Kemba Financial Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Gahanna, OH

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5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 41 reviews

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Review & Overview

Kemba Financial is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Improvement, Refi, and Home Purchase loans. Kemba Financial has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Columbus, Bellefontaine, Cincinnati, Mansfield, and Marion among others. We have data for 40 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Kemba Financial has a below average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Kemba Financial 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) 6.83% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.68% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.18% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.66% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 7.20% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 7.07% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 7.07% 4/5/25
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Originations

1,672

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$180,740,000

Awards

KEMBA FINANCIAL 30 Year Conventional Loans gold KEMBA FINANCIAL 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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Relative Rate

Kemba Financial's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.41%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of -0.14%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Kemba Financial's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,635.

The average total origination fees for 30 year fixed rate mortgages across all lenders (for all loan values, including both points & up-front fees in addition to origination fees) were $8,356.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,501 $159,645,000 $106,359 $1,984 8.02%
Bellefontaine, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 42 $4,500,000 $107,143 $2,007 8.01%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,030,000 $203,000 $4,052 6.97%
MANSFIELD, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,915,000 $273,571 $4,163 7.26%
Marion, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $1,855,000 $142,692 $3,773 7.70%
Mount Vernon, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $1,510,000 $94,375 $1,902 7.84%
DAYTON-KETTERING, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,150,000 $191,667 $4,949 6.77%
SPRINGFIELD, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $830,000 $138,333 $3,847 7.42%
CLEVELAND-ELYRIA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $750,000 $93,750 $5,040 7.95%
Outside of Metro Areas 6 $710,000 $118,333 $2,569 7.14%
Urbana, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $600,000 $60,000 $1,737 8.35%
LIMA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $420,000 $210,000 $4,620 6.13%
Norwalk, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $395,000 $395,000 $4,580 8.38%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $325,000 $108,333 $2,355 7.71%
TOLEDO, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $310,000 $51,667 $1,613 8.56%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $300,000 $150,000 $2,865 6.44%
Ashland, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $4,739 7.50%
Coldwater, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $5,618 6.50%
Zanesville, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $265,000 $88,333 $4,257 9.33%
FORT WAYNE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $3,172 5.50%
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $5,255 6.50%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $5,006 5.88%
Washington Court House, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $210,000 $52,500 $0 8.93%
CANTON-MASSILLON, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $4,025 6.63%
Chillicothe, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $190,000 $95,000 $0 8.75%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $5,343 6.38%
SAGINAW, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $3,395 6.38%
Sandusky, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $135,000 $45,000 $1,607 6.88%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 8.50%
WHEELING, WV-OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $744 7.13%
AKRON, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 8.99%
Bucyrus-Galion, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $100,000 $50,000 $819 7.44%
Cambridge, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 8.50%
Wooster, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 7.25%
YOUNGSTOWN-WARREN-BOARDMAN, OH-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $740 6.75%
Adrian, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $2,882 6.13%
New Philadelphia-Dover, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $2,281 6.63%
Coshocton, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 9.49%
Wapakoneta, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 9.24%
Findlay, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 10.24%
Kemba Financial's top markets include Columbus, Bellefontaine, Cincinnati, Mansfield, and Marion among others.

Their top states include:
  • Ohio (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Michigan (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Kentucky (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Indiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 1,180 $109,210,000 $92,551 n/a 8.45%
    Conventional 492 $71,530,000 $145,386 $2,168 6.88%

    For 2024, Kemba Financial's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 1,180 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 492 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 612 $48,240,000 $78,824 $1,018 8.25%
    Other 435 $33,895,000 $77,920 $945 8.16%
    Refi 406 $48,440,000 $119,310 $851 8.03%
    Home Purchase 134 $36,990,000 $276,045 $4,765 6.43%
    Cash Out Refi 85 $13,175,000 $155,000 $3,670 7.50%

    For 2024, Kemba Financial's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 612 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 435 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 1,180 $109,210,000 $92,551 $0 8.45%
    15 Year 275 $21,155,000 $76,927 $735 7.14%
    30 Year 176 $44,770,000 $254,375 $4,635 6.41%
    10 Year 21 $1,295,000 $61,667 $809 8.04%
    Other 20 $4,310,000 $215,500 $2,659 6.31%

