Stearns Lending Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Sacramento, CA

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Stearns Lending is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Cash Out Refi, Home Purchase, and Refi loans. Stearns Lending has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Riverside, Phoenix, and San Jose among others. We have data for 191 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Stearns Lending 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. Stearns Lending 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 6.55% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.30% 4/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.57% 4/28/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.28% 4/28/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.22% 4/28/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.08% 4/28/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.27% 4/28/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.61% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.97% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.84% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.84% 4/28/24
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Originations

1,273

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$478,005,000
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 168 $98,730,000 $587,679 $7,079 3.25%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 57 $33,525,000 $588,158 $4,688 3.24%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 71 $25,545,000 $359,789 $6,917 3.25%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 62 $19,510,000 $314,677 $5,080 3.26%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $16,030,000 $801,500 $3,944 3.27%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 29 $14,515,000 $500,517 $7,229 3.31%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 37 $12,695,000 $343,108 $6,089 3.27%
TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 48 $11,210,000 $233,542 $4,272 2.95%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $8,905,000 $424,048 $6,190 3.46%
Outside of Metro Areas 31 $8,885,000 $286,613 $5,091 3.22%
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $8,400,000 $381,818 $6,767 3.31%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $8,390,000 $524,375 $7,269 3.21%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $8,380,000 $322,308 $4,312 3.02%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 27 $7,875,000 $291,667 $6,928 3.23%
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $6,900,000 $575,000 $8,740 3.20%
PROVO-OREM, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $6,860,000 $428,750 $8,034 3.41%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $6,495,000 $590,455 $11,479 3.11%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $6,240,000 $346,667 $5,520 3.31%
OGDEN-CLEARFIELD, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $6,235,000 $415,667 $7,411 3.47%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $5,975,000 $284,524 $5,494 3.31%
LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $5,845,000 $278,333 $5,500 3.72%
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $5,420,000 $387,143 $5,650 3.20%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $4,845,000 $255,000 $7,690 3.22%
BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $4,570,000 $253,889 $7,122 3.41%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $4,090,000 $409,000 $6,580 3.21%
PROVIDENCE-WARWICK, RI-MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $3,865,000 $297,308 $5,256 3.23%
SAN LUIS OBISPO-PASO ROBLES, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $3,755,000 $341,364 $4,299 3.19%
PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $3,745,000 $249,667 $4,687 3.28%
FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $3,635,000 $330,455 $5,538 3.34%
LOGAN, UT-ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $3,330,000 $333,000 $3,267 3.50%
MERCED, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $3,140,000 $314,000 $7,603 3.34%
STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $3,110,000 $388,750 $7,025 3.69%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,960,000 $296,000 $5,369 3.33%
SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $2,840,000 $473,333 $10,022 3.29%
SANTA ROSA-PETALUMA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $2,725,000 $545,000 $5,004 3.18%
SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,685,000 $298,333 $5,494 2.69%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,600,000 $260,000 $6,758 3.48%
MISSOULA, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $2,570,000 $428,333 $3,694 3.35%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,520,000 $252,000 $7,908 3.21%
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,480,000 $310,000 $4,791 3.20%
URBAN HONOLULU, HI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $2,475,000 $825,000 $26,141 3.58%
RENO, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $2,410,000 $1,205,000 $1,833 2.44%
MODESTO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $2,185,000 $312,143 $8,585 3.48%
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $2,120,000 $353,333 $5,749 3.31%
WORCESTER, MA-CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,060,000 $257,500 $3,120 3.25%
SALEM, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $2,000,000 $500,000 $6,994 2.94%
LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,915,000 $212,778 $5,341 3.46%
SAVANNAH, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,860,000 $310,000 $6,476 2.98%
SPOKANE-SPOKANE VALLEY, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,690,000 $281,667 $7,395 3.44%
EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,690,000 $281,667 $9,413 2.73%
Heber, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,610,000 $402,500 $5,570 3.41%
