Citizens Bank Minnesota Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

New Ulm, MN

LEI: 254900NR9EA98B6A4L55

Tax ID: 41-0190880

5 stars - Updated: 12/16/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 13 reviews

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Review & Overview

Citizens Bank Minnesota is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. Citizens Bank Minnesota has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Minneapolis, New Ulm, Mankato, Brainerd, and Alexandria among others. We have data for 16 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Citizens Bank Minnesota 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. Citizens Bank Minnesota is typically an average 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
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.28% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.34% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.67% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.13% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.05% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.05% 12/16/24
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

164

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$34,110,000

Awards

Citizens Bank Minnesota 30 Year Conventional Loans gold Citizens Bank Minnesota 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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Relative Rate

Citizens Bank Minnesota's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.2%.

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

This yields a difference of -0.28%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Citizens Bank Minnesota's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,847.

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
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 52 $15,500,000 $298,077 $3,309 6.67%
New Ulm, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 48 $7,570,000 $157,708 $2,540 6.61%
Outside of Metro Areas 32 $4,160,000 $130,000 $1,411 6.90%
MANKATO, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $1,705,000 $131,154 $1,722 6.81%
Brainerd, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,330,000 $332,500 $3,034 6.43%
Alexandria, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $820,000 $410,000 $3,846 5.91%
ROCHESTER, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $530,000 $265,000 $4,866 6.94%
Bozeman, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $485,000 $485,000 $3,819 5.95%
Spirit Lake, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $395,000 $395,000 $2,711 5.95%
ST. CLOUD, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $380,000 $190,000 $1,622 6.85%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $3,389 5.95%
Helena, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $0 7.75%
Hutchinson, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $230,000 $115,000 $2,475 6.13%
Marshall, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $4,217 5.63%
Faribault-Northfield, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $2,584 6.25%
Bemidji, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 7.75%
Citizens Bank Minnesota's top markets include Minneapolis, New Ulm, Mankato, Brainerd, and Alexandria among others.

Their top states include:
  • Minnesota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Montana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Iowa (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Wisconsin (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 164 $34,110,000 $207,988 $2,538 6.68%

    For 2023, Citizens Bank Minnesota's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 164 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 110 $28,220,000 $256,545 $3,392 6.62%
    Other 21 $1,375,000 $65,476 $709 7.14%
    Cash Out Refi 15 $2,705,000 $180,333 $1,743 6.54%
    Home Improvement 9 $505,000 $56,111 $904 6.63%
    Refi 9 $1,305,000 $145,000 $1,228 6.70%

    For 2023, Citizens Bank Minnesota's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 110 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 21 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 100 $21,100,000 $211,000 $1,862 6.65%
    5 Year 30 $5,630,000 $187,667 $474 7.35%
    30 Year 28 $6,200,000 $221,429 $4,847 6.20%
    15 Year 5 $935,000 $187,000 $4,089 6.00%
    1 Year 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 7.00%

    For 2023, Citizens Bank Minnesota's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 100 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 5 Year, with 30 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 103 $20,995,000 $203,835
    $2k-3k 14 $3,160,000 $225,714
    $1k-2k 8 $850,000 $106,250
    $3k-4k 5 $1,505,000 $301,000
    $4k-5k 2 $830,000 $415,000
    $5k+ 2 $670,000 $335,000

    Citizens Bank Minnesota's average total fees were $4,847, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 103 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 61 $14,335,000 $235,000
    7-8% 50 $7,800,000 $156,000
    5-6% 49 $11,785,000 $240,510
    Over 8% 4 $190,000 $47,500

    During 2023, Citizens Bank Minnesota's average interest rate for loans was 6.20%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 61 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 65 $18,825,000 $289,615 $3,644 6.50%
    $100,000 or less 50 $2,630,000 $52,600 $918 7.06%
    $100k-200k 35 $5,245,000 $149,857 $2,500 6.59%
    $400k-600k 12 $5,810,000 $484,167 $3,780 6.46%
    $600k-1MM 2 $1,600,000 $800,000 $2,127 5.94%

    2023 saw Citizens Bank Minnesota place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 65 originations, totaling $18,825,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 35 $4,155,000 $118,714 $2,145 6.61%
    $100k-150k 32 $7,500,000 $234,375 $3,129 6.65%
    $150k-250k 25 $7,155,000 $286,200 $3,188 6.59%
    $75k-100k 20 $3,380,000 $169,000 $2,120 6.91%
    $50k or less 17 $1,885,000 $110,882 $1,838 6.40%
    $250k+ 13 $5,185,000 $398,846 $2,984 6.48%

    Citizens Bank Minnesota lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 35 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 32 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 33 $5,575,000 $168,939 $2,416 6.50%
    30-36% 21 $4,295,000 $204,524 $2,367 6.65%
    <20% 19 $4,305,000 $226,579 $2,766 6.41%
    42% 7 $1,655,000 $236,429 $3,115 6.62%
    40% 7 $1,595,000 $227,857 $2,626 6.47%
    46% 7 $1,105,000 $157,857 $3,185 7.00%
    36% 6 $1,230,000 $205,000 $2,528 6.43%
    43% 6 $540,000 $90,000 $1,766 6.88%
    38% 6 $1,660,000 $276,667 $2,282 6.87%
    37% 5 $1,695,000 $339,000 $3,079 6.15%
    50-60% 4 $1,140,000 $285,000 $1,864 6.93%
    44% 4 $580,000 $145,000 $1,681 7.28%
    41% 4 $620,000 $155,000 $1,545 6.61%
    45% 3 $395,000 $131,667 $1,464 7.32%
    49% 3 $565,000 $188,333 $1,815 6.65%
    48% 2 $1,300,000 $650,000 $7,045 5.69%
    47% 2 $240,000 $120,000 $2,606 5.79%
    39% 2 $800,000 $400,000 $3,009 6.10%

    Citizens Bank Minnesota lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 33 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 21 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 120 $24,280,000 $202,333 $2,639 6.59%
    Not applicable 18 $4,070,000 $226,111 $0 7.25%
    Not provided 20 $3,700,000 $185,000 $1,931 6.74%
    Black 3 $1,435,000 $478,333 $2,173 6.21%
    Asian 2 $340,000 $170,000 $614 7.44%
    American Indian 1 $285,000 $285,000 $5,197 6.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.62%

    Citizens Bank Minnesota 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
    78.05%

    Citizens Bank Minnesota has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 164 $34,110,000 $207,988

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    164 $34,110,000 $207,988

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 22 $2,390,000 $108,636 $1,535 6.71%
    40-60% 19 $3,545,000 $186,579 $2,052 6.52%
    60-80% 68 $17,140,000 $252,059 $3,352 6.68%
    80-100% 31 $10,005,000 $322,742 $3,689 6.29%
    Under 20% 24 $1,030,000 $42,917 $597 7.30%