Cathay Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
Cathay Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. Cathay Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: New York, Los Angeles, Houston, Seattle, and Riverside among others. We have data for 34 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 a low 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 | 6.42% | 4/5/25 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.52% | 4/5/25 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.50% | 4/5/25 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 7.00% | 4/5/25 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 7.11% | 4/5/25 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 7.11% | 4/5/25 |
| 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
1,209Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
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Relative Rate
Cathay Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was
7.03%.
The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.
This yields a difference of 0.48%.
Relative Fees (Closing Costs)
Cathay Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate
mortgage were $6,512.
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 $8,356.
Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 632 | $468,420,000 | $741,171 | $7,161 | 7.02% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 248 | $237,190,000 | $956,411 | $6,992 | 7.00% |
| HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 8 | $56,830,000 | $7,103,750 | $5,532 | 6.92% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 60 | $50,210,000 | $836,833 | $5,087 | 7.02% |
| RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 69 | $39,255,000 | $568,913 | $5,726 | 6.95% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 40 | $37,620,000 | $940,500 | $5,375 | 7.01% |
| SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 25 | $31,725,000 | $1,269,000 | $4,453 | 7.08% |
| SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 23 | $17,775,000 | $772,826 | $6,778 | 7.00% |
| LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) | 26 | $13,060,000 | $502,308 | $3,846 | 6.57% |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 16 | $10,750,000 | $671,875 | $5,233 | 7.02% |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 16 | $8,650,000 | $540,625 | $5,892 | 6.84% |
| STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $4,525,000 | $905,000 | $3,224 | 6.99% |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 7 | $2,835,000 | $405,000 | $6,691 | 7.21% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $1,745,000 | $1,745,000 | $6,144 | 7.13% |
| SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $1,260,000 | $315,000 | $4,291 | 7.09% |
| PROVIDENCE-WARWICK, RI-MA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $1,200,000 | $600,000 | $5,689 | 7.13% |
| ALBANY-SCHENECTADY-TROY, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $940,000 | $235,000 | $5,243 | 7.03% |
| VALLEJO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $920,000 | $460,000 | $4,468 | 7.19% |
| BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $865,000 | $288,333 | $4,184 | 7.08% |
| SAN LUIS OBISPO-PASO ROBLES, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $675,000 | $675,000 | $4,270 | 7.13% |
| POUGHKEEPSIE-NEWBURGH-MIDDLETOWN, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $510,000 | $255,000 | $0 | 7.63% |
| SPRINGFIELD, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $495,000 | $495,000 | $0 | 6.98% |
| TRENTON-PRINCETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $410,000 | $205,000 | $4,875 | 6.88% |
| SYRACUSE, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $390,000 | $195,000 | $4,912 | 7.19% |
| BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $335,000 | $335,000 | $4,426 | 6.75% |
| Easton, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $295,000 | $295,000 | $4,487 | 7.25% |
| OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $285,000 | $285,000 | $5,723 | 7.00% |
| MADERA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $255,000 | $255,000 | $0 | 7.13% |
| ATLANTIC CITY-HAMMONTON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $225,000 | $225,000 | $4,866 | 6.75% |
| ROCKFORD, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $225,000 | $225,000 | $4,245 | 6.88% |
| ROCHESTER, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $205,000 | $205,000 | $4,585 | 7.13% |
| AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $185,000 | $185,000 | $0 | 7.88% |
| ITHACA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $105,000 | $105,000 | $0 | 6.88% |
| BINGHAMTON, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $65,000 | $65,000 | $0 | 7.25% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 1,209 | $990,435,000 | $819,218 | $6,557 | 7.00% |
For 2024, Cathay Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,209 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2024, Cathay Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,014 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 93 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2024, Cathay Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 902 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 195 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
Cathay Bank's average total fees were $6,512, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 611 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-8% | 717 | $566,725,000 | $790,411 |
| 6-7% | 475 | $408,895,000 | $860,832 |
| 5-6% | 11 | $7,895,000 | $717,727 |
| Over 8% | 5 | $6,065,000 | $1,213,000 |
| 4-5% | 1 | $855,000 | $855,000 |
During 2024, Cathay Bank's average interest rate for loans was 7.03%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 717 originations.
Loan Sizing
2024 saw Cathay Bank place emphasis on $400k-600k loans with 376 originations, totaling $188,090,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Cathay Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 88 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 78 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Cathay Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 47 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 50-60%, with 24 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications92.50%
Cathay Bank has an average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination83.29%
Cathay Bank has a below average pick rate.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 1,209 | $990,435,000 | $819,218 |