Watson Mortgage Corp. Rates, Fees & Info

JACKSONVILLE, FL

LEI: 549300YLA2LNEYNOLN85

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Review & Overview

Watson Mortgage Corp. is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. Watson Mortgage Corp. 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: Jacksonville, Orlando, Deltona, Gainesville, and Palatka among others. We have data for 18 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Watson Mortgage Corp. has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Watson Mortgage Corp. 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 6.34% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.53% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.83% 12/16/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.52% 12/16/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.34% 12/16/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.27% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.28% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.18% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.18% 12/16/24
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Originations

480

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$103,410,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 321 $71,475,000 $222,664 $5,554 4.43%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 61 $14,085,000 $230,902 $5,132 4.20%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 45 $7,935,000 $176,333 $4,871 4.46%
GAINESVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $4,200,000 $161,538 $4,718 4.43%
Palatka, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $950,000 $158,333 $4,072 4.67%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $835,000 $278,333 $4,581 3.92%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $640,000 $320,000 $3,245 4.18%
THE VILLAGES, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $510,000 $255,000 $3,847 4.31%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $460,000 $230,000 $6,092 3.81%
Outside of Metro Areas 3 $455,000 $151,667 $5,933 4.92%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $400,000 $200,000 $5,829 4.56%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $4,606 4.25%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $15,884 3.38%
TALLAHASSEE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $12,665 3.75%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,278 4.75%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $4,097 3.75%
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $4,637 4.88%
St. Marys, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $2,910 4.38%
Watson Mortgage Corp.'s top markets include Jacksonville, Orlando, Deltona, Gainesville, and Palatka among others.

Their top states include:
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Georgia (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 291 $62,855,000 $215,997 $4,044 4.45%
    FHA 115 $21,585,000 $187,696 $7,179 4.50%
    VA 69 $17,955,000 $260,217 $7,989 4.05%
    USDA 5 $1,015,000 $203,000 $5,538 4.10%

    For 2019, Watson Mortgage Corp.'s most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 291 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 115 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 455 $97,385,000 $214,033 $5,406 4.43%
    Refi 19 $4,675,000 $246,053 $4,673 3.74%
    Cash Out Refi 6 $1,350,000 $225,000 $5,166 4.38%

    For 2019, Watson Mortgage Corp.'s most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 455 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 19 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 469 $100,525,000 $214,339 $5,380 4.42%
    15 Year 7 $2,005,000 $286,429 $4,436 3.43%
    20 Year 4 $880,000 $220,000 $6,357 3.78%

    For 2019, Watson Mortgage Corp.'s most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 469 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 7 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 228 $50,040,000 $219,474
    $1k-2k 167 $37,665,000 $225,539
    $2k-3k 57 $9,195,000 $161,316
    $3k-4k 18 $3,900,000 $216,667
    $5k+ 7 $1,835,000 $262,143
    $4k-5k 3 $775,000 $258,333

    Watson Mortgage Corp.'s average total fees were $5,380, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 228 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 217 $44,775,000 $206,336
    3-4% 175 $43,645,000 $249,400
    5-6% 83 $13,545,000 $163,193
    2.5-3% 2 $710,000 $355,000
    6-7% 2 $610,000 $305,000
    7-8% 1 $125,000 $125,000

    During 2019, Watson Mortgage Corp.'s average interest rate for loans was 4.42%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 217 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 218 $57,820,000 $265,229 $6,169 4.20%
    $100k-200k 211 $32,165,000 $152,441 $4,718 4.66%
    $100,000 or less 27 $2,155,000 $79,815 $3,366 4.50%
    $400k-600k 22 $10,000,000 $454,545 $6,190 3.83%
    $600k-1MM 2 $1,270,000 $635,000 $5,821 4.13%

    2019 saw Watson Mortgage Corp. place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 218 originations, totaling $57,820,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 155 $29,635,000 $191,194 $5,745 4.45%
    $50k or less 98 $13,760,000 $140,408 $4,670 4.57%
    $100k-150k 85 $23,395,000 $275,235 $4,995 4.36%
    $75k-100k 84 $19,380,000 $230,714 $5,938 4.33%
    $150k-250k 54 $16,240,000 $300,741 $5,274 4.11%
    $250k+ 4 $1,000,000 $250,000 $5,917 4.66%

    Watson Mortgage Corp. lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 155 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 98 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 73 $16,685,000 $228,562 $4,916 4.36%
    20-30% 61 $13,025,000 $213,525 $5,023 4.30%
    50-60% 40 $8,920,000 $223,000 $7,546 4.21%
    49% 28 $6,320,000 $225,714 $5,386 4.56%
    37% 26 $5,220,000 $200,769 $5,137 4.30%
    42% 25 $5,545,000 $221,800 $5,006 4.66%
    45% 25 $5,005,000 $200,200 $5,794 4.59%
    44% 24 $4,620,000 $192,500 $5,248 4.55%
    47% 24 $4,430,000 $184,583 $5,643 4.26%
    46% 23 $4,935,000 $214,565 $5,457 4.29%
    43% 22 $4,570,000 $207,727 $4,949 4.69%
    48% 17 $3,395,000 $199,706 $4,537 4.52%
    41% 17 $3,115,000 $183,235 $4,700 4.72%
    39% 15 $3,765,000 $251,000 $5,721 4.44%
    40% 14 $3,910,000 $279,286 $5,324 4.42%
    36% 14 $2,990,000 $213,571 $4,847 4.42%
    <20% 12 $2,700,000 $225,000 $5,217 4.06%
    38% 11 $2,185,000 $198,636 $4,685 4.01%
    >60% 9 $2,075,000 $230,556 $6,944 4.35%

    Watson Mortgage Corp. lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 73 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 61 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 399 $85,765,000 $214,950 $5,354 4.37%
    Black 38 $7,910,000 $208,158 $5,669 4.65%
    Not provided 24 $5,310,000 $221,250 $5,062 4.57%
    Asian 13 $2,835,000 $218,077 $5,166 4.43%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $560,000 $280,000 $12,795 3.56%
    Chinese 1 $455,000 $455,000 $4,596 3.00%
    American Indian 1 $365,000 $365,000 $2,913 5.38%
    Other Asian 1 $125,000 $125,000 $2,743 4.75%
    Vietnamese 1 $85,000 $85,000 $3,325 4.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    86.54%

    Watson Mortgage Corp. has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    68.96%

    Watson Mortgage Corp. 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 480 $103,410,000 $215,438

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 9 $1,205,000 $133,889
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 471 $102,205,000 $216,996

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 9 $1,165,000 $129,444 $3,391 4.06%
    40-60% 21 $3,815,000 $181,667 $4,114 4.17%
    60-80% 86 $19,600,000 $227,907 $4,050 4.37%
    80-100% 338 $72,270,000 $213,817 $5,458 4.47%
    Over 100% 25 $6,505,000 $260,200 $10,681 3.97%
    Under 20% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $2,615 3.75%