Jefferson Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

San Antonio, TX

LEI: 549300RXHLK3XT6SD946

Tax ID: 74-1034487

4.2 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 20 reviews

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Review & Overview

Jefferson Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. Jefferson Bank 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, Kerrville, and Victoria among others. We have data for 15 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Jefferson Bank 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. Jefferson Bank 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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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.93% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 7.10% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.26% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.68% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Purchase 5.97% 4/5/25
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.72% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.38% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 7.28% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 7.28% 4/5/25
These are simulated rates generated by our proprietary machine learning models. These are not guaranteed by the bank. They are our estimates based on a lender's past behaviors combined with current market conditions. Contact an individual lender for their actual rates. Our models use fixed rate terms for conforming loans, 700+ FICO, 10% down for FHA and 20% for conventional. These are based on consensus, historical data-- not advertised promotional rates.

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Originations

388

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$145,250,000

Awards

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Relative Rate

Jefferson Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 7%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of 0.45%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Jefferson Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $7,840.

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 $8,356.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 337 $122,475,000 $363,427 $7,488 7.17%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $8,720,000 $484,444 $7,792 6.98%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $3,945,000 $563,571 $10,693 6.70%
Kerrville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,755,000 $1,755,000 $8,637 6.75%
VICTORIA, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,425,000 $1,425,000 $0 7.75%
Uvalde, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,405,000 $1,405,000 $0 7.75%
Outside of Metro Areas 5 $1,045,000 $209,000 $6,977 7.05%
Fredericksburg, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,020,000 $510,000 $9,375 6.88%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $990,000 $247,500 $5,528 7.53%
Snyder, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $695,000 $139,000 $5,297 6.43%
TYLER, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $665,000 $665,000 $13,928 7.75%
Granbury, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $540,000 $270,000 $6,032 7.31%
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $390,000 $195,000 $4,167 6.44%
BEAUMONT-PORT ARTHUR, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,260 6.38%
SAN ANGELO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $3,224 7.50%
Jefferson Bank's top markets include San Antonio, Austin, Houston, Kerrville, and Victoria among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 347 $131,215,000 $378,141 $7,193 7.30%
    FHA 24 $6,490,000 $270,417 $10,382 5.86%
    VA 17 $7,545,000 $443,824 $9,265 5.79%

    For 2024, Jefferson Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 347 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 24 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 259 $112,565,000 $434,614 $8,459 6.91%
    Other 47 $8,335,000 $177,340 $5,358 7.63%
    Cash Out Refi 39 $10,925,000 $280,128 $6,261 7.53%
    Refi 28 $11,920,000 $425,714 $5,416 7.37%
    Home Improvement 15 $1,505,000 $100,333 $4,396 8.23%

    For 2024, Jefferson Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 259 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 47 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 333 $131,065,000 $393,589 $7,840 7.00%
    15 Year 31 $4,225,000 $136,290 $4,498 7.85%
    20 Year 9 $1,805,000 $200,556 $5,200 8.49%
    10 Year 6 $2,950,000 $491,667 $3,037 8.13%
    Other 4 $1,400,000 $350,000 $0 8.01%
    5 Year 3 $2,055,000 $685,000 $0 8.42%
    1 Year 2 $1,750,000 $875,000 $0 8.00%

    For 2024, Jefferson Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 333 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 31 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 109 $35,205,000 $322,982
    $1k-2k 76 $13,170,000 $173,289
    $2k-3k 72 $19,530,000 $271,250
    $5k+ 66 $48,810,000 $739,545
    $3k-4k 34 $12,100,000 $355,882
    $4k-5k 16 $8,230,000 $514,375

    Jefferson Bank's average total fees were $7,840, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 109 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    7-8% 145 $61,805,000 $426,241
    6-7% 128 $51,860,000 $405,156
    Over 8% 64 $16,860,000 $263,438
    5-6% 47 $14,005,000 $297,979
    4-5% 4 $720,000 $180,000

    During 2024, Jefferson Bank's average interest rate for loans was 7.00%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 145 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 140 $39,600,000 $282,857 $6,508 6.80%
    $100k-200k 84 $12,760,000 $151,905 $4,918 7.40%
    $400k-600k 56 $26,970,000 $481,607 $9,414 7.10%
    $600k-1MM 47 $34,765,000 $739,681 $11,692 7.19%
    $100,000 or less 39 $2,495,000 $63,974 $3,874 7.78%
    $1MM+ 22 $28,660,000 $1,302,727 $17,487 7.28%

    2024 saw Jefferson Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 140 originations, totaling $39,600,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $250k+ 94 $61,000,000 $648,936 $10,622 7.30%
    $150k-250k 83 $30,795,000 $371,024 $7,415 7.28%
    $100k-150k 78 $20,060,000 $257,179 $6,267 7.09%
    $50k-75k 48 $9,540,000 $198,750 $5,686 6.62%
    $75k-100k 45 $10,945,000 $243,222 $6,574 6.93%
    $50k or less 16 $2,080,000 $130,000 $4,662 7.06%

    Jefferson Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $250k+ range, with 94 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 83 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 77 $28,535,000 $370,584 $7,108 7.13%
    20-30% 53 $23,915,000 $451,226 $8,671 7.13%
    49% 27 $8,435,000 $312,407 $6,241 7.03%
    43% 23 $8,705,000 $378,478 $7,954 6.78%
    46% 19 $6,585,000 $346,579 $7,333 7.13%
    50-60% 18 $6,870,000 $381,667 $9,484 7.06%
    36% 18 $7,270,000 $403,889 $8,688 6.72%
    38% 18 $8,780,000 $487,778 $7,342 6.91%
    47% 15 $5,805,000 $387,000 $7,912 7.58%
    39% 14 $5,400,000 $385,714 $7,999 7.13%
    42% 14 $4,180,000 $298,571 $6,819 7.38%
    44% 13 $3,185,000 $245,000 $6,121 7.62%
    45% 13 $3,985,000 $306,538 $6,658 6.61%
    <20% 12 $4,430,000 $369,167 $7,576 7.32%
    48% 10 $3,510,000 $351,000 $7,168 6.95%
    37% 10 $2,200,000 $220,000 $6,770 7.09%
    41% 7 $2,085,000 $297,857 $6,026 7.00%
    40% 7 $2,225,000 $317,857 $6,787 7.00%
    >60% 5 $945,000 $189,000 $5,114 7.98%

    Jefferson Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 77 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 53 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 310 $114,330,000 $368,806 $7,455 7.13%
    Not provided 29 $11,245,000 $387,759 $8,434 6.92%
    Not applicable 15 $8,205,000 $547,000 $0 8.30%
    Asian 15 $6,755,000 $450,333 $7,600 7.07%
    Black 13 $2,635,000 $202,692 $5,371 7.06%
    American Indian 5 $1,845,000 $369,000 $9,000 7.15%
    Chinese 1 $235,000 $235,000 $10,231 4.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    90.31%

    Jefferson Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    76.03%

    Jefferson Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 388 $145,250,000 $374,356

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    388 $145,250,000 $374,356

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 47 $8,975,000 $190,957 $4,893 7.59%
    40-60% 35 $12,655,000 $361,571 $6,960 7.29%
    60-80% 134 $63,930,000 $477,090 $8,343 7.27%
    80-100% 139 $55,795,000 $401,403 $8,401 6.70%
    Under 20% 33 $3,895,000 $118,030 $4,433 7.75%