Megastar Financial Corp. Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Denver, CO

LEI: 549300WKFR15017V9850

Tax ID: 84-1496821

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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. Their top markets by origination volume include: Denver, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Breckenridge, and Fort Collins among others. We have data for 86 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 6.77% 5/5/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.59% 5/5/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.89% 5/5/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.42% 5/5/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.40% 5/5/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.25% 5/5/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.27% 5/5/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.77% 5/5/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.35% 5/5/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.14% 5/5/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.14% 5/5/24
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

2,908

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$880,740,000

Awards

MEGASTAR FINANCIAL CORP. 30 Year Conventional Loans silver MEGASTAR FINANCIAL CORP. FHA Loans bronze MEGASTAR FINANCIAL CORP. FHA Loans silver
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,271 $445,095,000 $350,193 $4,851 4.86%
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 319 $80,555,000 $252,524 $4,442 4.77%
KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 284 $49,730,000 $175,106 $4,405 4.85%
Breckenridge, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 111 $43,725,000 $393,919 $3,880 4.67%
FORT COLLINS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 110 $34,460,000 $313,273 $4,226 4.81%
GREELEY, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 111 $33,715,000 $303,739 $6,210 4.89%
REDDING, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 106 $24,660,000 $232,642 $6,548 4.97%
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 40 $19,970,000 $499,250 $8,012 4.53%
MODESTO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 63 $18,385,000 $291,825 $6,997 5.06%
PORTLAND-SOUTH PORTLAND, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 78 $16,950,000 $217,308 $5,788 4.87%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 63 $16,265,000 $258,175 $5,431 5.07%
BOULDER, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 37 $14,515,000 $392,297 $4,130 4.86%
Outside of Metro Areas 61 $14,275,000 $234,016 $3,788 4.89%
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 48 $14,070,000 $293,125 $5,802 4.89%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 24 $6,100,000 $254,167 $4,170 4.86%
Edwards, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $4,965,000 $381,923 $4,186 4.93%
Sonora, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $4,180,000 $232,222 $6,104 4.97%
LEWISTON-AUBURN, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $2,245,000 $149,667 $5,883 4.74%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,520,000 $253,333 $6,612 4.65%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,205,000 $401,667 $6,082 4.29%
Glenwood Springs, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,185,000 $395,000 $3,189 4.96%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,185,000 $395,000 $4,174 5.00%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,125,000 $375,000 $5,730 5.00%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,100,000 $550,000 $11,134 4.81%
Red Bluff, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,085,000 $217,000 $6,592 4.83%
Steamboat Springs, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,055,000 $351,667 $3,358 4.63%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $995,000 $331,667 $4,348 4.88%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $975,000 $325,000 $6,612 4.88%
STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $935,000 $311,667 $5,966 5.08%
TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $930,000 $232,500 $2,569 4.91%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $880,000 $440,000 $3,753 4.88%
Fort Morgan, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $825,000 $275,000 $6,280 4.83%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $800,000 $400,000 $5,362 4.88%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $800,000 $400,000 $6,909 5.38%
Faribault-Northfield, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $775,000 $775,000 $4,096 4.38%
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $755,000 $251,667 $5,942 5.04%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $735,000 $245,000 $4,509 4.75%
OGDEN-CLEARFIELD, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $730,000 $365,000 $6,219 4.81%
Brainerd, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $710,000 $355,000 $3,331 4.94%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $670,000 $335,000 $7,173 5.06%
Ottawa, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $645,000 $92,143 $4,108 4.79%
PUEBLO, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $645,000 $215,000 $3,923 4.58%
Augusta-Waterville, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $615,000 $205,000 $5,531 5.08%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $610,000 $305,000 $3,228 4.56%
GRAND JUNCTION, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $585,000 $195,000 $3,503 4.71%
ROCHESTER, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $540,000 $270,000 $4,926 4.88%
DULUTH, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $530,000 $265,000 $5,168 4.56%
ST. JOSEPH, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $510,000 $127,500 $3,356 5.03%
SAN LUIS OBISPO-PASO ROBLES, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $4,306 4.75%
Red Wing, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $500,000 $250,000 $3,736 4.88%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $495,000 $495,000 $7,451 4.75%
Warrensburg, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $490,000 $245,000 $4,555 4.50%
Sedalia, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $485,000 $161,667 $2,465 4.29%
FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $5,659 4.88%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $4,688 4.50%
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $440,000 $220,000 $6,664 5.06%
MISSOULA, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $3,970 5.00%
LAKE HAVASU CITY-KINGMAN, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $420,000 $210,000 $5,901 4.75%
Key West, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $4,224 5.13%
Truckee-Grass Valley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $6,423 4.63%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $360,000 $180,000 $3,548 5.00%
SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $9,389 4.63%
MERCED, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $340,000 $170,000 $3,426 5.19%
FARGO, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $3,194 4.38%
PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $3,501 5.00%
Shelton, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $6,570 4.63%
MADISON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $3,631 4.63%
Ukiah, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $8,295 5.38%
Aberdeen, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $5,043 4.63%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $6,042 4.00%
Clearlake, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $9,739 4.13%
OLYMPIA-LACEY-TUMWATER, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $5,597 4.13%
VALLEJO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $3,237 4.75%
Menomonie, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $6,905 4.63%
CaƱon City, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $220,000 $110,000 $2,931 4.50%
Durango, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $2,804 4.63%
LAWRENCE, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $6,250 5.00%
LA CROSSE-ONALASKA, WI-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $5,089 4.25%
MANKATO, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $4,474 4.13%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $4,342 5.38%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,907 5.50%
BANGOR, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,606 4.25%
Marshall, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,583 5.13%
TOPEKA, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $6,848 5.25%
Alexandria, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $7,033 4.25%
Sterling, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $2,137 4.75%
Megastar Financial Corp.'s top markets include Denver, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Breckenridge, and Fort Collins among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 2,188 $698,600,000 $319,287 $4,027 4.86%
    FHA 505 $121,975,000 $241,535 $7,909 4.88%
    VA 160 $49,160,000 $307,250 $7,743 4.62%
    USDA 55 $11,005,000 $200,091 $5,776 4.81%

