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 and Home Purchase loans. Equity Wave Lending 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: Los Angeles, Riverside, San Francisco, San Diego, and Fresno among others. We have data for 21 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Equity Wave Lending 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.

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Originations

169

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$63,995,000

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) 80 $35,270,000 $440,875 $0 9.64%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 34 $10,320,000 $303,529 $0 9.81%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $4,395,000 $399,545 $0 10.51%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $3,260,000 $543,333 $0 9.66%
Outside of Metro Areas 8 $2,620,000 $327,500 $0 10.12%
FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $2,095,000 $419,000 $0 8.80%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $960,000 $160,000 $0 9.74%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $700,000 $350,000 $0 10.62%
MERCED, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $655,000 $655,000 $0 8.50%
CHICO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $555,000 $555,000 $0 11.99%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $510,000 $255,000 $0 7.75%
MODESTO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $390,000 $195,000 $0 10.99%
NAPA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $380,000 $190,000 $0 9.75%
BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $370,000 $185,000 $0 10.24%
SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $0 8.99%
VALLEJO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $0 6.50%
EL CENTRO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 8.25%
VISALIA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $0 8.99%
Truckee-Grass Valley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 9.75%
STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 11.50%
HANFORD-CORCORAN, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 7.99%
Equity Wave Lending's top markets include Los Angeles, Riverside, San Francisco, San Diego, and Fresno among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 168 $63,890,000 $380,298 $0 9.71%
    FHA 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 11.99%

    For 2021, Equity Wave Lending's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 168 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 1 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 94 $36,310,000 $386,277 $0 9.51%
    Home Purchase 41 $17,785,000 $433,780 $0 9.69%
    Refi 32 $9,540,000 $298,125 $0 10.49%
    Home Improvement 2 $360,000 $180,000 $0 7.74%

    For 2021, Equity Wave Lending's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 94 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 41 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    3 Year 104 $38,630,000 $371,442 $0 10.01%
    5 Year 33 $11,435,000 $346,515 $0 8.55%
    1 Year 18 $8,300,000 $461,111 $0 9.91%
    Other 14 $5,630,000 $402,143 $0 10.11%

    For 2021, Equity Wave Lending's most frequently cited loan duration was 3 Year, with 104 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 5 Year, with 33 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 130 $50,230,000 $386,385
    7-8% 31 $11,395,000 $367,581
    6-7% 7 $2,015,000 $287,857

    During 2021, 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 130 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 64 $18,160,000 $283,750 $0 9.17%
    $100k-200k 40 $5,970,000 $149,250 $0 10.41%
    $400k-600k 30 $14,140,000 $471,333 $0 9.80%
    $600k-1MM 19 $15,375,000 $809,211 $0 9.67%
    $100,000 or less 10 $750,000 $75,000 $0 10.79%
    $1MM+ 6 $9,600,000 $1,600,000 $0 8.83%

    2021 saw Equity Wave Lending place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 64 originations, totaling $18,160,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $250k+ 58 $32,690,000 $563,621 $0 9.87%
    $100k-150k 35 $10,345,000 $295,571 $0 9.73%
    $150k-250k 35 $10,595,000 $302,714 $0 9.66%
    $75k-100k 26 $7,020,000 $270,000 $0 9.79%
    $50k-75k 9 $1,665,000 $185,000 $0 9.47%
    $50k or less 5 $1,325,000 $265,000 $0 8.34%

    Equity Wave Lending lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $250k+ range, with 58 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 35 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    <20% 73 $21,805,000 $298,699 $0 9.72%
    20-30% 40 $16,940,000 $423,500 $0 9.62%
    30-36% 19 $7,225,000 $380,263 $0 9.65%
    50-60% 11 $6,025,000 $547,727 $0 8.97%
    >60% 6 $3,200,000 $533,333 $0 10.49%
    47% 3 $1,625,000 $541,667 $0 10.16%
    48% 2 $370,000 $185,000 $0 11.49%
    49% 2 $1,190,000 $595,000 $0 10.99%
    37% 2 $460,000 $230,000 $0 10.49%
    36% 2 $1,610,000 $805,000 $0 8.70%
    44% 2 $680,000 $340,000 $0 9.50%
    46% 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 11.50%
    39% 1 $345,000 $345,000 $0 9.50%
    41% 1 $635,000 $635,000 $0 11.25%
    42% 1 $325,000 $325,000 $0 7.99%
    38% 1 $195,000 $195,000 $0 8.99%

    Equity Wave Lending lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of <20%, with 73 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 40 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Not provided 81 $31,025,000 $383,025 $0 9.82%
    White 55 $22,505,000 $409,182 $0 9.42%
    Black 18 $6,000,000 $333,333 $0 10.42%
    Asian 13 $4,155,000 $319,615 $0 9.14%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 9.75%
    Chinese 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 11.99%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    92.58%

    Equity Wave Lending has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    30.77%

    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 169 $63,995,000 $378,669

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    169 $63,995,000 $378,669

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 45 $16,985,000 $377,444 $0 9.88%
    40-60% 44 $19,830,000 $450,682 $0 8.90%
    60-80% 47 $20,965,000 $446,064 $0 9.75%
    Under 20% 32 $5,860,000 $183,125 $0 10.56%