Altura Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Riverside, CA

LEI: 549300TG5MQ8D4SYP955

Tax ID: 95-2023588

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 15 reviews

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Review & Overview

Altura is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase and Cash Out Refi loans. Altura has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Riverside, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and Bakersfield among others. We have data for 10 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Altura 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. Altura 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 6.88% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.54% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.63% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.76% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.85% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.63% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.63% 4/5/25
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

234

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$78,620,000

Awards

ALTURA 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze ALTURA 30 Year Conventional Loans gold ALTURA 30 Year Conventional Loans silver ALTURA 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze
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Relative Rate

Altura's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.44%.

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

This yields a difference of -0.11%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Altura's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $5,553.

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
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 194 $46,720,000 $240,825 $4,639 7.70%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $17,540,000 $877,000 $7,230 6.33%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $9,955,000 $905,000 $6,061 6.55%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $2,100,000 $1,050,000 $8,941 6.06%
BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $790,000 $395,000 $4,063 6.38%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $475,000 $475,000 $4,779 6.99%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $5,274 6.99%
TWIN FALLS, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $6,890 7.63%
CHICO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $4,332 6.75%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $4,931 6.63%
Altura's top markets include Riverside, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and Bakersfield among others.

Their top states include:
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Tennessee (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Idaho (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Alabama (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 231 $77,675,000 $336,255 $4,982 7.50%
    FHA 3 $945,000 $315,000 $10,450 6.58%

    For 2024, Altura's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 231 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 3 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 74 $5,770,000 $77,973 $1,125 9.08%
    Home Purchase 70 $35,410,000 $505,857 $7,001 6.50%
    Cash Out Refi 53 $26,205,000 $494,434 $3,722 6.32%
    Home Improvement 19 $1,535,000 $80,789 $1,054 9.00%
    Refi 18 $9,700,000 $538,889 $3,504 6.64%

    For 2024, Altura's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 74 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 70 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 116 $52,430,000 $451,983 $5,553 6.44%
    20 Year 100 $8,380,000 $83,800 $1,661 8.97%
    15 Year 6 $1,700,000 $283,333 $3,620 5.50%
    Other 6 $10,750,000 $1,791,667 $0 6.14%
    5 Year 4 $5,120,000 $1,280,000 $0 6.06%
    10 Year 2 $240,000 $120,000 $2,425 7.25%

    For 2024, Altura's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 116 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 100 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 91 $40,555,000 $445,659
    $2k-3k 16 $5,270,000 $329,375
    $5k+ 9 $4,565,000 $507,222
    $3k-4k 8 $3,640,000 $455,000
    $4k-5k 3 $945,000 $315,000

    Altura's average total fees were $5,553, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 91 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 101 $54,885,000 $543,416
    Over 8% 89 $7,125,000 $80,056
    5-6% 33 $13,865,000 $420,152
    7-8% 9 $2,185,000 $242,778
    4-5% 2 $560,000 $280,000

    During 2024, Altura's average interest rate for loans was 6.44%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 101 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 72 $4,330,000 $60,139 $2,391 8.82%
    $100k-200k 46 $6,320,000 $137,391 $3,053 8.12%
    $400k-600k 45 $21,715,000 $482,556 $5,879 6.42%
    $200k-400k 42 $12,850,000 $305,952 $4,786 6.46%
    $600k-1MM 20 $16,480,000 $824,000 $7,610 6.37%
    $1MM+ 9 $16,925,000 $1,880,556 $5,644 6.26%

    2024 saw Altura place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 72 originations, totaling $4,330,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 64 $19,280,000 $301,250 $5,388 7.86%
    $100k-150k 58 $14,540,000 $250,690 $4,480 7.60%
    $250k+ 37 $18,365,000 $496,351 $6,487 7.34%
    $75k-100k 36 $6,210,000 $172,500 $4,642 7.50%
    $50k-75k 23 $3,575,000 $155,435 $4,373 7.22%
    $50k or less 6 $780,000 $130,000 $4,835 6.72%

    Altura lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 64 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 58 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 33 $7,615,000 $230,758 $4,574 7.82%
    20-30% 30 $6,460,000 $215,333 $3,972 7.39%
    42% 23 $5,525,000 $240,217 $4,622 8.42%
    41% 18 $4,410,000 $245,000 $4,313 7.98%
    40% 18 $5,270,000 $292,778 $6,749 7.85%
    39% 15 $3,305,000 $220,333 $5,008 8.08%
    49% 13 $5,355,000 $411,923 $5,459 6.43%
    48% 10 $4,680,000 $468,000 $7,611 6.34%
    <20% 9 $1,375,000 $152,778 $4,121 7.81%
    43% 9 $3,815,000 $423,889 $5,716 7.29%
    45% 8 $3,570,000 $446,250 $5,160 6.45%
    37% 7 $1,755,000 $250,714 $4,374 7.12%
    44% 7 $3,845,000 $549,286 $5,622 6.34%
    38% 7 $1,205,000 $172,143 $4,709 8.33%
    47% 6 $2,300,000 $383,333 $4,657 6.08%
    50-60% 3 $745,000 $248,333 $11,371 7.79%
    36% 3 $275,000 $91,667 $1,145 9.48%
    46% 3 $995,000 $331,667 $3,840 6.25%

    Altura lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 33 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 30 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Not provided 117 $32,285,000 $275,940 $4,844 7.65%
    White 80 $17,390,000 $217,375 $4,703 7.58%
    Asian 22 $13,370,000 $607,727 $6,029 6.67%
    Not applicable 7 $13,015,000 $1,859,286 $0 6.23%
    Black 7 $2,125,000 $303,571 $8,389 7.65%
    American Indian 1 $435,000 $435,000 $6,943 6.63%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    71.10%

    Altura has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    67.95%

    Altura 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 234 $78,620,000 $335,983

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    234 $78,620,000 $335,983

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 40 $11,790,000 $294,750 $3,180 7.22%
    40-60% 27 $13,445,000 $497,963 $4,815 6.32%
    60-80% 46 $27,820,000 $604,783 $5,738 6.51%
    80-100% 32 $17,500,000 $546,875 $6,894 6.48%
    Under 20% 88 $7,190,000 $81,705 $1,995 8.87%