LendingTree Releases Monthly Mortgage Offer Report for May
CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- LendingTree®, the nation's leading online loan marketplace, today released its monthly Mortgage Offers Report which analyzes data from actual loan terms offered to borrowers on LendingTree.com by lenders on LendingTree's network. The purpose of the report is to empower consumers by providing additional information on how their credit profile affects their loan prospects.
-- May's best rate offers for borrowers with the best credit profiles had
an average APR of 4.35% for conforming 30-year fixed purchase loans, up
from 4.26% in April. We consider people with the best credit profiles to
be those who received the best mortgage offers through the LendingTree
platform.
-- Refinance loan offers for borrowers with the best profiles were up 12
bps to 4.35%. Mortgage rates vary dependent upon parameters including
credit score, loan-to-value, income and property type.
-- For the average borrower, purchase APRs for conforming 30-yr fixed loans
offered on LendingTree's platform were up 10 bps to 5.02%. The loan note
rate of 4.91% was also up 10 bps.
-- Consumers with the highest credit scores (760+) saw offered APRs of
4.89% in March, vs. 5.17% for consumers with scores of 680 to 719. The
APR spread of 28 bps between these score ranges was down 1 bps from
March, yet still near the widest since this data series began in March
2016. The spread represents almost $15,000 in additional costs for
borrowers with lower credit scores over 30 years for the average
purchase loan amount of $236,697. The additional costs are due to higher
interest rates, larger fees or a combination of the two.
-- Refinance APRs for conforming 30-yr fixed loans were up 11 bps to 5.00%.
The credit score bracket spread narrowed 1 bps to 23 bps, amounting to
just over $12,000 in extra costs over the life of the loan for lower
credit score borrowers given an average refinance loan of $239,665.
-- Average proposed purchase down payments were up over $2,000
month-over-month at $60,009.
Purchase APR by Credit Score Range
Purchase Mortgage Offers by Credit Score
Purchase
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FICO
Range Average APR Average Down Payment Average Loan Amount Average LTV Lifetime Interest Paid*
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Over
all 5.02% $60,009 $236,697 82% $221,783
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760+ 4.89% $78,352 $259,008 78% $215,025
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720-759 4.94% $55,828 $236,779 83% $217,766
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680-719 5.17% $37,353 $213,642 86% $229,767
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640-679 5.48% $56,992 $200,725 76% $246,051
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620-639 5.57% $53,758 $189,604 76% $250,727
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*Lifetime interest paid is calculated based on the overall average loan amount to enable comparison.
Refinance Mortgage Offers by Credit Score
Refinance
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FICO
Range Average APR Average Down Payment Average Loan Amount Average LTV Lifetime Interest Paid*
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Over
all 5.00% $125 $239,665 62% $223,469
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760+ 4.87% $219 $247,469 59% $216,620
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720-759 4.92% $176 $243,290 65% $219,499
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680-719 5.10% $14 $235,119 65% $228,638
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640-679 5.27% $0 $222,323 60% $237,855
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620-639 5.44% $0 $214,798 60% $246,797
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*Lifetime interest paid is calculated based on the overall average loan amount to enable comparison.
"Low inventories pushing prices higher is the theme of this year's housing market," said Tendayi Kapfidze, LendingTree's Chief Economist and report author. "Supply problems are particularly acute for lower priced homes. Sales for homes under $100,000 were down 13% Y/Y in April and those between $100,000 and $250,000 were down 1% Y/Y. Rising rates have yet to temper demand, which is supported by a robust labor market, so buyers should do all they can to position themselves competitively. Improving your credit score is crucial, and we strongly advise getting financing in place ahead of the house hunt and comparing multiple loan offers first."
About the Report
The LendingTree Mortgage Offers Report contains data from actual loan terms offered to borrowers on LendingTree.com by lenders. We believe it is an important addition to standard industry surveys and reports on mortgage rates. Most quoted industry rates are for a hypothetical borrower with prime credit who makes a 20% down payment. Most borrowers do not fit this profile. Our report includes the average quoted APR by credit score, together with the average down payment and other metrics described below. We stratify by credit score, so borrowers have added information on how their credit profile affects their loan prospects. The report covers conforming 30-yr fixed loans for both purchase and refinance.
-- APR: Actual APR offers to borrowers on our platform
-- Down Payment: Though analogous to the LTV, we find that borrowers
identify more closely with the down payment. Academic studies have also
found that the down payment is the primary concern for homebuyers and
one of the main impediments to entering the homebuying market.
-- Loan Amount: The average loan amount borrowers are offered
-- LTV: Actual LTV offered to borrowers on our platform
-- Lifetime Interest Paid: This is the total cost a borrower incurs for the
loan, inclusive of fees.
To view the original report, visit https://www.lendingtree.com/home/mortgage-offers-report-may-2018/.
About LendingTree
LendingTree (NASDAQ: TREE) is the nation's leading online loan marketplace, empowering consumers as they comparison-shop across a full suite of loan and credit-based offerings. LendingTree provides an online marketplace which connects consumers with multiple lenders that compete for their business, as well as an array of online tools and information to help consumers find the best loan. Since inception, LendingTree has facilitated more than 65 million loan requests. LendingTree provides free monthly credit scores through My LendingTree and access to its network of over 500 lenders offering home loans, personal loans, credit cards, student loans, business loans, home equity loans/lines of credit, auto loans and more. LendingTree, LLC is a subsidiary of LendingTree, Inc. For more information go to www.lendingtree.com, dial 800-555-TREE, like our Facebook page and/or follow us on Twitter @LendingTree.
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