The Golden 1 Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Sacramento, CA

LEI: 549300ZJIC4LOLZH0M42

Tax ID: 94-0362025

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    • Review & Overview

    The Golden 1 is a small mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. The Golden 1 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.) Their top markets by origination volume include: San Jose, San Francisco, Sacramento, Stockton, and Los Angeles among others. We have data for 34 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    The Golden 1 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. The Golden 1 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
    Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.81% 11/22/24
    30 Year Conventional Purchase 5.99% 11/22/24
    30 Year Conventional Refi 6.25% 11/22/24
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.59% 11/22/24
    30 Year FHA Purchase 7.04% 11/22/24
    30 Year FHA Refi 6.27% 11/22/24
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.87% 11/22/24
    15 Year Conventional Refi 6.13% 11/22/24
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.13% 11/22/24
    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

    6,793

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $2,645,955,000
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    Top Markets

    Zoom/scroll map to see bank's per metro statistics. Subscribers can configure state/metro/county granularity, assorted fields and quantity of results. This map shows top 10 markets in the map viewport, as defined by descending origination volume.

    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 653 $715,665,000 $1,095,965 $5,901 4.22%
    San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 839 $702,015,000 $836,728 $7,991 4.34%
    SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3,056 $566,880,000 $185,497 $3,591 5.09%
    STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 348 $148,250,000 $426,006 $5,168 4.53%
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 189 $115,165,000 $609,339 $7,440 4.67%
    RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 176 $60,870,000 $345,852 $5,047 5.30%
    FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 273 $42,325,000 $155,037 $4,044 5.28%
    SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 65 $40,975,000 $630,385 $8,274 4.80%
    SANTA CRUZ-WATSONVILLE, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 37 $30,355,000 $820,405 $6,282 4.35%
    VALLEJO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 140 $27,350,000 $195,357 $3,880 5.24%
    SAN LUIS OBISPO-PASO ROBLES, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 128 $26,890,000 $210,078 $3,720 5.05%
    MODESTO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 148 $21,000,000 $141,892 $3,296 5.21%
    SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 58 $20,710,000 $357,069 $3,985 4.93%
    Outside of Metro Areas 93 $19,045,000 $204,785 $3,479 4.99%
    OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $12,315,000 $492,600 $6,457 4.71%
    SANTA ROSA-PETALUMA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $11,885,000 $565,952 $6,913 5.21%
    MADERA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 89 $11,365,000 $127,697 $3,616 5.25%
    SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 47 $10,105,000 $215,000 $3,991 5.60%
    Truckee-Grass Valley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 49 $9,185,000 $187,449 $2,943 5.38%
    YUBA CITY, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 76 $8,740,000 $115,000 $3,529 5.29%
    REDDING, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 63 $8,115,000 $128,810 $2,589 5.28%
    NAPA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $7,640,000 $293,846 $4,709 4.79%
    CHICO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 44 $6,360,000 $144,545 $3,416 5.05%
    MERCED, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 30 $5,180,000 $172,667 $4,069 4.93%
    BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 32 $4,580,000 $143,125 $2,968 5.08%
    HANFORD-CORCORAN, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 31 $3,355,000 $108,226 $3,146 6.16%
    VISALIA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $3,085,000 $134,130 $2,965 5.39%
    Ukiah, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $2,340,000 $585,000 $6,000 4.59%
    Crescent City, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $945,000 $315,000 $3,766 4.13%
    Sonora, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $935,000 $133,571 $874 5.84%
    Susanville, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $800,000 $100,000 $4,330 4.31%
    Red Bluff, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $585,000 $83,571 $4,416 5.30%
    Eureka-Arcata, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $580,000 $145,000 $2,612 5.99%
    Clearlake, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $4,223 2.88%
    The Golden 1's top markets include San Jose, San Francisco, Sacramento, Stockton, and Los Angeles among others.

    Their top states include:
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)

    • Similar Lenders

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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 3,481 $414,715,000 $119,137 n/a 5.31%
    Conventional 3,287 $2,220,975,000 $675,685 $5,172 4.46%
    FHA 25 $10,265,000 $410,600 $12,179 4.26%

    For 2022, The Golden 1's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 3,481 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 3,287 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 2,727 $304,745,000 $111,751 $601 5.40%
    Home Purchase 2,034 $1,883,490,000 $926,003 $7,035 4.16%
    Cash Out Refi 990 $247,200,000 $249,697 $3,937 4.68%
    Other 786 $86,520,000 $110,076 $517 5.76%
    Refi 256 $124,000,000 $484,375 $3,708 3.54%

    For 2022, The Golden 1's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 2,727 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 2,034 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 6,080 $2,556,360,000 $420,454 $6,375 4.80%
    15 Year 385 $56,615,000 $147,052 $1,664 5.24%
    20 Year 246 $27,720,000 $112,683 $451 6.40%
    Other 65 $3,595,000 $55,308 $0 6.39%
    10 Year 17 $1,665,000 $97,941 $2,068 4.76%

