Define Mortgage Solutions Rates, Fees & Info
PHOENIX, AZLEI: 549300S88V04SSPMA685
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Review & Overview
Define Mortgage Solutions is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Cash Out Refi, Home Purchase, and Refi loans. Define Mortgage Solutions has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Phoenix, Payson, Show Low, Flagstaff, and Prescott Valley among others. We have data for 9 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Define Mortgage Solutions 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. Define Mortgage Solutions 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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SimulatedRates™Mortgage Type |
Simulated Rate | Simulation Date |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.66% | 4/21/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.62% | 4/21/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.74% | 4/21/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.02% | 4/21/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 6.25% | 4/21/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.25% | 4/21/24 |
| 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
2,190Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$480,180,000Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2,099 | $461,955,000 | $220,083 | $4,268 | 4.22% |
| Payson, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 28 | $4,910,000 | $175,357 | $4,727 | 4.21% |
| Show Low, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 22 | $4,440,000 | $201,818 | $4,625 | 4.23% |
| FLAGSTAFF, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 15 | $3,675,000 | $245,000 | $4,300 | 4.30% |
| PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 12 | $2,530,000 | $210,833 | $4,942 | 4.10% |
| TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 7 | $1,555,000 | $222,143 | $4,254 | 4.52% |
| YUMA, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $410,000 | $205,000 | $4,758 | 4.81% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 3 | $355,000 | $118,333 | $3,814 | 3.92% |
| LAKE HAVASU CITY-KINGMAN, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $350,000 | $175,000 | $5,666 | 4.31% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 2,190 | $480,180,000 | $219,260 | $4,282 | 4.22% |
For 2019, Define Mortgage Solutions's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 2,190 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2019, Define Mortgage Solutions's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 744 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 728 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2019, Define Mortgage Solutions's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,564 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 346 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
Define Mortgage Solutions's average total fees were $4,567, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 640 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-5% | 1,162 | $242,380,000 | $208,589 |
| 3-4% | 901 | $213,515,000 | $236,976 |
| 5-6% | 98 | $18,400,000 | $187,755 |
| 2.5-3% | 29 | $5,885,000 | $202,931 |
During 2019, Define Mortgage Solutions's average interest rate for loans was 4.35%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 1,162 originations.
Loan Sizing
2019 saw Define Mortgage Solutions place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 986 originations, totaling $266,380,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Define Mortgage Solutions lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 584 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 472 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Define Mortgage Solutions lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 518 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 451 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications90.41%
Define Mortgage Solutions has an average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination24.16%
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 | 2,190 | $480,180,000 | $219,260 |
Occupancy Type Mix
| Dwelling Type | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured | 43 | $5,295,000 | $123,140 |
| Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built | 2,147 | $474,885,000 | $221,185 |