Augusta Financial Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Santa Clarita, CA

LEI: 549300XBOKNEE2CQJL92

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1.6 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 24 reviews

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Review & Overview

Augusta Financial is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. Augusta Financial has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Los Angeles, Oxnard, Riverside, Bakersfield, and San Diego among others. We have data for 36 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Augusta Financial 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. Augusta Financial is typically a high 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 7.02% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.87% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.84% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.94% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Refi 6.87% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.36% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Refi 5.78% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.24% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.78% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.78% 4/5/25
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

587

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$348,235,000

Awards

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Relative Rate

Augusta Financial's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.59%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.04%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Augusta Financial's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $11,622.

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
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 362 $224,100,000 $619,061 $11,945 6.77%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 117 $77,135,000 $659,274 $12,063 6.55%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $9,940,000 $451,818 $9,023 6.97%
BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 29 $9,325,000 $321,552 $11,043 6.57%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $3,960,000 $495,000 $10,645 6.53%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $2,755,000 $551,000 $6,932 6.60%
SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $2,375,000 $791,667 $15,577 6.54%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,955,000 $651,667 $16,290 6.60%
SAN LUIS OBISPO-PASO ROBLES, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,740,000 $870,000 $19,961 5.88%
FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,505,000 $1,505,000 $0 7.99%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,230,000 $615,000 $3,831 7.49%
SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,220,000 $610,000 $10,123 7.00%
LAKE HAVASU CITY-KINGMAN, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $995,000 $331,667 $8,285 6.58%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $960,000 $480,000 $5,300 7.68%
BOISE CITY, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $810,000 $405,000 $7,072 6.43%
GREELEY, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $805,000 $805,000 $0 7.99%
REDDING, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $790,000 $395,000 $8,302 6.19%
Outside of Metro Areas 2 $700,000 $350,000 $5,605 6.87%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $625,000 $625,000 $0 7.99%
VALLEJO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $15,132 6.63%
FLAGSTAFF, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $475,000 $475,000 $5,600 7.13%
SAN ANGELO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $465,000 $465,000 $15,041 5.75%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $460,000 $230,000 $4,435 6.75%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $5,323 6.99%
GREAT FALLS, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $0 7.49%
STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $0 7.49%
MADERA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $18,146 5.75%
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $4,366 7.63%
Ukiah, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $3,858 5.25%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $5,488 7.38%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $5,853 5.99%
PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $5,021 7.38%
VISALIA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $7,642 6.50%
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $4,202 6.50%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $5,379 7.38%
Truckee-Grass Valley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $2,882 6.38%
Augusta Financial's top markets include Los Angeles, Oxnard, Riverside, Bakersfield, and San Diego among others.

Their top states include:
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Colorado (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Tennessee (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 422 $247,860,000 $587,346 $8,906 6.94%
    FHA 120 $73,670,000 $613,917 $18,858 6.13%
    VA 38 $24,840,000 $653,684 $13,538 6.09%
    Reverse Mortgage 7 $1,865,000 $266,429 $0 7.02%

    For 2024, Augusta Financial's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 422 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 120 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 441 $271,715,000 $616,134 $12,127 6.65%
    Refi 100 $55,510,000 $555,100 $8,426 6.99%
    Cash Out Refi 39 $18,245,000 $467,821 $10,999 6.88%
    Home Improvement 7 $2,765,000 $395,000 $6,158 7.01%

    For 2024, Augusta Financial's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 441 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 100 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 511 $304,755,000 $596,389 $11,622 6.59%
    Other 67 $39,405,000 $588,134 $7,145 7.86%
    15 Year 7 $3,175,000 $453,571 $9,294 5.82%
    20 Year 2 $900,000 $450,000 $5,027 6.00%

    For 2024, Augusta Financial's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 511 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 67 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 269 $163,265,000 $606,933
    $5k+ 208 $137,380,000 $660,481
    $4k-5k 40 $19,150,000 $478,750
    $3k-4k 35 $12,975,000 $370,714
    $2k-3k 26 $12,030,000 $462,692

