Midwest America Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Fort Wayne, IN

LEI: 54930030UYPZM65LOF37

Tax ID: 35-0316722

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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, Decatur, Huntington, Danville, and Kendallville among others. We have data for 22 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.01% 5/13/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 7.09% 5/13/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.05% 5/13/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.27% 5/13/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.27% 5/13/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.70% 5/13/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.71% 5/13/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.71% 5/13/24
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Originations

403

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$42,955,000

Awards

MIDWEST AMERICA 30 Year Conventional Loans silver MIDWEST AMERICA 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
FORT WAYNE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 238 $28,050,000 $117,857 $1,507 4.55%
Decatur, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 33 $2,625,000 $79,545 $1,257 4.48%
Huntington, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $2,250,000 $102,273 $1,578 4.45%
DANVILLE, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $1,550,000 $70,455 $1,428 4.49%
Outside of Metro Areas 11 $1,465,000 $133,182 $1,876 4.65%
Kendallville, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,140,000 $114,000 $1,850 4.57%
Charleston-Mattoon, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $1,085,000 $83,462 $1,569 4.37%
BOWLING GREEN, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $915,000 $83,182 $2,473 5.21%
Auburn, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $875,000 $125,000 $1,670 4.52%
Bluffton, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $815,000 $116,429 $1,435 4.71%
Angola, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $690,000 $86,250 $1,863 4.70%
CLARKSVILLE, TN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $375,000 $75,000 $2,327 4.57%
Wabash, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $325,000 $65,000 $1,053 3.95%
Coldwater, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $2,486 4.75%
Warsaw, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $170,000 $85,000 $0 4.12%
Glasgow, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $2,520 5.50%
Peru, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $70,000 $35,000 $199 3.62%
TERRE HAUTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $589 3.49%
Marion, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $199 3.24%
Van Wert, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $2,490 4.13%
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $199 3.49%
Defiance, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 3.99%
Midwest America's top markets include Fort Wayne, Decatur, Huntington, Danville, and Kendallville among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 382 $40,640,000 $106,387 $1,525 4.50%
    HELOC 21 $2,315,000 $110,238 n/a 5.15%

    For 2018, Midwest America's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 382 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 21 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 166 $16,080,000 $96,867 $1,172 4.45%
    Home Purchase 135 $19,125,000 $141,667 $2,071 4.75%
    Cash Out Refi 64 $6,090,000 $95,156 $1,209 4.46%
    Home Improvement 38 $1,660,000 $43,684 $193 4.23%

    For 2018, Midwest America's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 166 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 135 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 177 $10,715,000 $60,537 $304 4.39%
    30 Year 117 $17,345,000 $148,248 $2,166 4.87%
    Other 45 $2,945,000 $65,444 $193 3.89%
    15 Year 32 $5,870,000 $183,438 $2,047 4.60%
    20 Year 16 $2,060,000 $128,750 $2,048 4.55%
    5 Year 13 $3,055,000 $235,000 $0 5.25%
    3 Year 2 $830,000 $415,000 $0 5.25%
    1 Year 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 5.50%

    For 2018, Midwest America's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 177 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 117 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 226 $24,170,000 $106,947
    $1k-2k 10 $2,540,000 $254,000
    $5k+ 1 $295,000 $295,000

    Midwest America's average total fees were $2,166, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 226 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 179 $25,105,000 $140,251
    3-4% 140 $9,980,000 $71,286
    5-6% 63 $7,075,000 $112,302
    6-7% 15 $495,000 $33,000
    2.5-3% 4 $200,000 $50,000
    7-8% 2 $100,000 $50,000

    During 2018, Midwest America's average interest rate for loans was 4.87%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 179 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 265 $14,315,000 $54,019 $1,048 4.47%
    $100k-200k 101 $13,905,000 $137,673 $1,916 4.61%
    $200k-400k 28 $7,350,000 $262,500 $2,467 4.74%
    $400k-600k 4 $2,010,000 $502,500 $2,317 4.53%
    $600k-1MM 4 $3,470,000 $867,500 $4,224 4.91%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,905,000 $1,905,000 $0 5.00%

