Megastar Financial Corp. Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Denver, CO

LEI: 549300WKFR15017V9850

Tax ID: 84-1496821

5 stars - Updated: 4/18/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 32 reviews

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Review & Overview

Megastar Financial Corp. is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. Megastar Financial Corp. has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Denver, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Fort Collins, and Breckenridge among others. We have data for 71 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Megastar Financial Corp. 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. Megastar Financial Corp. is typically an average 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
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.76% 4/18/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.86% 4/18/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.29% 4/18/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.21% 4/18/25
30 Year FHA Refi 6.69% 4/18/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.50% 4/18/25
30 Year VA Refi 6.27% 4/18/25
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.75% 4/18/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.56% 4/18/25
These are simulated rates generated by our proprietary machine learning models. These are not guaranteed by the bank. They are our estimates based on a lender's past behaviors combined with current market conditions. Contact an individual lender for their actual rates. Our models use fixed rate terms for conforming loans, 700+ FICO, 10% down for FHA and 20% for conventional. These are based on consensus, historical data-- not advertised promotional rates.

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Originations

1,030

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$395,870,000

Awards

MEGASTAR FINANCIAL CORP. 30 Year Conventional Loans silver MEGASTAR FINANCIAL CORP. FHA Loans bronze
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Relative Rate

Megastar Financial Corp.'s average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.38%.

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

This yields a difference of -0.17%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Megastar Financial Corp.'s average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $7,479.

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
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 280 $132,760,000 $474,143 $7,094 6.43%
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 184 $60,460,000 $328,587 $6,782 6.46%
KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 138 $30,610,000 $221,812 $5,517 6.40%
FORT COLLINS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 54 $22,470,000 $416,111 $7,072 6.06%
Breckenridge, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 28 $17,390,000 $621,071 $4,522 6.83%
Outside of Metro Areas 51 $15,315,000 $300,294 $7,498 6.04%
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $15,155,000 $606,200 $14,849 6.64%
GREELEY, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 40 $14,140,000 $353,500 $7,036 5.86%
REDDING, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 40 $10,830,000 $270,750 $10,508 5.64%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $10,810,000 $415,769 $11,549 7.02%
PORTLAND-SOUTH PORTLAND, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $6,975,000 $332,143 $6,794 6.67%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $5,640,000 $705,000 $9,451 6.77%
BOULDER, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $4,540,000 $567,500 $6,161 6.94%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $3,075,000 $615,000 $10,986 7.05%
Edwards, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $3,015,000 $1,005,000 $7,491 6.83%
LEWISTON-AUBURN, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,735,000 $303,889 $9,094 6.50%
Brainerd, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $2,615,000 $523,000 $9,558 6.80%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $2,400,000 $600,000 $11,167 6.84%
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $2,280,000 $380,000 $8,993 4.88%
Red Bluff, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,940,000 $194,000 $11,130 4.75%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,835,000 $611,667 $7,928 6.92%
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,710,000 $427,500 $6,222 6.88%
Warrensburg, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,385,000 $277,000 $8,066 5.10%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,320,000 $660,000 $9,175 7.31%
GRAND JUNCTION, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,160,000 $580,000 $8,747 6.06%
SANTA ROSA-PETALUMA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,100,000 $550,000 $6,358 7.25%
MILWAUKEE-WAUKESHA, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,095,000 $219,000 $4,850 7.48%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,010,000 $505,000 $12,166 6.13%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $990,000 $495,000 $9,938 6.69%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $970,000 $485,000 $7,009 7.00%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $950,000 $475,000 $6,600 6.63%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $915,000 $915,000 $32,513 5.63%
TOPEKA, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $915,000 $183,000 $5,187 7.78%
DULUTH, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $780,000 $390,000 $8,514 6.88%
Coos Bay, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $715,000 $715,000 $6,068 7.13%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $685,000 $685,000 $6,157 6.50%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $660,000 $330,000 $10,652 6.44%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $585,000 $585,000 $9,345 8.13%
MOUNT VERNON-ANACORTES, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $565,000 $565,000 $14,919 6.00%
OLYMPIA-LACEY-TUMWATER, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $565,000 $565,000 $11,409 5.13%
Helena, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $565,000 $565,000 $5,641 6.63%
Douglas, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $535,000 $178,333 $6,313 6.88%
Steamboat Springs, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $525,000 $525,000 $13,472 5.63%
Sterling, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $485,000 $161,667 $5,633 4.38%
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $485,000 $485,000 $15,957 7.63%
ST. CLOUD, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $475,000 $158,333 $4,358 4.63%
CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $465,000 $465,000 $10,631 6.63%
PUEBLO, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $2,771 6.63%
Augusta-Waterville, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $440,000 $220,000 $7,911 6.29%
ST. JOSEPH, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $430,000 $215,000 $4,311 6.50%
MADISON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $3,666 7.00%
BREMERTON-SILVERDALE-PORT ORCHARD, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $415,000 $415,000 $11,679 6.13%
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $18,016 6.25%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $6,210 7.00%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $9,791 6.63%
Atchison, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $2,884 6.63%
TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $4,584 7.50%
SPRINGFIELD, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $7,959 6.13%
CHICO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $8,197 7.13%
GREAT FALLS, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $11,498 6.50%
MANKATO, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $7,221 6.50%
PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $4,593 6.88%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $8,874 6.63%
BANGOR, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $10,451 4.38%
CaƱon City, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $8,340 6.00%
ROCHESTER, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $3,673 6.63%
Whitewater, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $5,021 6.88%
HANFORD-CORCORAN, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $7,122 5.25%
SHERMAN-DENISON, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $7,586 7.63%
WARNER ROBINS, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $3,385 6.88%
SAVANNAH, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $6,780 5.75%
Megastar Financial Corp.'s top markets include Denver, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Fort Collins, and Breckenridge among others.