VALLEJO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,570,000 $392,500 $5,130 3.53%
BRIDGEPORT-STAMFORD-NORWALK, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,565,000 $521,667 $17,336 3.54%
BRUNSWICK, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,525,000 $508,333 $9,404 3.42%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,480,000 $370,000 $8,391 3.78%
KAHULUI-WAILUKU-LAHAINA, HI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,420,000 $710,000 $7,874 3.38%
BOISE CITY, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,385,000 $277,000 $5,453 3.22%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,320,000 $330,000 $7,234 3.59%
Outside of Metro Areas 4 $1,240,000 $310,000 $4,280 3.19%
LAKE HAVASU CITY-KINGMAN, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,105,000 $221,000 $7,043 3.22%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,085,000 $217,000 $5,466 3.38%
Hermiston-Pendleton, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,055,000 $211,000 $3,598 3.48%
EL CENTRO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,030,000 $128,750 $3,015 3.13%
LEXINGTON-FAYETTE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,020,000 $510,000 $14,909 3.56%
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,005,000 $1,005,000 $15,940 3.88%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $975,000 $325,000 $3,485 3.00%
Klamath Falls, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $930,000 $232,500 $6,530 3.22%
HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $910,000 $227,500 $3,716 3.56%
MEDFORD, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $885,000 $295,000 $4,579 3.33%
WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $865,000 $865,000 $3,326 3.50%
ST. GEORGE, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $855,000 $285,000 $5,108 3.13%
Ukiah, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $845,000 $281,667 $8,263 3.33%
SANTA CRUZ-WATSONVILLE, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $820,000 $410,000 $12,851 3.31%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $800,000 $200,000 $4,080 3.59%
DES MOINES-WEST DES MOINES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $785,000 $261,667 $4,778 3.41%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $775,000 $258,333 $7,397 3.63%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $770,000 $385,000 $8,473 3.19%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $770,000 $385,000 $6,539 3.87%
Roseburg, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $745,000 $248,333 $11,185 3.21%
CHICO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $735,000 $245,000 $3,174 2.75%
STATE COLLEGE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $720,000 $360,000 $7,213 3.44%
Newport, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $705,000 $235,000 $6,297 2.79%
KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $700,000 $350,000 $2,188 3.62%
Kapaa, HI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $685,000 $685,000 $5,117 3.63%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $665,000 $221,667 $2,606 3.38%
BILLINGS, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $645,000 $215,000 $3,494 3.38%
MANCHESTER-NASHUA, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $640,000 $320,000 $5,996 2.93%
SCRANTON--WILKES-BARRE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $610,000 $152,500 $6,528 3.31%
ALBANY-LEBANON, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $590,000 $295,000 $3,867 3.13%
HANFORD-CORCORAN, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $590,000 $295,000 $0 4.00%
GAINESVILLE, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $555,000 $555,000 $23,112 3.13%
HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $545,000 $181,667 $0 3.42%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $545,000 $181,667 $5,296 3.17%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $540,000 $270,000 $3,793 3.18%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $530,000 $265,000 $6,791 3.56%
MADISON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $530,000 $265,000 $2,102 3.56%
SHERMAN-DENISON, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $525,000 $175,000 $9,179 2.79%
Gainesville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $510,000 $255,000 $4,560 3.49%
Sonora, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $500,000 $250,000 $3,230 2.94%
GRAND JUNCTION, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $475,000 $475,000 $15,051 3.50%
SPRINGFIELD, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $460,000 $230,000 $3,668 3.69%
YAKIMA, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $450,000 $225,000 $1,979 3.50%
BEND, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $435,000 $435,000 $13,035 4.00%
GREEN BAY, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $430,000 $215,000 $4,403 3.31%
LONGVIEW, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $430,000 $215,000 $4,116 3.31%
Taos, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $4,552 3.75%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $415,000 $138,333 $5,139 3.58%
Fairmont, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $410,000 $205,000 $5,056 2.88%
BARNSTABLE TOWN, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $0 3.75%
Moscow, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $390,000 $195,000 $0 3.81%
Nogales, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $390,000 $195,000 $3,908 2.94%
Sandpoint, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $2,529 3.75%
DOTHAN, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $13,570 3.13%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $380,000 $190,000 $3,921 3.50%
Lebanon, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $7,875 3.50%
LAKE CHARLES, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $3,116 3.13%
POCATELLO, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $8,166 2.99%
