Astera Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Lansing, MI

LEI: 549300YW2Z3JIKD72X32

Tax ID: 38-1399600

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Review & Overview

Astera is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Other and Home Purchase loans. Astera has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Lansing, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Detroit, and Alma among others. We have data for 6 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Astera 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.

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Originations

48

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$2,400,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
LANSING-EAST LANSING, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 32 $1,370,000 $42,813 $0 0.00%
ANN ARBOR, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $390,000 $195,000 $0 0.00%
GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $385,000 $35,000 $0 0.00%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 0.00%
Alma, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 0.00%
Astera's top markets include Lansing, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Detroit, and Alma among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 48 $2,400,000 $50,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2023, Astera's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 48 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 27 $1,145,000 $42,407 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 14 $410,000 $29,286 $0 0.00%
    Home Purchase 4 $620,000 $155,000 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 2 $80,000 $40,000 $0 0.00%
    Refi 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2023, Astera's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 27 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 14 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 48 $2,400,000 $50,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2023, Astera's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 48 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 43 $1,595,000 $37,093 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 4 $600,000 $150,000 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 0.00%

    2023 saw Astera place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 43 originations, totaling $1,595,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 15 $435,000 $29,000 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 10 $520,000 $52,000 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 10 $390,000 $39,000 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 8 $330,000 $41,250 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 0.00%

    Astera lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 15 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 10 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 48 $2,400,000 $50,000 $0 0.00%

    Astera lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 48 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 35 $1,345,000 $38,429 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 4 $620,000 $155,000 $0 0.00%
    Black 7 $245,000 $35,000 $0 0.00%
    American Indian 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 0.00%
    Asian 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    76.29%

    Astera has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    54.17%

    Astera 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
    Exempt 48 $2,400,000 $50,000

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    48 $2,400,000 $50,000