Towne First Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

SUFFOLK, VA

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Review & Overview

Towne First Mortgage is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. Towne First Mortgage 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: Richmond, Charlottesville, Washington, Virginia Beach, and Roanoke among others. We have data for 8 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Towne First Mortgage 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. Towne First Mortgage 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 6.74% 11/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.99% 11/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.01% 11/21/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.45% 11/21/24
30 Year FHA Refi 6.27% 11/21/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.33% 11/21/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.91% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.16% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.44% 11/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.44% 11/21/24
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Originations

618

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$142,810,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 500 $112,960,000 $225,920 $5,548 4.23%
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 79 $21,045,000 $266,392 $5,416 4.10%
Outside of Metro Areas 26 $5,140,000 $197,692 $5,479 4.01%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,470,000 $367,500 $7,418 3.81%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,425,000 $285,000 $7,845 4.18%
ROANOKE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $480,000 $240,000 $3,085 4.25%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $4,021 3.88%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,605 4.25%
Towne First Mortgage's top markets include Richmond, Charlottesville, Washington, Virginia Beach, and Roanoke among others.

Their top states include:
  • Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (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 437 $98,955,000 $226,442 $4,766 4.26%
    FHA 119 $26,925,000 $226,261 $8,086 4.10%
    VA 48 $14,000,000 $291,667 $5,689 3.97%
    USDA 14 $2,930,000 $209,286 $6,177 3.88%

    For 2019, Towne First Mortgage's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 437 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 119 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 551 $126,325,000 $229,265 $5,615 4.21%
    Refi 41 $11,675,000 $284,756 $5,420 3.95%
    Cash Out Refi 26 $4,810,000 $185,000 $4,564 4.28%

    For 2019, Towne First Mortgage's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 551 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 41 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 590 $138,360,000 $234,508 $5,600 4.23%
    15 Year 17 $3,365,000 $197,941 $3,783 3.80%
    5 Year 8 $40,000 $5,000 $0 0.00%
    20 Year 2 $440,000 $220,000 $5,492 4.25%
    Other 1 $605,000 $605,000 $10,390 3.63%

    For 2019, Towne First Mortgage's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 590 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 17 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 262 $54,440,000 $207,786
    $1k-2k 163 $37,235,000 $228,436
    $2k-3k 73 $18,465,000 $252,945
    $3k-4k 48 $14,290,000 $297,708
    $4k-5k 23 $6,835,000 $297,174
    $5k+ 20 $7,730,000 $386,500

    Towne First Mortgage's average total fees were $5,600, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 262 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 316 $70,810,000 $224,082
    3-4% 265 $67,025,000 $252,925
    5-6% 26 $4,140,000 $159,231
    <2.5% 4 $180,000 $45,000
    2.5-3% 2 $630,000 $315,000

    During 2019, Towne First Mortgage's average interest rate for loans was 4.23%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 316 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 339 $92,165,000 $271,873 $5,679 4.16%
    $100k-200k 165 $26,985,000 $163,545 $4,493 4.24%
    $100,000 or less 67 $1,175,000 $17,537 $3,958 4.33%
    $400k-600k 42 $19,200,000 $457,143 $6,871 4.15%
    $600k-1MM 5 $3,285,000 $657,000 $9,713 4.03%

    2019 saw Towne First Mortgage place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 339 originations, totaling $92,165,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 201 $38,505,000 $191,567 $5,775 4.23%
    $100k-150k 120 $34,690,000 $289,083 $5,908 4.15%
    $75k-100k 114 $27,630,000 $242,368 $5,544 4.17%
    $50k or less 106 $14,400,000 $135,849 $4,335 4.21%
    $150k-250k 59 $20,325,000 $344,492 $5,570 4.25%
    $250k+ 14 $5,960,000 $425,714 $5,987 4.07%

    Towne First Mortgage lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 201 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 120 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 131 $32,415,000 $247,443 $5,217 4.18%
    30-36% 109 $24,465,000 $224,450 $5,488 4.13%
    44% 51 $10,045,000 $196,961 $5,931 4.31%
    43% 33 $5,745,000 $174,091 $5,395 4.45%
    42% 31 $7,625,000 $245,968 $4,982 4.23%
    36% 28 $7,880,000 $281,429 $5,220 4.25%
    40% 28 $5,960,000 $212,857 $6,011 4.34%
    <20% 27 $7,205,000 $266,852 $4,703 4.16%
    41% 24 $4,770,000 $198,750 $4,931 4.16%
    37% 24 $5,990,000 $249,583 $6,713 4.20%
    39% 23 $4,655,000 $202,391 $6,296 4.22%
    38% 20 $3,790,000 $189,500 $5,732 4.13%
    50-60% 17 $4,405,000 $259,118 $7,849 3.98%
    46% 17 $4,595,000 $270,294 $5,143 4.31%
    48% 16 $4,400,000 $275,000 $6,188 4.11%
    47% 13 $3,145,000 $241,923 $5,980 3.72%
    45% 13 $2,735,000 $210,385 $5,141 4.38%
    49% 10 $2,100,000 $210,000 $6,691 4.21%

    Towne First Mortgage lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 131 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 109 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 422 $102,380,000 $242,607 $5,423 4.20%
    Not provided 107 $22,885,000 $213,879 $5,676 4.15%
    Black 70 $13,130,000 $187,571 $6,463 4.28%
    Asian 13 $3,055,000 $235,000 $5,078 3.92%
    American Indian 4 $660,000 $165,000 $3,460 4.34%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $515,000 $515,000 $13,199 4.13%
    Not applicable 1 $185,000 $185,000 $3,830 4.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    97.39%

    Towne First Mortgage 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
    86.25%

    Towne First Mortgage has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 618 $142,810,000 $231,084

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 1 $145,000 $145,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 617 $142,665,000 $231,224

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 7 $725,000 $103,571 $2,974 4.32%
    40-60% 25 $5,045,000 $201,800 $3,599 4.26%
    60-80% 110 $29,660,000 $269,636 $4,592 4.23%
    80-100% 403 $102,255,000 $253,734 $5,842 4.18%
    Over 100% 15 $4,545,000 $303,000 $9,744 4.07%
    Under 20% 57 $375,000 $6,579 $0 4.25%