Luso Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Ludlow, MA

LEI: 549300ULM1VXY8SV3Z64

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Review & Overview

Luso is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Cash Out Refi, Home Improvement, Refi, and Home Purchase loans. Luso has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Springfield, Barnstable Town, Hartford, Boston, and Worcester among others. We have data for 16 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 5.45% 11/17/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.00% 11/17/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 5.87% 11/17/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 3.25% 11/17/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.65% 11/17/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.65% 11/17/24
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Originations

185

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$45,165,000

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) 159 $37,215,000 $234,057 $3,567 2.92%
BARNSTABLE TOWN, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,785,000 $595,000 $4,347 3.33%
HARTFORD-EAST HARTFORD-MIDDLETOWN, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,655,000 $331,000 $4,748 3.03%
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,450,000 $362,500 $3,484 3.09%
WORCESTER, MA-CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $905,000 $301,667 $4,769 2.92%
Elizabeth City, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $6,077 3.00%
TRENTON-PRINCETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $6,300 2.88%
NORWICH-NEW LONDON, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $4,503 2.75%
PORTLAND-SOUTH PORTLAND, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $3,450 3.13%
PITTSFIELD, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $2,962 2.50%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $6,132 3.13%
Keene, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $3,944 3.00%
Seneca, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $2,987 3.00%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,563 2.88%
KINGSPORT-BRISTOL, TN-VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $3,092 2.38%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $75,000 $75,000 $5,004 2.63%
Luso's top markets include Springfield, Barnstable Town, Hartford, Boston, and Worcester among others.

Their top states include:
  • Massachusetts (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Connecticut (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New Jersey (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 185 $45,165,000 $244,135 $3,677 2.93%

    For 2021, Luso's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 185 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 55 $12,405,000 $225,545 $3,448 2.80%
    Home Improvement 45 $12,225,000 $271,667 $4,066 3.04%
    Refi 45 $10,155,000 $225,667 $3,307 2.76%
    Home Purchase 36 $10,180,000 $282,778 $4,347 3.00%
    Other 4 $200,000 $50,000 $584 5.00%

    For 2021, Luso's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 55 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 45 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 59 $15,465,000 $262,119 $3,443 2.97%
    30 Year 50 $12,830,000 $256,600 $4,389 2.88%
    15 Year 43 $8,035,000 $186,860 $2,877 2.69%
    30+ year 17 $6,835,000 $402,059 $5,679 3.13%
    10 Year 9 $1,045,000 $116,111 $1,722 3.19%
    20 Year 6 $900,000 $150,000 $3,554 3.40%
    5 Year 1 $55,000 $55,000 $537 4.75%

    For 2021, Luso's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 59 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 50 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 128 $29,710,000 $232,109
    $1k-2k 20 $4,510,000 $225,500
    $2k-3k 20 $5,330,000 $266,500
    $3k-4k 8 $3,010,000 $376,250
    $4k-5k 6 $1,750,000 $291,667
    $5k+ 3 $855,000 $285,000

    Luso's average total fees were $4,389, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 128 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 82 $19,130,000 $233,293
    3-4% 50 $16,060,000 $321,200
    <2.5% 49 $9,785,000 $199,694
    5-6% 2 $60,000 $30,000
    4-5% 1 $55,000 $55,000
    6-7% 1 $75,000 $75,000

    During 2021, Luso's average interest rate for loans was 2.88%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 82 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 83 $23,715,000 $285,723 $4,103 2.89%
    $100k-200k 67 $10,325,000 $154,104 $3,071 2.76%
    $400k-600k 16 $7,470,000 $466,875 $5,428 3.08%
    $100,000 or less 15 $915,000 $61,000 $1,916 3.63%
    $600k-1MM 4 $2,740,000 $685,000 $4,577 3.47%

    2021 saw Luso place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 83 originations, totaling $23,715,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 48 $12,500,000 $260,417 $3,735 2.96%
    $150k-250k 42 $13,480,000 $320,952 $4,201 2.98%
    $50k-75k 39 $6,825,000 $175,000 $3,366 2.87%
    $75k-100k 36 $7,350,000 $204,167 $3,441 2.91%
    $50k or less 11 $1,265,000 $115,000 $2,798 2.91%
    $250k+ 7 $3,195,000 $456,429 $4,143 3.00%

    Luso lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 48 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 42 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 61 $14,765,000 $242,049 $3,685 2.78%
    30-36% 29 $6,805,000 $234,655 $3,082 3.14%
    <20% 18 $4,690,000 $260,556 $4,290 2.87%
    42% 10 $2,390,000 $239,000 $3,576 3.00%
    41% 10 $2,620,000 $262,000 $4,005 2.81%
    40% 9 $1,975,000 $219,444 $3,484 2.93%
    45% 8 $1,580,000 $197,500 $3,746 3.53%
    36% 8 $1,650,000 $206,250 $3,335 2.84%
    46% 6 $2,150,000 $358,333 $4,048 2.96%
    39% 4 $920,000 $230,000 $3,232 2.88%
    47% 4 $1,190,000 $297,500 $4,769 2.88%
    38% 3 $735,000 $245,000 $2,975 2.75%
    44% 3 $905,000 $301,667 $6,099 2.96%
    43% 2 $410,000 $205,000 $2,687 3.00%
    >60% 2 $680,000 $340,000 $2,916 3.56%
    48% 2 $780,000 $390,000 $5,847 2.88%
    50-60% 2 $240,000 $120,000 $2,633 2.50%
    37% 2 $130,000 $65,000 $1,885 3.50%

    Luso lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 61 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 29 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 165 $41,165,000 $249,485 $3,720 2.93%
    Not provided 16 $3,430,000 $214,375 $3,343 3.02%
    Black 2 $340,000 $170,000 $2,910 2.44%
    Asian 2 $230,000 $115,000 $3,524 3.31%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.22%

    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
    62.70%

    Luso 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 185 $45,165,000 $244,135

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    185 $45,165,000 $244,135

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 12 $1,660,000 $138,333 $3,091 2.73%
    40-60% 46 $8,780,000 $190,870 $3,235 2.70%
    60-80% 85 $22,915,000 $269,588 $3,982 2.92%
    80-100% 35 $11,535,000 $329,571 $4,353 2.96%
    Under 20% 7 $275,000 $39,286 $500 4.82%