Verity Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Seattle, WA

LEI: 549300XHF3PMRO08N352

Tax ID: 91-0219005

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Review & Overview

Verity is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Improvement, Refi, and Other loans. Verity has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Seattle, Bremerton, Olympia, Yakima, and Oak Harbor among others. We have data for 17 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Verity has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Verity 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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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.65% 4/30/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.27% 4/30/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.27% 4/30/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.27% 4/30/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.68% 4/30/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.68% 4/30/24
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Originations

577

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$139,835,000

Awards

VERITY 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 354 $70,150,000 $198,164 $2,591 3.83%
Outside of Metro Areas 174 $59,170,000 $340,057 $2,991 3.02%
BREMERTON-SILVERDALE-PORT ORCHARD, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $3,570,000 $297,500 $3,542 3.89%
OLYMPIA-LACEY-TUMWATER, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,070,000 $207,000 $1,852 3.79%
YAKIMA, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,065,000 $213,000 $0 4.25%
Oak Harbor, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $795,000 $159,000 $1,888 3.08%
MOUNT VERNON-ANACORTES, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $580,000 $145,000 $2,639 3.53%
BELLINGHAM, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $540,000 $270,000 $3,594 3.38%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $450,000 $225,000 $2,446 3.00%
BEND, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $6,109 2.63%
Aberdeen, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $3,930 2.88%
Centralia, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $210,000 $105,000 $0 4.25%
Newport, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $3,712 3.50%
Moses Lake, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $2,790 2.88%
KENNEWICK-RICHLAND, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 5.50%
SPOKANE-SPOKANE VALLEY, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 4.00%
Ellensburg, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 4.25%
Verity's top markets include Seattle, Bremerton, Olympia, Yakima, and Oak Harbor among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 301 $99,615,000 $330,947 $2,852 2.91%
    HELOC 276 $40,220,000 $145,725 n/a 4.30%

    For 2021, Verity's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 301 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 276 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 199 $33,105,000 $166,357 $2,494 4.02%
    Refi 150 $44,800,000 $298,667 $2,527 3.10%
    Other 148 $32,930,000 $222,500 $2,857 3.58%
    Home Purchase 61 $22,895,000 $375,328 $3,757 3.24%
    Cash Out Refi 19 $6,105,000 $321,316 $3,104 3.63%

    For 2021, Verity's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 199 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 150 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 276 $40,220,000 $145,725 $0 4.30%
    30 Year 176 $66,590,000 $378,352 $3,234 3.14%
    15 Year 70 $16,790,000 $239,857 $2,285 2.68%
    20 Year 33 $8,985,000 $272,273 $2,694 2.89%
    10 Year 17 $5,065,000 $297,941 $1,681 2.14%
    5 Year 5 $2,185,000 $437,000 $0 0.80%

    For 2021, Verity's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 276 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 176 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 207 $61,775,000 $298,430
    $1k-2k 48 $16,950,000 $353,125
    $2k-3k 13 $6,655,000 $511,923
    $5k+ 7 $3,575,000 $510,714
    $3k-4k 6 $2,350,000 $391,667
    $4k-5k 4 $1,400,000 $350,000

    Verity's average total fees were $3,234, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 207 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 270 $68,400,000 $253,333
    2.5-3% 125 $40,005,000 $320,040
    4-5% 109 $15,735,000 $144,358
    <2.5% 58 $13,570,000 $233,966
    5-6% 13 $1,775,000 $136,538

    During 2021, Verity's average interest rate for loans was 3.14%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 270 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 190 $54,600,000 $287,368 $2,754 3.34%
    $100k-200k 166 $23,210,000 $139,819 $2,131 3.77%
    $100,000 or less 124 $7,200,000 $58,065 $851 3.95%
    $400k-600k 74 $35,070,000 $473,919 $3,487 3.20%
    $600k-1MM 19 $13,665,000 $719,211 $5,072 3.24%
    $1MM+ 4 $6,090,000 $1,522,500 $6,416 3.63%

    2021 saw Verity place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 190 originations, totaling $54,600,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 136 $33,860,000 $248,971 $3,020 3.49%
    $150k-250k 135 $35,265,000 $261,222 $3,215 3.79%
    $75k-100k 121 $26,885,000 $222,190 $2,620 3.41%
    $50k-75k 76 $15,020,000 $197,632 $2,325 3.36%
    $250k+ 60 $18,150,000 $302,500 $4,456 3.85%
    $50k or less 34 $4,080,000 $120,000 $2,236 3.48%

    Verity lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 136 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 135 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 153 $32,535,000 $212,647 $2,803 3.64%
    30-36% 106 $27,280,000 $257,358 $2,656 3.39%
    <20% 77 $15,745,000 $204,481 $2,485 3.47%
    41% 26 $7,110,000 $273,462 $3,158 3.48%
    42% 20 $6,630,000 $331,500 $3,471 3.67%
    40% 20 $4,480,000 $224,000 $3,497 3.67%
    37% 17 $4,645,000 $273,235 $3,509 3.29%
    43% 17 $5,975,000 $351,471 $3,846 3.39%
    38% 16 $3,310,000 $206,875 $2,899 3.78%
    36% 16 $3,370,000 $210,625 $2,427 3.80%
    46% 15 $3,275,000 $218,333 $2,617 3.98%
    39% 13 $4,035,000 $310,385 $3,154 3.23%
    47% 13 $2,935,000 $225,769 $2,793 3.73%
    44% 12 $3,030,000 $252,500 $2,409 3.28%
    48% 12 $2,830,000 $235,833 $2,580 3.71%
    50-60% 10 $1,180,000 $118,000 $0 4.30%
    45% 10 $2,050,000 $205,000 $3,146 3.64%
    49% 8 $2,610,000 $326,250 $2,771 3.86%

    Verity lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 153 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 106 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 414 $97,050,000 $234,420 $2,916 3.59%
    Not provided 59 $14,205,000 $240,763 $2,747 3.61%
    Asian 42 $11,650,000 $277,381 $2,624 3.29%
    Black 33 $7,985,000 $241,970 $2,771 3.44%
    Not applicable 17 $7,035,000 $413,824 $2,481 3.99%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 7 $1,185,000 $169,286 $2,816 3.89%
    American Indian 5 $725,000 $145,000 $2,377 3.68%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    87.80%

    Verity has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    91.51%

    Verity has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 577 $139,835,000 $242,348

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    577 $139,835,000 $242,348

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 152 $30,710,000 $202,039 $2,268 3.67%
    40-60% 117 $36,815,000 $314,658 $2,698 3.10%
    60-80% 98 $38,240,000 $390,204 $3,485 3.38%
    80-100% 35 $18,705,000 $534,429 $4,022 3.28%
    Under 20% 174 $15,130,000 $86,954 $796 3.98%