Frontier Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Omaha, NE

LEI: 254900HEPQK96AEXHS12

Tax ID: 47-0098167

Latest/2023 | 2022 Data | 2021 Data | 2020 Data | 2019 Data | 2018 Data

Jump to:

Mortgage Data

Bank Data

Review & Overview

Frontier Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Frontier Bank has a high proportion of conventional 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 Des Moines 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.

We show data for every lender and do not change our ratings-- even if an organization is a paid advertiser. Our consensus data does have lag, but it is highly correlated to a lender's rates & fees relative to their markets. This means that if a bank is a low fee/rate lender the past-- chances are they are still one today. Our SimulatedRates™ use advanced statistical techniques to forecast different rates based on a lender's historical data.

Mortgage seekers: Choose your metro area here to explore the lowest fee & rate lenders.

Mortgage professionals: We have various tools to make your lives easier. Contact us to see how we can help with your market research, analytics or advertising needs.

SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.65% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.66% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.88% 4/21/24
30 Year VA Purchase 5.92% 4/21/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 7.10% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.23% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.23% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.23% 4/21/24
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.

Frontier Bank Mortgage Calculator






Your Estimates

Estimated Loan Payment: Update the calculator values and click calculate payment!

This is not an official calculator from Frontier Bank. It uses our SimulatedRate™ technology, basic math and reasonable assumptions to calculate mortgage payments derived from our simulations and your inputs.

The default purchase price is the median sales price across the US for 2022Q4, per FRED.


Originations

445

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$85,225,000

Employee count

115

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) 149 $33,865,000 $227,282 $137 4.50%
LINCOLN, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 144 $27,000,000 $187,500 $0 4.75%
Outside of Metro Areas 80 $6,620,000 $82,750 $0 0.00%
Norfolk, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 35 $4,335,000 $123,857 $0 0.00%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $3,330,000 $555,000 $0 0.00%
DES MOINES-WEST DES MOINES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,665,000 $1,665,000 $0 0.00%
SANTA FE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,605,000 $1,605,000 $0 0.00%
Beatrice, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $805,000 $161,000 $0 0.00%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $725,000 $725,000 $0 0.00%
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $685,000 $685,000 $0 0.00%
SAN LUIS OBISPO-PASO ROBLES, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $605,000 $605,000 $0 0.00%
Spirit Lake, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $605,000 $605,000 $0 0.00%
GAINESVILLE, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $585,000 $585,000 $0 0.00%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $435,000 $435,000 $0 0.00%
North Platte, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $410,000 $205,000 $0 0.00%
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $0 0.00%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $0 4.75%
Branson, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $225,000 $75,000 $0 0.00%
GRAND ISLAND, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $220,000 $110,000 $0 0.00%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 0.00%
Marshalltown, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 0.00%
Shawnee, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 0.00%
JOPLIN, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 0.00%
SIOUX CITY, IA-NE-SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $100,000 $50,000 $0 0.00%
Columbus, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 0.00%
TOPEKA, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 0.00%
Kearney, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 0.00%
Frontier Bank's top markets include Omaha, Lincoln, Norfolk, Phoenix, and Des Moines among others.

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

    U.S. HOME MORTGAGE, INC.
    Similarity Rank: 162
    CHARTER WEST BANK
    Similarity Rank: 246
    Washington County Bank
    Similarity Rank: 255
    Central National Bank
    Similarity Rank: 290
    MUTUAL FIRST
    Similarity Rank: 297
    First State Bank
    Similarity Rank: 312
    LIBERTY FIRST
    Similarity Rank: 450
    Cobalt Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 465
    CORNHUSKER BANK
    Similarity Rank: 616
    Lincoln FSB of Nebraska
    Similarity Rank: 855

    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 297 $52,035,000 $175,202 $137 4.69%
    Conventional 135 $30,835,000 $228,407 $0 0.00%
    USDA 7 $805,000 $115,000 $0 0.00%
    HELOC 5 $1,405,000 $281,000 n/a 0.00%
    VA 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2018, Frontier Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 297 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 135 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 237 $49,305,000 $208,038 $0 4.75%
    Refi 116 $26,030,000 $224,397 $137 4.63%
    Cash Out Refi 61 $7,685,000 $125,984 $0 0.00%
    Other 20 $1,370,000 $68,500 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 9 $575,000 $63,889 $0 0.00%
    NA 2 $260,000 $130,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2018, Frontier Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 237 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 116 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 443 $85,085,000 $192,065 $0 4.88%
    5 Year 2 $140,000 $70,000 $137 4.50%

