Harvard University Employees Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Cambridge, MA

LEI: 549300XTSMAC5DOX6447

Tax ID: 04-6017806

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Review & Overview

Harvard University Employees is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. Harvard University Employees has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Boston, Providence, Worcester, Manchester, and Pittsfield among others. We have data for 7 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Harvard University Employees 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. Harvard University Employees 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.26% 3/24/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.26% 3/24/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.23% 3/24/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.62% 3/24/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.61% 3/24/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.61% 3/24/24
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Originations

547

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$209,285,000
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 514 $201,460,000 $391,946 $2,408 4.33%
PROVIDENCE-WARWICK, RI-MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $3,320,000 $237,143 $1,925 4.49%
WORCESTER, MA-CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,500,000 $250,000 $1,813 4.52%
MANCHESTER-NASHUA, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $765,000 $255,000 $1,728 4.38%
PITTSFIELD, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $655,000 $218,333 $2,262 4.46%
SPRINGFIELD, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $510,000 $255,000 $2,283 4.69%
BARNSTABLE TOWN, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 5.75%
Harvard University Employees's top markets include Boston, Providence, Worcester, Manchester, and Pittsfield among others.

Their top states include:
  • Massachusetts (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New Hampshire (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Rhode Island (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 547 $209,285,000 $382,605 $2,375 4.34%

    For 2018, Harvard University Employees's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 547 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 396 $178,490,000 $450,732 $2,771 4.22%
    Cash Out Refi 58 $19,670,000 $339,138 $2,135 4.23%
    Home Improvement 38 $2,080,000 $54,737 $152 5.29%
    Refi 33 $7,175,000 $217,424 $1,568 4.46%
    Other 22 $1,870,000 $85,000 $317 5.05%

    For 2018, Harvard University Employees's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 396 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 58 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 421 $191,935,000 $455,903 $2,811 4.18%
    15 Year 53 $9,005,000 $169,906 $1,471 4.59%
    20 Year 37 $4,915,000 $132,838 $516 5.48%
    10 Year 22 $2,870,000 $130,455 $754 4.65%
    5 Year 7 $265,000 $37,857 $0 4.38%
    Other 7 $295,000 $42,143 $0 5.09%

    For 2018, Harvard University Employees's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 421 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 53 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 510 $196,000,000 $384,314
    $1k-2k 11 $4,605,000 $418,636
    $3k-4k 5 $2,245,000 $449,000
    $2k-3k 1 $255,000 $255,000
    $5k+ 1 $355,000 $355,000

    Harvard University Employees's average total fees were $2,811, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 510 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 267 $109,305,000 $409,382
    3-4% 209 $94,135,000 $450,407
    5-6% 68 $5,580,000 $82,059
    6-7% 3 $265,000 $88,333

    During 2018, Harvard University Employees's average interest rate for loans was 4.18%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 267 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 176 $52,900,000 $300,568 $2,331 4.21%
    $400k-600k 167 $80,475,000 $481,886 $2,791 4.14%
    $100,000 or less 72 $3,510,000 $48,750 $117 5.27%
    $600k-1MM 66 $48,690,000 $737,727 $3,779 4.05%
    $100k-200k 53 $7,815,000 $147,453 $1,509 4.56%
    $1MM+ 13 $15,895,000 $1,222,692 $5,369 4.11%

    2018 saw Harvard University Employees place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 176 originations, totaling $52,900,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 187 $66,095,000 $353,449 $2,348 4.32%
    $150k-250k 179 $81,885,000 $457,458 $2,578 4.34%
    $75k-100k 66 $17,240,000 $261,212 $1,840 4.41%
    $50k-75k 54 $10,110,000 $187,222 $1,723 4.42%
    $250k+ 47 $31,565,000 $671,596 $3,461 4.22%
    $50k or less 14 $2,390,000 $170,714 $1,482 4.38%

    Harvard University Employees lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 187 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 179 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 157 $57,755,000 $367,866 $2,381 4.32%
    30-36% 126 $51,150,000 $405,952 $2,541 4.31%
    40% 34 $10,750,000 $316,176 $2,073 4.45%
    42% 30 $8,870,000 $295,667 $1,673 4.87%
    38% 28 $10,640,000 $380,000 $2,128 4.31%
    <20% 25 $7,485,000 $299,400 $2,149 4.29%
    39% 25 $11,865,000 $474,600 $2,689 4.23%
    45% 20 $9,750,000 $487,500 $2,599 4.26%
    41% 19 $6,765,000 $356,053 $2,264 4.47%
    36% 18 $7,220,000 $401,111 $2,234 4.24%
    43% 16 $7,320,000 $457,500 $2,482 4.40%
    37% 14 $4,870,000 $347,857 $2,290 4.29%
    44% 12 $4,170,000 $347,500 $2,478 4.22%
    47% 9 $4,965,000 $551,667 $3,321 3.90%
    46% 4 $1,570,000 $392,500 $2,339 4.56%
    48% 4 $2,330,000 $582,500 $3,170 3.88%
    49% 4 $1,440,000 $360,000 $3,250 4.28%
    50-60% 2 $370,000 $185,000 $1,940 3.75%

    Harvard University Employees lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 157 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 126 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 355 $137,895,000 $388,437 $2,402 4.38%
    Not provided 80 $28,890,000 $361,125 $2,130 4.50%
    Asian 64 $27,490,000 $429,531 $2,728 3.93%
    Black 28 $7,420,000 $265,000 $1,829 4.45%
    Asian Indian 9 $3,165,000 $351,667 $2,821 4.08%
    Korean 3 $1,515,000 $505,000 $2,774 3.75%
    Chinese 5 $1,485,000 $297,000 $2,073 3.88%
    American Indian 1 $675,000 $675,000 $2,972 3.75%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $435,000 $435,000 $2,910 4.63%
    Filipino 1 $315,000 $315,000 $0 4.88%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.76%

    Harvard University Employees 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
    80.80%

    Harvard University Employees has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 547 $209,285,000 $382,605

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 547 $209,285,000 $382,605

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 39 $7,095,000 $181,923 $1,684 4.40%
    40-60% 51 $19,755,000 $387,353 $2,796 4.11%
    60-80% 173 $80,875,000 $467,486 $2,830 4.16%
    80-100% 202 $96,130,000 $475,891 $2,849 4.16%
    Under 20% 82 $5,430,000 $66,220 $168 5.29%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    HARBORONE MORTGAGE, LLC Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 4 100.0%