Independent Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Grand Rapids, MI

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5 stars - Updated: 3/17/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 61 reviews

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Review & Overview

Independent Bank is a small bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. Independent Bank 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.) They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Detroit, Grand Rapids, Traverse City, Columbus, and Ann Arbor among others. We have data for 56 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Independent Bank 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. Independent 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
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 5.81% 3/17/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.66% 3/17/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.53% 3/17/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.79% 3/17/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.55% 3/17/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.09% 3/17/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.46% 3/17/24
30 Year VA Refi 5.56% 3/17/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 7.26% 3/17/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.17% 3/17/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.19% 3/17/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.19% 3/17/24
15 Year FHA Purchase 5.68% 3/17/24
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

3,748

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$1,066,700,000
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Relative Rate

Independent Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 5.03%.

The 2022 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 4.76%.

This yields a difference of 0.27%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Independent Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,905.

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
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 940 $325,360,000 $346,128 $4,630 4.83%
GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 880 $250,260,000 $284,386 $3,691 4.92%
Traverse City, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 292 $103,850,000 $355,651 $4,437 4.89%
Outside of Metro Areas 413 $79,795,000 $193,208 $3,691 4.93%
COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 80 $47,750,000 $596,875 $5,876 4.17%
ANN ARBOR, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 114 $36,920,000 $323,860 $4,956 4.87%
LANSING-EAST LANSING, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 202 $32,840,000 $162,574 $3,274 4.72%
AKRON, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 62 $25,650,000 $413,710 $4,660 4.66%
Holland, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 39 $14,185,000 $363,718 $5,221 5.01%
MUSKEGON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 71 $14,045,000 $197,817 $3,723 4.89%
FLINT, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 50 $13,060,000 $261,200 $4,053 4.75%
SAGINAW, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 99 $13,055,000 $131,869 $2,909 5.05%
BAY CITY, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 92 $11,150,000 $121,196 $2,887 5.13%
NILES, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 37 $11,105,000 $300,135 $3,827 5.14%
KALAMAZOO-PORTAGE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 39 $11,005,000 $282,179 $4,512 4.93%
Cadillac, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 43 $8,085,000 $188,023 $4,347 4.90%
CLEVELAND-ELYRIA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 24 $7,710,000 $321,250 $4,227 4.44%
Big Rapids, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 47 $7,665,000 $163,085 $3,386 5.29%
MIDLAND, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 37 $7,425,000 $200,676 $3,391 4.94%
BATTLE CREEK, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 35 $6,335,000 $181,000 $3,312 5.06%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $5,305,000 $1,061,000 $9,693 3.80%
JACKSON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 35 $5,225,000 $149,286 $4,677 5.04%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $3,410,000 $568,333 $7,818 4.31%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $3,240,000 $324,000 $5,577 4.90%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,915,000 $323,889 $6,417 4.68%
Mount Pleasant, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $2,435,000 $143,235 $3,378 4.51%
MONROE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,945,000 $176,818 $3,685 4.90%
Ludington, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,450,000 $241,667 $3,732 5.48%
TOLEDO, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,320,000 $220,000 $4,342 4.60%
CANTON-MASSILLON, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,310,000 $327,500 $4,062 5.16%
Wooster, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $970,000 $242,500 $3,201 3.94%
Alma, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $760,000 $126,667 $3,831 4.73%
New Philadelphia-Dover, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $705,000 $705,000 $3,974 5.88%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $665,000 $665,000 $6,826 4.63%
Key West, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $645,000 $645,000 $7,307 3.38%
SOUTH BEND-MISHAWAKA, IN-MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $605,000 $605,000 $6,456 5.00%
Coldwater, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $550,000 $275,000 $2,863 4.00%
Adrian, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $530,000 $265,000 $6,467 5.19%
Sturgis, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $470,000 $117,500 $5,800 6.00%
Sault Ste. Marie, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $465,000 $155,000 $3,463 5.50%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $465,000 $155,000 $3,597 4.58%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $415,000 $415,000 $5,561 5.88%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $395,000 $395,000 $15,405 6.13%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $6,807 3.88%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $7,143 5.38%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $4,987 3.13%
ASHEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $8,826 5.38%
PANAMA CITY, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $0 5.84%
MICHIGAN CITY-LA PORTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $2,541 6.50%
THE VILLAGES, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $4,499 5.50%
LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $2,534 5.00%
HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $4,113 3.25%
Mount Vernon, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $2,709 3.25%
Escanaba, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $2,958 5.00%
Alpena, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $4,089 4.88%
Urbana, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $4,745 5.13%
Independent Bank's top markets include Detroit, Grand Rapids, Traverse City, Columbus, and Ann Arbor among others.

