Midwest America Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Fort Wayne, IN

LEI: 54930030UYPZM65LOF37

Tax ID: 35-0316722

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 19 reviews

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Review & Overview

Midwest America is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. Midwest America has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Fort Wayne, Angola, Decatur, Auburn, and Huntington among others. We have data for 20 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Midwest America has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Midwest America 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
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.74% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.94% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.01% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 7.04% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 8.39% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 8.39% 4/5/25
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Originations

366

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$43,500,000

Awards

MIDWEST AMERICA 30 Year Conventional Loans silver MIDWEST AMERICA 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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Relative Rate

Midwest America's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.95%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.4%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Midwest America's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $2,574.

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
FORT WAYNE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 235 $26,005,000 $110,660 $2,594 7.63%
Angola, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $2,655,000 $204,231 $2,853 7.53%
Decatur, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $2,425,000 $97,000 $2,208 7.36%
Auburn, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $2,045,000 $292,143 $0 7.37%
Huntington, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $1,990,000 $99,500 $2,370 7.28%
Kendallville, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $1,510,000 $107,857 $3,122 7.80%
Bluffton, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $1,430,000 $102,143 $2,646 7.68%
Warsaw, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,185,000 $131,667 $2,189 7.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 6 $940,000 $156,667 $2,636 7.50%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $910,000 $227,500 $3,760 7.28%
Defiance, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $780,000 $195,000 $3,755 7.34%
Marion, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $550,000 $137,500 $2,480 6.91%
Coldwater, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $0 6.75%
Wabash, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $300,000 $75,000 $2,102 7.25%
TOLEDO, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 7.25%
Hillsdale, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $5,151 7.50%
MUNCIE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 7.25%
Van Wert, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 8.49%
TERRE HAUTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 5.99%
SOUTH BEND-MISHAWAKA, IN-MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 8.49%
Midwest America's top markets include Fort Wayne, Angola, Decatur, Auburn, and Huntington among others.

Their top states include:
  • Indiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Ohio (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Michigan (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 361 $42,085,000 $116,579 $2,582 7.53%
    HELOC 5 $1,415,000 $283,000 n/a 9.10%

    For 2024, Midwest America's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 361 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 5 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 165 $12,055,000 $73,061 $2,223 7.78%
    Home Purchase 99 $20,335,000 $205,404 $2,616 7.15%
    Home Improvement 72 $4,630,000 $64,306 $0 7.68%
    Cash Out Refi 30 $6,480,000 $216,000 $2,581 7.30%

    For 2024, Midwest America's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 165 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 99 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 93 $5,065,000 $54,462 $2,041 7.50%
    Other 86 $8,320,000 $96,744 $500 7.21%
    30 Year 59 $11,705,000 $198,390 $2,574 6.95%
    20 Year 45 $4,115,000 $91,444 $2,394 8.78%
    15 Year 42 $3,630,000 $86,429 $2,899 7.96%
    5 Year 37 $9,775,000 $264,189 $0 7.43%
    3 Year 3 $455,000 $151,667 $0 8.33%
    30+ year 1 $435,000 $435,000 $4,754 7.13%

    For 2024, Midwest America's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 93 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 86 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 74 $13,970,000 $188,784
    $3k-4k 2 $330,000 $165,000
    $1k-2k 1 $435,000 $435,000

    Midwest America's average total fees were $2,574, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 74 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    7-8% 143 $15,745,000 $110,105
    6-7% 140 $19,870,000 $141,929
    Over 8% 77 $7,445,000 $96,688
    5-6% 6 $440,000 $73,333

    During 2024, Midwest America's average interest rate for loans was 6.95%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 143 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 225 $11,215,000 $49,844 $2,351 7.68%
    $100k-200k 86 $11,900,000 $138,372 $2,422 7.38%
    $200k-400k 42 $10,740,000 $255,714 $2,721 7.32%
    $400k-600k 8 $3,850,000 $481,250 $3,327 6.92%
    $1MM+ 3 $4,535,000 $1,511,667 $0 7.79%
    $600k-1MM 2 $1,260,000 $630,000 $4,484 7.63%

