Directions Equity Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
Directions Equity is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. They have a a high proportion of FHA loans. Directions Equity has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: San Antonio, Mcallen, Midland, Brownsville, and Odessa among others. We have data for 32 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Directions Equity has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. Directions Equity 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 relatively high rates.
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SimulatedRates™Mortgage Type |
Simulated Rate | Simulation Date |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.99% | 4/21/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.65% | 4/21/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 7.06% | 4/21/24 |
| 30 Year FHA Purchase | 7.78% | 4/21/24 |
| 30 Year FHA Refi | 7.31% | 4/21/24 |
| 30 Year VA Purchase | 6.45% | 4/21/24 |
| 30 Year VA Refi | 6.14% | 4/21/24 |
| 30 Year USDA Purchase | 7.35% | 4/21/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.37% | 4/21/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 6.32% | 4/21/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.32% | 4/21/24 |
| These are simulated rates generated by our proprietary machine learning models. These are not guaranteed by the bank. They are our estimates based on a lender's past behaviors combined with current market conditions. Contact an individual lender for their actual rates. Our models use fixed rate terms for conforming loans, 700+ FICO, 10% down for FHA and 20% for conventional. These are based on consensus, historical data-- not advertised promotional rates. | ||
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Originations
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Relative Rate
Directions Equity's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was
6.55%.
The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.
This yields a difference of 0.07%.
Relative Fees (Closing Costs)
Directions Equity's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate
mortgage were $8,095.
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 $9,089.
Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 257 | $80,185,000 | $312,004 | $7,986 | 6.21% |
| MCALLEN-EDINBURG-MISSION, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 135 | $35,365,000 | $261,963 | $9,502 | 6.70% |
| MIDLAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 60 | $15,700,000 | $261,667 | $6,743 | 6.94% |
| BROWNSVILLE-HARLINGEN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 51 | $11,905,000 | $233,431 | $8,562 | 6.84% |
| ODESSA, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 48 | $10,990,000 | $228,958 | $5,961 | 6.93% |
| MODESTO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 20 | $6,340,000 | $317,000 | $7,982 | 6.99% |
| HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 19 | $5,235,000 | $275,526 | $8,630 | 6.92% |
| AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $2,670,000 | $445,000 | $8,445 | 6.81% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 5 | $2,345,000 | $469,000 | $11,461 | 6.97% |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $2,250,000 | $375,000 | $8,508 | 6.87% |
| CORPUS CHRISTI, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $2,040,000 | $340,000 | $9,150 | 6.64% |
| LAS CRUCES, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $1,890,000 | $315,000 | $3,610 | 4.99% |
| SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $1,545,000 | $515,000 | $9,934 | 6.74% |
| Kerrville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $1,350,000 | $675,000 | $8,604 | 6.88% |
| EL PASO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $1,120,000 | $280,000 | $8,017 | 5.27% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $805,000 | $805,000 | $14,838 | 6.50% |
| CHICO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $635,000 | $635,000 | $12,628 | 6.50% |
| LUBBOCK, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $505,000 | $505,000 | $6,014 | 6.62% |
| MERCED, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $485,000 | $485,000 | $9,546 | 6.25% |
| TYLER, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $485,000 | $485,000 | $5,607 | 6.50% |
| Rio Grande City-Roma, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $400,000 | $200,000 | $6,303 | 7.31% |
| LAREDO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $390,000 | $195,000 | $7,742 | 7.06% |
| STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $365,000 | $365,000 | $8,979 | 6.99% |
| Sonora, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $335,000 | $335,000 | $9,277 | 6.25% |
| Andrews, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $325,000 | $325,000 | $8,297 | 5.75% |
| TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $305,000 | $305,000 | $9,008 | 6.50% |
| Bay City, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $305,000 | $305,000 | $0 | 7.25% |
| KILLEEN-TEMPLE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $255,000 | $255,000 | $6,506 | 7.88% |
| RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $235,000 | $235,000 | $3,391 | 6.25% |
| Pecos, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $185,000 | $185,000 | $5,700 | 6.13% |
| ABILENE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $175,000 | $175,000 | $8,749 | 5.75% |
| VICTORIA, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $165,000 | $165,000 | $6,918 | 6.63% |
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Product Mix
For 2023, Directions Equity's most frequently originated type of loan was FHA, with 284 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 274 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2023, Directions Equity's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 608 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 33 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2023, Directions Equity's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 640 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 3 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
Directions Equity's average total fees were $8,095, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 286 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-7% | 310 | $91,230,000 | $294,290 |
| 7-8% | 142 | $39,510,000 | $278,239 |
| 5-6% | 101 | $29,455,000 | $291,634 |
| 4-5% | 67 | $20,545,000 | $306,642 |
| Over 8% | 27 | $6,545,000 | $242,407 |
During 2023, Directions Equity's average interest rate for loans was 6.55%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 310 originations.
Loan Sizing
2023 saw Directions Equity place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 442 originations, totaling $125,010,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Directions Equity lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 180 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 174 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Directions Equity lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 50-60%, with 133 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 82 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications100.00%
Directions Equity has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to originationPoints and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 647 | $187,285,000 | $289,467 |