    For 2018, Megastar Financial Corp.'s most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 2,188 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 505 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 2,256 $687,310,000 $304,659 $5,167 4.84%
    Cash Out Refi 477 $136,215,000 $285,566 $4,197 4.94%
    Refi 175 $57,215,000 $326,943 $4,015 4.64%

    For 2018, Megastar Financial Corp.'s most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 2,256 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 477 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 2,722 $832,900,000 $305,988 $5,008 4.87%
    15 Year 90 $22,220,000 $246,889 $4,119 4.29%
    20 Year 47 $10,965,000 $233,298 $3,573 4.63%
    Other 42 $13,370,000 $318,333 $3,925 4.75%
    10 Year 7 $1,285,000 $183,571 $3,604 4.36%

    For 2018, Megastar Financial Corp.'s most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 2,722 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 90 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 1,548 $541,790,000 $349,994
    $1k-2k 1,182 $293,170,000 $248,029
    $3k-4k 89 $22,115,000 $248,483
    $2k-3k 40 $6,970,000 $174,250
    $4k-5k 40 $13,390,000 $334,750
    $5k+ 9 $3,305,000 $367,222

    Megastar Financial Corp.'s average total fees were $5,008, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 1,548 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 1,897 $603,595,000 $318,184
    5-6% 874 $236,020,000 $270,046
    3-4% 121 $37,375,000 $308,884
    6-7% 16 $3,750,000 $234,375

    During 2018, Megastar Financial Corp.'s average interest rate for loans was 4.87%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 1,897 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 1,634 $476,720,000 $291,750 $5,220 4.86%
    $100k-200k 621 $96,495,000 $155,386 $4,140 4.88%
    $400k-600k 460 $211,050,000 $458,804 $4,969 4.79%
    $600k-1MM 95 $67,295,000 $708,368 $6,072 4.67%
    $100,000 or less 80 $6,430,000 $80,375 $3,417 4.97%
    $1MM+ 18 $22,750,000 $1,263,889 $6,913 4.35%

    2018 saw Megastar Financial Corp. place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 1,634 originations, totaling $476,720,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 703 $165,585,000 $235,541 $5,118 4.87%
    $100k-150k 638 $212,210,000 $332,618 $4,838 4.84%
    $75k-100k 583 $168,195,000 $288,499 $5,432 4.87%
    $150k-250k 432 $171,030,000 $395,903 $4,749 4.83%
    $50k or less 352 $58,620,000 $166,534 $4,352 4.87%
    $250k+ 195 $103,845,000 $532,538 $4,641 4.71%

    Megastar Financial Corp. lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 703 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 638 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 474 $151,100,000 $318,776 $4,471 4.75%
    30-36% 465 $143,225,000 $308,011 $4,460 4.85%
    49% 151 $44,245,000 $293,013 $5,840 4.92%
    41% 138 $43,620,000 $316,087 $4,813 4.93%
    42% 134 $46,800,000 $349,254 $5,014 4.86%
    48% 132 $39,410,000 $298,561 $5,365 4.90%
    50-60% 126 $34,730,000 $275,635 $8,061 4.84%
    44% 125 $36,225,000 $289,800 $5,620 4.91%
    46% 121 $33,875,000 $279,959 $4,968 4.92%
    43% 121 $35,065,000 $289,793 $4,705 4.95%
    45% 116 $32,440,000 $279,655 $4,672 4.86%
    <20% 111 $36,085,000 $325,090 $4,062 4.69%
    38% 109 $32,745,000 $300,413 $4,977 4.90%
    40% 109 $33,165,000 $304,266 $4,640 4.83%
    47% 106 $31,230,000 $294,623 $5,194 4.87%
    39% 102 $28,920,000 $283,529 $4,989 4.87%
    37% 99 $29,225,000 $295,202 $4,593 4.89%
    36% 74 $22,540,000 $304,595 $4,693 4.84%
    >60% 2 $750,000 $375,000 $4,071 5.00%

    Megastar Financial Corp. lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 474 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 465 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 2,580 $786,870,000 $304,988 $4,877 4.85%
    Not provided 180 $53,860,000 $299,222 $5,338 4.83%
    Asian 62 $17,830,000 $287,581 $4,943 4.87%
    Black 66 $16,720,000 $253,333 $6,079 4.94%
    American Indian 13 $3,875,000 $298,077 $5,032 4.95%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 7 $1,585,000 $226,429 $6,157 5.09%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    98.19%

    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
    81.57%

    Megastar Financial Corp. has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 2,908 $880,740,000 $302,868

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 18 $3,200,000 $177,778
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 2,890 $877,540,000 $303,647

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 80 $17,610,000 $220,125 $3,734 4.67%
    40-60% 245 $68,605,000 $280,020 $3,575 4.74%
    60-80% 940 $314,770,000 $334,862 $4,043 4.89%
    80-100% 1,627 $477,515,000 $293,494 $5,724 4.85%
    Over 100% 5 $805,000 $161,000 $7,316 5.50%
    Under 20% 11 $1,435,000 $130,455 $3,283 4.55%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    MEGASTAR FINANCIAL CORP Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 100.0%