Starion Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Bismarck, ND

LEI: 54930019RBT2SM6CQS78

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Review & Overview

Starion Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Starion Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Fargo, Bismarck, Madison, Janesville, and Fergus Falls among others. We have data for 22 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Starion 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. Starion 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 6.34% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.49% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.68% 4/21/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.11% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.51% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.96% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.96% 4/21/24
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Originations

283

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$120,105,000
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
FARGO, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 37 $58,565,000 $1,582,838 $3,342 4.46%
BISMARCK, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) 120 $29,410,000 $245,083 $4,375 4.25%
Outside of Metro Areas 52 $13,050,000 $250,962 $3,347 4.81%
MADISON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 39 $9,565,000 $245,256 $1,544 4.66%
JANESVILLE-BELOIT, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,420,000 $236,667 $3,562 5.31%
Fergus Falls, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,200,000 $300,000 $7,590 5.06%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $1,045,000 $1,045,000 $11,759 6.13%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $785,000 $261,667 $4,793 5.04%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $780,000 $390,000 $6,538 5.43%
BILLINGS, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $730,000 $365,000 $2,399 4.25%
Spearfish, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $705,000 $705,000 $0 4.55%
Sheridan, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $575,000 $575,000 $8,426 4.00%
MILWAUKEE-WAUKESHA, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $555,000 $185,000 $1,956 4.46%
Baraboo, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $0 4.47%
APPLETON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $295,000 $98,333 $1,276 5.02%
Aberdeen, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $190,000 $95,000 $568 4.88%
Faribault-Northfield, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $2,528 3.13%
Rochelle, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $3,198 4.75%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 4.29%
Stevens Point, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $1,681 4.38%
Platteville, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $2,453 5.75%
Jamestown, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $750 6.25%
Starion Bank's top markets include Fargo, Bismarck, Madison, Janesville, and Fergus Falls among others.

Their top states include:
  • North Dakota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Wisconsin (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Minnesota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Idaho (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Dakota (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 275 $118,125,000 $429,545 $3,421 4.54%
    FHA 8 $1,980,000 $247,500 $8,018 3.93%

    For 2022, Starion Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 275 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 8 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 169 $87,725,000 $519,083 $4,664 4.47%
    Refi 57 $25,705,000 $450,965 $2,324 4.44%
    Cash Out Refi 24 $3,470,000 $144,583 $2,191 4.72%
    Home Improvement 20 $2,180,000 $109,000 $747 4.53%
    Other 13 $1,025,000 $78,846 $1,096 5.15%

    For 2022, Starion Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 169 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 57 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 119 $37,825,000 $317,857 $4,642 4.27%
    5 Year 84 $30,810,000 $366,786 $484 4.66%
    10 Year 30 $32,600,000 $1,086,667 $627 5.23%
    15 Year 20 $5,270,000 $263,500 $3,543 3.38%
    Other 15 $10,205,000 $680,333 $0 4.89%
    20 Year 12 $2,860,000 $238,333 $1,145 5.28%
    1 Year 3 $535,000 $178,333 $0 5.83%

    For 2022, Starion Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 119 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 5 Year, with 84 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 107 $24,735,000 $231,168
    $1k-2k 19 $2,835,000 $149,211
    $2k-3k 19 $4,025,000 $211,842
    $3k-4k 13 $3,955,000 $304,231
    $4k-5k 11 $4,645,000 $422,273
    $5k+ 11 $6,355,000 $577,727

    Starion Bank's average total fees were $4,642, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 107 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 95 $60,195,000 $633,632
    3-4% 65 $35,255,000 $542,385
    5-6% 60 $10,800,000 $180,000
    6-7% 27 $4,385,000 $162,407
    2.5-3% 23 $5,705,000 $248,043
    <2.5% 12 $3,510,000 $292,500
    7-8% 1 $255,000 $255,000

    During 2022, Starion Bank's average interest rate for loans was 4.27%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 95 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 91 $24,645,000 $270,824 $4,390 4.48%
    $100,000 or less 68 $4,130,000 $60,735 $1,056 4.94%
    $100k-200k 66 $9,930,000 $150,455 $3,016 4.48%
    $400k-600k 43 $21,035,000 $489,186 $5,723 4.18%
    $1MM+ 8 $55,070,000 $6,883,750 $11,759 4.48%
    $600k-1MM 7 $5,295,000 $756,429 $4,455 3.49%

    2022 saw Starion Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 91 originations, totaling $24,645,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 58 $12,930,000 $222,931 $3,341 4.20%
    $150k-250k 32 $9,910,000 $309,688 $4,320 4.39%
    $50k-75k 28 $4,620,000 $165,000 $3,494 4.47%
    $75k-100k 25 $5,285,000 $211,400 $3,611 4.73%
    $250k+ 21 $8,635,000 $411,190 $4,900 3.84%
    $50k or less 21 $2,435,000 $115,952 $2,006 4.82%

    Starion Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 58 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 32 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 46 $11,850,000 $257,609 $3,808 3.94%
    30-36% 37 $6,785,000 $183,378 $2,913 4.72%
    <20% 27 $7,755,000 $287,222 $3,452 3.84%
    39% 11 $3,175,000 $288,636 $3,827 4.45%
    36% 10 $2,550,000 $255,000 $3,455 3.89%
    38% 10 $3,050,000 $305,000 $4,483 4.43%
    37% 7 $2,275,000 $325,000 $4,683 4.91%
    43% 7 $2,115,000 $302,143 $2,594 3.48%
    41% 6 $1,530,000 $255,000 $4,466 4.41%
    40% 6 $1,340,000 $223,333 $2,221 5.85%
    44% 5 $1,345,000 $269,000 $4,221 4.02%
    42% 3 $705,000 $235,000 $1,183 6.25%
    49% 3 $805,000 $268,333 $6,246 3.79%
    46% 2 $660,000 $330,000 $4,500 4.44%
    45% 2 $310,000 $155,000 $1,746 4.19%
    48% 2 $520,000 $260,000 $6,225 4.56%
    50-60% 1 $315,000 $315,000 $11,477 4.50%

    Starion Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 46 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 37 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Not applicable 79 $69,925,000 $885,127 $0 4.89%
    White 166 $40,210,000 $242,229 $3,658 4.37%
    Not provided 29 $7,735,000 $266,724 $3,682 4.27%
    Asian 7 $1,885,000 $269,286 $1,872 4.71%
    American Indian 1 $185,000 $185,000 $5,761 6.63%
    Other Asian 1 $165,000 $165,000 $3,903 4.20%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    97.63%

    Starion 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
    69.26%

    Starion Bank has a low pick rate. They may have issues with closing loans or may approve everyone, but with onerous loan terms.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 283 $120,105,000 $424,399

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    283 $120,105,000 $424,399

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 29 $3,575,000 $123,276 $1,826 4.65%
    40-60% 57 $15,185,000 $266,404 $3,105 4.20%
    60-80% 93 $38,365,000 $412,527 $3,911 4.71%
    80-100% 75 $53,225,000 $709,667 $5,335 4.44%
    Over 100% 4 $8,020,000 $2,005,000 $0 4.98%
    Under 20% 25 $1,735,000 $69,400 $463 4.57%