Amplify Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Austin, TX

LEI: 549300T7QCXC3PXO0W07

Tax ID: 74-1592875

4.6 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 21 reviews

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Review & Overview

Amplify is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Improvement and Home Purchase loans. Amplify has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Killeen among others. We have data for 21 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Amplify 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. Amplify 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 6.80% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.77% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.30% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.52% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.54% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 7.95% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 7.32% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 7.32% 4/5/25
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Originations

430

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$97,980,000

Awards

AMPLIFY 30 Year Conventional Loans silver AMPLIFY FHA Loans gold
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Relative Rate

Amplify's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.52%.

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

This yields a difference of -0.03%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Amplify's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $8,859.

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
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 296 $67,380,000 $227,635 $4,423 7.99%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 48 $11,280,000 $235,000 $3,781 8.01%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 41 $11,215,000 $273,537 $5,969 7.65%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,485,000 $135,000 $6,749 8.35%
Outside of Metro Areas 8 $1,220,000 $152,500 $3,113 7.94%
KILLEEN-TEMPLE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $990,000 $165,000 $3,987 7.61%
LONGVIEW, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $765,000 $765,000 $8,405 6.88%
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $595,000 $198,333 $6,686 7.83%
Athens, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $590,000 $295,000 $15,186 8.69%
ABILENE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $470,000 $235,000 $9,097 6.18%
COLLEGE STATION-BRYAN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $300,000 $150,000 $5,006 7.50%
Rockport, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $8,609 7.13%
Granbury, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $5,574 6.88%
Corsicana, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $5,325 7.49%
Fredericksburg, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $800 8.25%
Kerrville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 8.00%
LUBBOCK, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $7,873 5.25%
SAN ANGELO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $325 9.50%
Nacogdoches, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $325 8.00%
ODESSA, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 8.50%
VICTORIA, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 9.50%
Amplify's top markets include Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Killeen 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 225 $59,135,000 $262,822 $3,967 7.49%
    HELOC 185 $31,955,000 $172,730 n/a 8.73%
    FHA 18 $5,900,000 $327,778 $12,605 5.87%
    VA 2 $990,000 $495,000 $5,105 6.13%

    For 2024, Amplify's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 225 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 185 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 181 $29,295,000 $161,851 $1,327 8.45%
    Home Purchase 125 $45,595,000 $364,760 $7,457 6.81%
    Other 67 $9,645,000 $143,955 $512 8.57%
    Cash Out Refi 44 $8,710,000 $197,955 $2,352 8.55%
    Refi 13 $4,735,000 $364,231 $4,944 6.68%

    For 2024, Amplify's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 181 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 125 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 210 $37,180,000 $177,048 $1,524 8.71%
    30 Year 114 $44,460,000 $390,000 $8,859 6.52%
    15 Year 91 $15,225,000 $167,308 $724 8.05%
    10 Year 9 $765,000 $85,000 $810 7.69%
    5 Year 6 $350,000 $58,333 $325 7.46%

    For 2024, Amplify's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 210 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 114 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 122 $19,350,000 $158,607
    $1k-2k 51 $17,625,000 $345,588
    $5k+ 31 $14,415,000 $465,000
    $2k-3k 25 $8,845,000 $353,800
    $3k-4k 10 $3,820,000 $382,000
    $4k-5k 4 $1,540,000 $385,000

    Amplify's average total fees were $8,859, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 122 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 223 $35,935,000 $161,143
    7-8% 98 $22,030,000 $224,796
    6-7% 76 $26,860,000 $353,421
    5-6% 32 $12,920,000 $403,750
    4-5% 1 $235,000 $235,000

    During 2024, Amplify's average interest rate for loans was 6.52%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 223 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 145 $41,645,000 $287,207 $5,696 7.64%
    $100k-200k 113 $15,535,000 $137,478 $2,032 8.36%
    $100,000 or less 111 $6,875,000 $61,937 $490 8.48%
    $400k-600k 44 $20,710,000 $470,682 $8,987 7.02%
    $600k-1MM 15 $10,995,000 $733,000 $10,889 6.66%
    $1MM+ 2 $2,220,000 $1,110,000 $12,863 7.69%

    2024 saw Amplify place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 145 originations, totaling $41,645,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 142 $29,620,000 $208,592 $4,299 8.10%
    $250k+ 128 $43,790,000 $342,109 $5,518 7.94%
    $100k-150k 83 $13,075,000 $157,530 $3,793 7.90%
    $75k-100k 43 $6,775,000 $157,558 $4,898 7.69%
    $50k-75k 25 $3,875,000 $155,000 $4,881 7.76%
    $50k or less 7 $415,000 $59,286 $524 8.22%

    Amplify lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 142 originations. The second most popular income band? $250k+, with 128 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 76 $17,760,000 $233,684 $5,329 7.80%
    20-30% 71 $17,845,000 $251,338 $6,016 7.60%
    44% 45 $8,935,000 $198,556 $3,246 8.31%
    42% 31 $6,345,000 $204,677 $3,212 8.54%
    <20% 27 $4,955,000 $183,519 $3,312 7.81%
    41% 26 $5,750,000 $221,154 $1,904 8.28%
    43% 20 $4,360,000 $218,000 $3,827 8.28%
    39% 20 $6,570,000 $328,500 $4,768 8.00%
    40% 20 $4,650,000 $232,500 $5,137 8.26%
    38% 20 $3,550,000 $177,500 $3,078 8.09%
    45% 18 $4,470,000 $248,333 $6,394 7.89%
    37% 17 $4,015,000 $236,176 $2,308 8.11%
    36% 13 $1,925,000 $148,077 $1,901 7.93%
    46% 7 $885,000 $126,429 $1,467 8.54%
    48% 5 $2,095,000 $419,000 $11,568 6.30%
    47% 4 $760,000 $190,000 $8,901 6.98%
    49% 4 $970,000 $242,500 $5,568 6.89%
    50-60% 3 $1,305,000 $435,000 $8,255 6.33%
    >60% 1 $405,000 $405,000 $8,972 5.63%

    Amplify lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 76 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 71 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 274 $59,630,000 $217,628 $3,866 8.06%
    Not provided 67 $15,695,000 $234,254 $5,143 8.06%
    Asian 49 $14,865,000 $303,367 $6,422 7.35%
    Black 19 $2,915,000 $153,421 $4,481 7.68%
    American Indian 12 $2,440,000 $203,333 $3,833 8.24%
    Asian Indian 6 $1,910,000 $318,333 $8,466 7.08%
    Other Asian 1 $235,000 $235,000 $10,637 7.63%
    Not applicable 1 $185,000 $185,000 $0 7.04%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $105,000 $105,000 $325 6.95%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    90.72%

    Amplify has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    81.86%

    Amplify has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 430 $97,980,000 $227,860

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    430 $97,980,000 $227,860

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 124 $25,140,000 $202,742 $943 8.49%
    40-60% 47 $15,735,000 $334,787 $6,708 7.50%
    60-80% 48 $18,990,000 $395,625 $8,452 7.04%
    80-100% 57 $22,085,000 $387,456 $9,082 6.34%
    Under 20% 154 $16,030,000 $104,091 $457 8.53%