Frontier Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Omaha, NE

LEI: 254900HEPQK96AEXHS12

Tax ID: 47-0098167

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    • 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 Grand Island among others. We have data for 28 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 a below 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 6.65% 11/17/24
    30 Year Conventional Refi 6.66% 11/17/24
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.88% 11/17/24
    30 Year VA Purchase 5.92% 11/17/24
    30 Year USDA Purchase 7.10% 11/17/24
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.23% 11/17/24
    15 Year Conventional Refi 6.23% 11/17/24
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.23% 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

    483

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $185,975,000

    Awards

    Frontier Bank 30 Year Conventional Loans gold Frontier Bank 30 Year Conventional Loans silver Frontier Bank 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze Frontier Bank 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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    Top Markets

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    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS, NE-IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 156 $75,740,000 $485,513 $2,994 4.82%
    LINCOLN, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 138 $64,390,000 $466,594 $2,398 4.60%
    Outside of Metro Areas 92 $13,110,000 $142,500 $1,410 4.97%
    Norfolk, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 56 $10,190,000 $181,964 $2,336 5.42%
    PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $6,020,000 $1,003,333 $2,877 3.97%
    GRAND ISLAND, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $3,685,000 $3,685,000 $0 4.25%
    Columbus, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,980,000 $495,000 $3,706 5.47%
    PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,605,000 $535,000 $0 3.98%
    SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,485,000 $1,485,000 $6,422 5.50%
    SPRINGFIELD, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $785,000 $261,667 $0 5.00%
    NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $710,000 $355,000 $3,770 4.60%
    JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $645,000 $645,000 $10,335 3.75%
    CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $0 3.99%
    BEND, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $485,000 $485,000 $3,982 4.75%
    MILWAUKEE-WAUKESHA, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $475,000 $475,000 $2,056 3.13%
    NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $445,000 $445,000 $5,457 3.99%
    SIOUX CITY, IA-NE-SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $440,000 $220,000 $3,600 3.13%
    SAN LUIS OBISPO-PASO ROBLES, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $718 4.95%
    North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $0 5.75%
    Kearney, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $2,428 5.49%
    ST. JOSEPH, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $360,000 $180,000 $0 4.50%
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $0 4.50%
    PANAMA CITY, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $0 4.00%
    Brookings, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $280,000 $140,000 $1,937 5.58%
    Maryville, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 5.20%
    KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $230,000 $115,000 $1,021 5.75%
    LAWRENCE, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $2,208 3.13%
    Spirit Lake, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 4.25%
    Frontier Bank's top markets include Omaha, Lincoln, Norfolk, Phoenix, and Grand Island among others.

    Their top states include:
  • Nebraska (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Missouri (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 469 $182,685,000 $389,520 $2,349 4.85%
    VA 9 $2,615,000 $290,556 $5,446 3.22%
    USDA 5 $675,000 $135,000 $4,689 5.83%

    For 2022, Frontier Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 469 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 9 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 323 $130,565,000 $404,226 $3,138 4.88%
    Refi 99 $44,895,000 $453,485 $1,411 4.63%
    Cash Out Refi 23 $6,075,000 $264,130 $2,799 4.04%
    Home Improvement 19 $2,715,000 $142,895 $629 4.87%
    Other 19 $1,725,000 $90,789 $574 5.94%

    For 2022, Frontier Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 323 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 99 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 192 $60,160,000 $313,333 $3,363 4.73%
    Other 137 $37,195,000 $271,496 $1,018 5.07%
    5 Year 85 $29,405,000 $345,941 $240 4.80%
    1 Year 35 $11,335,000 $323,857 $2,202 5.01%
    15 Year 17 $4,905,000 $288,529 $3,441 4.18%
    3 Year 7 $1,935,000 $276,429 $1,404 4.59%
    10 Year 6 $40,420,000 $6,736,667 $328 4.54%
    20 Year 4 $620,000 $155,000 $2,228 4.50%

    For 2022, Frontier Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 192 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 137 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 280 $81,240,000 $290,143
    $1k-2k 36 $9,880,000 $274,444
    $4k-5k 9 $7,295,000 $810,556
    $5k+ 8 $3,790,000 $473,750
    $2k-3k 7 $2,025,000 $289,286
    $3k-4k 6 $2,180,000 $363,333

