Augusta Financial Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Santa Clarita, CA

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Review & Overview

Augusta Financial is a small mortgage company specializing in Refi, Home Purchase, and Cash Out Refi loans. Augusta Financial has a high proportion of conventional 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: Los Angeles, Oxnard, Riverside, Bakersfield, and San Diego among others. We have data for 22 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 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.61% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 7.12% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.57% 4/21/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.05% 4/21/24
30 Year FHA Refi 6.95% 4/21/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.15% 4/21/24
30 Year VA Refi 5.88% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.07% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.01% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.01% 4/21/24
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Originations

2,490

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$1,143,540,000

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) 1,955 $913,995,000 $467,517 $6,054 3.01%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 286 $137,220,000 $479,790 $6,134 3.00%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 73 $26,235,000 $359,384 $5,126 3.04%
BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 67 $19,575,000 $292,164 $6,773 3.06%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 30 $12,000,000 $400,000 $5,050 3.09%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $5,745,000 $441,923 $7,115 2.96%
SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $5,190,000 $519,000 $4,992 2.65%
SAN LUIS OBISPO-PASO ROBLES, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $4,560,000 $570,000 $7,487 3.20%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $4,005,000 $572,143 $7,849 3.00%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $3,555,000 $395,000 $6,946 2.88%
Outside of Metro Areas 6 $2,500,000 $416,667 $4,658 3.02%
SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,940,000 $323,333 $6,016 3.10%
SANTA CRUZ-WATSONVILLE, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,530,000 $765,000 $19,222 2.88%
FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,455,000 $291,000 $3,979 2.70%
VALLEJO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,155,000 $385,000 $4,180 2.92%
SANTA ROSA-PETALUMA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $770,000 $385,000 $4,280 2.94%
Clearlake, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $690,000 $345,000 $4,365 3.06%
VISALIA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $560,000 $280,000 $4,013 2.88%
HANFORD-CORCORAN, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $3,359 2.50%
YUBA CITY, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $5,482 3.63%
STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $3,510 2.88%
Truckee-Grass Valley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $5,864 2.50%
Augusta Financial's top markets include Los Angeles, Oxnard, Riverside, Bakersfield, and San Diego among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 2,257 $1,022,195,000 $452,900 $5,467 3.04%
    VA 120 $65,450,000 $545,417 $9,494 2.64%
    FHA 113 $55,895,000 $494,646 $14,190 2.83%

    For 2021, Augusta Financial's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 2,257 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 120 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 1,102 $453,010,000 $411,080 $4,517 2.89%
    Home Purchase 748 $416,640,000 $557,005 $8,711 3.07%
    Cash Out Refi 636 $272,240,000 $428,050 $5,583 3.13%
    Home Improvement 4 $1,650,000 $412,500 $5,819 3.34%

    For 2021, Augusta Financial's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 1,102 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 748 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 2,238 $1,061,340,000 $474,236 $6,265 3.05%
    15 Year 143 $44,705,000 $312,622 $4,169 2.50%
    20 Year 73 $25,785,000 $353,219 $4,190 2.74%
    10 Year 18 $3,910,000 $217,222 $4,038 2.42%
    Other 18 $7,800,000 $433,333 $4,046 3.21%

    For 2021, Augusta Financial's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 2,238 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 143 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 1,953 $872,815,000 $446,910
    $5k+ 283 $167,085,000 $590,406
    $3k-4k 87 $36,115,000 $415,115
    $4k-5k 77 $34,565,000 $448,896
    $2k-3k 75 $27,015,000 $360,200
    $<1k 13 $5,115,000 $393,462

    Augusta Financial's average total fees were $6,265, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 1,953 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 1,254 $549,090,000 $437,871
    3-4% 973 $487,555,000 $501,084
    <2.5% 239 $94,435,000 $395,126
    4-5% 17 $9,105,000 $535,588
    5-6% 6 $3,110,000 $518,333
    6-7% 1 $245,000 $245,000