TRENTON-PRINCETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $5,686 3.38%
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $340,000 $170,000 $0 3.38%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $340,000 $170,000 $0 3.56%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $0 3.63%
ATLANTIC CITY-HAMMONTON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $4,534 3.13%
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $3,854 3.99%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $6,732 3.25%
Astoria, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $3,624 3.50%
LAFAYETTE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $315,000 $105,000 $0 3.71%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $6,437 2.88%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $300,000 $150,000 $2,827 3.75%
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $295,000 $98,333 $0 3.67%
Hilo, HI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $0 3.99%
FORT COLLINS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $0 3.50%
Boone, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $0 4.63%
NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $4,732 2.88%
Coos Bay, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $14,138 2.75%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $260,000 $130,000 $4,486 3.81%
MACON-BIBB COUNTY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $260,000 $130,000 $0 3.69%
Opelousas, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $4,382 3.38%
TYLER, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $250,000 $125,000 $3,294 2.50%
YUBA CITY, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $250,000 $125,000 $3,823 3.19%
TWIN FALLS, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $3,939 3.38%
VISALIA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $3,320 2.88%
Red Bluff, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $240,000 $120,000 $3,399 2.44%
WILLIAMSPORT, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $240,000 $120,000 $6,405 2.88%
DALTON, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $240,000 $120,000 $3,156 2.50%
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $2,419 3.50%
LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $4,253 4.38%
ALBANY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $3,466 2.50%
VALDOSTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $12,284 2.88%
Keene, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $6,392 2.88%
EVANSVILLE, IN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $6,284 3.00%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $0 3.38%
DULUTH, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $220,000 $110,000 $3,678 3.31%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $2,113 3.88%
ABILENE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $9,301 2.50%
NEW HAVEN-MILFORD, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $0 3.75%
Sanford, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $5,365 3.99%
BLOOMSBURG-BERWICK, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $7,838 2.63%
Scottsburg, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $2,548 3.75%
Thomaston, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $5,889 2.99%
TALLAHASSEE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $190,000 $95,000 $4,574 3.19%
Jacksonville, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $6,416 2.50%
Wapakoneta, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $6,694 3.13%
COLUMBUS, GA-AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $7,840 2.88%
Madisonville, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $3,060 3.38%
KINGSPORT-BRISTOL, TN-VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $6,741 3.63%
OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS, NE-IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $5,341 2.63%
Bonham, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 3.50%
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $2,836 2.38%
Clearlake, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $5,317 3.50%
Tupelo, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $7,902 2.75%
Carlsbad-Artesia, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $4,180 2.88%
BANGOR, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $5,191 2.00%
Zanesville, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $6,459 3.25%
READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $8,055 3.88%
Enterprise, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $6,010 3.13%
LYNCHBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $2,168 2.75%
Lock Haven, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $5,707 3.38%
MUSKEGON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 4.50%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $6,485 2.75%
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,720 2.75%
TULSA, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 4.75%
Van Wert, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $625 2.88%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 2.75%
WACO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $3,514 3.63%
Salem, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $4,924 4.63%
EL PASO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $4,127 3.63%
MONROE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $4,404 3.25%
MONTGOMERY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $4,931 3.25%
Sevierville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $6,759 4.75%
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 3.25%
Statesboro, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $5,684 3.50%
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  • Georgia (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 1,187 $453,185,000 $381,790 $5,869 3.29%
    FHA 63 $17,315,000 $274,841 $9,289 3.11%
    VA 18 $6,320,000 $351,111 $6,258 2.79%
    USDA 5 $1,185,000 $237,000 $5,610 3.00%

