3,545 3.00%
    Cash Out Refi 5 $2,205,000 $441,000 $7,855 3.15%

    For 2021, Smart Choice Mortgage A Texas Limited Liability C's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 183 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 12 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 184 $74,370,000 $404,185 $6,326 3.14%
    15 Year 14 $4,010,000 $286,429 $4,135 2.63%
    10 Year 1 $115,000 $115,000 $1,152 2.88%
    20 Year 1 $485,000 $485,000 $9,822 2.50%

    For 2021, Smart Choice Mortgage A Texas Limited Liability C's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 184 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 14 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 89 $35,165,000 $395,112
    $1k-2k 40 $13,780,000 $344,500
    $5k+ 26 $11,500,000 $442,308
    $3k-4k 20 $8,530,000 $426,500
    $2k-3k 15 $5,345,000 $356,333
    $4k-5k 10 $4,660,000 $466,000

    Smart Choice Mortgage A Texas Limited Liability C's average total fees were $6,326, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 89 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 107 $42,825,000 $400,234
    2.5-3% 72 $28,160,000 $391,111
    <2.5% 17 $6,465,000 $380,294
    4-5% 4 $1,530,000 $382,500

    During 2021, Smart Choice Mortgage A Texas Limited Liability C's average interest rate for loans was 3.14%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 107 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $400k-600k 94 $45,150,000 $480,319 $7,438 3.09%
    $200k-400k 73 $23,625,000 $323,630 $4,762 3.12%
    $100k-200k 21 $3,245,000 $154,524 $3,456 2.98%
    $600k-1MM 10 $6,800,000 $680,000 $10,410 3.23%
    $100,000 or less 2 $160,000 $80,000 $4,717 3.25%

    2021 saw Smart Choice Mortgage A Texas Limited Liability C place emphasis on $400k-600k loans with 94 originations, totaling $45,150,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 79 $35,535,000 $449,810 $6,447 3.09%
    $100k-150k 50 $19,090,000 $381,800 $6,180 3.18%
    $75k-100k 30 $9,090,000 $303,000 $6,403 2.92%
    $250k+ 24 $11,280,000 $470,000 $5,466 3.20%
    $50k-75k 17 $3,985,000 $234,412 $5,378 3.11%

    Smart Choice Mortgage A Texas Limited Liability C lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 79 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 50 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 46 $18,050,000 $392,391 $6,818 3.03%
    30-36% 42 $17,130,000 $407,857 $5,425 3.16%
    40% 13 $5,935,000 $456,538 $7,269 3.13%
    45% 10 $4,410,000 $441,000 $6,001 3.25%
    <20% 10 $4,100,000 $410,000 $2,909 3.05%
    38% 10 $3,370,000 $337,000 $4,965 3.09%
    42% 9 $2,965,000 $329,444 $5,417 3.00%
    44% 9 $4,135,000 $459,444 $7,202 3.15%
    36% 8 $2,630,000 $328,750 $5,601 2.91%
    41% 6 $2,230,000 $371,667 $3,577 3.06%
    47% 6 $2,500,000 $416,667 $8,397 2.98%
    39% 6 $1,620,000 $270,000 $3,546 3.17%
    48% 4 $1,700,000 $425,000 $8,515 2.97%
    46% 4 $1,430,000 $357,500 $7,516 3.09%
    49% 4 $1,290,000 $322,500 $2,712 3.50%
    43% 4 $1,450,000 $362,500 $7,661 3.06%
    37% 4 $1,740,000 $435,000 $7,683 3.44%
    50-60% 3 $1,445,000 $481,667 $19,606 3.25%
    >60% 2 $850,000 $425,000 $5,764 2.63%

    Smart Choice Mortgage A Texas Limited Liability C lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 46 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 42 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 136 $51,290,000 $377,132 $5,675 3.09%
    Not provided 42 $18,850,000 $448,810 $7,133 3.16%
    Black 9 $3,305,000 $367,222 $9,386 3.19%
    Asian 8 $3,170,000 $396,250 $2,547 3.00%
    Korean 1 $785,000 $785,000 $14,590 3.00%
    Asian Indian 2 $630,000 $315,000 $2,784 2.88%
    Filipino 1 $505,000 $505,000 $22,555 2.75%
    Chinese 1 $445,000 $445,000 $14,049 2.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    98.19%

    Smart Choice Mortgage A Texas Limited Liability C 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
    72.50%

    Smart Choice Mortgage A Texas Limited Liability C has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 200 $78,980,000 $394,900

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    200 $78,980,000 $394,900

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 14 $2,080,000 $148,571 $3,278 2.97%
    40-60% 32 $9,850,000 $307,813 $3,906 3.11%
    60-80% 63 $27,415,000 $435,159 $5,928 3.11%
    80-100% 81 $35,875,000 $442,901 $6,457 3.13%
    Over 100% 7 $3,405,000 $486,429 $22,623 2.82%
    Under 20% 3 $355,000 $118,333 $2,399 3.08%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2021 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    SI Mortgage Comapny Co. Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 100.0%