Department Of Commerce Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Washington, DC

LEI: 549300U8E8RBG5YNMP39

Tax ID: 53-0056498

5 stars - Updated: 4/18/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 5 reviews

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Review & Overview

Department Of Commerce is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase and Other loans. Department Of Commerce has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Washington, Lancaster, Baltimore, Atlanta, and Lakeland among others. We have data for 15 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Department Of Commerce 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. Department Of Commerce 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 6.97% 4/18/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 4.92% 4/18/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.00% 4/18/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.00% 4/18/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.00% 4/18/25
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Originations

25

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$3,855,000

Relative Rate

Department Of Commerce's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.38%.

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

This yields a difference of -0.18%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Department Of Commerce's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,413.

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
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $775,000 $86,111 $944 8.28%
LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $5,818 6.88%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $500,000 $250,000 $4,622 6.63%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $500,000 $250,000 $4,879 6.88%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $4,651 6.50%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $1,691 5.00%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $0 8.88%
FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 8.88%
CLEVELAND-ELYRIA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 8.38%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 9.63%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 9.13%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 9.13%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $4,787 5.88%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 8.88%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 8.63%
Department Of Commerce's top markets include Washington, Lancaster, Baltimore, Atlanta, and Lakeland among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 25 $3,855,000 $154,200 $2,026 7.89%

    For 2024, Department Of Commerce's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 25 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 9 $2,145,000 $238,333 $4,540 6.56%
    Other 8 $840,000 $105,000 $0 9.08%
    Home Improvement 7 $665,000 $95,000 $0 8.66%
    Cash Out Refi 1 $205,000 $205,000 $1,691 5.00%

    For 2024, Department Of Commerce's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 9 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 8 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 11 $1,345,000 $122,273 $315 8.83%
    30 Year 9 $2,195,000 $243,889 $4,413 6.38%
    15 Year 3 $195,000 $65,000 $0 8.75%
    10 Year 2 $120,000 $60,000 $0 8.25%

    For 2024, Department Of Commerce's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 11 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 9 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 19 $3,205,000 $168,684
    $1k-2k 1 $215,000 $215,000
    $3k-4k 1 $205,000 $205,000

    Department Of Commerce's average total fees were $4,413, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 19 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 14 $1,430,000 $102,143
    6-7% 7 $1,865,000 $266,429
    7-8% 2 $280,000 $140,000
    4-5% 1 $205,000 $205,000
    5-6% 1 $75,000 $75,000

    During 2024, Department Of Commerce's average interest rate for loans was 6.38%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 14 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 9 $485,000 $53,889 $957 8.44%
    $100k-200k 9 $1,405,000 $156,111 $734 8.43%
    $200k-400k 6 $1,460,000 $243,333 $4,224 6.42%
    $400k-600k 1 $505,000 $505,000 $5,818 6.88%

    2024 saw Department Of Commerce place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 9 originations, totaling $485,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 7 $1,575,000 $225,000 $2,031 7.95%
    $100k-150k 5 $475,000 $95,000 $1,166 8.53%
    $250k+ 5 $705,000 $141,000 $0 8.95%
    $75k-100k 4 $510,000 $127,500 $3,069 6.78%
    $50k-75k 2 $230,000 $115,000 $1,691 6.81%
    $50k or less 2 $360,000 $180,000 $4,852 6.75%

    Department Of Commerce lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 7 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 5 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 4 $610,000 $152,500 $1,133 7.00%
    43% 4 $840,000 $210,000 $1,455 8.88%
    <20% 3 $345,000 $115,000 $2,332 7.96%
    20-30% 3 $555,000 $185,000 $1,910 8.25%
    42% 3 $465,000 $155,000 $1,550 7.83%
    40% 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 9.13%
    >60% 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 8.63%
    36% 1 $285,000 $285,000 $4,581 6.50%
    44% 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 9.13%
    46% 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,766 6.13%
    48% 1 $205,000 $205,000 $5,938 7.38%
    49% 1 $75,000 $75,000 $4,787 5.88%
    37% 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 8.88%

    Department Of Commerce lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 4 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 43%, with 4 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 9 $1,605,000 $178,333 $1,073 8.13%
    Black 8 $1,140,000 $142,500 $2,253 7.80%
    Not provided 5 $585,000 $117,000 $1,550 8.68%
    Asian 2 $370,000 $185,000 $4,303 6.13%
    Asian Indian 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,766 6.13%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    77.94%

    Department Of Commerce has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    -12.00%

    Department Of Commerce 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
    0.0 1 $85,000 $85,000
    NA 24 $3,770,000 $157,083

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    25 $3,855,000 $154,200

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 8 $1,200,000 $150,000 $1,424 7.88%
    40-60% 1 $255,000 $255,000 $4,651 6.50%
    60-80% 2 $710,000 $355,000 $3,755 5.94%
    80-100% 4 $1,000,000 $250,000 $4,751 6.75%
    Under 20% 10 $690,000 $69,000 $0 8.89%