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 Cash Out Refi and Refi loans. Luso has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Springfield, Hartford, Boston, Norwich, and Naples among others. We have data for 6 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 a below 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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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 5.45% 12/2/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.00% 12/2/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 5.87% 12/2/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 3.25% 12/2/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.65% 12/2/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.65% 12/2/24
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Originations

198

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$40,810,000

Awards

LUSO 30 Year Conventional Loans silver LUSO 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze
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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) 191 $39,705,000 $207,880 $3,427 3.18%
HARTFORD-EAST HARTFORD-MIDDLETOWN, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $455,000 $151,667 $2,610 3.67%
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $4,034 3.13%
NORWICH-NEW LONDON, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $2,746 2.88%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $3,408 3.63%
WORCESTER, MA-CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $2,395 2.50%
Luso's top markets include Springfield, Hartford, Boston, Norwich, and Naples among others.

Their top states include:
  • Massachusetts (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Connecticut (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 198 $40,810,000 $206,111 $3,408 3.18%

    For 2020, Luso's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 198 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 68 $14,300,000 $210,294 $3,411 2.91%
    Refi 56 $12,030,000 $214,821 $3,466 3.00%
    Home Purchase 33 $8,035,000 $243,485 $4,697 3.19%
    Home Improvement 32 $5,660,000 $176,875 $2,796 3.71%
    Other 9 $785,000 $87,222 $505 4.42%

    For 2020, Luso's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 68 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 56 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 61 $9,995,000 $163,852 $2,760 3.02%
    30 Year 55 $12,075,000 $219,545 $4,426 3.10%
    Other 41 $9,905,000 $241,585 $3,171 3.07%
    10 Year 17 $1,775,000 $104,412 $1,854 3.37%
    30+ year 14 $5,830,000 $416,429 $5,650 3.61%
    20 Year 8 $1,150,000 $143,750 $2,201 4.28%
    5 Year 2 $80,000 $40,000 $338 3.75%

    For 2020, Luso's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 61 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 55 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 106 $20,060,000 $189,245
    $1k-2k 52 $11,330,000 $217,885
    $2k-3k 20 $4,530,000 $226,500
    $3k-4k 9 $2,395,000 $266,111
    $4k-5k 4 $1,110,000 $277,500
    $5k+ 1 $435,000 $435,000

    Luso's average total fees were $4,426, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 106 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 85 $18,035,000 $212,176
    3-4% 71 $16,345,000 $230,211
    <2.5% 26 $4,500,000 $173,077
    4-5% 10 $1,730,000 $173,000
    5-6% 5 $185,000 $37,000
    6-7% 1 $15,000 $15,000

    During 2020, Luso's average interest rate for loans was 3.10%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 85 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 84 $23,240,000 $276,667 $3,931 3.03%
    $100k-200k 72 $10,810,000 $150,139 $3,384 2.98%
    $100,000 or less 33 $2,025,000 $61,364 $1,531 3.93%
    $400k-600k 7 $3,315,000 $473,571 $5,415 3.36%
    $600k-1MM 2 $1,420,000 $710,000 $5,814 4.00%

    2020 saw Luso place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 84 originations, totaling $23,240,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 61 $13,255,000 $217,295 $3,456 3.19%
    $50k-75k 42 $6,090,000 $145,000 $3,162 3.40%
    $75k-100k 39 $7,385,000 $189,359 $3,420 2.95%
    $150k-250k 33 $9,185,000 $278,333 $3,789 3.11%
    $50k or less 13 $1,725,000 $132,692 $2,890 3.26%
    $250k+ 6 $2,310,000 $385,000 $3,983 3.15%

    Luso lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 61 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 42 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 55 $11,785,000 $214,273 $3,693 3.02%
    30-36% 43 $9,045,000 $210,349 $3,327 3.40%
    <20% 28 $4,780,000 $170,714 $3,339 2.92%
    50-60% 14 $3,320,000 $237,143 $3,102 3.29%
    36% 12 $2,400,000 $200,000 $3,261 2.98%
    37% 10 $1,900,000 $190,000 $3,331 3.59%
    39% 6 $830,000 $138,333 $3,039 3.60%
    43% 5 $1,115,000 $223,000 $3,391 3.20%
    44% 4 $760,000 $190,000 $3,564 2.97%
    41% 3 $515,000 $171,667 $2,754 3.38%
    42% 3 $685,000 $228,333 $5,137 3.13%
    48% 3 $585,000 $195,000 $3,032 2.71%
    38% 2 $560,000 $280,000 $3,598 2.88%
    45% 2 $570,000 $285,000 $3,246 3.00%
    47% 2 $700,000 $350,000 $3,677 3.25%
    49% 1 $345,000 $345,000 $4,660 3.50%
    40% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $438 6.00%

    Luso lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 55 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 43 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 192 $39,550,000 $205,990 $3,407 3.18%
    Not provided 3 $665,000 $221,667 $3,057 3.00%
    Asian 2 $370,000 $185,000 $4,666 3.19%
    Not applicable 1 $225,000 $225,000 $0 4.70%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    93.23%

    Luso has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    79.29%

    Luso has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 198 $40,810,000 $206,111

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 1 $225,000 $225,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 197 $40,585,000 $206,015

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 21 $2,245,000 $106,905 $2,385 3.30%
    40-60% 38 $6,540,000 $172,105 $3,062 2.86%
    60-80% 95 $23,055,000 $242,684 $3,860 3.07%
    80-100% 29 $8,375,000 $288,793 $4,474 3.24%
    Under 20% 15 $595,000 $39,667 $875 4.43%