Their top states include:
  • Michigan (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Ohio (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Illinois (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Indiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 2,802 $934,680,000 $333,576 $4,017 4.83%
    HELOC 817 $105,925,000 $129,651 n/a 4.98%
    FHA 88 $16,720,000 $190,000 $6,848 5.27%
    VA 27 $7,095,000 $262,778 $5,356 4.86%
    USDA 14 $2,280,000 $162,857 $5,138 4.66%

    For 2022, Independent Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 2,802 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 817 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 2,415 $821,125,000 $340,010 $4,400 4.97%
    Home Improvement 468 $50,630,000 $108,184 $2,650 5.08%
    Cash Out Refi 381 $78,295,000 $205,499 $3,373 4.45%
    Refi 248 $84,980,000 $342,661 $2,958 4.05%
    Other 236 $31,670,000 $134,195 $3,153 5.01%

    For 2022, Independent Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 2,415 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 468 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 2,166 $614,570,000 $283,735 $3,905 5.03%
    Other 838 $110,400,000 $131,742 $4,712 4.95%
    30+ year 375 $242,125,000 $645,667 $6,424 4.46%
    15 Year 276 $51,880,000 $187,971 $2,969 4.01%
    10 Year 37 $37,265,000 $1,007,162 $2,310 4.38%
    20 Year 36 $5,110,000 $141,944 $2,823 4.39%
    5 Year 19 $4,915,000 $258,684 $684 5.27%
    3 Year 1 $435,000 $435,000 $0 4.50%

    For 2022, Independent Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 2,166 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 838 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 2,030 $663,860,000 $327,025
    $2k-3k 264 $85,000,000 $321,970
    $<1k 167 $19,975,000 $119,611
    $3k-4k 127 $44,285,000 $348,701
    $5k+ 114 $58,210,000 $510,614
    $4k-5k 60 $27,730,000 $462,167

    Independent Bank's average total fees were $3,905, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 2,030 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 1,166 $352,660,000 $302,453
    5-6% 973 $247,175,000 $254,034
    4-5% 888 $288,550,000 $324,944
    6-7% 491 $135,925,000 $276,833
    7-8% 101 $13,015,000 $128,861
    2.5-3% 86 $20,740,000 $241,163
    <2.5% 23 $7,785,000 $338,478
    Over 8% 20 $850,000 $42,500

    During 2022, Independent Bank's average interest rate for loans was 5.03%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 1,166 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 1,129 $315,085,000 $279,083 $4,219 4.88%
    $100k-200k 1,061 $155,135,000 $146,216 $3,206 4.92%
    $100,000 or less 841 $49,315,000 $58,639 $2,384 5.07%
    $400k-600k 369 $178,535,000 $483,835 $5,307 4.65%
    $600k-1MM 228 $168,250,000 $737,939 $5,985 4.49%
    $1MM+ 120 $200,380,000 $1,669,833 $7,724 4.32%

    2022 saw Independent Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 1,129 originations, totaling $315,085,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 766 $195,270,000 $254,922 $4,369 4.90%
    $50k-75k 680 $109,180,000 $160,559 $3,411 4.91%
    $150k-250k 678 $222,350,000 $327,950 $4,774 4.77%
    $75k-100k 539 $101,285,000 $187,913 $3,827 5.01%
    $50k or less 510 $64,590,000 $126,647 $2,982 4.88%
    $250k+ 484 $322,030,000 $665,351 $5,873 4.68%

    Independent Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 766 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 680 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 838 $201,540,000 $240,501 $3,776 4.78%
    30-36% 834 $223,090,000 $267,494 $4,118 4.87%
    <20% 286 $73,480,000 $256,923 $3,815 4.61%
    39% 186 $63,910,000 $343,602 $4,411 4.95%
    37% 179 $45,905,000 $256,453 $4,441 4.95%
    36% 176 $49,990,000 $284,034 $4,209 4.93%
    38% 174 $63,970,000 $367,644 $4,417 4.96%
    42% 156 $48,550,000 $311,218 $4,583 4.93%
    43% 150 $44,570,000 $297,133 $4,428 4.92%
    44% 147 $48,805,000 $332,007 $4,383 4.93%
    40% 139 $38,095,000 $274,065 $4,119 4.92%
    41% 126 $36,200,000 $287,302 $4,202 4.90%
    45% 97 $27,435,000 $282,835 $4,320 5.01%
    48% 66 $15,130,000 $229,242 $3,695 4.95%
    49% 64 $19,160,000 $299,375 $4,265 4.88%
    47% 59 $13,045,000 $221,102 $3,629 5.04%
    46% 39 $9,565,000 $245,256 $4,326 5.36%
    50-60% 6 $2,030,000 $338,333 $2,870 4.48%
    >60% 1 $465,000 $465,000 $4,332 7.00%

    Independent Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 838 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 834 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 3,265 $897,535,000 $274,896 $4,094 4.86%
    Not provided 268 $69,770,000 $260,336 $4,196 4.79%
    Not applicable 21 $40,415,000 $1,924,524 $0 5.42%
    Black 105 $23,435,000 $223,190 $4,448 5.25%
    Asian 53 $21,645,000 $408,396 $4,928 4.67%
    Asian Indian 13 $8,195,000 $630,385 $5,285 4.28%
    Chinese 5 $2,265,000 $453,000 $6,207 4.68%
    American Indian 12 $1,940,000 $161,667 $2,817 5.33%
    Other Asian 3 $745,000 $248,333 $3,132 4.46%
    Vietnamese 1 $325,000 $325,000 $5,214 5.75%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $285,000 $285,000 $5,268 5.63%
    Filipino 1 $145,000 $145,000 $460 7.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    88.92%

    Independent Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    75.99%

    Independent Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 3,748 $1,066,700,000 $284,605

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3,748 $1,066,700,000 $284,605

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 431 $77,915,000 $180,777 $2,788 4.82%
    40-60% 373 $97,485,000 $261,354 $3,521 4.54%
    60-80% 1,060 $352,990,000 $333,009 $4,241 4.75%
    80-100% 1,435 $497,965,000 $347,014 $4,418 4.97%
    Over 100% 1 $325,000 $325,000 $10,291 3.38%
    Under 20% 448 $40,020,000 $89,330 $1,767 5.15%