Mechanics Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Walnut Creek, CA

LEI: 549300TF1E42EUFBSL45

Tax ID: 94-0672780

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    • Review & Overview

    Mechanics Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Refi loans. Mechanics Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, Salinas, and San Diego among others. We have data for 40 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    Mechanics Bank 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. Mechanics Bank 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
    Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.27% 4/28/24
    30 Year Conventional Purchase 5.74% 4/28/24
    30 Year Conventional Refi 5.85% 4/28/24
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.06% 4/28/24
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.27% 4/28/24
    15 Year Conventional Refi 5.43% 4/28/24
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.43% 4/28/24
    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

    686

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $964,570,000
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    Top Markets

    Zoom/scroll map to see bank's per metro statistics. Subscribers can configure state/metro/county granularity, assorted fields and quantity of results. This map shows top 10 markets in the map viewport, as defined by descending origination volume.

    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 86 $326,530,000 $3,796,860 $4,739 4.13%
    San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 123 $108,395,000 $881,260 $3,838 3.97%
    SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $61,210,000 $2,354,231 $3,204 3.87%
    SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 53 $51,825,000 $977,830 $3,908 4.18%
    SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $45,370,000 $3,780,833 $3,717 4.40%
    BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $43,455,000 $3,342,692 $3,570 4.33%
    SAN LUIS OBISPO-PASO ROBLES, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 68 $40,510,000 $595,735 $3,425 4.41%
    RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 34 $40,210,000 $1,182,647 $5,591 4.60%
    FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $33,830,000 $2,416,429 $3,966 4.67%
    SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $27,285,000 $1,436,053 $4,120 3.96%
    SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 52 $24,460,000 $470,385 $3,514 4.71%
    OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 45 $22,935,000 $509,667 $3,945 3.31%
    MERCED, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $18,795,000 $1,708,636 $3,853 4.68%
    MOUNT VERNON-ANACORTES, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $17,875,000 $17,875,000 $0 5.25%
    NAPA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $13,380,000 $955,714 $4,671 4.57%
    PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $10,260,000 $5,130,000 $0 4.85%
    CHICO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $8,775,000 $516,176 $3,564 5.62%
    SANTA ROSA-PETALUMA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $7,835,000 $1,119,286 $3,254 3.58%
    MEDFORD, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $7,715,000 $2,571,667 $0 4.75%
    SANTA CRUZ-WATSONVILLE, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $7,450,000 $745,000 $4,642 4.03%
    Ukiah, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $6,005,000 $6,005,000 $0 4.80%
    Outside of Metro Areas 18 $5,440,000 $302,222 $3,912 4.96%
    STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $5,165,000 $1,721,667 $3,118 3.77%
    VISALIA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $3,495,000 $317,727 $3,741 5.53%
    EL CENTRO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $2,875,000 $261,364 $3,127 4.84%
    VALLEJO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $2,585,000 $861,667 $5,272 3.93%
    Clearlake, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $2,575,000 $2,575,000 $0 3.55%
    RENO, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $2,205,000 $2,205,000 $0 3.35%
    REDDING, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $2,180,000 $545,000 $3,742 3.66%
    Sonora, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $2,115,000 $705,000 $3,904 5.07%
    Fernley, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $2,005,000 $2,005,000 $0 3.50%
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,855,000 $1,855,000 $0 4.65%
    LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,405,000 $1,405,000 $0 3.50%
    YUBA CITY, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,320,000 $330,000 $2,860 4.13%
    SPOKANE-SPOKANE VALLEY, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,225,000 $1,225,000 $0 4.60%
    MADERA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,140,000 $285,000 $4,058 3.53%
    Truckee-Grass Valley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,105,000 $1,105,000 $0 4.65%
    MODESTO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $875,000 $291,667 $3,498 4.96%
    Red Bluff, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $695,000 $231,667 $3,993 4.17%
    Eureka-Arcata, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,850 4.88%
    Mechanics Bank's top markets include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, Salinas, and San Diego among others.

    Their top states include:
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Washington (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Oregon (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Nevada (FHA|USDA|VA)

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    We use machine learning to identify the top lenders compared against Mechanics Bank based on their rates and fees, along with other useful metrics. A lower similarity rank signals a stronger match.

