Equity Wave Lending Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

IRVINE, CA

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Review & Overview

Equity Wave Lending is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Cash Out Refi loans. Equity Wave Lending has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Los Angeles, Riverside, San Francisco, San Diego, and San Jose among others. We have data for 30 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Equity Wave Lending 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.

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Originations

278

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$79,360,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 151 $45,395,000 $300,629 $0 12.22%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 40 $8,880,000 $222,000 $0 12.16%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $5,065,000 $266,579 $0 12.91%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $4,565,000 $268,529 $0 12.00%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $4,160,000 $520,000 $0 12.15%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,365,000 $455,000 $0 12.33%
SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,035,000 $345,000 $0 11.74%
MODESTO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $740,000 $370,000 $0 11.99%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $720,000 $180,000 $0 12.43%
CHICO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $665,000 $665,000 $0 12.99%
SANTA ROSA-PETALUMA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $610,000 $305,000 $0 13.25%
KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $590,000 $295,000 $0 12.25%
STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $575,000 $191,667 $0 10.91%
SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $550,000 $275,000 $0 12.12%
KAHULUI-WAILUKU-LAHAINA, HI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $0 10.50%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $0 11.25%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $470,000 $117,500 $0 12.81%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $440,000 $220,000 $0 10.99%
NAPA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $0 11.99%
Outside of Metro Areas 2 $360,000 $180,000 $0 10.49%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $0 12.50%
MERCED, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $0 10.99%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $0 11.99%
CLARKSVILLE, TN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $0 10.50%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 9.99%
FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 11.99%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 11.99%
BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 10.50%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 11.75%
SAN LUIS OBISPO-PASO ROBLES, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 12.50%
Equity Wave Lending's top markets include Los Angeles, Riverside, San Francisco, San Diego, and San Jose among others.

Their top states include:
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Missouri (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Tennessee (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 271 $75,755,000 $279,539 $0 12.19%
    HELOC 7 $3,605,000 $515,000 n/a 11.78%

    For 2023, Equity Wave Lending's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 271 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 7 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 229 $60,385,000 $263,690 $0 12.37%
    Refi 34 $11,850,000 $348,529 $0 11.48%
    Home Purchase 15 $7,125,000 $475,000 $0 10.96%

    For 2023, Equity Wave Lending's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 229 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 34 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    3 Year 156 $41,040,000 $263,077 $0 12.22%
    Other 113 $35,105,000 $310,664 $0 12.15%
    1 Year 6 $2,460,000 $410,000 $0 12.33%
    5 Year 3 $755,000 $251,667 $0 11.16%

    For 2023, Equity Wave Lending's most frequently cited loan duration was 3 Year, with 156 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 113 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 278 $79,360,000 $285,468

    During 2023, Equity Wave Lending's average interest rate for loans was 0.00%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 278 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 116 $16,560,000 $142,759 $0 12.32%
    $200k-400k 93 $25,395,000 $273,065 $0 12.08%
    $400k-600k 34 $16,360,000 $481,176 $0 11.90%
    $600k-1MM 20 $14,620,000 $731,000 $0 12.16%
    $100,000 or less 11 $915,000 $83,182 $0 12.93%
    $1MM+ 4 $5,510,000 $1,377,500 $0 11.19%

    2023 saw Equity Wave Lending place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 116 originations, totaling $16,560,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 13 $6,255,000 $481,154 $0 10.92%
    $50k-75k 2 $730,000 $365,000 $0 10.75%

    Equity Wave Lending lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 13 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 2 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    <20% 166 $41,890,000 $252,349 $0 12.21%
    20-30% 39 $12,825,000 $328,846 $0 12.10%
    30-36% 12 $3,570,000 $297,500 $0 11.79%
    >60% 5 $2,305,000 $461,000 $0 12.85%
    39% 3 $1,485,000 $495,000 $0 12.74%
    41% 2 $900,000 $450,000 $0 11.87%
    44% 2 $560,000 $280,000 $0 10.37%
    38% 2 $450,000 $225,000 $0 12.49%
    50-60% 2 $780,000 $390,000 $0 13.37%
    36% 2 $840,000 $420,000 $0 12.37%
    49% 1 $295,000 $295,000 $0 11.75%
    45% 1 $535,000 $535,000 $0 10.99%
    47% 1 $185,000 $185,000 $0 10.99%

    Equity Wave Lending lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of <20%, with 166 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 39 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 112 $32,180,000 $287,321 $0 11.96%
    Not provided 120 $31,610,000 $263,417 $0 12.41%
    Black 22 $7,810,000 $355,000 $0 12.31%
    Asian 23 $7,605,000 $330,652 $0 12.01%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 10.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    78.24%

    Equity Wave Lending has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    43.88%

    Equity Wave Lending 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 278 $79,360,000 $285,468

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    278 $79,360,000 $285,468

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 95 $30,135,000 $317,211 $0 12.12%
    40-60% 42 $17,160,000 $408,571 $0 11.51%
    60-80% 19 $9,265,000 $487,632 $0 11.77%
    Under 20% 121 $22,665,000 $187,314 $0 12.53%