    Frontier Bank's average total fees were $3,363, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 280 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 151 $45,995,000 $304,603
    3-4% 130 $87,810,000 $675,462
    5-6% 121 $35,345,000 $292,107
    6-7% 51 $10,425,000 $204,412
    7-8% 14 $1,860,000 $132,857
    2.5-3% 8 $2,490,000 $311,250
    <2.5% 5 $1,905,000 $381,000
    Over 8% 3 $145,000 $48,333

    During 2022, Frontier Bank's average interest rate for loans was 4.73%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 151 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 169 $48,775,000 $288,609 $2,927 4.77%
    $100k-200k 125 $18,685,000 $149,480 $1,834 4.88%
    $100,000 or less 85 $4,265,000 $50,176 $831 5.40%
    $400k-600k 61 $28,195,000 $462,213 $3,500 4.49%
    $600k-1MM 23 $16,215,000 $705,000 $3,918 4.30%
    $1MM+ 20 $69,840,000 $3,492,000 $3,587 4.33%

    2022 saw Frontier Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 169 originations, totaling $48,775,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $250k+ 81 $44,925,000 $554,630 $2,768 4.68%
    $100k-150k 79 $19,595,000 $248,038 $2,702 5.00%
    $150k-250k 76 $24,740,000 $325,526 $2,868 4.74%
    $50k-75k 50 $7,880,000 $157,600 $2,129 5.04%
    $75k-100k 45 $8,765,000 $194,778 $2,210 4.81%
    $50k or less 35 $3,585,000 $102,429 $1,623 5.18%

    Frontier Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $250k+ range, with 81 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 79 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 111 $33,335,000 $300,315 $2,071 4.91%
    <20% 77 $26,565,000 $345,000 $1,947 4.71%
    30-36% 57 $17,025,000 $298,684 $2,767 4.86%
    36% 14 $4,010,000 $286,429 $4,497 5.19%
    43% 14 $3,990,000 $285,000 $3,909 4.94%
    40% 11 $2,755,000 $250,455 $4,129 4.99%
    37% 11 $3,095,000 $281,364 $1,460 4.52%
    42% 9 $3,225,000 $358,333 $2,426 4.41%
    38% 9 $2,405,000 $267,222 $4,116 5.99%
    48% 8 $2,590,000 $323,750 $2,320 4.25%
    39% 7 $1,355,000 $193,571 $1,775 4.61%
    45% 6 $1,620,000 $270,000 $2,545 5.67%
    46% 6 $1,680,000 $280,000 $2,729 5.33%
    41% 6 $1,680,000 $280,000 $2,582 4.89%
    44% 6 $1,320,000 $220,000 $2,509 5.20%
    49% 6 $1,480,000 $246,667 $2,472 4.42%
    >60% 4 $1,630,000 $407,500 $1,307 4.75%
    47% 4 $810,000 $202,500 $2,183 5.14%

    Frontier Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 111 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 314 $93,070,000 $296,401 $2,374 4.89%
    Not applicable 104 $69,130,000 $664,712 $0 4.73%
    Not provided 53 $20,295,000 $382,925 $2,870 4.65%
    Asian 8 $2,410,000 $301,250 $2,388 4.34%
    American Indian 2 $500,000 $250,000 $3,270 6.19%
    Black 1 $395,000 $395,000 $6,471 5.99%
    Asian Indian 1 $175,000 $175,000 $2,742 7.13%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.20%

    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
    89.44%

    Frontier Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 483 $185,975,000 $385,041

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    483 $185,975,000 $385,041

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 42 $7,120,000 $169,524 $1,326 5.17%
    40-60% 77 $41,665,000 $541,104 $2,271 4.83%
    60-80% 207 $96,055,000 $464,034 $2,730 4.68%
    80-100% 117 $32,015,000 $273,632 $3,097 4.90%
    Over 100% 3 $1,435,000 $478,333 $1,408 4.62%
    Under 20% 37 $7,685,000 $207,703 $556 5.11%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2022 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation Conventional home mortgage Improper use of your report 1 100.0%