    2024 saw Midwest America place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 225 originations, totaling $11,215,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 87 $6,995,000 $80,402 $2,403 7.41%
    $100k-150k 68 $6,660,000 $97,941 $2,537 7.75%
    $50k or less 60 $3,120,000 $52,000 $2,418 7.50%
    $75k-100k 60 $5,700,000 $95,000 $2,607 7.55%
    $150k-250k 34 $7,710,000 $226,765 $2,990 7.63%
    $250k+ 13 $3,715,000 $285,769 $3,138 7.52%

    Midwest America lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 87 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 68 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 93 $9,385,000 $100,914 $2,579 7.44%
    <20% 63 $4,385,000 $69,603 $2,233 7.25%
    30-36% 60 $6,340,000 $105,667 $2,950 7.72%
    39% 13 $1,015,000 $78,077 $2,459 7.35%
    40% 13 $995,000 $76,538 $3,110 8.25%
    37% 9 $875,000 $97,222 $3,760 7.79%
    42% 8 $780,000 $97,500 $2,441 7.71%
    43% 8 $1,460,000 $182,500 $2,482 7.03%
    50-60% 8 $940,000 $117,500 $1,700 7.25%
    38% 7 $565,000 $80,714 $2,064 7.37%
    >60% 6 $2,690,000 $448,333 $0 7.87%
    36% 6 $620,000 $103,333 $0 6.96%
    41% 6 $470,000 $78,333 $2,449 8.16%
    44% 5 $345,000 $69,000 $0 8.29%
    46% 3 $425,000 $141,667 $0 8.32%
    47% 3 $315,000 $105,000 $2,353 7.46%
    49% 3 $965,000 $321,667 $3,773 7.54%
    45% 3 $425,000 $141,667 $2,383 8.16%
    48% 1 $255,000 $255,000 $2,434 6.50%

    Midwest America lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 93 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 63 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 299 $32,345,000 $108,177 $2,534 7.53%
    Not applicable 40 $9,130,000 $228,250 $0 7.66%
    Black 18 $1,410,000 $78,333 $3,349 7.60%
    Not provided 3 $245,000 $81,667 $2,007 7.00%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 9.49%
    2 $80,000 $40,000 $0 6.74%
    Other Asian 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 7.99%
    American Indian 2 $40,000 $20,000 $0 7.87%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    88.89%

    Midwest America has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    78.42%

    Midwest America has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    0.0 2 $130,000 $65,000
    1234.0 1 $295,000 $295,000
    199.0 38 $1,500,000 $39,474
    249.0 2 $210,000 $105,000
    299.0 51 $3,985,000 $78,137
    399.0 29 $1,865,000 $64,310
    494.0 1 $35,000 $35,000
    499.0 2 $270,000 $135,000
    523.0 4 $330,000 $82,500
    524.0 5 $435,000 $87,000
    549.0 7 $555,000 $79,286
    574.0 4 $210,000 $52,500
    584.0 1 $25,000 $25,000
    599.0 7 $685,000 $97,857
    624.0 3 $185,000 $61,667
    649.0 5 $425,000 $85,000
    665.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    699.0 6 $700,000 $116,667
    724.0 1 $125,000 $125,000
    749.0 1 $225,000 $225,000
    774.0 2 $280,000 $140,000
    799.0 4 $510,000 $127,500
    814.0 1 $325,000 $325,000
    882.0 1 $75,000 $75,000
    99.0 61 $2,545,000 $41,721
    NA 126 $27,520,000 $218,413

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    366 $43,500,000 $118,852

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 100 $7,630,000 $76,300 $1,672 7.85%
    40-60% 56 $10,130,000 $180,893 $2,407 7.37%
    60-80% 79 $14,025,000 $177,532 $2,467 7.18%
    80-100% 41 $8,815,000 $215,000 $2,901 7.05%
    Under 20% 90 $2,900,000 $32,222 $2,383 7.89%