Embark Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Great Falls, MT

LEI: 549300QXTT2NBSRNYO73

Tax ID: 81-0247002

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Review & Overview

Embark is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Cash Out Refi and Home Purchase loans. Embark has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Great Falls, Helena, Bozeman, Billings, and Missoula among others. We have data for 6 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Embark 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. They typically have about average rates.

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Originations

109

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$6,955,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
GREAT FALLS, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 93 $5,765,000 $61,989 $0 4.96%
Helena, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $470,000 $78,333 $0 4.71%
Bozeman, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $0 4.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 6 $270,000 $45,000 $0 5.21%
BILLINGS, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $100,000 $50,000 $0 5.50%
MISSOULA, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 6.25%
Embark's top markets include Great Falls, Helena, Bozeman, Billings, and Missoula among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 109 $6,955,000 $63,807 $0 4.97%

    For 2018, Embark's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 109 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 58 $3,700,000 $63,793 $0 4.84%
    Home Improvement 24 $1,070,000 $44,583 $0 5.35%
    Home Purchase 17 $1,505,000 $88,529 $0 5.15%
    Refi 9 $655,000 $72,778 $0 4.61%
    Other 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 4.00%

    For 2018, Embark's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 58 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 24 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 51 $3,695,000 $72,451 $0 5.38%
    10 Year 18 $750,000 $41,667 $0 5.28%
    5 Year 17 $635,000 $37,353 $0 3.75%
    Other 13 $405,000 $31,154 $0 4.75%
    30 Year 10 $1,470,000 $147,000 $0 4.73%

    For 2018, Embark's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 51 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 18 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 76 $3,920,000 $51,579
    $1k-2k 23 $1,565,000 $68,043
    $2k-3k 9 $1,415,000 $157,222

    Embark's average total fees were $0, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 76 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 49 $4,175,000 $85,204
    3-4% 25 $1,505,000 $60,200
    6-7% 22 $910,000 $41,364
    5-6% 10 $260,000 $26,000
    7-8% 3 $105,000 $35,000

    During 2018, Embark's average interest rate for loans was 4.73%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 49 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 84 $3,430,000 $40,833 $0 5.11%
    $100k-200k 24 $3,220,000 $134,167 $0 4.55%
    $200k-400k 1 $305,000 $305,000 $0 4.00%

    2018 saw Embark place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 84 originations, totaling $3,430,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 35 $1,915,000 $54,714 $0 5.04%
    $50k-75k 32 $1,800,000 $56,250 $0 4.96%
    $100k-150k 22 $1,570,000 $71,364 $0 5.01%
    $75k-100k 15 $1,175,000 $78,333 $0 4.97%
    $150k-250k 4 $390,000 $97,500 $0 4.66%
    $250k+ 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 3.75%

    Embark lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 35 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 32 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 30 $1,560,000 $52,000 $0 5.01%
    20-30% 16 $1,310,000 $81,875 $0 4.89%
    50-60% 13 $805,000 $61,923 $0 4.97%
    <20% 8 $480,000 $60,000 $0 4.64%
    46% 6 $370,000 $61,667 $0 4.67%
    37% 5 $365,000 $73,000 $0 5.50%
    41% 4 $260,000 $65,000 $0 5.75%
    45% 4 $320,000 $80,000 $0 5.40%
    42% 3 $205,000 $68,333 $0 5.17%
    36% 3 $285,000 $95,000 $0 5.21%
    38% 3 $145,000 $48,333 $0 5.00%
    39% 3 $145,000 $48,333 $0 5.42%
    48% 3 $135,000 $45,000 $0 4.58%
    >60% 2 $330,000 $165,000 $0 4.13%
    49% 2 $80,000 $40,000 $0 3.88%
    40% 2 $120,000 $60,000 $0 5.50%
    47% 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 4.75%
    44% 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 3.75%

    Embark lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 30 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 16 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 100 $6,470,000 $64,700 $0 4.96%
    American Indian 8 $470,000 $58,750 $0 5.28%
    Black 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 3.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    81.65%

    Embark has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    81.65%

    Embark has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 109 $6,955,000 $63,807

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 20 $1,400,000 $70,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 89 $5,555,000 $62,416

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 22 $1,060,000 $48,182 $0 5.27%
    40-60% 7 $545,000 $77,857 $0 5.21%
    60-80% 17 $2,055,000 $120,882 $0 4.54%
    80-100% 20 $2,110,000 $105,500 $0 5.01%
    Under 20% 43 $1,185,000 $27,558 $0 4.94%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    EMBRACE HOME LOANS Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 14.3%
    EMBRACE HOME LOANS FHA mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 14.3%
    EMBRACE HOME LOANS FHA mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 14.3%
    EMBRACE HOME LOANS Other type of mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 14.3%
    EMBRACE HOME LOANS VA mortgage Trouble during payment process 3 42.9%