Great Midwest Bank S.s.b. Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Brookfield, WI

LEI: 254900AG9OLNQOYN9650

Tax ID: 39-0476365

5 stars - Updated: 11/17/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 22 reviews

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Review & Overview

Great Midwest Bank S.s.b. is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. Great Midwest Bank S.s.b. has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Milwaukee, Racine, Whitewater, Madison, and Watertown among others. We have data for 20 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Great Midwest Bank S.s.b. 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. Great Midwest Bank S.s.b. 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 relatively high rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.18% 11/17/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.75% 11/17/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.58% 11/17/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.63% 11/17/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.86% 11/17/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.81% 11/17/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.81% 11/17/24
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

479

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$149,135,000

Awards

Great Midwest Bank S.S.B. 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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Relative Rate

Great Midwest Bank S.s.b.'s average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.7%.

The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.

This yields a difference of 0.22%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Great Midwest Bank S.s.b.'s average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $2,792.

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 $9,089.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
MILWAUKEE-WAUKESHA, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 377 $125,465,000 $332,798 $2,496 7.29%
RACINE, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $6,335,000 $301,667 $2,609 7.38%
Whitewater, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $3,675,000 $525,000 $3,248 6.53%
MADISON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $3,550,000 $221,875 $1,363 7.65%
Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $2,675,000 $382,143 $3,119 7.03%
APPLETON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $2,355,000 $102,391 $649 7.33%
Outside of Metro Areas 5 $1,685,000 $337,000 $1,911 6.88%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $495,000 $165,000 $2,300 6.75%
Baraboo, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $485,000 $161,667 $2,985 7.54%
Beaver Dam, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $425,000 $141,667 $2,138 7.54%
Manitowoc, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $360,000 $180,000 $0 8.75%
FOND DU LAC, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $300,000 $75,000 $0 7.84%
THE VILLAGES, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $1,777 6.00%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 9.50%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $4,208 6.88%
JANESVILLE-BELOIT, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $2,397 7.50%
WAUSAU-WESTON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 8.25%
SHEBOYGAN, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $1,949 5.88%
GREEN BAY, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 9.00%
DULUTH, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 9.00%
Great Midwest Bank S.s.b.'s top markets include Milwaukee, Racine, Whitewater, Madison, and Watertown among others.

Their top states include:
  • Wisconsin (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 319 $128,485,000 $402,774 $2,382 6.76%
    HELOC 160 $20,650,000 $129,063 n/a 8.38%

    For 2023, Great Midwest Bank S.s.b.'s most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 319 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 160 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 285 $118,295,000 $415,070 $2,827 6.88%
    Home Improvement 83 $7,505,000 $90,422 $224 8.09%
    Other 48 $4,820,000 $100,417 $446 7.99%
    Refi 35 $13,525,000 $386,429 $1,709 7.45%
    Cash Out Refi 28 $4,990,000 $178,214 $1,031 7.96%

    For 2023, Great Midwest Bank S.s.b.'s most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 285 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 83 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 248 $119,580,000 $482,177 $2,792 6.70%
    10 Year 168 $20,990,000 $124,940 $50 8.33%
    20 Year 26 $3,810,000 $146,538 $1,159 6.97%
    Other 16 $2,520,000 $157,500 $427 7.20%
    15 Year 11 $1,895,000 $172,273 $1,749 6.87%
    5 Year 10 $340,000 $34,000 $0 6.37%

    For 2023, Great Midwest Bank S.s.b.'s most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 248 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 168 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 295 $115,645,000 $392,017
    $5k+ 4 $2,190,000 $547,500
    $1k-2k 3 $935,000 $311,667

    Great Midwest Bank S.s.b.'s average total fees were $2,792, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 295 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 166 $62,970,000 $379,337
    7-8% 139 $38,625,000 $277,878
    Over 8% 119 $20,075,000 $168,697
    5-6% 53 $25,975,000 $490,094
    <2.5% 1 $15,000 $15,000
    4-5% 1 $1,475,000 $1,475,000

    During 2023, Great Midwest Bank S.s.b.'s average interest rate for loans was 6.70%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 166 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 133 $7,275,000 $54,699 $641 7.83%
    $200k-400k 111 $31,915,000 $287,523 $2,656 7.19%
    $100k-200k 104 $14,700,000 $141,346 $1,897 7.50%
    $400k-600k 63 $31,425,000 $498,810 $2,816 6.69%
    $600k-1MM 52 $38,110,000 $732,885 $3,153 6.70%
    $1MM+ 16 $25,710,000 $1,606,875 $4,184 6.83%

    2023 saw Great Midwest Bank S.s.b. place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 133 originations, totaling $7,275,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 122 $43,530,000 $356,803 $2,556 7.31%
    $100k-150k 109 $23,635,000 $216,835 $2,275 7.38%
    $250k+ 95 $56,445,000 $594,158 $3,135 7.11%
    $50k-75k 56 $5,390,000 $96,250 $1,865 7.66%
    $75k-100k 54 $8,430,000 $156,111 $1,906 7.46%
    $50k or less 33 $2,985,000 $90,455 $1,455 6.84%

    Great Midwest Bank S.s.b. lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 122 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 109 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 118 $31,110,000 $263,644 $2,253 7.39%
    <20% 77 $13,785,000 $179,026 $1,846 7.63%
    30-36% 64 $19,650,000 $307,031 $2,589 7.25%
    37% 22 $7,250,000 $329,545 $1,947 6.87%
    42% 17 $5,985,000 $352,059 $2,859 7.38%
    38% 17 $5,885,000 $346,176 $2,576 7.30%
    39% 16 $5,240,000 $327,500 $2,092 7.59%
    36% 16 $8,210,000 $513,125 $2,886 7.15%
    50-60% 14 $5,980,000 $427,143 $3,466 7.05%
    49% 14 $4,940,000 $352,857 $2,490 7.86%
    47% 13 $4,405,000 $338,846 $2,895 7.00%
    45% 13 $6,315,000 $485,769 $2,570 6.72%
    40% 13 $3,945,000 $303,462 $2,324 7.25%
    44% 13 $3,095,000 $238,077 $1,882 7.21%
    46% 13 $4,665,000 $358,846 $2,252 6.67%
    41% 12 $3,900,000 $325,000 $2,369 6.94%
    43% 8 $1,880,000 $235,000 $1,736 7.53%
    48% 7 $3,385,000 $483,571 $2,541 7.48%
    >60% 2 $790,000 $395,000 $3,270 6.19%

    Great Midwest Bank S.s.b. lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 118 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 77 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 402 $112,970,000 $281,020 $2,320 7.35%
    Not provided 43 $18,915,000 $439,884 $2,827 7.26%
    Not applicable 9 $8,525,000 $947,222 $0 6.90%
    Asian 9 $5,305,000 $589,444 $3,189 6.99%
    Black 15 $3,265,000 $217,667 $2,238 6.62%
    American Indian 1 $155,000 $155,000 $2,405 6.13%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.56%

    Great Midwest Bank S.s.b. has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    87.27%

    Great Midwest Bank S.s.b. has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 479 $149,135,000 $311,347

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    479 $149,135,000 $311,347

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 94 $16,150,000 $171,809 $1,621 7.89%
    40-60% 61 $18,335,000 $300,574 $1,955 7.40%
    60-80% 121 $59,195,000 $489,215 $2,885 6.78%
    80-100% 110 $50,020,000 $454,727 $2,835 6.74%
    Under 20% 93 $5,435,000 $58,441 $292 7.99%