Siwell Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

LUBBOCK, TX

LEI: 549300QV3GEYMP1WSO93

Tax ID: 75-1791492

1 stars - Updated: 11/17/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 7 reviews

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Review & Overview

Siwell is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. They have a a high proportion of FHA loans. Siwell has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Dallas, Columbus, Lubbock, Huntington, and Boston among others. We have data for 21 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Siwell 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. Siwell is typically a high 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
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.23% 11/17/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.68% 11/17/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.87% 11/17/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.43% 11/17/24
30 Year FHA Refi 6.09% 11/17/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.26% 11/17/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.09% 11/17/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.79% 11/17/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.81% 11/17/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.81% 11/17/24
15 Year FHA Refi 6.76% 11/17/24
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Originations

56

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$16,160,000

Relative Rate

Siwell's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 7.1%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.62%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Siwell's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $11,802.

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
Outside of Metro Areas 22 $6,580,000 $299,091 $14,420 7.91%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,600,000 $800,000 $10,962 6.88%
COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,275,000 $255,000 $9,349 7.50%
LUBBOCK, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,255,000 $418,333 $16,393 6.63%
HUNTINGTON-ASHLAND, WV-KY-OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $815,000 $271,667 $7,198 6.63%
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $765,000 $765,000 $4,216 3.13%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $550,000 $275,000 $15,927 5.69%
Marietta, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $430,000 $215,000 $9,570 6.75%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $1,844 3.75%
LIMA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $385,000 $128,333 $6,810 6.83%
Bonham, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $12,682 6.75%
Fairmont, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $290,000 $145,000 $7,783 7.06%
ODESSA, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $9,395 6.25%
Levelland, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $425 7.25%
SANTA FE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $12,477 6.25%
Coshocton, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $7,946 6.75%
MORGANTOWN, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $11,445 5.75%
Van Wert, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $8,786 5.25%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $8,199 5.25%
Wapakoneta, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $7,423 7.13%
Zanesville, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $6,066 7.13%
Siwell's top markets include Dallas, Columbus, Lubbock, Huntington, and Boston among others.

Their top states include:
  • United States Virgin Islands (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Ohio (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • West Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Massachusetts (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    FHA 27 $6,225,000 $230,556 $9,408 6.43%
    Conventional 21 $7,485,000 $356,429 $12,742 7.93%
    VA 8 $2,450,000 $306,250 $14,125 6.89%

    For 2023, Siwell's most frequently originated type of loan was FHA, with 27 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 21 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 42 $12,210,000 $290,714 $11,343 7.33%
    Cash Out Refi 9 $1,975,000 $219,444 $12,391 6.29%
    Refi 5 $1,975,000 $395,000 $9,335 6.18%

    For 2023, Siwell's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 42 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 9 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 53 $15,395,000 $290,472 $11,802 7.10%
    20 Year 1 $125,000 $125,000 $6,796 7.75%
    30+ year 1 $235,000 $235,000 $425 7.25%
    Other 1 $405,000 $405,000 $1,844 3.75%

    For 2023, Siwell's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 53 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 1 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $5k+ 22 $7,430,000 $337,727
    $1k-2k 13 $2,955,000 $227,308
    $3k-4k 8 $1,160,000 $145,000
    $2k-3k 6 $1,430,000 $238,333
    $<1k 4 $2,430,000 $607,500
    $4k-5k 3 $755,000 $251,667

    Siwell's average total fees were $11,802, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $5k+ bucket, with 22 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 20 $6,190,000 $309,500
    7-8% 16 $3,620,000 $226,250
    Over 8% 13 $4,085,000 $314,231
    5-6% 4 $920,000 $230,000
    3-4% 2 $1,170,000 $585,000
    4-5% 1 $175,000 $175,000

    During 2023, Siwell's average interest rate for loans was 7.10%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 20 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 25 $6,625,000 $265,000 $12,131 7.41%
    $100k-200k 18 $2,750,000 $152,778 $7,847 6.92%
    $400k-600k 7 $3,235,000 $462,143 $14,816 6.91%
    $600k-1MM 3 $2,155,000 $718,333 $22,337 5.63%
    $100,000 or less 2 $150,000 $75,000 $4,927 6.69%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,245,000 $1,245,000 $9,481 6.88%

    2023 saw Siwell place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 25 originations, totaling $6,625,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 13 $5,065,000 $389,615 $14,952 7.35%
    $75k-100k 11 $2,605,000 $236,818 $9,124 6.73%
    $100k-150k 9 $2,525,000 $280,556 $13,628 7.56%
    $50k-75k 9 $1,705,000 $189,444 $8,916 7.03%
    $50k or less 9 $1,225,000 $136,111 $8,155 6.32%
    $250k+ 5 $3,035,000 $607,000 $12,709 7.53%

    Siwell lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 13 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 11 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 13 $4,625,000 $355,769 $10,365 7.36%
    46% 6 $1,850,000 $308,333 $14,194 7.31%
    41% 5 $1,065,000 $213,000 $11,349 6.83%
    20-30% 4 $1,240,000 $310,000 $13,937 7.47%
    49% 4 $1,210,000 $302,500 $16,267 7.38%
    36% 4 $1,400,000 $350,000 $4,627 6.13%
    50-60% 3 $925,000 $308,333 $6,980 5.79%
    45% 3 $665,000 $221,667 $10,858 6.88%
    48% 2 $350,000 $175,000 $9,636 7.00%
    38% 2 $340,000 $170,000 $9,158 7.25%
    37% 2 $440,000 $220,000 $8,254 7.56%
    <20% 2 $390,000 $195,000 $9,615 8.13%
    >60% 1 $375,000 $375,000 $20,167 6.63%
    39% 1 $245,000 $245,000 $10,377 7.88%
    40% 1 $255,000 $255,000 $13,262 8.63%
    42% 1 $125,000 $125,000 $8,199 5.25%
    43% 1 $175,000 $175,000 $11,445 5.75%
    47% 1 $485,000 $485,000 $28,318 5.75%

    Siwell lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 13 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 46%, with 6 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 44 $12,420,000 $282,273 $10,516 7.12%
    Not provided 6 $2,520,000 $420,000 $17,418 6.31%
    Black 6 $1,220,000 $203,333 $11,230 7.35%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    97.35%

    Siwell 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
    3.57%

    Siwell 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 56 $16,160,000 $288,571

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    56 $16,160,000 $288,571

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    40-60% 1 $115,000 $115,000 $6,999 9.00%
    60-80% 22 $7,090,000 $322,273 $12,040 7.69%
    80-100% 31 $8,055,000 $259,839 $10,317 6.57%
    Over 100% 2 $900,000 $450,000 $21,437 6.69%