Apco Employees Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Birmingham, AL

LEI: 549300WC15MLNUIZYR16

Tax ID: 63-0328360

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 22 reviews

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Review & Overview

Apco Employees is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Other and Home Purchase loans. Apco Employees has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Birmingham, Atlanta, Dothan, Jasper, and Daphne among others. We have data for 32 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Apco Employees has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Apco Employees 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 6.86% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 7.01% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.10% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.19% 4/5/25
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Originations

483

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$52,915,000

Relative Rate

Apco Employees's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 5.5%.

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

This yields a difference of -1.05%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Apco Employees's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,123.

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
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 261 $28,245,000 $108,218 $3,172 6.28%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 34 $4,880,000 $143,529 $0 6.52%
DOTHAN, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 40 $4,200,000 $105,000 $3,084 6.11%
Jasper, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 40 $3,500,000 $87,500 $2,924 6.46%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $2,425,000 $142,647 $2,833 5.99%
Outside of Metro Areas 12 $2,060,000 $171,667 $3,485 6.00%
MOBILE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $1,655,000 $78,810 $0 6.23%
AUBURN-OPELIKA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $795,000 $113,571 $0 6.11%
MONTGOMERY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $560,000 $140,000 $0 5.81%
Talladega-Sylacauga, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $470,000 $117,500 $3,025 6.31%
TUSCALOOSA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $415,000 $59,286 $0 6.25%
GULFPORT-BILOXI, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $400,000 $100,000 $0 6.25%
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $345,000 $115,000 $3,170 6.17%
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $320,000 $160,000 $3,298 6.19%
GAINESVILLE, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $305,000 $101,667 $0 6.58%
Thomasville, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $3,295 6.25%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 5.00%
PANAMA CITY, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 5.25%
SAVANNAH, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $230,000 $115,000 $0 7.25%
Vidalia, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $210,000 $105,000 $0 7.38%
Alexander City, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $185,000 $61,667 $0 6.25%
Americus, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $0 6.75%
Jefferson, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $130,000 $65,000 $0 6.63%
Cullman, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $110,000 $55,000 $0 7.25%
Cornelia, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 6.25%
ANNISTON-OXFORD, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $90,000 $45,000 $0 6.25%
Ozark, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 6.25%
Troy, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 6.25%
Laurel, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 6.25%
HATTIESBURG, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 6.25%
GADSDEN, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 6.25%
Jesup, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 6.25%
Apco Employees's top markets include Birmingham, Atlanta, Dothan, Jasper, and Daphne among others.

Their top states include:
  • Alabama (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Georgia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Mississippi (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 400 $29,240,000 $73,100 n/a 6.42%
    Conventional 83 $23,675,000 $285,241 $3,035 5.62%

    For 2024, Apco Employees's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 400 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 83 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 314 $23,290,000 $74,172 $0 6.37%
    Home Improvement 88 $6,920,000 $78,636 $0 6.54%
    Home Purchase 50 $14,160,000 $283,200 $3,001 5.71%
    Cash Out Refi 22 $6,150,000 $279,545 $3,110 5.49%
    Refi 9 $2,395,000 $266,111 $3,071 5.51%

    For 2024, Apco Employees's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 314 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 88 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 346 $24,950,000 $72,110 $3,194 6.38%
    30 Year 61 $19,275,000 $315,984 $3,123 5.50%
    10 Year 53 $4,535,000 $85,566 $2,358 6.29%
    15 Year 19 $3,695,000 $194,474 $3,259 7.21%
    Other 4 $460,000 $115,000 $2,910 5.31%

    For 2024, Apco Employees's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 346 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 61 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 83 $23,675,000 $285,241

    Apco Employees's average total fees were $3,123, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 83 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 373 $28,445,000 $76,260
    5-6% 48 $12,250,000 $255,208
    4-5% 27 $8,495,000 $314,630
    Over 8% 22 $1,990,000 $90,455
    7-8% 13 $1,735,000 $133,462

    During 2024, Apco Employees's average interest rate for loans was 5.50%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 373 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 294 $14,390,000 $48,946 $2,432 6.39%
    $100k-200k 122 $16,230,000 $133,033 $3,025 6.36%
    $200k-400k 48 $12,760,000 $265,833 $3,295 5.84%
    $400k-600k 16 $7,480,000 $467,500 $0 5.13%
    $600k-1MM 3 $2,055,000 $685,000 $4,521 5.58%

    2024 saw Apco Employees place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 294 originations, totaling $14,390,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 143 $14,725,000 $102,972 $2,843 6.24%
    $150k-250k 140 $17,950,000 $128,214 $3,140 6.26%
    $75k-100k 65 $4,805,000 $73,923 $2,978 6.47%
    $250k+ 58 $10,650,000 $183,621 $3,514 6.19%
    $50k-75k 50 $3,220,000 $64,400 $2,971 6.32%
    $50k or less 26 $1,300,000 $50,000 $0 6.29%

    Apco Employees lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 143 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 140 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    <20% 141 $16,215,000 $115,000 $2,682 6.33%
    20-30% 124 $14,500,000 $116,935 $3,279 6.21%
    30-36% 67 $9,415,000 $140,522 $3,156 6.11%
    38% 9 $1,105,000 $122,778 $2,930 5.97%
    36% 9 $725,000 $80,556 $3,290 6.56%
    37% 8 $1,080,000 $135,000 $0 6.38%
    40% 5 $565,000 $113,000 $3,424 6.35%
    50-60% 4 $310,000 $77,500 $0 6.88%
    >60% 3 $325,000 $108,333 $0 5.83%
    39% 3 $295,000 $98,333 $3,200 6.79%
    41% 3 $235,000 $78,333 $0 6.25%
    48% 3 $105,000 $35,000 $0 6.25%
    43% 2 $120,000 $60,000 $0 6.25%
    44% 2 $100,000 $50,000 $0 6.25%
    47% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 6.25%
    46% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 6.25%

    Apco Employees lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of <20%, with 141 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 124 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 404 $44,210,000 $109,431 $3,021 6.28%
    Black 49 $4,085,000 $83,367 $3,170 6.42%
    Not provided 16 $2,020,000 $126,250 $0 6.11%
    Asian 8 $1,940,000 $242,500 $0 5.59%
    Asian Indian 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 5.00%
    Other Asian 2 $220,000 $110,000 $0 7.38%
    American Indian 3 $185,000 $61,667 $3,030 6.17%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    72.51%

    Apco Employees has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    97.31%

    Apco Employees has an exceptionally high pick rate. They most likely have borrower friendly terms or other characteristics like being fast to close or are easy to work with.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 483 $52,915,000 $109,555

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    483 $52,915,000 $109,555

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 96 $10,350,000 $107,813 $1,590 6.33%
    40-60% 42 $6,800,000 $161,905 $3,057 6.12%
    60-80% 33 $10,935,000 $331,364 $3,274 5.54%
    80-100% 23 $7,065,000 $307,174 $3,154 5.74%
    Under 20% 192 $10,210,000 $53,177 $2,882 6.42%