Their top states include:
  • Colorado (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Minnesota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Missouri (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Washington (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 805 $317,005,000 $393,795 $6,224 6.39%
    FHA 164 $56,460,000 $344,268 $12,129 6.35%
    VA 53 $20,565,000 $388,019 $9,489 6.21%
    USDA 7 $1,565,000 $223,571 $6,514 6.16%
    FHA 1 $275,000 $275,000 $0 6.50%

    For 2024, Megastar Financial Corp.'s most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 805 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 164 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 900 $349,300,000 $388,111 $7,481 6.32%
    Cash Out Refi 73 $20,085,000 $275,137 $6,554 7.13%
    Refi 57 $26,485,000 $464,649 $6,486 6.26%

    For 2024, Megastar Financial Corp.'s most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 900 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 73 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 997 $390,495,000 $391,670 $7,479 6.38%
    10 Year 13 $735,000 $56,538 $1,113 4.24%
    20 Year 11 $2,155,000 $195,909 $4,044 7.31%
    15 Year 5 $1,545,000 $309,000 $6,428 6.03%
    Other 4 $940,000 $235,000 $548 7.81%

    For 2024, Megastar Financial Corp.'s most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 997 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 13 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 589 $224,145,000 $380,552
    $<1k 308 $149,630,000 $485,812
    $5k+ 25 $9,705,000 $388,200
    $3k-4k 16 $4,080,000 $255,000
    $2k-3k 14 $3,790,000 $270,714
    $4k-5k 9 $2,855,000 $317,222

    Megastar Financial Corp.'s average total fees were $7,479, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 589 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 562 $228,450,000 $406,495
    7-8% 254 $106,660,000 $419,921
    5-6% 129 $51,605,000 $400,039
    <2.5% 54 $640,000 $11,852
    Over 8% 24 $5,740,000 $239,167
    4-5% 7 $2,775,000 $396,429

    During 2024, Megastar Financial Corp.'s average interest rate for loans was 6.38%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 562 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 414 $123,270,000 $297,754 $7,148 6.67%
    $400k-600k 279 $137,845,000 $494,068 $8,732 6.66%
    $600k-1MM 135 $95,415,000 $706,778 $9,205 6.67%
    $100k-200k 101 $16,005,000 $158,465 $5,008 6.69%
    $100,000 or less 87 $2,745,000 $31,552 $1,361 3.09%
    $1MM+ 14 $20,590,000 $1,470,714 $12,655 6.90%

    2024 saw Megastar Financial Corp. place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 414 originations, totaling $123,270,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 275 $100,065,000 $363,873 $7,807 6.29%
    $150k-250k 239 $109,795,000 $459,393 $7,989 6.81%
    $75k-100k 169 $47,675,000 $282,101 $7,138 6.03%
    $50k-75k 164 $35,460,000 $216,220 $6,033 5.98%
    $250k+ 134 $92,810,000 $692,612 $8,006 6.86%
    $50k or less 43 $7,335,000 $170,581 $4,685 5.87%

    Megastar Financial Corp. lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 275 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 239 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 142 $58,320,000 $410,704 $6,895 6.46%
    30-36% 129 $51,915,000 $402,442 $7,142 6.50%
    49% 82 $30,840,000 $376,098 $7,884 6.55%
    <20% 66 $16,700,000 $253,030 $3,580 4.31%
    50-60% 65 $22,245,000 $342,231 $11,434 6.23%
    44% 49 $18,665,000 $380,918 $8,107 6.49%
    48% 47 $16,075,000 $342,021 $6,480 6.58%
    45% 47 $16,085,000 $342,234 $6,862 6.60%
    41% 45 $20,025,000 $445,000 $6,601 6.66%
    39% 44 $17,370,000 $394,773 $6,723 6.74%
    46% 44 $17,060,000 $387,727 $7,932 6.43%
    47% 43 $17,805,000 $414,070 $8,186 6.78%
    43% 42 $16,690,000 $397,381 $7,663 6.59%
    37% 39 $14,115,000 $361,923 $6,418 6.28%
    40% 38 $14,150,000 $372,368 $6,720 6.40%
    42% 37 $16,695,000 $451,216 $7,608 6.68%
    38% 32 $15,430,000 $482,188 $9,472 6.62%
    36% 32 $11,050,000 $345,313 $7,169 6.24%
    >60% 7 $4,635,000 $662,143 $11,347 6.84%

    Megastar Financial Corp. lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 142 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 129 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 869 $338,885,000 $389,971 $7,190 6.42%
    Not provided 62 $23,010,000 $371,129 $8,170 6.19%
    Asian 36 $16,670,000 $463,056 $10,060 6.39%
    Black 52 $12,580,000 $241,923 $7,108 5.80%
    American Indian 7 $2,655,000 $379,286 $7,902 6.27%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 4 $2,070,000 $517,500 $9,918 6.59%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    98.59%

    Megastar Financial Corp. 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
    66.60%

    Megastar Financial Corp. 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 1,030 $395,870,000 $384,340

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,030 $395,870,000 $384,340

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 47 $12,315,000 $262,021 $4,268 6.80%
    40-60% 91 $37,765,000 $415,000 $5,575 6.67%
    60-80% 260 $116,400,000 $447,692 $7,191 6.79%
    80-100% 550 $223,010,000 $405,473 $8,395 6.62%
    Over 100% 11 $4,715,000 $428,636 $17,451 6.18%
    Under 20% 71 $1,665,000 $23,451 $611 2.27%