University Of Kentucky Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Lexington, KY

LEI: 549300V5YG1VXZAU5G02

Tax ID: 61-6031223

5 stars - Updated: 4/17/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 38 reviews

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Review & Overview

University Of Kentucky is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Improvement and Refi loans. University Of Kentucky has an average proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Lexington, Louisville, Richmond, Frankfort, and Cincinnati among others. We have data for 17 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

University Of Kentucky 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. University Of Kentucky 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
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.59% 4/17/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 5.87% 4/17/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.88% 4/17/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 7.87% 4/17/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 7.87% 4/17/25
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Originations

1,441

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$167,765,000

Relative Rate

University Of Kentucky's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 5.66%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of -0.89%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

University Of Kentucky's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $0.

The average total origination fees for 30 year fixed rate mortgages across all lenders (for all loan values, including both points & up-front fees in addition to origination fees) were $8,356.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
LEXINGTON-FAYETTE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,002 $116,120,000 $115,888 $0 8.33%
LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 204 $28,280,000 $138,627 $0 8.38%
Richmond-Berea, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 56 $7,130,000 $127,321 $0 8.05%
Outside of Metro Areas 78 $5,630,000 $72,179 $0 8.32%
Frankfort, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 28 $3,410,000 $121,786 $0 8.98%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $1,970,000 $109,444 $0 8.47%
Mount Sterling, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $1,735,000 $102,059 $0 8.51%
Danville, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $1,200,000 $100,000 $0 9.19%
Bardstown, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $625,000 $125,000 $0 7.93%
Somerset, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $550,000 $137,500 $0 9.00%
ELIZABETHTOWN-FORT KNOX, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $370,000 $92,500 $0 8.43%
London, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $310,000 $77,500 $0 9.12%
Glasgow, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $155,000 $51,667 $0 9.58%
HUNTINGTON-ASHLAND, WV-KY-OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $130,000 $65,000 $0 8.24%
BOWLING GREEN, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $80,000 $40,000 $0 7.50%
Maysville, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 7.99%
Campbellsville, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 11.50%
University Of Kentucky's top markets include Lexington, Louisville, Richmond, Frankfort, and Cincinnati among others.

Their top states include:
  • Kentucky (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 1,099 $131,665,000 $119,804 n/a 8.47%
    Conventional 342 $36,100,000 $105,556 $0 8.01%

    For 2024, University Of Kentucky's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 1,099 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 342 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 621 $60,015,000 $96,643 $0 8.37%
    Refi 449 $63,635,000 $141,726 $0 8.21%
    Other 274 $22,880,000 $83,504 $0 8.77%
    Home Purchase 97 $21,235,000 $218,918 $0 7.81%

    For 2024, University Of Kentucky's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 621 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 449 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 1,217 $139,985,000 $115,025 $0 8.46%
    10 Year 80 $5,640,000 $70,500 $0 8.40%
    15 Year 78 $13,380,000 $171,538 $0 7.60%
    5 Year 35 $1,265,000 $36,143 $0 7.88%
    3 Year 25 $5,475,000 $219,000 $0 6.88%
    30 Year 3 $875,000 $291,667 $0 5.66%
    Other 2 $620,000 $310,000 $0 5.52%
    1 Year 1 $525,000 $525,000 $0 6.99%

    For 2024, University Of Kentucky's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 1,217 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 80 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 268 $18,400,000 $68,657

    University Of Kentucky's average total fees were $0, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 268 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 659 $70,075,000 $106,335
    7-8% 623 $69,045,000 $110,827
    6-7% 154 $27,270,000 $177,078
    5-6% 5 $1,375,000 $275,000

    During 2024, University Of Kentucky's average interest rate for loans was 5.66%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 659 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 818 $43,080,000 $52,665 $0 8.59%
    $100k-200k 392 $51,290,000 $130,842 $0 8.14%
    $200k-400k 193 $50,995,000 $264,223 $0 7.96%
    $400k-600k 28 $13,200,000 $471,429 $0 7.77%
    $600k-1MM 9 $7,275,000 $808,333 $0 7.47%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,925,000 $1,925,000 $0 6.99%

    2024 saw University Of Kentucky place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 818 originations, totaling $43,080,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 354 $35,080,000 $99,096 $0 8.47%
    $150k-250k 352 $47,930,000 $136,165 $0 8.33%
    $75k-100k 225 $16,735,000 $74,378 $0 8.59%
    $50k-75k 198 $12,170,000 $61,465 $0 8.56%
    $250k+ 152 $33,870,000 $222,829 $0 8.24%
    $50k or less 88 $3,880,000 $44,091 $0 8.21%

    University Of Kentucky lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 354 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 352 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 361 $41,725,000 $115,582 $0 8.26%
    30-36% 214 $21,240,000 $99,252 $0 8.59%
    <20% 194 $18,950,000 $97,680 $0 7.90%
    50-60% 133 $18,265,000 $137,331 $0 8.13%
    >60% 73 $11,105,000 $152,123 $0 7.57%
    37% 52 $5,240,000 $100,769 $0 8.63%
    43% 43 $4,385,000 $101,977 $0 9.05%
    42% 40 $5,020,000 $125,500 $0 8.79%
    41% 35 $4,475,000 $127,857 $0 8.68%
    38% 34 $3,540,000 $104,118 $0 8.82%
    36% 34 $2,810,000 $82,647 $0 8.65%
    49% 33 $4,015,000 $121,667 $0 8.57%
    44% 32 $3,700,000 $115,625 $0 9.23%
    40% 32 $2,890,000 $90,313 $0 8.53%
    46% 28 $2,230,000 $79,643 $0 8.88%
    48% 24 $2,720,000 $113,333 $0 8.90%
    47% 22 $2,460,000 $111,818 $0 8.63%
    45% 22 $2,890,000 $131,364 $0 8.61%
    39% 22 $2,730,000 $124,091 $0 8.56%

    University Of Kentucky lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 361 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 214 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,165 $125,435,000 $107,670 $0 8.37%
    Not applicable 57 $15,385,000 $269,912 $0 7.09%
    Not provided 76 $11,070,000 $145,658 $0 8.55%
    Asian 60 $8,630,000 $143,833 $0 8.29%
    Black 65 $5,255,000 $80,846 $0 8.99%
    Other Asian 5 $775,000 $155,000 $0 8.50%
    American Indian 8 $540,000 $67,500 $0 8.28%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $290,000 $145,000 $0 9.12%
    Asian Indian 1 $195,000 $195,000 $0 8.00%
    Chinese 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 8.50%
    Japanese 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 8.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    75.72%

    University Of Kentucky has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    76.13%

    University Of Kentucky has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,441 $167,765,000 $116,423

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,441 $167,765,000 $116,423

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 521 $61,805,000 $118,628 $0 8.38%
    40-60% 190 $37,770,000 $198,789 $0 8.16%
    60-80% 89 $24,485,000 $275,112 $0 7.42%
    80-100% 27 $9,475,000 $350,926 $0 7.60%
    Under 20% 614 $34,230,000 $55,749 $0 8.57%