Define Mortgage Solutions Rates, Fees & Info

PHOENIX, AZ

LEI: 549300S88V04SSPMA685

Tax ID: 83-0668619

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Review & Overview

Define Mortgage Solutions is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Cash Out Refi and Refi loans. Define Mortgage Solutions has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Phoenix, Prescott Valley, Payson, Flagstaff, and Show Low among others. We have data for 11 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Define Mortgage Solutions 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. Define Mortgage Solutions 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 6.66% 10/31/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.62% 10/31/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.74% 10/31/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.02% 10/31/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.25% 10/31/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.25% 10/31/24
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Originations

3,575

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$816,945,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 3,431 $785,525,000 $228,949 $4,597 2.99%
PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 32 $7,990,000 $249,688 $5,327 3.06%
Payson, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 31 $6,255,000 $201,774 $4,091 2.97%
FLAGSTAFF, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $5,845,000 $278,333 $4,704 2.98%
Show Low, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 28 $5,040,000 $180,000 $4,442 3.03%
TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $3,740,000 $233,750 $4,712 3.09%
LAKE HAVASU CITY-KINGMAN, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $825,000 $165,000 $3,269 3.23%
SIERRA VISTA-DOUGLAS, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $790,000 $197,500 $6,285 3.22%
Safford, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $375,000 $125,000 $4,469 2.75%
Outside of Metro Areas 3 $325,000 $108,333 $4,178 3.33%
YUMA, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $2,093 3.25%
Define Mortgage Solutions's top markets include Phoenix, Prescott Valley, Payson, Flagstaff, and Show Low among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 3,575 $816,945,000 $228,516 $4,597 2.99%

    For 2021, Define Mortgage Solutions's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 3,575 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 1,712 $383,510,000 $224,013 $4,733 3.07%
    Refi 1,272 $258,190,000 $202,980 $4,244 2.87%
    Home Purchase 504 $159,020,000 $315,516 $5,147 3.05%
    Other 63 $11,805,000 $187,381 $4,033 3.03%
    Home Improvement 24 $4,420,000 $184,167 $3,874 3.15%

    For 2021, Define Mortgage Solutions's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 1,712 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 1,272 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 2,381 $594,305,000 $249,603 $4,917 3.14%
    15 Year 776 $143,930,000 $185,477 $3,803 2.61%
    20 Year 251 $51,035,000 $203,327 $4,381 2.99%
    10 Year 113 $15,305,000 $135,442 $3,467 2.49%
    Other 54 $12,370,000 $229,074 $5,168 3.01%

    For 2021, Define Mortgage Solutions's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 2,381 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 776 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 819 $152,145,000 $185,769
    $<1k 656 $189,300,000 $288,567
    $2k-3k 630 $124,850,000 $198,175
    $5k+ 556 $158,430,000 $284,946
    $3k-4k 498 $103,450,000 $207,731
    $4k-5k 299 $68,055,000 $227,609

    Define Mortgage Solutions's average total fees were $4,917, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 819 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 1,656 $398,070,000 $240,380
    2.5-3% 1,411 $315,455,000 $223,568
    <2.5% 500 $101,770,000 $203,540
    4-5% 8 $1,650,000 $206,250

    During 2021, Define Mortgage Solutions's average interest rate for loans was 3.14%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 1,656 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 1,678 $450,500,000 $268,474 $4,967 3.02%
    $100k-200k 1,317 $198,435,000 $150,672 $3,992 2.98%
    $100,000 or less 293 $22,495,000 $76,775 $3,311 2.88%
    $400k-600k 247 $116,965,000 $473,543 $6,101 3.01%
    $600k-1MM 39 $27,095,000 $694,744 $8,149 3.11%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,455,000 $1,455,000 $6,043 3.13%

    2021 saw Define Mortgage Solutions place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 1,678 originations, totaling $450,500,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 990 $198,670,000 $200,677 $4,555 3.00%
    $100k-150k 766 $206,600,000 $269,713 $4,900 2.96%
    $50k or less 732 $108,280,000 $147,923 $3,973 3.05%
    $75k-100k 664 $154,150,000 $232,154 $4,618 3.01%
    $150k-250k 344 $117,370,000 $341,192 $5,385 2.94%
    $250k+ 79 $31,875,000 $403,481 $4,701 2.88%

    Define Mortgage Solutions lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 990 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 766 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 982 $218,050,000 $222,047 $4,488 2.96%
    30-36% 725 $168,515,000 $232,434 $4,611 3.01%
    <20% 415 $80,285,000 $193,458 $4,198 2.85%
    44% 150 $36,450,000 $243,000 $4,724 3.03%
    43% 135 $30,805,000 $228,185 $4,723 3.10%
    42% 131 $31,335,000 $239,198 $4,511 3.09%
    38% 131 $30,975,000 $236,450 $4,452 3.05%
    40% 129 $32,485,000 $251,822 $5,216 3.10%
    41% 116 $28,170,000 $242,845 $4,854 3.07%
    39% 116 $29,820,000 $257,069 $5,247 3.01%
    36% 114 $24,880,000 $218,246 $4,510 2.98%
    37% 104 $25,890,000 $248,942 $5,351 3.01%
    49% 79 $20,295,000 $256,899 $4,558 3.07%
    47% 65 $17,025,000 $261,923 $4,780 3.02%
    46% 62 $13,660,000 $220,323 $4,548 2.98%
    48% 59 $14,465,000 $245,169 $4,853 3.11%
    45% 58 $13,280,000 $228,966 $4,518 3.03%
    50-60% 3 $425,000 $141,667 $2,707 2.88%
    >60% 1 $135,000 $135,000 $2,943 3.75%

    Define Mortgage Solutions lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 982 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 725 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 2,792 $638,000,000 $228,510 $4,588 2.99%
    Not provided 501 $109,505,000 $218,573 $4,509 3.01%
    Asian 104 $29,260,000 $281,346 $5,221 2.90%
    Black 97 $22,575,000 $232,732 $4,576 3.07%
    American Indian 56 $11,000,000 $196,429 $4,636 3.03%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 11 $2,755,000 $250,455 $4,581 3.05%
    Asian Indian 4 $1,020,000 $255,000 $4,601 2.81%
    Filipino 3 $915,000 $305,000 $6,274 3.42%
    Chinese 2 $730,000 $365,000 $4,770 2.50%
    Japanese 2 $600,000 $300,000 $9,429 2.88%
    Guamanian 1 $215,000 $215,000 $4,761 3.00%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $205,000 $205,000 $2,568 3.38%
    Vietnamese 1 $165,000 $165,000 $1,841 2.63%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    83.14%

    Define Mortgage Solutions has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    4.81%

    Define Mortgage Solutions 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 3,575 $816,945,000 $228,516

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3,575 $816,945,000 $228,516

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 576 $75,070,000 $130,330 $3,475 2.85%
    40-60% 1,215 $247,205,000 $203,461 $3,999 2.92%
    60-80% 1,361 $368,485,000 $270,746 $5,368 3.10%
    80-100% 358 $120,880,000 $337,654 $5,734 3.08%
    Under 20% 64 $5,090,000 $79,531 $2,988 2.81%