Cathay Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
Cathay Bank is a small bank specializing in loans. Cathay Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, Riverside, and San Francisco among others. We have data for 38 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Cathay Bank 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. Cathay Bank 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 |
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30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.53% | 3/27/23 |
30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.60% | 3/27/23 |
30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.63% | 3/27/23 |
15 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.63% | 3/27/23 |
15 Year Conventional Refi | 6.64% | 3/27/23 |
15 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.64% | 3/27/23 |
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. |
Originations
1,999Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$1,636,755,000Relative Rate
Cathay Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was
4.95%.
The 2022 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 4.76%.
This yields a difference of 0.19%.
Relative Fees (Closing Costs)
Cathay Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate
mortgage were $6,003.
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 $4,750.
Top Markets
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Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
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New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 860 | $607,350,000 | $706,221 | $6,808 | 4.91% |
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 453 | $569,825,000 | $1,257,892 | $6,219 | 4.72% |
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 81 | $96,665,000 | $1,193,395 | $4,427 | 5.03% |
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 170 | $81,920,000 | $481,882 | $4,900 | 4.72% |
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 56 | $59,180,000 | $1,056,786 | $5,207 | 4.74% |
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 53 | $49,045,000 | $925,377 | $6,041 | 4.57% |
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 85 | $37,395,000 | $439,941 | $4,764 | 5.00% |
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 27 | $35,155,000 | $1,302,037 | $4,167 | 4.42% |
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 29 | $21,625,000 | $745,690 | $4,849 | 5.09% |
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 45 | $18,515,000 | $411,444 | $4,760 | 5.25% |
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 33 | $13,445,000 | $407,424 | $5,588 | 5.23% |
LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) | 34 | $12,400,000 | $364,706 | $3,229 | 4.60% |
SPRINGFIELD, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $6,135,000 | $6,135,000 | $0 | 6.16% |
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 7 | $4,375,000 | $625,000 | $5,839 | 5.41% |
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 13 | $4,235,000 | $325,769 | $5,170 | 5.53% |
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 12 | $4,100,000 | $341,667 | $4,211 | 5.02% |
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $3,100,000 | $516,667 | $4,856 | 4.85% |
STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $1,970,000 | $985,000 | $3,999 | 6.23% |
POUGHKEEPSIE-NEWBURGH-MIDDLETOWN, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $1,930,000 | $482,500 | $5,271 | 3.94% |
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $1,330,000 | $332,500 | $3,631 | 4.91% |
TRENTON-PRINCETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $1,265,000 | $421,667 | $5,638 | 4.76% |
RENO, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $890,000 | $445,000 | $3,682 | 4.94% |
VALLEJO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $720,000 | $360,000 | $3,085 | 5.13% |
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $605,000 | $201,667 | $3,615 | 5.29% |
Moses Lake, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $495,000 | $495,000 | $3,663 | 4.00% |
FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $345,000 | $345,000 | $4,072 | 4.25% |
MERCED, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $315,000 | $315,000 | $0 | 5.88% |
WORCESTER, MA-CT (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $305,000 | $305,000 | $2,666 | 4.00% |
BELLINGHAM, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $305,000 | $305,000 | $2,936 | 5.88% |
OLYMPIA-LACEY-TUMWATER, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $305,000 | $305,000 | $3,832 | 3.88% |
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $265,000 | $265,000 | $0 | 3.88% |
Outside of Metro Areas | 1 | $255,000 | $255,000 | $2,976 | 5.88% |
COLLEGE STATION-BRYAN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $195,000 | $195,000 | $0 | 4.13% |
PROVIDENCE-WARWICK, RI-MA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $175,000 | $175,000 | $3,906 | 5.50% |
UTICA-ROME, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $175,000 | $175,000 | $3,971 | 3.75% |
KILLEEN-TEMPLE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $165,000 | $165,000 | $0 | 6.25% |
ALBANY-SCHENECTADY-TROY, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $165,000 | $165,000 | $0 | 5.88% |
LUBBOCK, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $115,000 | $115,000 | $0 | 4.25% |
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Product Mix
Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
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Conventional | 1,999 | $1,636,755,000 | $818,787 | $6,039 | 4.86% |
For 2022, Cathay Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,999 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2022, Cathay Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,567 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 243 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2022, Cathay Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,326 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 391 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
Cathay Bank's average total fees were $6,003, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 1,089 originations.
Interest Rates
During 2022, Cathay Bank's average interest rate for loans was 4.95%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 776 originations.
Loan Sizing
2022 saw Cathay Bank place emphasis on $400k-600k loans with 648 originations, totaling $315,880,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Cathay Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 175 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 150 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Cathay Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 118 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 67 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications92.12%
Cathay Bank has an average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination83.54%
Cathay Bank has a below average pick rate.
Points and Fees
Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
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NA | 1,999 | $1,636,755,000 | $818,787 |
Occupancy Type Mix
Dwelling Type | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
---|---|---|---|
1,999 | $1,636,755,000 | $818,787 |
LTV Distribution
Complaints
Bank Name | Product | Issue | 2022 CPFB Complaints | % of Total Issues |
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CITIBANK, N.A. | Conventional home mortgage | Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage | 1 | 33.3% |
CITIBANK, N.A. | Conventional home mortgage | Struggling to pay mortgage | 1 | 33.3% |
CITIBANK, N.A. | Conventional home mortgage | Trouble during payment process | 1 | 33.3% |