    During 2021, Augusta Financial's average interest rate for loans was 3.05%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 1,254 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $400k-600k 1,014 $496,320,000 $489,467 $5,717 2.98%
    $200k-400k 823 $253,635,000 $308,183 $4,837 2.97%
    $600k-1MM 452 $324,710,000 $718,385 $8,980 3.12%
    $100k-200k 158 $25,600,000 $162,025 $3,983 2.96%
    $1MM+ 35 $42,575,000 $1,216,429 $16,506 3.29%
    $100,000 or less 8 $700,000 $87,500 $3,632 3.03%

    2021 saw Augusta Financial place emphasis on $400k-600k loans with 1,014 originations, totaling $496,320,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 773 $358,845,000 $464,224 $6,115 3.02%
    $150k-250k 687 $367,485,000 $534,913 $6,532 3.01%
    $75k-100k 416 $156,790,000 $376,899 $5,247 2.98%
    $50k-75k 244 $74,060,000 $303,525 $5,256 2.95%
    $250k+ 238 $141,430,000 $594,244 $6,984 3.10%
    $50k or less 124 $40,950,000 $330,242 $5,352 2.86%

    Augusta Financial lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 773 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 687 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 484 $209,540,000 $432,934 $5,120 2.95%
    30-36% 444 $202,940,000 $457,072 $5,659 3.01%
    49% 124 $59,740,000 $481,774 $6,965 3.01%
    43% 114 $57,060,000 $500,526 $6,855 3.10%
    <20% 113 $39,865,000 $352,788 $4,669 2.89%
    44% 111 $53,605,000 $482,928 $6,153 3.13%
    42% 103 $49,165,000 $477,330 $5,673 3.06%
    41% 102 $47,850,000 $469,118 $5,432 3.00%
    38% 101 $44,955,000 $445,099 $5,450 3.08%
    39% 97 $46,325,000 $477,577 $5,585 3.06%
    45% 92 $42,600,000 $463,043 $6,670 3.01%
    40% 91 $44,455,000 $488,516 $6,038 3.00%
    48% 90 $45,230,000 $502,556 $6,388 3.06%
    37% 76 $35,200,000 $463,158 $6,076 3.03%
    47% 74 $36,450,000 $492,568 $7,688 3.06%
    50-60% 74 $39,070,000 $527,973 $13,851 2.95%
    46% 71 $29,945,000 $421,761 $5,513 3.10%
    36% 65 $28,915,000 $444,846 $5,958 2.99%
    >60% 63 $30,105,000 $477,857 $6,727 2.80%

    Augusta Financial lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 484 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 444 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,253 $565,925,000 $451,656 $5,684 3.00%
    Not provided 1,098 $511,640,000 $465,974 $6,465 3.02%
    Asian 77 $36,695,000 $476,558 $5,902 3.01%
    Black 47 $21,785,000 $463,511 $6,472 3.05%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 5 $2,755,000 $551,000 $5,584 3.08%
    Other Pacific Islander 3 $1,695,000 $565,000 $7,403 2.71%
    Asian Indian 2 $1,500,000 $750,000 $9,089 3.19%
    American Indian 3 $885,000 $295,000 $5,192 3.21%
    Other Asian 1 $335,000 $335,000 $3,032 2.88%
    Vietnamese 1 $325,000 $325,000 $6,469 2.88%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.81%

    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
    78.51%

    Augusta Financial has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2015.0 1 $515,000 $515,000
    2330.0 1 $385,000 $385,000
    2440.0 1 $395,000 $395,000
    3938.0 1 $1,055,000 $1,055,000
    4376.25 1 $455,000 $455,000
    4830.0 1 $295,000 $295,000
    5225.0 1 $335,000 $335,000
    6666.0 1 $405,000 $405,000
    NA 2,482 $1,139,700,000 $459,186

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2,490 $1,143,540,000 $459,253

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 297 $85,885,000 $289,175 $4,569 2.90%
    40-60% 675 $275,685,000 $408,422 $4,649 2.93%
    60-80% 936 $466,140,000 $498,013 $5,895 3.08%
    80-100% 539 $302,315,000 $560,881 $8,508 3.04%
    Over 100% 17 $9,605,000 $565,000 $21,584 2.77%
    Under 20% 26 $3,910,000 $150,385 $4,178 2.93%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2021 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Augusta Financial, Inc. Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 100.0%