    For 2022, The Golden 1's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 6,080 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 385 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 1,797 $1,210,395,000 $673,564
    $5k+ 378 $348,440,000 $921,799
    $2k-3k 356 $240,800,000 $676,404
    $1k-2k 290 $94,370,000 $325,414
    $3k-4k 245 $172,235,000 $703,000
    $4k-5k 155 $134,435,000 $867,323

    The Golden 1's average total fees were $6,375, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 1,797 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 1,936 $795,200,000 $410,744
    3-4% 1,763 $900,085,000 $510,542
    6-7% 1,148 $157,240,000 $136,969
    5-6% 1,031 $329,795,000 $319,879
    2.5-3% 414 $364,490,000 $880,411
    7-8% 367 $38,335,000 $104,455
    <2.5% 69 $54,425,000 $788,768
    Over 8% 65 $6,385,000 $98,231

    During 2022, The Golden 1's average interest rate for loans was 4.80%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 1,936 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 2,204 $125,210,000 $56,810 $306 5.52%
    $100k-200k 1,523 $202,255,000 $132,800 $2,394 5.19%
    $200k-400k 968 $269,210,000 $278,110 $4,253 4.75%
    $1MM+ 841 $1,198,135,000 $1,424,655 $7,791 3.85%
    $600k-1MM 789 $626,485,000 $794,024 $6,684 4.01%
    $400k-600k 468 $224,660,000 $480,043 $5,988 4.65%

    2022 saw The Golden 1 place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 2,204 originations, totaling $125,210,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 1,948 $771,140,000 $395,862 $5,655 4.90%
    $100k-150k 1,624 $318,200,000 $195,936 $3,929 5.14%
    $250k+ 1,454 $1,327,420,000 $912,944 $7,166 4.41%
    $75k-100k 878 $123,340,000 $140,478 $3,289 5.09%
    $50k-75k 615 $74,265,000 $120,756 $3,142 5.14%
    $50k or less 237 $23,855,000 $100,654 $2,911 4.79%

    The Golden 1 lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 1,948 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 1,624 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 1,305 $536,995,000 $411,490 $5,178 4.83%
    20-30% 1,194 $399,020,000 $334,188 $4,806 4.78%
    44% 779 $240,605,000 $308,864 $5,297 5.24%
    43% 472 $181,920,000 $385,424 $5,591 5.07%
    41% 377 $153,625,000 $407,493 $5,307 5.03%
    42% 356 $135,640,000 $381,011 $5,187 5.04%
    40% 343 $133,545,000 $389,344 $5,002 4.96%
    39% 307 $119,205,000 $388,290 $5,518 4.92%
    <20% 296 $69,830,000 $235,912 $3,919 4.62%
    38% 295 $114,455,000 $387,983 $4,732 4.89%
    36% 291 $110,745,000 $380,567 $4,473 4.97%
    37% 286 $106,900,000 $373,776 $4,726 4.93%
    45% 111 $57,815,000 $520,856 $5,393 4.88%
    49% 104 $70,910,000 $681,827 $6,649 4.36%
    47% 82 $57,130,000 $696,707 $6,604 4.33%
    46% 81 $59,235,000 $731,296 $5,989 4.35%
    48% 70 $51,350,000 $733,571 $6,476 4.36%
    50-60% 43 $45,775,000 $1,064,535 $9,073 4.24%

    The Golden 1 lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 1,305 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 1,194 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Asian 1,379 $997,735,000 $723,521 $6,460 4.48%
    White 3,442 $928,940,000 $269,884 $4,424 5.05%
    Not provided 1,461 $481,995,000 $329,908 $4,936 4.93%
    Asian Indian 137 $137,985,000 $1,007,190 $7,253 4.12%
    Black 227 $54,215,000 $238,833 $4,040 5.09%
    American Indian 69 $13,525,000 $196,014 $3,106 5.37%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 35 $7,515,000 $214,714 $3,104 5.46%
    Other Asian 13 $7,395,000 $568,846 $6,484 4.83%
    Filipino 8 $3,680,000 $460,000 $3,381 5.19%
    Korean 4 $3,110,000 $777,500 $7,257 4.66%
    Other Pacific Islander 6 $2,560,000 $426,667 $3,453 4.87%
    Vietnamese 2 $2,300,000 $1,150,000 $4,993 5.38%
    Japanese 5 $2,025,000 $405,000 $8,236 4.50%
    Not applicable 1 $1,255,000 $1,255,000 $0 6.13%
    Chinese 2 $840,000 $420,000 $7,558 5.50%
    Samoan 1 $805,000 $805,000 $10,041 4.00%
    Guamanian 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 6.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    74.94%

    The Golden 1 has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    72.31%

    The Golden 1 has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 6,793 $2,645,955,000 $389,512

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6,793 $2,645,955,000 $389,512

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 1,159 $240,295,000 $207,330 $2,832 5.15%
    40-60% 508 $220,690,000 $434,429 $4,311 4.25%
    60-80% 951 $814,725,000 $856,703 $6,771 4.12%
    80-100% 1,168 $1,115,280,000 $954,863 $7,008 4.09%
    Under 20% 3,007 $254,965,000 $84,790 $330 5.46%