Chessie Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Cumberland, MD

LEI: 549300T82SC9BPCIU410

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Review & Overview

Chessie is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Cash Out Refi, Home Purchase, and Refi loans. Chessie has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Cumberland, Clarksburg, Hagerstown, Gettysburg, and Morgantown among others. We have data for 14 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Chessie has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Chessie 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 6.26% 5/4/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 5.06% 5/4/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.08% 5/4/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 4.95% 5/4/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 4.67% 5/4/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 4.67% 5/4/24
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Originations

197

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$23,655,000

Awards

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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
CUMBERLAND, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 126 $14,500,000 $115,079 $1,783 3.43%
Outside of Metro Areas 33 $5,215,000 $158,030 $2,511 3.58%
Clarksburg, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $1,575,000 $92,647 $1,848 3.22%
HAGERSTOWN-MARTINSBURG, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $540,000 $135,000 $2,509 3.16%
GETTYSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $310,000 $155,000 $1,939 3.44%
MORGANTOWN, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $275,000 $91,667 $1,585 3.33%
Fairmont, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $260,000 $130,000 $1,982 3.44%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,569 3.38%
Somerset, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $200,000 $100,000 $2,621 3.38%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $200,000 $100,000 $1,421 3.00%
YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $3,484 4.13%
WINCHESTER, VA-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $1,048 2.25%
Elkins, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $40,000 $20,000 $935 2.75%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $1,030 2.25%
Chessie's top markets include Cumberland, Clarksburg, Hagerstown, Gettysburg, and Morgantown among others.

Their top states include:
  • Maryland (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • West Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 197 $23,655,000 $120,076 $1,936 3.41%

    For 2019, Chessie's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 197 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 82 $5,170,000 $63,049 $1,183 3.31%
    Home Purchase 64 $10,330,000 $161,406 $2,826 3.53%
    Refi 33 $6,345,000 $192,273 $2,402 3.38%
    Home Improvement 18 $1,810,000 $100,556 $1,318 3.46%

    For 2019, Chessie's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 82 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 64 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 71 $3,615,000 $50,915 $1,038 3.52%
    30 Year 49 $7,765,000 $158,469 $2,633 3.60%
    30+ year 30 $7,960,000 $265,333 $3,613 3.34%
    Other 18 $1,450,000 $80,556 $1,297 2.81%
    5 Year 14 $770,000 $55,000 $1,046 2.31%
    15 Year 10 $940,000 $94,000 $2,303 4.25%
    20 Year 5 $1,155,000 $231,000 $2,198 3.86%

    For 2019, Chessie's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 71 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 49 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 158 $14,220,000 $90,000
    $1k-2k 29 $6,945,000 $239,483
    $2k-3k 3 $815,000 $271,667
    $3k-4k 1 $205,000 $205,000
    $5k+ 1 $585,000 $585,000

    Chessie's average total fees were $2,633, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 158 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 136 $15,310,000 $112,574
    2.5-3% 30 $4,500,000 $150,000
    <2.5% 14 $720,000 $51,429
    4-5% 9 $2,495,000 $277,222
    5-6% 5 $475,000 $95,000
    6-7% 3 $155,000 $51,667

    During 2019, Chessie's average interest rate for loans was 3.60%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 136 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 113 $5,205,000 $46,062 $1,243 3.39%
    $100k-200k 44 $6,470,000 $147,045 $2,371 3.38%
    $200k-400k 33 $8,465,000 $256,515 $3,154 3.41%
    $400k-600k 6 $2,850,000 $475,000 $5,310 3.71%
    $600k-1MM 1 $665,000 $665,000 $3,515 4.38%

    2019 saw Chessie place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 113 originations, totaling $5,205,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 63 $6,355,000 $100,873 $1,919 3.46%
    $50k or less 46 $3,290,000 $71,522 $1,681 3.69%
    $100k-150k 41 $6,075,000 $148,171 $2,048 3.10%
    $75k-100k 28 $3,510,000 $125,357 $1,872 3.29%
    $150k-250k 12 $2,530,000 $210,833 $2,420 3.44%
    $250k+ 7 $1,895,000 $270,714 $2,560 3.21%

    Chessie lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 63 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 46 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 52 $6,240,000 $120,000 $1,904 3.37%
    <20% 35 $2,415,000 $69,000 $1,487 3.69%
    30-36% 32 $3,160,000 $98,750 $1,721 3.31%
    40% 9 $1,845,000 $205,000 $2,689 3.71%
    42% 7 $975,000 $139,286 $2,445 3.21%
    43% 7 $845,000 $120,714 $2,078 3.34%
    37% 5 $465,000 $93,000 $1,376 3.10%
    36% 5 $995,000 $199,000 $2,732 3.40%
    41% 4 $520,000 $130,000 $2,044 3.44%
    38% 3 $425,000 $141,667 $2,408 3.46%
    39% 2 $300,000 $150,000 $2,272 3.31%
    50-60% 2 $70,000 $35,000 $1,237 3.63%
    48% 1 $35,000 $35,000 $1,110 3.50%
    >60% 1 $165,000 $165,000 $1,966 3.00%

    Chessie lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 52 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 35 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 195 $23,325,000 $119,615 $1,936 3.41%
    Asian 1 $205,000 $205,000 $1,240 2.25%
    Black 1 $125,000 $125,000 $2,632 4.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.67%

    Chessie 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
    96.95%

    Chessie has an exceptionally high pick rate. They most likely have borrower friendly terms or other characteristics like being fast to close or are easy to work with.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 197 $23,655,000 $120,076

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 1 $155,000 $155,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 15 $1,505,000 $100,333
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 181 $21,995,000 $121,519

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 29 $1,205,000 $41,552 $1,005 3.06%
    40-60% 22 $2,220,000 $100,909 $1,677 3.38%
    60-80% 31 $5,565,000 $179,516 $2,481 3.89%
    80-100% 55 $8,565,000 $155,727 $2,598 3.61%
    Over 100% 1 $195,000 $195,000 $3,592 3.00%
    Under 20% 28 $800,000 $28,571 $878 3.07%