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 Kill Devil Hills among others. We have data for 10 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% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.99% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.01% 4/21/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.45% 4/21/24
30 Year FHA Refi 6.27% 4/21/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.33% 4/21/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.91% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.16% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.44% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.44% 4/21/24
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Originations

1,041

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$266,175,000

Awards

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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 867 $218,205,000 $251,678 $5,257 3.15%
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 97 $29,525,000 $304,381 $4,560 3.21%
Outside of Metro Areas 52 $11,750,000 $225,962 $5,812 3.06%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,670,000 $333,750 $5,619 2.89%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $2,440,000 $203,333 $6,565 3.11%
Kill Devil Hills, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $3,735 3.88%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $2,748 3.13%
BLACKSBURG-CHRISTIANSBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $8,759 2.25%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $6,551 4.13%
HARRISONBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,292 3.00%
Towne First Mortgage's top markets include Richmond, Charlottesville, Washington, Virginia Beach, and Kill Devil Hills among others.

Their top states include:
  • Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 722 $181,390,000 $251,233 $4,387 3.21%
    FHA 193 $47,385,000 $245,518 $8,464 3.11%
    VA 90 $29,080,000 $323,111 $5,947 2.81%
    USDA 36 $8,320,000 $231,111 $6,034 3.01%

    For 2020, Towne First Mortgage's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 722 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 193 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 888 $223,320,000 $251,486 $5,437 3.14%
    Refi 124 $34,770,000 $280,403 $4,172 3.16%
    Cash Out Refi 28 $7,860,000 $280,714 $4,801 3.29%
    Other 1 $225,000 $225,000 $2,807 3.88%

    For 2020, Towne First Mortgage's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 888 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 124 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 971 $250,065,000 $257,533 $5,322 3.20%
    15 Year 42 $12,120,000 $288,571 $3,926 2.93%
    5 Year 14 $70,000 $5,000 $0 0.00%
    20 Year 12 $3,020,000 $251,667 $3,538 3.15%
    Other 2 $900,000 $450,000 $4,944 3.13%

    For 2020, Towne First Mortgage's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 971 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 42 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 614 $150,540,000 $245,179
    $1k-2k 202 $49,610,000 $245,594
    $2k-3k 114 $34,370,000 $301,491
    $3k-4k 39 $12,655,000 $324,487
    $5k+ 23 $8,525,000 $370,652
    $4k-5k 20 $7,320,000 $366,000

    Towne First Mortgage's average total fees were $5,322, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 614 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 460 $115,220,000 $250,478
    2.5-3% 420 $118,630,000 $282,452
    <2.5% 92 $22,210,000 $241,413
    4-5% 69 $10,115,000 $146,594

    During 2020, Towne First Mortgage's average interest rate for loans was 3.20%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 460 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 580 $163,280,000 $281,517 $5,195 3.13%
    $100k-200k 203 $33,875,000 $166,872 $4,072 3.23%
    $400k-600k 139 $64,475,000 $463,849 $6,809 3.12%
    $100,000 or less 115 $1,965,000 $17,087 $2,360 3.15%
    $600k-1MM 4 $2,580,000 $645,000 $4,479 3.53%

    2020 saw Towne First Mortgage place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 580 originations, totaling $163,280,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 293 $60,585,000 $206,775 $5,324 3.25%
    $100k-150k 216 $72,600,000 $336,111 $5,876 3.14%
    $75k-100k 204 $50,860,000 $249,314 $5,114 3.17%
    $50k or less 176 $25,100,000 $142,614 $4,623 2.99%
    $150k-250k 110 $41,330,000 $375,727 $4,824 3.13%
    $250k+ 33 $13,035,000 $395,000 $4,613 3.17%

    Towne First Mortgage lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 293 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 216 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 218 $59,310,000 $272,064 $4,377 3.21%
    30-36% 178 $45,680,000 $256,629 $5,176 3.13%
    44% 83 $15,325,000 $184,639 $5,556 3.25%
    42% 70 $15,110,000 $215,857 $5,256 3.20%
    <20% 66 $19,240,000 $291,515 $3,932 3.09%
    39% 49 $12,785,000 $260,918 $5,513 3.18%
    37% 47 $11,455,000 $243,723 $6,119 3.30%
    36% 41 $11,255,000 $274,512 $4,991 3.16%
    43% 35 $7,395,000 $211,286 $5,135 3.28%
    38% 35 $8,685,000 $248,143 $5,884 3.31%
    45% 34 $10,090,000 $296,765 $6,456 3.06%
    40% 31 $8,245,000 $265,968 $5,440 3.21%
    41% 30 $6,760,000 $225,333 $5,507 3.42%
    50-60% 28 $8,820,000 $315,000 $8,579 2.75%
    49% 26 $6,680,000 $256,923 $5,812 2.85%
    46% 23 $6,315,000 $274,565 $5,536 2.86%
    48% 20 $5,410,000 $270,500 $6,988 2.75%
    47% 19 $5,125,000 $269,737 $6,043 2.80%
    >60% 1 $285,000 $285,000 $9,794 2.38%

    Towne First Mortgage lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 218 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 178 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 680 $174,030,000 $255,926 $5,114 3.17%
    Not provided 203 $57,115,000 $281,355 $5,332 3.07%
    Black 121 $25,875,000 $213,843 $5,731 3.16%
    Asian 25 $6,255,000 $250,200 $5,617 3.14%
    American Indian 9 $1,795,000 $199,444 $5,696 3.42%
    Not applicable 2 $670,000 $335,000 $4,027 2.75%
    Asian Indian 1 $435,000 $435,000 $3,766 2.88%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    97.36%

    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
    85.11%

    Towne First Mortgage has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,041 $266,175,000 $255,692

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 1,041 $266,175,000 $255,692

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 28 $3,820,000 $136,429 $3,064 3.17%
    40-60% 53 $13,145,000 $248,019 $4,014 3.08%
    60-80% 197 $59,995,000 $304,543 $4,314 3.17%
    80-100% 625 $176,965,000 $283,144 $5,526 3.17%
    Over 100% 34 $10,460,000 $307,647 $9,725 2.89%
    Under 20% 101 $745,000 $7,376 $2,247 3.09%