Greater Alliance Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Paramus, NJ

LEI: 549300V4GRCFGZBVVZ73

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Review & Overview

Greater Alliance is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Refi and Cash Out Refi loans. Greater Alliance has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: New York, Miami, Allentown, Fayetteville, and Orlando among others. We have data for 10 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Greater Alliance 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. Greater Alliance 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 6.23% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.00% 4/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.42% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.16% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.16% 4/28/24
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Originations

199

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$46,785,000

Awards

GREATER ALLIANCE 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 186 $43,330,000 $232,957 $2,292 3.22%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $840,000 $420,000 $3,225 3.00%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $605,000 $605,000 $5,073 3.50%
FAYETTEVILLE-SPRINGDALE-ROGERS, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $2,027 3.00%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $350,000 $175,000 $2,822 3.31%
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $2,946 2.13%
POUGHKEEPSIE-NEWBURGH-MIDDLETOWN, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $0 4.49%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $2,473 2.88%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $240,000 $120,000 $2,517 3.69%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $230,000 $115,000 $2,019 2.75%
Greater Alliance's top markets include New York, Miami, Allentown, Fayetteville, and Orlando among others.

Their top states include:
  • New Jersey (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New York (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arkansas (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 154 $39,570,000 $256,948 $2,319 3.17%
    HELOC 45 $7,215,000 $160,333 n/a 3.37%

    For 2020, Greater Alliance's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 154 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 45 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 66 $19,280,000 $292,121 $2,448 2.87%
    Home Improvement 59 $7,865,000 $133,305 $0 3.69%
    Cash Out Refi 44 $12,140,000 $275,909 $2,450 3.02%
    Home Purchase 25 $7,135,000 $285,400 $3,999 3.15%
    Other 5 $365,000 $73,000 $0 4.44%

    For 2020, Greater Alliance's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 66 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 59 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 73 $13,225,000 $181,164 $1,861 3.37%
    30 Year 68 $21,650,000 $318,382 $3,038 3.12%
    15 Year 34 $8,480,000 $249,412 $2,311 2.76%
    10 Year 17 $3,025,000 $177,941 $1,166 3.43%
    5 Year 7 $405,000 $57,857 $0 4.31%

    For 2020, Greater Alliance's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 73 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 68 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 154 $39,570,000 $256,948

    Greater Alliance's average total fees were $3,038, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 154 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 91 $21,745,000 $238,956
    3-4% 47 $12,755,000 $271,383
    4-5% 29 $3,645,000 $125,690
    <2.5% 28 $8,340,000 $297,857
    5-6% 4 $300,000 $75,000

    During 2020, Greater Alliance's average interest rate for loans was 3.12%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 91 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 89 $25,405,000 $285,449 $2,623 3.00%
    $100,000 or less 49 $3,065,000 $62,551 $697 3.69%
    $100k-200k 35 $5,035,000 $143,857 $1,971 3.39%
    $400k-600k 21 $9,295,000 $442,619 $3,336 2.76%
    $600k-1MM 4 $2,780,000 $695,000 $4,176 3.22%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,205,000 $1,205,000 $0 2.99%

    2020 saw Greater Alliance place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 89 originations, totaling $25,405,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 57 $17,315,000 $303,772 $2,575 3.07%
    $100k-150k 55 $12,115,000 $220,273 $2,216 3.30%
    $75k-100k 33 $7,035,000 $213,182 $2,301 3.15%
    $50k-75k 26 $4,410,000 $169,615 $2,057 3.46%
    $250k+ 15 $4,405,000 $293,667 $2,402 3.03%
    $50k or less 12 $1,240,000 $103,333 $2,146 3.52%

    Greater Alliance lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 57 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 55 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    <20% 65 $10,435,000 $160,538 $1,107 3.54%
    30-36% 36 $9,820,000 $272,778 $2,682 3.11%
    20-30% 32 $7,730,000 $241,563 $2,427 2.91%
    38% 8 $1,320,000 $165,000 $2,201 3.14%
    46% 6 $1,690,000 $281,667 $2,762 3.15%
    37% 6 $1,280,000 $213,333 $2,190 3.08%
    42% 5 $1,445,000 $289,000 $2,720 3.08%
    41% 5 $1,525,000 $305,000 $2,759 3.02%
    45% 5 $1,535,000 $307,000 $3,282 3.50%
    47% 5 $1,595,000 $319,000 $2,499 3.33%
    43% 4 $890,000 $222,500 $3,013 2.81%
    49% 4 $1,580,000 $395,000 $3,491 3.16%
    50-60% 4 $1,690,000 $422,500 $2,756 3.13%
    40% 4 $1,170,000 $292,500 $2,518 3.00%
    48% 3 $895,000 $298,333 $3,013 2.88%
    39% 3 $895,000 $298,333 $2,491 2.92%
    44% 2 $580,000 $290,000 $2,405 3.00%
    36% 2 $710,000 $355,000 $2,543 3.19%

    Greater Alliance lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of <20%, with 65 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 36 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 123 $25,895,000 $210,528 $1,943 3.32%
    Not provided 29 $7,505,000 $258,793 $2,697 3.15%
    Asian 20 $6,840,000 $342,000 $2,926 2.91%
    Black 17 $3,695,000 $217,353 $2,755 3.04%
    American Indian 3 $1,465,000 $488,333 $3,111 2.71%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 6 $1,300,000 $216,667 $2,933 3.19%
    Filipino 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 4.24%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    86.44%

    Greater Alliance has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    52.26%

    Greater Alliance 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 25 $4,015,000 $160,600
    NA 174 $42,770,000 $245,805

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 199 $46,785,000 $235,101

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 35 $4,865,000 $139,000 $1,543 3.53%
    40-60% 45 $13,025,000 $289,444 $2,367 2.85%
    60-80% 64 $20,390,000 $318,594 $2,784 3.05%
    80-100% 19 $6,315,000 $332,368 $3,670 3.14%
    Under 20% 36 $2,190,000 $60,833 $182 3.72%