Colten Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Englewood, CO

LEI: 549300YBQQ97B6Y7LE69

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Review & Overview

Colten Mortgage is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Colten Mortgage has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a high proportion of FHA loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Denver, Charlotte, Nashville, Charleston, and Colorado Springs among others. We have data for 72 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Colten 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. Colten 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.83% 12/19/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.58% 12/19/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.96% 12/19/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.60% 12/19/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.04% 12/19/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.46% 12/19/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.99% 12/19/24
30 Year USDA Refi 6.64% 12/19/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.44% 12/19/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.18% 12/19/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.18% 12/19/24
15 Year VA Refi 6.03% 12/19/24
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Originations

683

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$198,525,000
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 289 $102,425,000 $354,412 $4,937 4.15%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 79 $20,415,000 $258,418 $4,057 4.12%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 77 $20,335,000 $264,091 $4,797 4.11%
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 73 $16,215,000 $222,123 $4,513 4.15%
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 27 $8,035,000 $297,593 $5,754 3.82%
GREELEY, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,900,000 $316,667 $7,104 4.20%
STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,865,000 $266,429 $4,308 3.79%
Outside of Metro Areas 8 $1,400,000 $175,000 $3,447 3.98%
FORT COLLINS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,380,000 $345,000 $4,083 4.06%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,325,000 $265,000 $3,929 3.80%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,225,000 $245,000 $5,336 3.80%
BOULDER, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,075,000 $358,333 $5,655 3.92%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,045,000 $209,000 $3,899 3.73%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,015,000 $203,000 $4,004 3.87%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $930,000 $232,500 $4,331 3.92%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $890,000 $445,000 $8,918 3.88%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $855,000 $171,000 $5,726 2.93%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $840,000 $420,000 $2,330 3.44%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $785,000 $261,667 $5,689 3.71%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $685,000 $228,333 $2,806 4.00%
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $635,000 $211,667 $6,324 3.87%
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $620,000 $310,000 $2,603 3.50%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $570,000 $285,000 $4,726 4.00%
Sevierville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $570,000 $285,000 $4,314 3.88%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $525,000 $175,000 $4,025 3.94%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $515,000 $515,000 $1,273 3.50%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $490,000 $245,000 $4,762 3.94%
Newport, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $480,000 $240,000 $6,458 3.73%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $460,000 $230,000 $4,629 3.69%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $395,000 $131,667 $4,362 3.67%
HICKORY-LENOIR-MORGANTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $360,000 $180,000 $3,372 3.53%
Orangeburg, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $350,000 $175,000 $3,952 4.06%
TALLAHASSEE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $2,837 3.13%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $310,000 $155,000 $8,424 4.15%
Breckenridge, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $4,224 4.00%
GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $1,583 3.99%
Glenwood Springs, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $8,028 4.25%
GRAND JUNCTION, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $7,984 3.88%
YUBA CITY, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $4,716 4.63%
Montrose, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $4,154 3.38%
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $260,000 $130,000 $2,958 4.31%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $5,051 4.25%
PUEBLO, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $3,285 3.38%
KINGSPORT-BRISTOL, TN-VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $250,000 $125,000 $4,620 3.31%
Athens, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $5,230 3.88%
CHICO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $2,403 3.75%
FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $3,963 4.25%
HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $4,346 3.38%
CLARKSVILLE, TN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $9,031 4.75%
WACO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $2,014 3.45%
EL CENTRO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $3,592 3.25%
Greeneville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $180,000 $90,000 $8,267 1.75%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $4,464 4.50%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $4,500 3.75%
Stephenville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $2,925 3.38%
JACKSON, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $5,453 4.13%
SPARTANBURG, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $3,362 4.50%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $4,358 3.75%
JOHNSON CITY, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $3,700 3.63%
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $3,952 3.50%
CaƱon City, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $2,319 3.75%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,806 3.38%
Cookeville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $4,596 3.88%
Lake City, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $3,682 3.50%
TYLER, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $5,489 3.13%
REDDING, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,561 4.25%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,487 4.00%
Gaffney, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $5,408 3.00%
Richmond-Berea, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $2,409 3.50%
SUMTER, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $6,040 3.63%
MORRISTOWN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $100,000 $50,000 $7,421 1.94%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $4,098 3.75%
Colten Mortgage's top markets include Denver, Charlotte, Nashville, Charleston, and Colorado Springs among others.