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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 540 $926,770,000 $1,716,241 $3,902 3.80%
    HELOC 146 $37,800,000 $258,904 n/a 5.96%

    For 2022, Mechanics Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 540 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 146 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 317 $724,485,000 $2,285,442 $3,637 4.00%
    Home Purchase 119 $144,615,000 $1,215,252 $5,434 3.53%
    Cash Out Refi 106 $57,930,000 $546,509 $3,367 3.91%
    Other 74 $17,330,000 $234,189 $3,342 5.92%
    Home Improvement 70 $20,210,000 $288,714 $3,145 5.47%

    For 2022, Mechanics Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 317 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 119 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 288 $222,060,000 $771,042 $4,018 3.94%
    15 Year 225 $680,655,000 $3,025,133 $3,349 3.99%
    Other 151 $61,305,000 $405,993 $0 5.90%
    5 Year 22 $550,000 $25,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2022, Mechanics Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 288 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 225 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 252 $144,160,000 $572,063
    $1k-2k 9 $2,305,000 $256,111
    $5k+ 2 $1,540,000 $770,000
    $3k-4k 1 $435,000 $435,000
    $4k-5k 1 $285,000 $285,000

    Mechanics Bank's average total fees were $4,018, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 252 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 223 $389,225,000 $1,745,404
    4-5% 196 $453,080,000 $2,311,633
    5-6% 77 $51,495,000 $668,766
    2.5-3% 77 $46,455,000 $603,312
    <2.5% 36 $7,470,000 $207,500
    6-7% 36 $8,670,000 $240,833
    7-8% 27 $6,435,000 $238,333
    Over 8% 14 $1,740,000 $124,286

    During 2022, Mechanics Bank's average interest rate for loans was 3.94%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 223 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $1MM+ 217 $802,255,000 $3,697,028 $5,922 4.02%
    $200k-400k 157 $45,465,000 $289,586 $3,316 4.50%
    $100k-200k 85 $11,455,000 $134,765 $3,193 4.97%
    $400k-600k 82 $40,690,000 $496,220 $3,714 4.25%
    $600k-1MM 82 $61,550,000 $750,610 $4,186 3.86%
    $100,000 or less 63 $3,155,000 $50,079 $2,887 4.07%

    2022 saw Mechanics Bank place emphasis on $1MM+ loans with 217 originations, totaling $802,255,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $250k+ 146 $113,000,000 $773,973 $4,715 4.45%
    $150k-250k 105 $47,665,000 $453,952 $3,939 4.40%
    $100k-150k 103 $32,525,000 $315,777 $3,606 4.10%
    $50k-75k 69 $10,965,000 $158,913 $3,118 4.41%
    $75k-100k 55 $14,055,000 $255,545 $3,316 3.85%
    $50k or less 21 $2,415,000 $115,000 $2,979 5.06%

    Mechanics Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $250k+ range, with 146 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 105 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 114 $51,210,000 $449,211 $4,238 4.59%
    30-36% 80 $36,910,000 $461,375 $3,842 4.24%
    <20% 74 $30,770,000 $415,811 $3,472 4.09%
    42% 52 $25,180,000 $484,231 $3,863 4.92%
    39% 30 $17,160,000 $572,000 $4,003 4.55%
    41% 27 $12,815,000 $474,630 $3,805 4.20%
    37% 27 $9,345,000 $346,111 $3,468 4.88%
    40% 26 $19,470,000 $748,846 $3,716 4.40%
    38% 23 $9,715,000 $422,391 $3,845 4.42%
    43% 9 $2,745,000 $305,000 $7,780 6.21%
    36% 8 $3,870,000 $483,750 $4,444 4.36%
    44% 4 $480,000 $120,000 $0 6.31%
    46% 4 $670,000 $167,500 $0 6.06%
    45% 2 $320,000 $160,000 $0 6.56%
    49% 1 $165,000 $165,000 $7,803 4.38%
    47% 1 $115,000 $115,000 $2,828 3.75%

    Mechanics Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 114 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 80 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Not applicable 145 $631,915,000 $4,358,034 $0 4.10%
    White 414 $245,270,000 $592,440 $3,843 4.40%
    Not provided 81 $61,445,000 $758,580 $3,832 4.09%
    Asian 27 $16,095,000 $596,111 $4,869 3.30%
    Chinese 1 $3,205,000 $3,205,000 $0 4.60%
    Other Asian 2 $3,090,000 $1,545,000 $3,287 4.20%
    Black 12 $3,040,000 $253,333 $4,107 3.89%
    Japanese 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 4.75%
    American Indian 1 $125,000 $125,000 $3,309 5.63%
    Vietnamese 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 8.50%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 7.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    88.98%

    Mechanics Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    80.03%

    Mechanics Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 686 $964,570,000 $1,406,079

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    686 $964,570,000 $1,406,079

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 165 $144,915,000 $878,273 $3,670 4.31%
    40-60% 204 $502,890,000 $2,465,147 $3,608 4.05%
    60-80% 163 $281,005,000 $1,723,957 $4,475 4.16%
    80-100% 12 $7,580,000 $631,667 $5,019 4.40%
    Under 20% 120 $27,630,000 $230,250 $3,176 5.45%