Frontier Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Omaha, NE

LEI: 254900HEPQK96AEXHS12

Tax ID: 47-0098167

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 19 reviews

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  • Loan Length
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  • Points and Fees
  • Origination Fees (Closing Costs)

    • Review & Overview

    Frontier Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Frontier Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Omaha, Lincoln, Norfolk, Phoenix, and Naples among others. We have data for 27 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    Frontier Bank has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Frontier 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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    Mortgage Type     		Simulated Rate Simulation Date
    30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.97% 4/5/25
    30 Year Conventional Refi 7.12% 4/5/25
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.00% 4/5/25
    30 Year VA Purchase 6.53% 4/5/25
    30 Year USDA Purchase 7.09% 4/5/25
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.71% 4/5/25
    15 Year Conventional Refi 6.52% 4/5/25
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.52% 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

    351

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $103,085,000

    Awards

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    Relative Rate

    Frontier Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.83%.

    The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

    This yields a difference of 0.28%.

    Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

    Frontier Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,076.

    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

    Zoom/scroll map to see bank's per metro statistics. Subscribers can configure state/metro/county granularity, assorted fields and quantity of results. This map shows top 10 markets in the map viewport, as defined by descending origination volume.

    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS, NE-IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 122 $45,290,000 $371,230 $2,626 7.74%
    LINCOLN, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 80 $26,760,000 $334,500 $2,351 7.35%
    Outside of Metro Areas 80 $9,730,000 $121,625 $1,394 7.76%
    Norfolk, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 37 $5,655,000 $152,838 $2,571 7.91%
    PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $3,695,000 $1,231,667 $3,997 7.08%
    NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $2,025,000 $2,025,000 $0 8.50%
    Beatrice, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,050,000 $262,500 $2,605 7.28%
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $765,000 $765,000 $4,726 6.62%
    DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $725,000 $725,000 $2,953 6.99%
    ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $685,000 $685,000 $4,884 6.88%
    Columbus, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $680,000 $340,000 $3,917 6.68%
    KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $620,000 $310,000 $0 8.13%
    CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $595,000 $595,000 $0 8.25%
    Lexington, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $535,000 $535,000 $3,348 6.13%
    SPOKANE-SPOKANE VALLEY, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $4,088 6.49%
    SPRINGFIELD, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $3,411 6.88%
    FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $2,360 8.25%
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $4,429 6.62%
    CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $5,447 7.38%
    Kearney, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $330,000 $165,000 $2,679 6.43%
    North Platte, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $0 7.50%
    INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $2,470 7.88%
    LITTLE ROCK-NORTH LITTLE ROCK-CONWAY, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $2,409 7.88%
    ST. JOSEPH, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $220,000 $110,000 $1,614 7.50%
    GRAND ISLAND, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $3,576 7.49%
    BILLINGS, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $0 8.50%
    TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $923 8.00%
    Frontier Bank's top markets include Omaha, Lincoln, Norfolk, Phoenix, and Naples among others.

    Their top states include:
  • Nebraska (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Iowa (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Kansas (FHA|USDA|VA)

    • Similar Lenders

    We use machine learning to identify the top lenders compared against Frontier Bank based on their rates and fees, along with other useful metrics. A lower similarity rank signals a stronger match.

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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 346 $102,410,000 $295,983 $2,275 7.65%
    USDA 4 $490,000 $122,500 $4,027 6.53%
    VA 1 $185,000 $185,000 $2,885 6.25%

    For 2024, Frontier Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 346 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was USDA, with 4 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 226 $74,150,000 $328,097 $2,784 7.57%
    Refi 80 $24,330,000 $304,125 $2,037 7.54%
    Home Improvement 19 $1,335,000 $70,263 $565 8.05%
    Other 19 $1,855,000 $97,632 $832 8.68%
    Cash Out Refi 7 $1,415,000 $202,143 $2,906 6.89%

    For 2024, Frontier Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 226 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 80 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 130 $43,020,000 $330,923 $3,076 6.83%
    Other 89 $18,065,000 $202,978 $967 8.34%
    5 Year 61 $27,325,000 $447,951 $343 7.95%
    1 Year 51 $11,565,000 $226,765 $247 8.35%
    15 Year 10 $1,470,000 $147,000 $2,305 6.41%
    20 Year 5 $1,085,000 $217,000 $3,001 6.82%
    3 Year 4 $270,000 $67,500 $348 8.50%
    10 Year 1 $285,000 $285,000 $2,341 6.50%

