Department Of Commerce Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Washington, DC

LEI: 549300U8E8RBG5YNMP39

Tax ID: 53-0056498

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Review & Overview

Department Of Commerce is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. Department Of Commerce has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Washington, Richmond, Baltimore, Charlottesville, and Virginia Beach among others. We have data for 31 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 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.36% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.15% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.25% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.12% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.71% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.71% 4/21/24
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Originations

404

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$130,190,000

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) 180 $62,610,000 $347,833 $4,740 4.62%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 111 $34,355,000 $309,505 $3,791 4.06%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 39 $12,655,000 $324,487 $5,809 4.27%
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $5,610,000 $400,714 $7,177 4.10%
Outside of Metro Areas 14 $2,610,000 $186,429 $3,159 4.91%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,375,000 $275,000 $3,553 3.73%
Easton, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,350,000 $337,500 $5,652 3.78%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $965,000 $321,667 $3,878 4.33%
Cambridge, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $835,000 $278,333 $4,932 4.96%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $810,000 $405,000 $4,939 4.44%
CALIFORNIA-LEXINGTON PARK, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $765,000 $765,000 $8,286 4.13%
WINCHESTER, VA-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $625,000 $208,333 $1,930 4.54%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $580,000 $290,000 $16,301 5.13%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $520,000 $260,000 $3,505 4.31%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $500,000 $250,000 $3,082 4.81%
HARRISONBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $9,326 3.25%
HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $420,000 $210,000 $5,248 5.31%
LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $415,000 $415,000 $3,242 3.50%
CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $3,248 3.50%
HAGERSTOWN-MARTINSBURG, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $335,000 $111,667 $1,912 5.38%
LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $2,816 4.00%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $4,005 4.38%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $4,079 3.75%
RENO, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $3,323 3.88%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $2,774 3.75%
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $6,771 3.38%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 5.25%
GETTYSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,009 4.38%
DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,551 3.50%
HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 5.25%
CLEVELAND-ELYRIA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 5.50%
Department Of Commerce's top markets include Washington, Richmond, Baltimore, Charlottesville, and Virginia Beach among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 348 $125,210,000 $359,799 $4,545 4.18%
    HELOC 56 $4,980,000 $88,929 n/a 5.73%

    For 2019, Department Of Commerce's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 348 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 56 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 145 $60,725,000 $418,793 $4,960 3.81%
    Home Purchase 107 $40,525,000 $378,738 $4,992 4.02%
    Other 65 $6,655,000 $102,385 $843 5.96%
    Cash Out Refi 59 $19,615,000 $332,458 $4,517 4.29%
    Home Improvement 28 $2,670,000 $95,357 $2,818 5.45%

    For 2019, Department Of Commerce's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 145 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 107 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 241 $102,275,000 $424,378 $5,273 4.03%
    Other 84 $8,970,000 $106,786 $1,260 5.86%
    15 Year 50 $13,420,000 $268,400 $3,597 3.60%
    20 Year 16 $3,870,000 $241,875 $2,985 4.55%
    10 Year 12 $1,610,000 $134,167 $2,752 4.46%
    5 Year 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 5.63%

    For 2019, Department Of Commerce's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 241 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 84 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 178 $55,060,000 $309,326
    $5k+ 61 $37,005,000 $606,639
    $1k-2k 46 $14,480,000 $314,783
    $2k-3k 23 $6,225,000 $270,652
    $4k-5k 16 $7,360,000 $460,000
    $3k-4k 14 $4,310,000 $307,857

    Department Of Commerce's average total fees were $5,273, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 178 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 187 $71,015,000 $379,759
    4-5% 115 $43,835,000 $381,174
    5-6% 55 $8,215,000 $149,364
    6-7% 27 $3,215,000 $119,074
    2.5-3% 12 $3,460,000 $288,333
    7-8% 7 $385,000 $55,000
    Over 8% 1 $65,000 $65,000

    During 2019, Department Of Commerce's average interest rate for loans was 4.03%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 187 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 169 $47,765,000 $282,633 $3,780 3.97%
    $100,000 or less 72 $3,970,000 $55,139 $1,026 5.85%
    $400k-600k 62 $29,500,000 $475,806 $5,587 4.02%
    $100k-200k 50 $7,300,000 $146,000 $2,634 4.52%
    $600k-1MM 42 $31,480,000 $749,524 $8,872 3.98%
    $1MM+ 9 $10,175,000 $1,130,556 $8,638 4.58%

    2019 saw Department Of Commerce place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 169 originations, totaling $47,765,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 123 $32,785,000 $266,545 $3,926 4.39%
    $150k-250k 109 $39,895,000 $366,009 $5,158 4.43%
    $250k+ 69 $36,755,000 $532,681 $6,174 4.46%
    $75k-100k 58 $13,180,000 $227,241 $3,862 4.25%
    $50k-75k 31 $5,245,000 $169,194 $2,976 4.51%
    $50k or less 14 $2,330,000 $166,429 $3,237 4.11%

    Department Of Commerce lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 123 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 109 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 52 $17,950,000 $345,192 $4,414 4.25%
    30-36% 46 $16,280,000 $353,913 $4,772 4.53%
    <20% 27 $6,465,000 $239,444 $4,387 3.95%
    36% 13 $4,915,000 $378,077 $4,082 4.33%
    38% 9 $3,075,000 $341,667 $3,720 4.83%
    50-60% 8 $1,080,000 $135,000 $2,245 5.64%
    49% 7 $1,935,000 $276,429 $3,060 5.34%
    44% 7 $1,205,000 $172,143 $2,790 4.80%
    39% 6 $900,000 $150,000 $2,585 5.06%
    37% 6 $1,750,000 $291,667 $5,514 4.06%
    42% 5 $1,065,000 $213,000 $5,699 5.73%
    43% 5 $1,115,000 $223,000 $3,756 3.78%
    48% 4 $1,740,000 $435,000 $5,838 4.31%
    46% 4 $2,030,000 $507,500 $6,834 5.19%
    41% 4 $1,000,000 $250,000 $5,807 4.41%
    40% 4 $1,880,000 $470,000 $5,831 3.56%
    45% 4 $440,000 $110,000 $3,240 5.25%
    47% 2 $900,000 $450,000 $7,665 4.06%
    >60% 2 $100,000 $50,000 $0 5.00%

    Department Of Commerce lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 52 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 46 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 215 $75,215,000 $349,837 $5,037 4.31%
    Not provided 109 $32,455,000 $297,752 $4,267 4.62%
    Asian 41 $14,195,000 $346,220 $3,486 3.61%
    Black 35 $7,335,000 $209,571 $3,459 5.05%
    American Indian 4 $990,000 $247,500 $2,986 4.94%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    88.21%

    Department Of Commerce has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    68.56%

    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 $255,000 $255,000
    NA 403 $129,935,000 $322,419

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 404 $130,190,000 $322,252

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 25 $3,555,000 $142,200 $2,377 5.46%
    40-60% 23 $7,565,000 $328,913 $4,280 3.89%
    60-80% 79 $34,315,000 $434,367 $5,016 3.85%
    80-100% 40 $16,780,000 $419,500 $4,984 4.01%
    Under 20% 57 $4,355,000 $76,404 $919 5.75%