Luso Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Ludlow, MA

LEI: 549300ULM1VXY8SV3Z64

Tax ID: 04-6279799

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Review & Overview

Luso is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase and Home Improvement loans. Luso has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Springfield, Naples, Hartford, Barnstable Town, and Pittsfield among others. We have data for 8 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Luso 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. Luso 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 5.45% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.00% 4/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 5.87% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 3.25% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.65% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.65% 4/28/24
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Originations

160

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$28,740,000

Awards

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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
SPRINGFIELD, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 149 $25,305,000 $169,832 $2,785 4.04%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,405,000 $1,405,000 $11,417 2.88%
HARTFORD-EAST HARTFORD-MIDDLETOWN, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $945,000 $315,000 $4,336 5.00%
BARNSTABLE TOWN, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $660,000 $330,000 $3,529 3.75%
PITTSFIELD, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $160,000 $80,000 $2,055 5.25%
Lebanon, NH-VT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $5,532 3.50%
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,187 3.00%
WORCESTER, MA-CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $438 3.25%
Luso's top markets include Springfield, Naples, Hartford, Barnstable Town, and Pittsfield among others.

Their top states include:
  • Massachusetts (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Connecticut (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Vermont (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 160 $28,740,000 $179,625 $2,856 4.04%

    For 2018, Luso's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 160 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 58 $12,000,000 $206,897 $4,097 4.06%
    Home Improvement 34 $7,360,000 $216,471 $2,867 3.97%
    Refi 30 $4,340,000 $144,667 $1,956 3.93%
    Cash Out Refi 24 $4,380,000 $182,500 $2,411 3.74%
    Other 14 $660,000 $47,143 $426 4.89%

    For 2018, Luso's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 58 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 34 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 69 $14,315,000 $207,464 $3,634 3.79%
    10 Year 22 $1,310,000 $59,545 $624 4.19%
    15 Year 20 $2,320,000 $116,000 $1,839 4.32%
    20 Year 18 $2,540,000 $141,111 $2,254 4.73%
    30+ year 16 $5,460,000 $341,250 $4,921 3.92%
    Other 10 $2,680,000 $268,000 $3,222 4.10%
    5 Year 5 $115,000 $23,000 $459 3.60%

    For 2018, Luso's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 69 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 22 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 131 $22,055,000 $168,359
    $1k-2k 13 $2,435,000 $187,308
    $2k-3k 9 $2,575,000 $286,111
    $3k-4k 1 $225,000 $225,000
    $4k-5k 1 $235,000 $235,000
    $5k+ 1 $275,000 $275,000

    Luso's average total fees were $3,634, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 131 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 71 $12,585,000 $177,254
    4-5% 51 $8,765,000 $171,863
    2.5-3% 16 $4,710,000 $294,375
    5-6% 16 $1,890,000 $118,125
    <2.5% 3 $625,000 $208,333
    6-7% 3 $165,000 $55,000

    During 2018, Luso's average interest rate for loans was 3.79%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 71 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 58 $8,450,000 $145,690 $3,103 3.96%
    $200k-400k 54 $14,650,000 $271,296 $3,909 3.87%
    $100,000 or less 42 $1,980,000 $47,143 $781 4.45%
    $400k-600k 5 $2,255,000 $451,000 $3,918 3.73%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,405,000 $1,405,000 $11,417 2.88%

    2018 saw Luso place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 58 originations, totaling $8,450,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 46 $9,340,000 $203,043 $3,001 4.06%
    $50k-75k 41 $6,015,000 $146,707 $2,783 4.08%
    $75k-100k 26 $4,140,000 $159,231 $2,749 4.08%
    $50k or less 25 $2,665,000 $106,600 $2,335 3.83%
    $150k-250k 18 $4,190,000 $232,778 $3,068 4.17%
    $250k+ 2 $1,750,000 $875,000 $7,163 3.06%

    Luso lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 46 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 41 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 44 $8,230,000 $187,045 $3,132 3.89%
    30-36% 17 $2,325,000 $136,765 $2,494 3.94%
    50-60% 16 $2,240,000 $140,000 $2,063 4.58%
    39% 8 $1,170,000 $146,250 $3,043 3.98%
    42% 8 $1,600,000 $200,000 $3,023 4.16%
    36% 8 $1,530,000 $191,250 $3,293 4.08%
    43% 7 $1,075,000 $153,571 $2,494 4.14%
    37% 7 $1,185,000 $169,286 $2,856 3.52%
    38% 7 $1,505,000 $215,000 $3,032 4.13%
    <20% 6 $920,000 $153,333 $2,981 3.44%
    44% 6 $1,480,000 $246,667 $3,336 4.02%
    45% 6 $930,000 $155,000 $2,759 4.23%
    47% 5 $1,035,000 $207,000 $2,941 4.33%
    40% 4 $1,670,000 $417,500 $4,171 4.19%
    41% 3 $105,000 $35,000 $1,064 4.63%
    >60% 2 $450,000 $225,000 $1,519 3.75%
    46% 2 $210,000 $105,000 $2,188 3.88%
    49% 2 $440,000 $220,000 $4,315 3.69%

    Luso lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 44 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 17 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 155 $27,795,000 $179,323 $2,862 4.02%
    Not applicable 2 $640,000 $320,000 $0 5.19%
    Black 3 $305,000 $101,667 $2,513 4.67%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    97.31%

    Luso 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
    95.63%

    Luso 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 160 $28,740,000 $179,625

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 2 $800,000 $400,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 158 $27,940,000 $176,835

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 19 $1,515,000 $79,737 $1,137 4.24%
    40-60% 19 $4,135,000 $217,632 $3,181 3.93%
    60-80% 63 $13,305,000 $211,190 $3,443 3.95%
    80-100% 38 $9,100,000 $239,474 $3,976 3.90%
    Under 20% 21 $685,000 $32,619 $453 4.50%