    For 2024, Frontier Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 130 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 89 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 192 $52,630,000 $274,115
    $1k-2k 38 $8,420,000 $221,579
    $2k-3k 9 $3,485,000 $387,222
    $4k-5k 1 $745,000 $745,000

    Frontier Bank's average total fees were $3,076, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 192 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 122 $25,510,000 $209,098
    7-8% 116 $37,870,000 $326,466
    6-7% 94 $30,900,000 $328,723
    5-6% 15 $6,775,000 $451,667
    4-5% 3 $1,975,000 $658,333
    3-4% 1 $55,000 $55,000

    During 2024, Frontier Bank's average interest rate for loans was 6.83%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 122 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 106 $30,120,000 $284,151 $2,529 7.48%
    $100k-200k 88 $12,970,000 $147,386 $2,539 7.63%
    $100,000 or less 78 $3,690,000 $47,308 $947 8.22%
    $400k-600k 49 $23,495,000 $479,490 $3,230 7.25%
    $600k-1MM 22 $16,050,000 $729,545 $3,653 7.26%
    $1MM+ 8 $16,760,000 $2,095,000 $178 7.33%

    2024 saw Frontier Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 106 originations, totaling $30,120,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $250k+ 58 $26,440,000 $455,862 $2,653 7.38%
    $150k-250k 57 $17,925,000 $314,474 $2,646 7.27%
    $100k-150k 50 $12,310,000 $246,200 $2,332 7.46%
    $75k-100k 44 $5,970,000 $135,682 $2,106 7.84%
    $50k-75k 31 $3,515,000 $113,387 $1,790 7.70%
    $50k or less 19 $2,005,000 $105,526 $1,849 7.55%

    Frontier Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $250k+ range, with 58 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 57 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 62 $13,910,000 $224,355 $2,301 7.31%
    30-36% 52 $15,330,000 $294,808 $2,284 7.76%
    <20% 48 $9,700,000 $202,083 $1,558 7.80%
    39% 10 $3,330,000 $333,000 $2,761 7.95%
    44% 8 $2,480,000 $310,000 $2,952 6.80%
    36% 8 $1,610,000 $201,250 $2,237 7.33%
    38% 8 $2,230,000 $278,750 $2,503 7.23%
    41% 8 $2,040,000 $255,000 $3,108 7.59%
    43% 7 $2,485,000 $355,000 $2,715 7.39%
    37% 7 $2,555,000 $365,000 $2,898 7.16%
    48% 7 $1,985,000 $283,571 $2,119 7.29%
    40% 6 $1,560,000 $260,000 $2,699 6.75%
    45% 6 $1,390,000 $231,667 $2,929 6.96%
    49% 5 $1,755,000 $351,000 $2,348 7.32%
    42% 3 $1,195,000 $398,333 $2,166 7.50%
    47% 2 $470,000 $235,000 $2,783 7.31%
    46% 2 $1,000,000 $500,000 $3,475 6.68%
    50-60% 2 $670,000 $335,000 $0 8.25%
    >60% 2 $1,190,000 $595,000 $0 8.25%

    Frontier Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 62 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 52 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 222 $56,470,000 $254,369 $2,257 7.50%
    Not applicable 79 $29,385,000 $371,962 $0 8.04%
    Not provided 41 $15,385,000 $375,244 $2,676 7.51%
    Asian 2 $570,000 $285,000 $2,448 7.44%
    Black 2 $480,000 $240,000 $2,150 7.88%
    Vietnamese 2 $480,000 $240,000 $0 8.50%
    American Indian 3 $315,000 $105,000 $1,850 7.96%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.63%

    Frontier Bank 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
    94.02%

    Frontier Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 351 $103,085,000 $293,689

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    351 $103,085,000 $293,689

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 44 $8,610,000 $195,682 $1,602 7.87%
    40-60% 59 $19,955,000 $338,220 $2,539 7.38%
    60-80% 122 $35,890,000 $294,180 $2,609 7.66%
    80-100% 96 $34,520,000 $359,583 $2,642 7.34%
    Under 20% 30 $4,110,000 $137,000 $515 8.61%