Their top states include:
  • Colorado (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Tennessee (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 346 $104,990,000 $303,439 $3,361 4.13%
    FHA 213 $59,765,000 $280,587 $7,184 4.09%
    VA 88 $27,330,000 $310,568 $4,297 3.84%
    USDA 36 $6,440,000 $178,889 $3,805 3.58%

    For 2019, Colten Mortgage's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 346 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 213 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 414 $122,530,000 $295,966 $5,053 4.16%
    Refi 227 $64,955,000 $286,145 $4,256 3.84%
    Cash Out Refi 39 $10,535,000 $270,128 $4,296 4.26%
    Other 3 $505,000 $168,333 $0 2.33%

    For 2019, Colten Mortgage's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 414 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 227 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 644 $187,970,000 $291,879 $4,801 4.05%
    15 Year 21 $5,405,000 $257,381 $3,334 3.68%
    20 Year 9 $2,615,000 $290,556 $3,569 3.99%
    Other 6 $1,450,000 $241,667 $4,842 3.85%
    1 Year 2 $940,000 $470,000 $0 7.00%
    10 Year 1 $145,000 $145,000 $2,847 4.38%

    For 2019, Colten Mortgage's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 644 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 21 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 326 $92,680,000 $284,294
    $1k-2k 255 $76,995,000 $301,941
    $2k-3k 35 $8,745,000 $249,857
    $3k-4k 23 $6,075,000 $264,130
    $5k+ 16 $5,750,000 $359,375
    $4k-5k 13 $4,965,000 $381,923

    Colten Mortgage's average total fees were $4,801, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 326 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 362 $103,410,000 $285,663
    4-5% 285 $86,445,000 $303,316
    5-6% 21 $5,895,000 $280,714
    <2.5% 7 $85,000 $12,143
    2.5-3% 5 $1,375,000 $275,000
    6-7% 3 $1,315,000 $438,333

    During 2019, Colten Mortgage's average interest rate for loans was 4.05%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 362 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 389 $114,335,000 $293,920 $4,807 4.08%
    $100k-200k 159 $25,755,000 $161,981 $4,070 4.04%
    $400k-600k 116 $53,810,000 $463,879 $5,583 4.17%
    $100,000 or less 15 $685,000 $45,667 $2,334 2.27%
    $600k-1MM 3 $2,345,000 $781,667 $8,073 4.38%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,595,000 $1,595,000 $8,222 4.38%

    2019 saw Colten Mortgage place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 389 originations, totaling $114,335,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 165 $40,115,000 $243,121 $4,480 4.00%
    $50k-75k 141 $34,425,000 $244,149 $5,146 3.96%
    $100k-150k 126 $43,690,000 $346,746 $5,121 4.13%
    $75k-100k 118 $35,150,000 $297,881 $5,168 4.21%
    $150k-250k 67 $25,755,000 $384,403 $3,591 4.20%
    $250k+ 18 $8,030,000 $446,111 $3,014 4.10%

    Colten Mortgage lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 165 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 141 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 95 $27,205,000 $286,368 $4,312 4.21%
    50-60% 73 $22,095,000 $302,671 $7,114 4.11%
    20-30% 72 $22,330,000 $310,139 $3,474 4.03%
    >60% 68 $20,490,000 $301,324 $4,439 3.80%
    44% 32 $9,400,000 $293,750 $5,032 4.30%
    43% 29 $8,445,000 $291,207 $5,096 4.18%
    <20% 28 $6,690,000 $238,929 $2,796 3.71%
    41% 26 $7,360,000 $283,077 $4,299 4.24%
    45% 26 $8,470,000 $325,769 $5,030 3.96%
    42% 23 $5,925,000 $257,609 $4,657 4.38%
    40% 23 $6,275,000 $272,826 $5,704 3.84%
    37% 21 $5,415,000 $257,857 $4,217 3.90%
    38% 20 $6,550,000 $327,500 $5,000 4.07%
    36% 18 $5,430,000 $301,667 $3,818 4.12%
    47% 17 $4,985,000 $293,235 $4,982 4.29%
    48% 17 $5,045,000 $296,765 $5,675 4.16%
    39% 17 $5,545,000 $326,176 $4,721 3.91%
    46% 12 $3,610,000 $300,833 $3,657 4.43%
    49% 10 $3,220,000 $322,000 $4,898 4.49%

    Colten Mortgage lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 95 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 50-60%, with 73 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 412 $128,330,000 $311,481 $4,791 4.13%
    Not provided 190 $48,500,000 $255,263 $4,679 3.82%
    Black 51 $12,185,000 $238,922 $4,573 4.20%
    Asian 29 $9,145,000 $315,345 $4,508 4.15%
    Not applicable 1 $365,000 $365,000 $10,019 4.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.18%

    Colten 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
    63.69%

    Colten Mortgage has a low pick rate. They may have issues with closing loans or may approve everyone, but with onerous loan terms.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 683 $198,525,000 $290,666

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 9 $1,485,000 $165,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 674 $197,040,000 $292,344

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 13 $2,435,000 $187,308 $3,382 3.93%
    40-60% 32 $8,450,000 $264,063 $3,120 4.07%
    60-80% 136 $43,270,000 $318,162 $3,793 4.15%
    80-100% 436 $129,720,000 $297,523 $5,298 4.14%
    Over 100% 10 $3,240,000 $324,000 $3,150 3.48%
    Under 20% 9 $195,000 $21,667 $235 0.94%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2019 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Colten Mortgage, LLC Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 50.0%
    Colten Mortgage, LLC Other type of mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 50.0%