Cornerstone State Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Montgomery, MN

LEI: 5493001DKNDZW3UIWI38

Tax ID: 41-1230620

5 stars - Updated: 4/17/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 9 reviews

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Review & Overview

Cornerstone State Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. Cornerstone State Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Minneapolis, Duluth, Mankato, North Port, and Faribault among others. We have data for 12 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Cornerstone State 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. Cornerstone State 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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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.36% 4/17/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 5.61% 4/17/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.85% 4/17/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.91% 4/17/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.25% 4/17/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.25% 4/17/25
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

82

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$19,990,000

Awards

Cornerstone State Bank 30 Year Conventional Loans silver Cornerstone State Bank 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze
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Relative Rate

Cornerstone State Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.48%.

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

This yields a difference of -0.07%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Cornerstone State Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,168.

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

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 41 $11,215,000 $273,537 $3,757 6.78%
Outside of Metro Areas 10 $2,620,000 $262,000 $4,018 6.76%
DULUTH, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $2,470,000 $176,429 $3,328 6.34%
MANKATO, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,915,000 $212,778 $3,113 6.58%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $535,000 $535,000 $0 7.75%
Faribault-Northfield, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $4,730 5.74%
SIOUX FALLS, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $0 7.25%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $412 7.38%
ROCHESTER, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $3,070 5.87%
Grand Rapids, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,505 7.25%
Alexandria, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $1,801 7.25%
Hutchinson, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $2,613 6.25%
Cornerstone State Bank's top markets include Minneapolis, Duluth, Mankato, North Port, and Faribault among others.

Their top states include:
  • Minnesota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Dakota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Tennessee (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 82 $19,990,000 $243,780 $3,529 6.69%

    For 2024, Cornerstone State Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 82 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 38 $11,910,000 $313,421 $4,947 6.59%
    Other 19 $2,745,000 $144,474 $2,386 6.86%
    Refi 12 $2,840,000 $236,667 $1,753 6.84%
    Home Improvement 11 $1,985,000 $180,455 $2,436 6.59%
    Cash Out Refi 2 $510,000 $255,000 $5,007 6.56%

    For 2024, Cornerstone State Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 38 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 19 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 32 $8,850,000 $276,563 $4,168 6.48%
    15 Year 14 $1,620,000 $115,714 $2,233 6.65%
    20 Year 9 $1,625,000 $180,556 $1,642 7.23%
    10 Year 8 $600,000 $75,000 $600 6.74%
    30+ year 8 $4,360,000 $545,000 $7,529 6.69%
    Other 6 $1,090,000 $181,667 $2,383 6.60%
    1 Year 4 $1,540,000 $385,000 $4,627 7.09%
    3 Year 1 $305,000 $305,000 $0 7.25%

    For 2024, Cornerstone State Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 32 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 14 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 25 $3,215,000 $128,600
    $1k-2k 19 $2,835,000 $149,211
    $2k-3k 11 $2,485,000 $225,909
    $3k-4k 9 $2,895,000 $321,667
    $4k-5k 5 $2,855,000 $571,000
    $5k+ 5 $3,375,000 $675,000

    Cornerstone State Bank's average total fees were $4,168, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 25 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 46 $12,000,000 $260,870
    7-8% 19 $3,755,000 $197,632
    5-6% 12 $3,510,000 $292,500
    4-5% 2 $330,000 $165,000
    Over 8% 2 $360,000 $180,000
    2.5-3% 1 $35,000 $35,000

    During 2024, Cornerstone State Bank's average interest rate for loans was 6.48%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 46 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 24 $3,510,000 $146,250 $3,007 6.62%
    $100,000 or less 23 $1,295,000 $56,304 $853 6.78%
    $200k-400k 21 $6,075,000 $289,286 $4,759 6.66%
    $400k-600k 8 $3,730,000 $466,250 $7,392 6.66%
    $600k-1MM 4 $2,950,000 $737,500 $8,365 6.88%
    $1MM+ 2 $2,430,000 $1,215,000 $7,454 6.47%

    2024 saw Cornerstone State Bank place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 24 originations, totaling $3,510,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 19 $5,605,000 $295,000 $4,320 6.98%
    $100k-150k 18 $3,740,000 $207,778 $3,449 6.28%
    $75k-100k 11 $1,675,000 $152,273 $3,068 6.62%
    $250k+ 9 $4,295,000 $477,222 $4,711 6.81%
    $50k-75k 8 $1,470,000 $183,750 $3,101 6.60%
    $50k or less 8 $820,000 $102,500 $2,161 6.22%

    Cornerstone State Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 19 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 18 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 19 $3,495,000 $183,947 $3,290 6.65%
    <20% 12 $2,500,000 $208,333 $3,373 6.30%
    >60% 10 $3,630,000 $363,000 $5,221 6.84%
    30-36% 8 $1,700,000 $212,500 $3,354 7.05%
    41% 5 $1,515,000 $303,000 $4,444 6.78%
    50-60% 5 $1,545,000 $309,000 $4,531 6.20%
    36% 3 $1,535,000 $511,667 $377 6.39%
    48% 2 $350,000 $175,000 $3,715 5.56%
    49% 2 $500,000 $250,000 $4,586 6.44%
    39% 2 $280,000 $140,000 $3,133 7.06%
    46% 2 $220,000 $110,000 $684 6.50%
    40% 1 $95,000 $95,000 $1,242 6.50%
    38% 1 $45,000 $45,000 $736 7.00%
    43% 1 $45,000 $45,000 $854 7.80%
    44% 1 $195,000 $195,000 $3,419 6.25%
    47% 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,075 5.75%

    Cornerstone State Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 19 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 12 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 68 $15,400,000 $226,471 $3,392 6.59%
    Not applicable 7 $2,235,000 $319,286 $4,366 7.58%
    Not provided 5 $1,615,000 $323,000 $4,245 6.65%
    Asian 1 $705,000 $705,000 $9,087 6.25%
    American Indian 1 $35,000 $35,000 $668 7.38%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.45%

    Cornerstone State 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
    97.56%

    Cornerstone State 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
    NA 82 $19,990,000 $243,780

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    82 $19,990,000 $243,780

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 18 $1,930,000 $107,222 $1,886 6.84%
    40-60% 16 $5,460,000 $341,250 $4,947 6.62%
    60-80% 18 $5,360,000 $297,778 $5,041 6.46%
    80-100% 16 $6,340,000 $396,250 $5,302 6.82%
    Under 20% 14 $900,000 $64,286 $965 6.70%