    For 2018, Frontier Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 443 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 5 Year, with 2 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 1 $55,000 $55,000

    Frontier Bank's average total fees were $0, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 1 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 4 $470,000 $117,500

    During 2018, Frontier Bank's average interest rate for loans was 0.00%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 4 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 176 $10,570,000 $60,057 $137 4.67%
    $100k-200k 128 $18,620,000 $145,469 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 90 $23,910,000 $265,667 $0 4.75%
    $400k-600k 34 $15,540,000 $457,059 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 11 $7,785,000 $707,727 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 6 $8,800,000 $1,466,667 $0 0.00%

    2018 saw Frontier Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 176 originations, totaling $10,570,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 65 $8,015,000 $123,308 $137 4.50%
    $100k-150k 61 $11,265,000 $184,672 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 52 $4,830,000 $92,885 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 47 $15,705,000 $334,149 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 46 $12,590,000 $273,696 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 38 $5,990,000 $157,632 $0 0.00%

    Frontier Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 65 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 61 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 143 $31,785,000 $222,273 $0 0.00%
    <20% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $137 4.50%

    Frontier Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 143 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 1 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 231 $37,455,000 $162,143 $137 4.75%
    Not applicable 126 $26,030,000 $206,587 $0 4.63%
    Not provided 75 $19,755,000 $263,400 $0 0.00%
    Asian 4 $780,000 $195,000 $0 0.00%
    Black 3 $775,000 $258,333 $0 0.00%
    American Indian 5 $255,000 $51,000 $0 0.00%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    94.14%

    Frontier Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    95.28%

    Frontier Bank has an exceptionally high pick rate. They most likely have borrower friendly terms or other characteristics like being fast to close or are easy to work with.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 143 $31,785,000 $222,273
    NA 302 $53,440,000 $176,954

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 3 $2,885,000 $961,667
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 1 $55,000 $55,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 441 $82,285,000 $186,587

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 0.00%
    40-60% 2 $320,000 $160,000 $0 4.50%
    60-80% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $137 4.50%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 6.3%
    Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 3 18.8%
    Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 6.3%
    Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 4 25.0%
    Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation FHA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 2 12.5%
    Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation FHA mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 6.3%
    Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation FHA mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 6.3%
    Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation Other type of mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 6.3%
    Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation VA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 6.3%
    Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation VA mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 6.3%

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    Frontier Bank 1106 Benjamin Avenue, Suite 100 Norfolk, NE 68701 Full Service B&M $17,286
    Frontier Bank 1616 Harlan Street Falls City, NE 68355 Full Service B&M $89,902
    Frontier Bank 17002 Marcy Street, Suite 120 Omaha, NE 68118 Limited, Administrative $0
    Frontier Bank 17002 Marcy Street, Suite 120 Omaha, NE 68118 Full Service B&M $194,971
    Frontier Bank 217 North Main Stella, NE 68442 Full Service B&M $19,350
    Frontier Bank 222 Main Street Pender, NE 68047 Full Service B&M $110,180
    Frontier Bank 301 South Main Street Madison, NE 68748 Full Service B&M $74,254
    Frontier Bank 6940 O Street Lincoln, NE 68510 Full Service B&M $13,582
    Frontier Bank 8380 Glynoaks Drive Lincoln, NE 68506 Full Service B&M $120,842

    For 2018, Frontier Bank had 9 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $35,258
    Net interest income $26,009
    Total noninterest income $1,615
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $46
    Service charges on deposit accounts $390
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $1,179
    Pre-tax net operating income $10,302
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $-78
    Income before extraordinary items $9,946
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $9,946
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $9,946
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $10,021

