Sun American Mortgage Company Rates, Fees & Info

MESA, AZ

LEI: 549300S7EJRY2DY1UR88

Tax ID: 86-0489049

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    • Review & Overview

    Sun American Mortgage Company is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Sun American Mortgage Company has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Phoenix, St. George, Lake Havasu City, Cedar City, and Provo among others. We have data for 29 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    Sun American Mortgage Company 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. Sun American Mortgage Company is typically a low 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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    Mortgage Type     		Simulated Rate Simulation Date
    30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.64% 12/16/24
    30 Year Conventional Refi 6.38% 12/16/24
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.63% 12/16/24
    30 Year FHA Purchase 7.29% 12/16/24
    30 Year FHA Refi 7.20% 12/16/24
    30 Year VA Purchase 6.21% 12/16/24
    30 Year VA Refi 6.16% 12/16/24
    30 Year USDA Purchase 6.76% 12/16/24
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.26% 12/16/24
    15 Year Conventional Refi 6.03% 12/16/24
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.03% 12/16/24
    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

    3,054

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $795,060,000
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    Top Markets

    Zoom/scroll map to see bank's per metro statistics. Subscribers can configure state/metro/county granularity, assorted fields and quantity of results. This map shows top 10 markets in the map viewport, as defined by descending origination volume.

    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,181 $343,345,000 $290,724 $3,710 3.13%
    ST. GEORGE, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 772 $214,810,000 $278,251 $5,079 3.23%
    LAKE HAVASU CITY-KINGMAN, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 411 $76,975,000 $187,287 $4,509 3.22%
    Outside of Metro Areas 177 $33,015,000 $186,525 $4,169 3.49%
    Cedar City, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 139 $29,275,000 $210,612 $4,385 3.37%
    PROVO-OREM, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 89 $24,955,000 $280,393 $5,276 3.25%
    SALT LAKE CITY, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 48 $14,920,000 $310,833 $5,134 3.20%
    Payson, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 76 $12,960,000 $170,526 $3,872 3.17%
    PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 37 $10,045,000 $271,486 $3,235 3.29%
    Show Low, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 31 $7,345,000 $236,935 $3,700 3.14%
    OGDEN-CLEARFIELD, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $4,160,000 $297,143 $4,998 3.12%
    FLAGSTAFF, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $4,005,000 $308,077 $4,465 3.06%
    ALBUQUERQUE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,670,000 $333,750 $3,442 3.05%
    TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,545,000 $282,778 $3,509 3.04%
    RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $2,420,000 $403,333 $3,322 2.98%
    SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $2,300,000 $383,333 $3,758 3.23%
    LAS CRUCES, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $2,145,000 $195,000 $3,121 2.74%
    LOGAN, UT-ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,895,000 $270,714 $4,533 2.87%
    SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $965,000 $321,667 $3,313 3.38%
    VISALIA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $825,000 $275,000 $3,651 3.33%
    OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $685,000 $685,000 $0 3.22%
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $615,000 $615,000 $0 2.61%
    Safford, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $460,000 $230,000 $5,142 3.00%
    YUMA, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $16,838 2.25%
    SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $4,300 2.50%
    Price, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $330,000 $82,500 $3,387 4.09%
    Carlsbad-Artesia, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $4,192 2.75%
    Heber, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $5,401 3.85%
    SIERRA VISTA-DOUGLAS, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,697 3.50%
    Sun American Mortgage Company's top markets include Phoenix, St. George, Lake Havasu City, Cedar City, and Provo among others.

    Their top states include:
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Utah (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New Mexico (FHA|USDA|VA)

    • Similar Lenders

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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 2,265 $570,285,000 $251,781 $3,583 3.27%
    FHA 296 $71,880,000 $242,838 $8,658 3.09%
    VA 138 $42,970,000 $311,377 $6,591 2.81%
    USDA 126 $24,460,000 $194,127 $5,268 2.96%
    FHA 119 $44,285,000 $372,143 $0 3.11%
    FHA 108 $40,300,000 $373,148 $0 3.04%
    HELOC 1 $565,000 $565,000 n/a 3.07%
    Reverse Mortgage 1 $315,000 $315,000 $0 4.00%

    For 2020, Sun American Mortgage Company's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 2,265 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 296 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 1,544 $385,790,000 $249,864 $5,040 3.29%
    Refi 1,020 $262,610,000 $257,461 $3,293 3.08%
    Cash Out Refi 489 $146,335,000 $299,254 $4,325 3.18%
    Home Improvement 1 $325,000 $325,000 $0 3.06%

    For 2020, Sun American Mortgage Company's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,544 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 1,020 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 2,604 $657,980,000 $252,680 $4,432 3.24%
    Other 251 $90,925,000 $362,251 $3,030 3.08%
    15 Year 163 $36,185,000 $221,994 $3,212 2.85%
    20 Year 31 $7,985,000 $257,581 $3,395 3.05%
    10 Year 4 $1,430,000 $357,500 $3,314 3.16%
    1 Year 1 $555,000 $555,000 $3,464 4.50%

