Aurora Financial Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

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Review & Overview

Aurora Financial is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Refi loans. Aurora Financial has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Washington, Baltimore, Richmond, Virginia Beach, and Charlotte among others. We have data for 70 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Aurora Financial 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. Aurora Financial 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 6.24% 4/22/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.09% 4/22/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.30% 4/22/24
30 Year VA Purchase 5.65% 4/22/24
30 Year VA Refi 5.54% 4/22/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.65% 4/22/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.49% 4/22/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.49% 4/22/24
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Originations

1,039

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$397,775,000
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 575 $236,505,000 $411,313 $2,220 3.00%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 88 $31,410,000 $356,932 $1,929 2.96%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 46 $15,550,000 $338,043 $1,972 2.99%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 34 $11,110,000 $326,765 $2,068 3.04%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 32 $10,390,000 $324,688 $1,894 3.02%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $9,670,000 $371,923 $2,619 3.09%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 28 $8,990,000 $321,071 $2,045 3.14%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $5,070,000 $362,143 $2,655 3.15%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $4,285,000 $329,615 $2,827 2.97%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $3,690,000 $461,250 $2,744 3.11%
Outside of Metro Areas 11 $3,145,000 $285,909 $2,135 3.17%
DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,925,000 $325,000 $1,703 2.96%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,900,000 $362,500 $2,409 3.27%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $2,800,000 $466,667 $4,922 3.21%
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $2,545,000 $363,571 $2,292 2.95%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,525,000 $280,556 $1,979 3.07%
ASHEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $2,355,000 $336,429 $1,626 3.11%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $2,345,000 $335,000 $2,259 3.27%
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $2,325,000 $465,000 $2,375 3.63%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $2,000,000 $333,333 $2,533 3.17%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,835,000 $367,000 $2,818 3.25%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,775,000 $591,667 $1,943 3.21%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,760,000 $440,000 $2,226 3.22%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,430,000 $357,500 $2,385 3.00%
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,350,000 $337,500 $1,674 2.97%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,340,000 $335,000 $6,322 3.03%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,315,000 $438,333 $1,979 3.17%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,265,000 $421,667 $3,481 2.88%
HAGERSTOWN-MARTINSBURG, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,120,000 $280,000 $1,724 3.12%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,065,000 $355,000 $2,377 3.83%
WINCHESTER, VA-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,065,000 $355,000 $1,976 2.58%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,045,000 $348,333 $3,102 3.08%
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,020,000 $255,000 $1,819 2.88%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,020,000 $510,000 $3,938 2.81%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $945,000 $315,000 $2,593 2.67%
LYNCHBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $875,000 $291,667 $2,247 3.21%
STATE COLLEGE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $850,000 $425,000 $5,992 2.69%
WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $760,000 $380,000 $4,162 3.31%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $695,000 $231,667 $2,459 3.17%
BLACKSBURG-CHRISTIANSBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $670,000 $335,000 $2,819 3.38%
CALIFORNIA-LEXINGTON PARK, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $630,000 $315,000 $1,545 3.06%
BURLINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $600,000 $300,000 $1,786 3.19%
ROANOKE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $570,000 $285,000 $1,437 2.75%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $570,000 $285,000 $3,086 3.13%
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $550,000 $275,000 $9,296 2.81%
BOULDER, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $530,000 $265,000 $2,037 3.44%
CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $515,000 $515,000 $2,665 2.88%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $4,309 2.88%
TRENTON-PRINCETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $485,000 $485,000 $1,860 3.25%
Georgetown, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $445,000 $445,000 $1,887 3.13%
CHICO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $415,000 $415,000 $2,310 3.25%
SPOKANE-SPOKANE VALLEY, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $3,738 2.75%
GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $4,848 2.50%
THE VILLAGES, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $2,607 3.25%
Key West, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $3,932 4.13%
OLYMPIA-LACEY-TUMWATER, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $1,618 3.00%
HICKORY-LENOIR-MORGANTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $4,221 3.25%
BRUNSWICK, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $5,612 3.38%
SALEM, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $2,100 3.25%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $3,092 3.00%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $5,061 3.25%
Cambridge, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $2,120 3.13%
Orangeburg, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $2,720 2.88%
BELLINGHAM, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $2,067 3.63%
Newberry, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $5,530 3.00%
MODESTO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $1,387 3.00%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $3,455 2.75%
SHERMAN-DENISON, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $2,254 3.38%
Boone, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $2,065 3.63%
KINGSPORT-BRISTOL, TN-VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $1,912 3.00%
Aurora Financial's top markets include Washington, Baltimore, Richmond, Virginia Beach, and Charlotte among others.