    For 2022, Stearns Lending's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,187 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 63 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 483 $178,115,000 $368,768 $5,866 3.34%
    Home Purchase 482 $178,730,000 $370,809 $6,803 3.32%
    Refi 308 $121,160,000 $393,377 $5,382 3.08%

    For 2022, Stearns Lending's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 483 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 482 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,135 $443,015,000 $390,322 $6,302 3.34%
    15 Year 113 $27,925,000 $247,124 $4,236 2.63%
    20 Year 22 $6,710,000 $305,000 $5,396 3.21%
    Other 2 $270,000 $135,000 $6,640 3.18%
    10 Year 1 $85,000 $85,000 $2,523 3.25%

    For 2022, Stearns Lending's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,135 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 113 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 437 $162,465,000 $371,773
    $5k+ 207 $105,215,000 $508,285
    $<1k 145 $51,135,000 $352,655
    $2k-3k 102 $31,270,000 $306,569
    $3k-4k 88 $28,530,000 $324,205
    $4k-5k 51 $17,265,000 $338,529

    Stearns Lending's average total fees were $6,302, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 437 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 796 $306,730,000 $385,339
    2.5-3% 349 $133,205,000 $381,676
    <2.5% 75 $20,055,000 $267,400
    4-5% 53 $18,015,000 $339,906

    During 2022, Stearns Lending's average interest rate for loans was 3.34%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 796 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 540 $154,530,000 $286,167 $5,552 3.27%
    $100k-200k 246 $37,080,000 $150,732 $4,494 3.24%
    $400k-600k 242 $117,460,000 $485,372 $6,770 3.32%
    $600k-1MM 190 $144,010,000 $757,947 $8,095 3.25%
    $100,000 or less 37 $2,975,000 $80,405 $3,893 3.29%
    $1MM+ 18 $21,950,000 $1,219,444 $14,057 3.28%

    2022 saw Stearns Lending place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 540 originations, totaling $154,530,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 289 $115,265,000 $398,841 $6,204 3.30%
    $50k-75k 243 $60,705,000 $249,815 $5,060 3.26%
    $150k-250k 239 $117,985,000 $493,661 $7,137 3.26%
    $75k-100k 223 $67,265,000 $301,637 $6,161 3.28%
    $250k+ 151 $94,745,000 $627,450 $7,405 3.32%
    $50k or less 126 $21,490,000 $170,556 $5,031 3.20%

    Stearns Lending lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 289 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 243 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 246 $94,640,000 $384,715 $5,793 3.26%
    20-30% 242 $84,710,000 $350,041 $5,525 3.21%
    <20% 85 $27,085,000 $318,647 $4,459 3.13%
    44% 75 $26,385,000 $351,800 $6,127 3.40%
    40% 69 $26,725,000 $387,319 $6,207 3.30%
    42% 67 $27,335,000 $407,985 $6,595 3.32%
    43% 56 $21,150,000 $377,679 $7,316 3.41%
    39% 54 $20,040,000 $371,111 $5,752 3.23%
    38% 53 $22,935,000 $432,736 $5,631 3.30%
    41% 52 $19,450,000 $374,038 $6,534 3.37%
    36% 50 $20,010,000 $400,200 $6,408 3.38%
    37% 45 $16,315,000 $362,556 $6,277 3.26%
    49% 41 $16,155,000 $394,024 $6,867 3.20%
    45% 37 $15,835,000 $427,973 $7,396 3.31%
    47% 37 $14,145,000 $382,297 $6,530 3.25%
    48% 28 $11,080,000 $395,714 $5,745 3.36%
    46% 18 $7,880,000 $437,778 $9,168 3.27%
    50-60% 16 $5,580,000 $348,750 $8,655 3.08%

    Stearns Lending lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 246 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 242 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 854 $295,620,000 $346,159 $6,010 3.27%
    Not provided 225 $93,245,000 $414,422 $6,754 3.28%
    Asian 141 $71,005,000 $503,582 $5,212 3.26%
    Black 44 $14,360,000 $326,364 $6,929 3.31%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 3 $1,675,000 $558,333 $4,765 3.38%
    American Indian 2 $950,000 $475,000 $5,447 2.93%
    Asian Indian 3 $895,000 $298,333 $4,039 3.24%
    Chinese 1 $255,000 $255,000 $3,822 2.88%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    88.46%

    Stearns Lending has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    60.96%

    Stearns Lending 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 1,273 $478,005,000 $375,495

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,273 $478,005,000 $375,495

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 117 $28,885,000 $246,880 $4,509 3.08%
    40-60% 259 $98,785,000 $381,409 $5,201 3.16%
    60-80% 567 $228,565,000 $403,113 $6,367 3.35%
    80-100% 303 $116,695,000 $385,132 $6,903 3.32%
    Over 100% 7 $2,105,000 $300,714 $8,936 2.91%
    Under 20% 20 $2,970,000 $148,500 $3,341 2.88%