Southern Lending Services Ltd. Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

HOUSTON, TX

LEI: 549300W8XIPJGDECVX07

Tax ID: 27-1209306

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Review & Overview

Southern Lending Services Ltd. is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. Southern Lending Services Ltd. has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, Granbury, and Killeen among others. We have data for 7 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Southern Lending Services Ltd. 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. Southern Lending Services Ltd. 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 6.42% 10/31/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.27% 10/31/24
30 Year VA Purchase 5.94% 10/31/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.09% 10/31/24
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Originations

317

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$125,065,000

Awards

SOUTHERN LENDING SERVICES LTD. 30 Year Conventional Loans gold SOUTHERN LENDING SERVICES LTD. 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
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 216 $86,630,000 $401,065 $2,679 3.15%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 94 $36,350,000 $386,702 $4,600 3.06%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $545,000 $545,000 $3,599 3.75%
Granbury, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $520,000 $260,000 $2,870 4.00%
KILLEEN-TEMPLE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $510,000 $255,000 $6,040 3.81%
WACO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $8,827 3.63%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $1,533 3.25%
Southern Lending Services Ltd.'s top markets include Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, Granbury, and Killeen among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 252 $95,990,000 $380,913 $2,532 3.18%
    VA 65 $29,075,000 $447,308 $6,229 2.99%

    For 2021, Southern Lending Services Ltd.'s most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 252 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 65 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 315 $124,605,000 $395,571 $3,282 3.14%
    Refi 1 $245,000 $245,000 $3,871 3.63%
    Cash Out Refi 1 $215,000 $215,000 $5,009 3.38%

    For 2021, Southern Lending Services Ltd.'s most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 315 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 1 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 292 $117,710,000 $403,116 $3,364 3.18%
    15 Year 21 $6,035,000 $287,381 $2,383 2.67%
    20 Year 4 $1,320,000 $330,000 $2,629 2.81%

    For 2021, Southern Lending Services Ltd.'s most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 292 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 21 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 224 $88,670,000 $395,848
    $5k+ 23 $10,025,000 $435,870
    $1k-2k 21 $6,885,000 $327,857
    $3k-4k 17 $6,145,000 $361,471
    $2k-3k 16 $6,450,000 $403,125
    $4k-5k 16 $6,890,000 $430,625

    Southern Lending Services Ltd.'s average total fees were $3,364, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 224 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 173 $68,045,000 $393,324
    2.5-3% 119 $46,775,000 $393,067
    <2.5% 17 $7,095,000 $417,353
    4-5% 8 $3,150,000 $393,750

    During 2021, Southern Lending Services Ltd.'s average interest rate for loans was 3.18%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 173 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $400k-600k 147 $69,935,000 $475,748 $3,635 3.15%
    $200k-400k 146 $47,070,000 $322,397 $2,958 3.15%
    $100k-200k 15 $2,205,000 $147,000 $968 3.05%
    $600k-1MM 9 $5,855,000 $650,556 $6,912 2.92%

    2021 saw Southern Lending Services Ltd. place emphasis on $400k-600k loans with 147 originations, totaling $69,935,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 123 $53,065,000 $431,423 $3,117 3.14%
    $100k-150k 106 $40,420,000 $381,321 $2,912 3.19%
    $75k-100k 38 $12,290,000 $323,421 $3,740 3.07%
    $250k+ 34 $15,040,000 $442,353 $4,395 3.02%
    $50k-75k 15 $4,125,000 $275,000 $3,943 3.16%
    $50k or less 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 2.75%

    Southern Lending Services Ltd. lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 123 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 106 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 76 $29,190,000 $384,079 $3,865 3.10%
    30-36% 69 $27,615,000 $400,217 $3,065 3.19%
    <20% 21 $6,985,000 $332,619 $2,903 2.88%
    40% 20 $7,780,000 $389,000 $2,723 3.17%
    36% 13 $5,635,000 $433,462 $2,618 3.15%
    38% 13 $5,285,000 $406,538 $2,764 3.31%
    39% 13 $4,855,000 $373,462 $2,203 3.22%
    43% 12 $5,120,000 $426,667 $1,750 3.23%
    50-60% 10 $4,160,000 $416,000 $5,277 3.24%
    47% 10 $4,300,000 $430,000 $4,056 3.09%
    48% 10 $3,180,000 $318,000 $2,260 3.11%
    45% 9 $4,135,000 $459,444 $6,744 3.07%
    41% 8 $3,110,000 $388,750 $1,510 3.33%
    42% 7 $3,155,000 $450,714 $4,795 3.23%
    37% 7 $3,185,000 $455,000 $1,489 3.13%
    44% 7 $2,025,000 $289,286 $3,972 3.18%
    46% 6 $2,710,000 $451,667 $2,508 3.04%
    49% 4 $1,580,000 $395,000 $3,324 2.94%
    >60% 2 $1,060,000 $530,000 $6,896 2.63%

    Southern Lending Services Ltd. lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 76 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 69 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 194 $75,490,000 $389,124 $3,304 3.13%
    Not provided 54 $22,860,000 $423,333 $3,371 3.13%
    Asian 42 $15,270,000 $363,571 $2,993 3.17%
    Black 25 $10,645,000 $425,800 $3,762 3.13%
    Filipino 1 $525,000 $525,000 $0 4.25%
    American Indian 1 $275,000 $275,000 $0 2.63%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    100.00%

    Southern Lending Services Ltd. 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
    93.38%

    Southern Lending Services Ltd. has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 317 $125,065,000 $394,527

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    317 $125,065,000 $394,527

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 9 $1,175,000 $130,556 $1,145 3.01%
    40-60% 26 $6,550,000 $251,923 $1,575 3.16%
    60-80% 80 $30,730,000 $384,125 $3,425 3.16%
    80-100% 193 $82,365,000 $426,762 $2,896 3.15%
    Over 100% 9 $4,245,000 $471,667 $17,629 2.81%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2021 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    SOUTHERN TRUST MORTGAGE LLC VA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 100.0%