Their top states include:
  • Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Maryland (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • District of Columbia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 1,021 $390,135,000 $382,111 $2,184 3.03%
    VA 18 $7,640,000 $424,444 $6,978 2.81%

    For 2020, Aurora Financial's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,021 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 18 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 811 $312,785,000 $385,678 $2,050 2.98%
    Cash Out Refi 151 $55,875,000 $370,033 $2,869 3.21%
    Home Purchase 77 $29,115,000 $378,117 $3,376 3.17%

    For 2020, Aurora Financial's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 811 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 151 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 782 $309,490,000 $395,767 $2,343 3.10%
    15 Year 182 $61,930,000 $340,275 $1,994 2.73%
    20 Year 54 $18,980,000 $351,481 $2,134 3.09%
    10 Year 16 $5,590,000 $349,375 $2,300 2.62%
    Other 5 $1,785,000 $357,000 $1,726 2.83%

    For 2020, Aurora Financial's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 782 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 182 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 938 $360,590,000 $384,424
    $1k-2k 44 $16,060,000 $365,000
    $2k-3k 26 $8,360,000 $321,538
    $3k-4k 20 $7,500,000 $375,000
    $5k+ 7 $3,525,000 $503,571
    $4k-5k 4 $1,740,000 $435,000

    Aurora Financial's average total fees were $2,343, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 938 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 551 $209,115,000 $379,519
    3-4% 411 $162,855,000 $396,241
    <2.5% 67 $22,985,000 $343,060
    4-5% 10 $2,820,000 $282,000

    During 2020, Aurora Financial's average interest rate for loans was 3.10%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 551 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 633 $203,155,000 $320,940 $2,073 3.00%
    $400k-600k 333 $159,475,000 $478,904 $2,527 3.05%
    $600k-1MM 46 $30,630,000 $665,870 $2,998 3.18%
    $100k-200k 26 $4,440,000 $170,769 $2,406 3.29%
    $100,000 or less 1 $75,000 $75,000 $1,200 3.00%

    2020 saw Aurora Financial place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 633 originations, totaling $203,155,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 387 $140,485,000 $363,010 $2,179 3.01%
    $150k-250k 379 $156,305,000 $412,414 $2,288 3.03%
    $75k-100k 116 $36,840,000 $317,586 $2,172 3.07%
    $250k+ 103 $48,385,000 $469,757 $2,508 3.01%
    $50k-75k 40 $11,030,000 $275,750 $2,369 3.07%
    $50k or less 14 $4,730,000 $337,857 $2,861 3.02%

    Aurora Financial lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 387 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 379 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 619 $236,245,000 $381,656 $2,310 3.04%
    Not provided 220 $85,730,000 $389,682 $2,234 3.01%
    Asian 164 $62,930,000 $383,720 $2,093 3.03%
    Black 30 $10,250,000 $341,667 $2,441 2.98%
    Asian Indian 3 $1,515,000 $505,000 $3,061 2.79%
    Other Asian 3 $1,105,000 $368,333 $2,866 2.96%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.84%

    Aurora Financial 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
    88.35%

    Aurora Financial has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,039 $397,775,000 $382,844

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 1,039 $397,775,000 $382,844

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 44 $13,520,000 $307,273 $2,044 2.89%
    40-60% 341 $124,365,000 $364,707 $2,036 2.91%
    60-80% 568 $227,240,000 $400,070 $2,335 3.09%
    80-100% 85 $32,395,000 $381,118 $2,840 3.20%
    Under 20% 1 $255,000 $255,000 $3,587 2.50%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    AURORA FINANCIAL GROUP INC Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 100.0%