    2018 saw Midwest America place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 265 originations, totaling $14,315,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 205 $13,755,000 $67,098 $1,487 4.52%
    $50k-75k 78 $7,970,000 $102,179 $1,370 4.35%
    $100k-150k 43 $6,315,000 $146,860 $1,846 4.76%
    $75k-100k 35 $3,775,000 $107,857 $1,603 4.35%
    $150k-250k 17 $3,555,000 $209,118 $1,495 4.60%
    $250k+ 5 $1,265,000 $253,000 $1,657 4.67%

    Midwest America lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 205 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 78 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 133 $11,565,000 $86,955 $1,451 4.56%
    30-36% 76 $8,020,000 $105,526 $1,625 4.48%
    <20% 67 $5,415,000 $80,821 $1,096 4.08%
    36% 14 $1,700,000 $121,429 $2,159 4.90%
    39% 14 $1,330,000 $95,000 $1,499 4.30%
    38% 14 $1,490,000 $106,429 $1,773 4.84%
    41% 12 $1,580,000 $131,667 $1,955 4.99%
    42% 9 $535,000 $59,444 $799 4.07%
    37% 8 $1,140,000 $142,500 $2,293 5.03%
    40% 7 $545,000 $77,857 $2,102 4.66%
    50-60% 7 $875,000 $125,000 $1,735 4.51%
    >60% 5 $245,000 $49,000 $199 4.99%
    43% 5 $525,000 $105,000 $1,506 4.30%
    44% 5 $555,000 $111,000 $1,930 4.77%
    45% 4 $250,000 $62,500 $1,840 5.43%
    48% 2 $830,000 $415,000 $4,224 4.43%
    46% 2 $350,000 $175,000 $2,234 4.63%
    47% 1 $5,000 $5,000 $0 6.00%

    Midwest America lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 133 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 76 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 357 $34,345,000 $96,204 $1,508 4.48%
    Not applicable 17 $5,905,000 $347,353 $0 5.26%
    Not provided 15 $1,515,000 $101,000 $1,425 4.57%
    Black 9 $735,000 $81,667 $2,202 4.91%
    Asian 3 $255,000 $85,000 $1,902 4.79%
    Native Hawaiian 1 $105,000 $105,000 $1,906 4.88%
    Other Asian 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 3.99%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    87.88%

    Midwest America has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    88.34%

    Midwest America has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    0.0 16 $450,000 $28,125
    199.0 77 $4,445,000 $57,727
    325.0 1 $45,000 $45,000
    340.0 1 $25,000 $25,000
    350.0 1 $65,000 $65,000
    374.0 2 $50,000 $25,000
    375.0 2 $60,000 $30,000
    399.0 1 $25,000 $25,000
    424.0 1 $25,000 $25,000
    474.0 5 $455,000 $91,000
    498.0 1 $75,000 $75,000
    499.0 3 $305,000 $101,667
    524.0 2 $150,000 $75,000
    549.0 1 $45,000 $45,000
    552.0 1 $105,000 $105,000
    574.0 3 $355,000 $118,333
    599.0 4 $320,000 $80,000
    99.0 2 $30,000 $15,000
    NA 279 $35,925,000 $128,763

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 2 $1,000,000 $500,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 2 $170,000 $85,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 399 $41,785,000 $104,724

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 63 $3,865,000 $61,349 $777 4.51%
    40-60% 69 $6,705,000 $97,174 $1,005 4.17%
    60-80% 150 $20,110,000 $134,067 $1,619 4.51%
    80-100% 83 $11,085,000 $133,554 $2,041 4.66%
    Over 100% 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 3.99%
    Under 20% 37 $1,115,000 $30,135 $702 5.08%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Midwest Loan Services, Inc. Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 2 66.7%
    Midwest Loan Services, Inc. FHA mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 33.3%