    Augusta Financial's average total fees were $11,622, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 269 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 344 $201,720,000 $586,395
    7-8% 153 $97,615,000 $638,007
    5-6% 84 $46,420,000 $552,619
    Over 8% 4 $2,150,000 $537,500
    4-5% 2 $330,000 $165,000

    During 2024, Augusta Financial's average interest rate for loans was 6.59%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 344 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $600k-1MM 211 $160,925,000 $762,678 $14,091 6.65%
    $400k-600k 180 $88,960,000 $494,222 $10,812 6.70%
    $200k-400k 130 $40,200,000 $309,231 $8,458 6.75%
    $1MM+ 42 $54,830,000 $1,305,476 $13,963 7.11%
    $100k-200k 19 $3,005,000 $158,158 $5,825 6.73%
    $100,000 or less 5 $315,000 $63,000 $4,328 6.63%

    2024 saw Augusta Financial place emphasis on $600k-1MM loans with 211 originations, totaling $160,925,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 199 $123,225,000 $619,221 $12,303 6.59%
    $250k+ 124 $102,580,000 $827,258 $11,732 6.81%
    $100k-150k 120 $56,080,000 $467,333 $11,371 6.47%
    $50k or less 62 $31,330,000 $505,323 $8,540 7.41%
    $75k-100k 42 $14,850,000 $353,571 $11,081 6.38%
    $50k-75k 18 $4,770,000 $265,000 $7,477 6.35%

    Augusta Financial lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 199 originations. The second most popular income band? $250k+, with 124 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 62 $34,010,000 $548,548 $9,692 6.75%
    50-60% 59 $37,015,000 $627,373 $17,979 6.17%
    49% 55 $28,555,000 $519,182 $11,172 6.53%
    20-30% 55 $28,695,000 $521,727 $8,308 6.67%
    48% 31 $16,975,000 $547,581 $10,679 6.67%
    43% 29 $20,025,000 $690,517 $14,406 6.39%
    47% 27 $16,005,000 $592,778 $11,394 6.70%
    41% 26 $16,950,000 $651,923 $11,166 6.53%
    44% 25 $17,185,000 $687,400 $13,394 6.69%
    46% 23 $13,265,000 $576,739 $10,748 6.66%
    42% 21 $14,625,000 $696,429 $11,699 6.79%
    38% 21 $12,875,000 $613,095 $10,738 6.54%
    40% 20 $13,890,000 $694,500 $11,749 6.75%
    36% 12 $7,050,000 $587,500 $9,955 6.78%
    39% 12 $6,880,000 $573,333 $10,158 6.76%
    45% 12 $5,820,000 $485,000 $7,398 6.69%
    37% 12 $7,570,000 $630,833 $8,729 6.65%
    >60% 7 $4,665,000 $666,429 $16,124 6.75%
    <20% 6 $2,080,000 $346,667 $5,452 6.45%

    Augusta Financial lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 62 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 50-60%, with 59 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Not provided 307 $191,905,000 $625,098 $12,051 6.78%
    White 241 $135,815,000 $563,548 $10,833 6.68%
    Asian 22 $11,260,000 $511,818 $10,381 6.74%
    Black 6 $2,960,000 $493,333 $15,931 6.29%
    Asian Indian 4 $2,180,000 $545,000 $11,155 6.50%
    American Indian 2 $1,170,000 $585,000 $13,823 6.37%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $1,150,000 $575,000 $13,275 6.37%
    Filipino 1 $935,000 $935,000 $22,893 6.13%
    Other Asian 1 $555,000 $555,000 $22,072 5.75%
    Chinese 1 $305,000 $305,000 $7,185 6.99%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    99.04%

    Augusta Financial 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
    60.31%

    Augusta Financial 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 587 $348,235,000 $593,245

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    587 $348,235,000 $593,245

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 49 $19,855,000 $405,204 $7,678 6.94%
    40-60% 86 $39,370,000 $457,791 $8,635 6.82%
    60-80% 175 $116,985,000 $668,486 $10,036 6.87%
    80-100% 237 $150,935,000 $636,857 $13,887 6.45%
    Over 100% 8 $5,720,000 $715,000 $22,237 6.06%
    Under 20% 11 $1,715,000 $155,909 $4,583 6.82%