First National Bank Of Waterloo Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Waterloo, IL

LEI: 5493002GOGIUXB84JB89

Tax ID: 37-0573575

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 13 reviews

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Review & Overview

First National Bank Of Waterloo is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. First National Bank Of Waterloo has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: St. Louis, Effingham, Cape Coral, Branson, and Carbondale among others. We have data for 7 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First National Bank Of Waterloo 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. First National Bank Of Waterloo 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 6.69% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.27% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.44% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.08% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.87% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.87% 4/5/25
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Originations

180

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$38,620,000

Awards

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Relative Rate

First National Bank Of Waterloo's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.79%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.24%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

First National Bank Of Waterloo's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $1,754.

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
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 151 $32,085,000 $212,483 $1,568 6.90%
Outside of Metro Areas 22 $4,980,000 $226,364 $1,764 7.06%
Effingham, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $465,000 $155,000 $1,986 7.75%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $2,762 7.00%
Branson, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $3,014 7.25%
CARBONDALE-MARION, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $2,665 7.00%
Charleston-Mattoon, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $2,525 6.50%
First National Bank Of Waterloo's top markets include St. Louis, Effingham, Cape Coral, Branson, and Carbondale among others.

Their top states include:
  • Illinois (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Missouri (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 180 $38,620,000 $214,556 $1,628 6.94%

    For 2024, First National Bank Of Waterloo's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 180 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 99 $26,265,000 $265,303 $1,920 6.84%
    Refi 55 $10,335,000 $187,909 $1,296 7.08%
    Other 14 $830,000 $59,286 $1,309 7.08%
    Cash Out Refi 7 $935,000 $133,571 $1,531 6.54%
    Home Improvement 5 $255,000 $51,000 $644 7.38%

    For 2024, First National Bank Of Waterloo's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 99 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 55 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 108 $25,550,000 $236,574 $1,754 6.79%
    15 Year 20 $2,180,000 $109,000 $1,325 6.69%
    20 Year 16 $2,670,000 $166,875 $1,519 7.06%
    5 Year 12 $3,300,000 $275,000 $950 7.89%
    10 Year 8 $300,000 $37,500 $944 6.95%
    3 Year 7 $2,705,000 $386,429 $0 8.07%
    Other 5 $435,000 $87,000 $1,395 6.68%
    1 Year 4 $1,480,000 $370,000 $2,736 7.06%

    For 2024, First National Bank Of Waterloo's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 108 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 20 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 147 $29,505,000 $200,714
    $2k-3k 1 $275,000 $275,000
    $5k+ 1 $285,000 $285,000

    First National Bank Of Waterloo's average total fees were $1,754, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 147 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 105 $23,035,000 $219,381
    7-8% 51 $10,765,000 $211,078
    5-6% 13 $2,305,000 $177,308
    Over 8% 11 $2,515,000 $228,636

    During 2024, First National Bank Of Waterloo's average interest rate for loans was 6.79%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 105 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 58 $16,890,000 $291,207 $2,099 7.01%
    $100,000 or less 52 $2,680,000 $51,538 $1,172 7.01%
    $100k-200k 51 $7,385,000 $144,804 $1,608 6.76%
    $400k-600k 15 $7,555,000 $503,667 $1,823 6.90%
    $1MM+ 2 $2,500,000 $1,250,000 $0 7.63%
    $600k-1MM 2 $1,610,000 $805,000 $1,287 6.95%

    2024 saw First National Bank Of Waterloo place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 58 originations, totaling $16,890,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 49 $8,995,000 $183,571 $1,674 6.77%
    $150k-250k 29 $8,705,000 $300,172 $1,857 6.76%
    $50k-75k 24 $2,850,000 $118,750 $1,562 6.68%
    $50k or less 19 $1,155,000 $60,789 $1,193 6.89%
    $75k-100k 18 $2,990,000 $166,111 $1,552 6.60%
    $250k+ 13 $5,415,000 $416,538 $1,888 7.11%

    First National Bank Of Waterloo lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 49 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 29 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 41 $7,145,000 $174,268 $1,610 6.73%
    30-36% 35 $6,205,000 $177,286 $1,662 6.85%
    38% 11 $3,455,000 $314,091 $1,725 6.93%
    <20% 10 $1,300,000 $130,000 $1,343 6.60%
    39% 8 $1,170,000 $146,250 $1,766 6.64%
    36% 8 $1,470,000 $183,750 $1,368 6.84%
    40% 7 $1,675,000 $239,286 $2,053 6.82%
    37% 7 $1,695,000 $242,143 $955 6.63%
    42% 5 $1,575,000 $315,000 $3,101 6.63%
    43% 4 $1,680,000 $420,000 $2,140 6.84%
    41% 3 $525,000 $175,000 $1,593 6.33%
    45% 3 $505,000 $168,333 $1,572 6.44%
    >60% 3 $305,000 $101,667 $1,245 6.98%
    46% 2 $330,000 $165,000 $818 7.25%
    48% 2 $500,000 $250,000 $1,114 6.69%
    44% 2 $750,000 $375,000 $1,368 6.94%
    50-60% 2 $150,000 $75,000 $979 7.35%
    49% 1 $185,000 $185,000 $2,165 6.50%

    First National Bank Of Waterloo lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 41 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 35 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 155 $31,155,000 $201,000 $1,623 6.81%
    Not applicable 20 $6,540,000 $327,000 $0 7.98%
    Not provided 4 $810,000 $202,500 $1,906 6.69%
    American Indian 1 $115,000 $115,000 $1,601 6.38%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.68%

    First National Bank Of Waterloo 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
    86.67%

    First National Bank Of Waterloo has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 180 $38,620,000 $214,556

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    180 $38,620,000 $214,556

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 23 $3,625,000 $157,609 $1,202 6.74%
    40-60% 46 $10,840,000 $235,652 $1,514 6.98%
    60-80% 43 $11,105,000 $258,256 $1,802 7.08%
    80-100% 49 $12,235,000 $249,694 $2,055 6.83%
    Under 20% 19 $815,000 $42,895 $1,134 7.01%