Directions Equity Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

SAN ANTONIO, TX

LEI: 549300ZGTXNHL5BKQZ27

Tax ID: 26-0848316

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Review & Overview

Directions Equity is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Directions Equity 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: San Antonio, Mcallen, Houston, Austin, and Dallas among others. We have data for 20 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. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar 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 about average 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
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Originations

1,371

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$329,515,000

Awards

DIRECTIONS EQUITY 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze DIRECTIONS EQUITY FHA Loans silver DIRECTIONS EQUITY 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,016 $249,690,000 $245,758 $5,686 3.24%
MCALLEN-EDINBURG-MISSION, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 177 $34,145,000 $192,910 $5,173 3.32%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 46 $12,350,000 $268,478 $4,894 2.93%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 38 $10,610,000 $279,211 $6,486 3.19%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $6,460,000 $248,462 $6,027 3.49%
ST. GEORGE, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $3,660,000 $457,500 $4,458 3.39%
BROWNSVILLE-HARLINGEN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $2,895,000 $193,000 $5,767 3.33%
Outside of Metro Areas 13 $2,815,000 $216,538 $5,796 3.09%
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,575,000 $286,111 $4,524 3.17%
LAREDO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,230,000 $205,000 $4,431 2.92%
Kerrville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $520,000 $260,000 $4,766 3.31%
Del Rio, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $505,000 $168,333 $5,421 3.21%
WACO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $440,000 $110,000 $3,752 3.38%
Port Lavaca, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $435,000 $435,000 $3,658 2.50%
Rio Grande City-Roma, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $290,000 $145,000 $3,752 4.31%
EL PASO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $2,101 3.38%
Rockport, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $5,324 2.63%
Raymondville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $4,435 4.25%
Brownwood, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $4,781 3.13%
Uvalde, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,792 3.63%
Directions Equity's top markets include San Antonio, Mcallen, Houston, Austin, and Dallas among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 753 $184,855,000 $245,491 $4,498 3.21%
    FHA 424 $83,250,000 $196,344 $6,674 3.46%
    VA 186 $59,800,000 $321,505 $7,390 2.88%
    USDA 8 $1,610,000 $201,250 $6,344 3.33%

    For 2020, Directions Equity's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 753 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 424 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 966 $225,450,000 $233,385 $5,928 3.30%
    Refi 373 $96,455,000 $258,592 $4,704 3.07%
    Cash Out Refi 32 $7,610,000 $237,813 $5,509 3.29%

    For 2020, Directions Equity's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 966 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 373 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,269 $304,215,000 $239,728 $5,650 3.28%
    15 Year 65 $15,575,000 $239,615 $4,956 2.62%
    20 Year 27 $6,945,000 $257,222 $4,464 2.97%
    Other 9 $2,665,000 $296,111 $4,958 2.88%
    10 Year 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,276 2.50%

    For 2020, Directions Equity's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,269 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 65 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 594 $132,060,000 $222,323
    $1k-2k 494 $120,950,000 $244,838
    $2k-3k 113 $25,835,000 $228,628
    $3k-4k 68 $16,420,000 $241,471
    $5k+ 50 $20,320,000 $406,400
    $4k-5k 42 $11,340,000 $270,000

    Directions Equity's average total fees were $5,650, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 594 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 619 $134,435,000 $217,181
    2.5-3% 485 $125,415,000 $258,588
    <2.5% 131 $41,415,000 $316,145
    4-5% 127 $26,445,000 $208,228
    5-6% 7 $1,595,000 $227,857
    6-7% 2 $210,000 $105,000

    During 2020, Directions Equity's average interest rate for loans was 3.28%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 619 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 658 $179,550,000 $272,872 $6,090 3.14%
    $100k-200k 561 $89,115,000 $158,850 $4,652 3.42%
    $400k-600k 116 $53,670,000 $462,672 $6,915 2.94%
    $100,000 or less 30 $2,510,000 $83,667 $3,988 3.48%
    $600k-1MM 6 $4,670,000 $778,333 $20,675 2.69%

    2020 saw Directions Equity place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 658 originations, totaling $179,550,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 368 $72,010,000 $195,679 $5,561 3.32%
    $50k or less 276 $52,500,000 $190,217 $4,818 3.24%
    $100k-150k 257 $72,265,000 $281,187 $5,988 3.17%
    $75k-100k 212 $49,220,000 $232,170 $5,562 3.25%
    $150k-250k 178 $57,830,000 $324,888 $6,308 3.24%
    $250k+ 59 $20,555,000 $348,390 $5,985 3.16%

    Directions Equity lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 368 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 276 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    50-60% 200 $45,990,000 $229,950 $7,135 3.35%
    30-36% 169 $43,355,000 $256,538 $5,479 3.13%
    20-30% 168 $40,230,000 $239,464 $4,847 3.11%
    44% 77 $17,635,000 $229,026 $5,595 3.56%
    43% 64 $15,800,000 $246,875 $4,808 3.19%
    42% 61 $13,975,000 $229,098 $5,597 3.30%
    41% 55 $12,375,000 $225,000 $5,255 3.41%
    45% 55 $13,405,000 $243,727 $5,251 3.30%
    40% 54 $12,940,000 $239,630 $5,646 3.29%
    39% 53 $12,805,000 $241,604 $5,492 3.24%
    46% 50 $11,670,000 $233,400 $5,792 3.40%
    47% 48 $10,640,000 $221,667 $5,950 3.40%
    36% 47 $10,335,000 $219,894 $4,924 3.35%
    49% 47 $11,635,000 $247,553 $6,862 3.13%
    37% 44 $10,520,000 $239,091 $5,246 3.10%
    48% 42 $8,990,000 $214,048 $4,891 3.40%
    38% 41 $8,405,000 $205,000 $5,794 3.41%
    <20% 40 $9,910,000 $247,750 $4,273 2.95%
    >60% 3 $935,000 $311,667 $7,817 3.63%

    Directions Equity lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 50-60%, with 200 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 169 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 971 $230,805,000 $237,698 $5,626 3.25%
    Not provided 315 $77,435,000 $245,825 $5,321 3.24%
    Black 46 $11,020,000 $239,565 $6,766 3.23%
    Asian 30 $8,110,000 $270,333 $5,738 3.04%
    Filipino 2 $610,000 $305,000 $3,850 3.00%
    American Indian 3 $485,000 $161,667 $4,801 3.33%
    Asian Indian 1 $445,000 $445,000 $3,589 3.13%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $320,000 $160,000 $3,624 4.25%
    Other Asian 1 $285,000 $285,000 $3,236 2.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    97.94%

    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 origination
    58.72%

    Directions Equity 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 1,371 $329,515,000 $240,346

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 15 $2,365,000 $157,667
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 1,356 $327,150,000 $241,261

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 8 $1,110,000 $138,750 $3,755 2.84%
    40-60% 72 $16,950,000 $235,417 $4,487 2.91%
    60-80% 325 $83,025,000 $255,462 $4,940 3.26%
    80-100% 922 $213,130,000 $231,161 $5,589 3.28%
    Over 100% 44 $15,300,000 $347,727 $12,281 2.87%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Direct Home Loans, LLC Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 100.0%