    Frontier Bank's gross interest income from loans was $35,258,000.
    Frontier Bank's net interest income from loans was $26,009,000.
    Frontier Bank's fee based income from loans was $390,000.
    Frontier Bank's net income from loans was $9,946,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $9,249
    Provision for credit losses $2,656
    Total noninterest expense $14,666
    Salaries and employee benefits $8,786
    Premises and equipment expense $1,905
    Additional noninterest expense $3,975
    Applicable income taxes $278
    Net charge-offs $1,399
    Cash dividends $4,293

    Frontier Bank's interest expense for loans was $9,249,000.
    Frontier Bank's payroll and benefits expense were $8,786,000.
    Frontier Bank's property, plant and equipment expenses $1,905,000.

    Loan Performance

    Type of Loan % of Loans Noncurrent (30+ days, end of period snapshot)
    All loans 1.0%
    Real Estate loans 1.0%
    Construction & Land Development loans 0.0%
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans 0.0%
    Multifamily residential loans 0.0%
    1-4 family residential loans 0.0%
    HELOC loans 0.0%
    All other family 1.0%
    Commercial & industrial loans 1.0%
    Personal loans 3.0%
    Credit card loans 0.0%
    Other individual loans 3.0%
    Auto loans 3.0%
    Other consumer loans 3.0%
    Unsecured commercial real estate loans 0.0%

    Deposits

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Total deposits $633,491
    Deposits held in domestic offices $633,491
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $560,486
    Deposits by U.S. Government $15,037
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $42,221
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $15,747
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $215,180
    Demand deposits $113,389
    Nontransaction accounts $418,311
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $155,624
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $34,975
    Total time deposits $227,712
    Total time and savings deposits $520,102
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $105,475
    Interest-bearing deposits $528,016
    Retail deposits $520,288
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $20,598
    Brokered deposits $71,299
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $806,125
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $31,991
    Interest-bearing balances $28,251
    Total securities $59,963
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $0
    Net loans and leases $682,491
    Loan and leases loss allowance $7,704
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $2,852
    Other real estate owned $249
    Goodwill and other intangibles $15,218
    All other assets $13,361

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $806,125
    Total Liabilities $714,700
    Total deposits $633,491
    Interest-bearing deposits $528,016
    Deposits held in domestic offices $633,491
    % insured (estimated) $80
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $0
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $79,126
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $2,083

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $682,491
    Loan and leases loss allowance $7,704
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $690,195
    All real estate loans $484,241
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $484,241
    Construction and development loans $68,206
    Residential 1-4 family construction $33,903
    Other construction, all land development and other land $34,303
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $129,932
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $42,691
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $87,241
    Multifamily residential real estate $20,205
    1-4 family residential loans $134,304
    Farmland loans $131,594
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $92,643
    Commercial and industrial loans $97,322
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $12,996
    Credit card loans $0
    Related Plans $698
    Consumer Auto Loans $6,085
    Other loans to individuals $6,213
    All other loans & leases $2,993
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $0
    Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks $0
    Loans not secured by real estate $0
    Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees $0
    Restructured Loans & leases $4,037
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $3,817
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    Frontier Bank had $682,491,000 of loans outstanding in 2018. $484,241,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $68,206,000 of loans were in development loans. $20,205,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $134,304,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $92,643,000 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $6,085,000 of loans were in the auto loan category.

    Small Business Loans

    Categorization # of Loans in Category $ amount of loans (in 000's) Average $/loan
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$1MM 164 $35,719 $217,799
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 53 $1,694 $31,962
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 44 $6,438 $146,318
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 67 $27,587 $411,746
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 773 $54,861 $70,972
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 561 $11,675 $20,811
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 116 $12,146 $104,707
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 96 $31,040 $323,333
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 361 $49,734 $137,767
    Farmland loans - <$100k 138 $5,168 $37,449
    Farmland loans - $100-250k 128 $15,853 $123,852
    Farmland loans - $250k-1MM 95 $28,713 $302,242
    Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM 736 $31,441 $42,719
    Agriculture operations loans - <$100k 561 $9,254 $16,496
    Agriculture operations loans - $100-250k 116 $10,669 $91,974
    Agriculture operations loans - $250k-1MM 59 $11,518 $195,220