    For 2024, Kemba Financial's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 1,180 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 275 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 297 $23,465,000 $79,007
    $1k-2k 124 $28,030,000 $226,048
    $2k-3k 39 $9,935,000 $254,744
    $3k-4k 9 $2,845,000 $316,111
    $4k-5k 8 $2,600,000 $325,000
    $5k+ 4 $1,180,000 $295,000

    Kemba Financial's average total fees were $4,635, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 297 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 694 $58,740,000 $84,640
    7-8% 658 $68,770,000 $104,514
    6-7% 254 $36,200,000 $142,520
    5-6% 65 $16,885,000 $259,769
    2.5-3% 1 $145,000 $145,000

    During 2024, Kemba Financial's average interest rate for loans was 6.41%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 694 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 997 $56,115,000 $56,284 $983 8.17%
    $100k-200k 465 $62,645,000 $134,720 $2,095 7.99%
    $200k-400k 186 $48,480,000 $260,645 $4,534 7.28%
    $400k-600k 19 $9,065,000 $477,105 $5,223 6.25%
    $600k-1MM 3 $2,075,000 $691,667 $6,758 5.99%
    $1MM+ 2 $2,360,000 $1,180,000 $7,008 7.22%

    2024 saw Kemba Financial place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 997 originations, totaling $56,115,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 459 $52,465,000 $114,303 $2,249 8.04%
    $150k-250k 357 $46,795,000 $131,078 $2,199 8.02%
    $75k-100k 316 $28,820,000 $91,203 $2,094 7.95%
    $50k-75k 286 $20,710,000 $72,413 $2,012 7.97%
    $50k or less 130 $7,490,000 $57,615 $2,145 7.89%
    $250k+ 97 $18,785,000 $193,660 $2,613 7.95%

    Kemba Financial lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 459 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 357 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 318 $32,510,000 $102,233 $2,153 8.08%
    20-30% 311 $34,845,000 $112,042 $2,982 7.96%
    44% 151 $15,535,000 $102,881 $1,253 7.98%
    <20% 89 $8,295,000 $93,202 $2,586 7.76%
    43% 88 $10,310,000 $117,159 $1,596 7.76%
    45% 86 $7,240,000 $84,186 $1,689 8.14%
    40% 83 $9,595,000 $115,602 $2,702 8.05%
    39% 81 $9,575,000 $118,210 $2,493 8.33%
    42% 74 $8,410,000 $113,649 $2,400 7.80%
    38% 70 $6,600,000 $94,286 $2,033 8.34%
    37% 67 $6,935,000 $103,507 $1,754 8.31%
    36% 58 $5,420,000 $93,448 $1,751 8.11%
    41% 58 $6,720,000 $115,862 $2,018 7.88%
    48% 34 $3,500,000 $102,941 $1,973 7.84%
    47% 32 $4,580,000 $143,125 $2,711 7.40%
    46% 28 $2,490,000 $88,929 $2,246 7.92%
    49% 28 $2,860,000 $102,143 $1,907 7.66%
    50-60% 13 $2,805,000 $215,769 $3,984 6.94%

    Kemba Financial lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 318 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 311 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,233 $129,425,000 $104,968 $2,282 8.07%
    Not provided 165 $21,455,000 $130,030 $1,999 7.11%
    Black 203 $18,395,000 $90,616 $1,748 8.27%
    Not applicable 27 $5,675,000 $210,185 $0 8.09%
    Asian 32 $4,710,000 $147,188 $2,589 7.85%
    American Indian 9 $755,000 $83,889 $3,675 7.74%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $210,000 $105,000 $0 7.63%
    Japanese 1 $115,000 $115,000 $4,106 6.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    64.51%

    Kemba Financial has a low approval rate. They may have poor market targeting or stringent lending standards.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    77.93%

    Kemba Financial has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,672 $180,740,000 $108,098

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,672 $180,740,000 $108,098

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 630 $68,010,000 $107,952 $1,117 8.14%
    40-60% 160 $26,120,000 $163,250 $2,651 7.83%
    60-80% 101 $25,845,000 $255,891 $4,694 7.21%
    80-100% 76 $22,280,000 $293,158 $4,851 6.41%
    Under 20% 705 $38,485,000 $54,589 $786 8.18%