    For 2020, Sun American Mortgage Company's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 2,604 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 251 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 2,016 $508,600,000 $252,282
    $<1k 206 $36,750,000 $178,398
    $2k-3k 169 $40,065,000 $237,071
    $5k+ 143 $50,395,000 $352,413
    $3k-4k 142 $34,500,000 $242,958
    $4k-5k 129 $34,985,000 $271,202

    Sun American Mortgage Company's average total fees were $4,432, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 2,016 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 1,413 $368,345,000 $260,683
    2.5-3% 1,191 $327,525,000 $275,000
    <2.5% 246 $69,220,000 $281,382
    4-5% 169 $28,955,000 $171,331
    5-6% 30 $970,000 $32,333
    6-7% 4 $40,000 $10,000
    7-8% 1 $5,000 $5,000

    During 2020, Sun American Mortgage Company's average interest rate for loans was 3.24%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 1,413 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 1,743 $496,105,000 $284,627 $4,742 3.13%
    $100k-200k 817 $127,435,000 $155,979 $3,802 3.25%
    $400k-600k 310 $145,410,000 $469,065 $4,907 3.05%
    $100,000 or less 159 $8,125,000 $51,101 $1,788 4.19%
    $600k-1MM 25 $17,985,000 $719,400 $14,988 3.05%

    2020 saw Sun American Mortgage Company place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 1,743 originations, totaling $496,105,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 838 $193,040,000 $230,358 $4,532 3.23%
    $50k or less 755 $173,005,000 $229,146 $4,204 3.17%
    $100k-150k 561 $167,565,000 $298,690 $4,214 3.20%
    $75k-100k 530 $136,770,000 $258,057 $4,486 3.21%
    $150k-250k 266 $89,400,000 $336,090 $4,225 3.19%
    $250k+ 98 $33,520,000 $342,041 $3,820 3.26%

    Sun American Mortgage Company lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 838 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 755 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 652 $163,920,000 $251,411 $3,790 3.19%
    30-36% 512 $127,980,000 $249,961 $4,206 3.20%
    <20% 299 $63,255,000 $211,555 $2,703 3.42%
    >60% 182 $70,620,000 $388,022 $6,999 3.06%
    50-60% 122 $33,390,000 $273,689 $8,653 3.03%
    44% 118 $30,070,000 $254,831 $4,988 3.22%
    43% 112 $29,920,000 $267,143 $4,600 3.21%
    38% 111 $30,525,000 $275,000 $4,661 3.28%
    39% 106 $25,450,000 $240,094 $4,308 3.28%
    40% 106 $26,940,000 $254,151 $4,787 3.22%
    37% 102 $26,600,000 $260,784 $4,863 3.25%
    42% 97 $25,875,000 $266,753 $5,062 3.11%
    36% 95 $24,885,000 $261,947 $4,367 3.14%
    41% 95 $25,575,000 $269,211 $5,044 3.19%
    45% 72 $19,230,000 $267,083 $4,988 3.15%
    49% 62 $14,720,000 $237,419 $4,603 3.37%
    47% 56 $15,080,000 $269,286 $4,747 3.21%
    46% 56 $13,360,000 $238,571 $5,246 3.10%
    48% 46 $11,530,000 $250,652 $4,633 3.29%

    Sun American Mortgage Company lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 652 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 512 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 2,649 $698,805,000 $263,800 $4,351 3.20%
    Not provided 292 $66,490,000 $227,705 $4,012 3.19%
    Asian 39 $10,745,000 $275,513 $4,284 3.19%
    Black 28 $7,260,000 $259,286 $4,904 3.28%
    American Indian 22 $5,220,000 $237,273 $5,694 3.19%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 13 $3,455,000 $265,769 $5,471 3.34%
    Chinese 3 $965,000 $321,667 $7,984 3.50%
    Asian Indian 2 $580,000 $290,000 $2,790 3.38%
    Native Hawaiian 1 $475,000 $475,000 $3,308 2.25%
    Samoan 1 $295,000 $295,000 $4,008 2.99%
    Japanese 1 $245,000 $245,000 $2,719 4.38%
    Korean 1 $235,000 $235,000 $3,075 3.00%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $185,000 $185,000 $5,755 4.00%
    Filipino 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,018 2.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    97.51%

    Sun American Mortgage Company 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
    87.39%

    Sun American Mortgage Company has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 3,054 $795,060,000 $260,334

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 101 $14,195,000 $140,545
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 2,953 $780,865,000 $264,431

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 109 $16,815,000 $154,266 $2,858 2.96%
    40-60% 389 $84,545,000 $217,339 $3,102 3.07%
    60-80% 1,024 $278,880,000 $272,344 $3,793 3.24%
    80-100% 1,431 $404,585,000 $282,729 $5,405 3.14%
    Over 100% 29 $9,125,000 $314,655 $11,572 2.92%
    Under 20% 72 $1,110,000 $15,417 $433 5.21%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    SUN AMERICAN MORTGAGE FHA mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 50.0%
    SUN AMERICAN MORTGAGE VA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 50.0%