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, Kendallville, Huntington, and Angola 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 above 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% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 7.09% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.05% 12/16/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.27% 12/16/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.27% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.70% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.71% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.71% 12/16/24
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Originations

712

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$76,110,000

Awards

MIDWEST AMERICA 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze 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) 413 $43,675,000 $105,751 $2,263 3.25%
Decatur, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 54 $5,330,000 $98,704 $2,103 3.35%
Kendallville, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 40 $4,620,000 $115,500 $2,461 3.20%
Huntington, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 37 $3,625,000 $97,973 $2,228 3.09%
Angola, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 30 $3,540,000 $118,000 $2,634 3.23%
Outside of Metro Areas 21 $2,775,000 $132,143 $2,505 3.24%
Bluffton, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $2,580,000 $129,000 $2,030 3.18%
Warsaw, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,800,000 $300,000 $2,761 3.10%
Auburn, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $1,545,000 $103,000 $2,885 3.01%
BOWLING GREEN, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $1,390,000 $99,286 $2,844 3.64%
DANVILLE, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $1,210,000 $67,222 $2,069 2.99%
CLARKSVILLE, TN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $975,000 $88,636 $3,328 3.02%
Charleston-Mattoon, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $900,000 $112,500 $2,220 3.04%
Wabash, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $595,000 $85,000 $1,678 3.48%
Defiance, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $460,000 $76,667 $2,975 3.22%
Van Wert, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $320,000 $80,000 $2,399 2.74%
Celina, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $270,000 $135,000 $3,039 3.13%
Marion, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $210,000 $105,000 $1,772 3.03%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $0 4.25%
LAFAYETTE-WEST LAFAYETTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 2.69%
MUNCIE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 4.50%
MICHIGAN CITY-LA PORTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 4.49%
Midwest America's top markets include Fort Wayne, Decatur, Kendallville, Huntington, and Angola among others.

Their top states include:
  • Indiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Illinois (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Kentucky (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 707 $75,145,000 $106,287 $2,297 3.23%
    HELOC 5 $965,000 $193,000 n/a 4.55%

    For 2021, Midwest America's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 707 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 411 $39,785,000 $96,800 $2,302 3.10%
    Home Purchase 134 $20,930,000 $156,194 $2,450 3.37%
    Cash Out Refi 86 $10,840,000 $126,047 $2,118 3.19%
    Home Improvement 81 $4,555,000 $56,235 $0 3.74%

    For 2021, Midwest America's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 411 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 134 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 267 $22,035,000 $82,528 $2,028 3.14%
    30 Year 162 $27,590,000 $170,309 $2,400 3.28%
    Other 116 $6,980,000 $60,172 $0 3.06%
    15 Year 87 $9,735,000 $111,897 $2,134 3.23%
    20 Year 44 $5,920,000 $134,545 $2,176 3.25%
    5 Year 28 $2,480,000 $88,571 $0 4.30%
    1 Year 6 $580,000 $96,667 $0 4.50%
    3 Year 2 $790,000 $395,000 $0 4.75%

    For 2021, Midwest America's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 267 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 162 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 250 $35,240,000 $140,960
    $1k-2k 16 $5,150,000 $321,875
    $2k-3k 4 $440,000 $110,000
    $5k+ 4 $990,000 $247,500
    $3k-4k 2 $310,000 $155,000
    $4k-5k 1 $325,000 $325,000

    Midwest America's average total fees were $2,400, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 250 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 378 $34,610,000 $91,561
    3-4% 216 $30,780,000 $142,500
    4-5% 78 $7,010,000 $89,872
    <2.5% 27 $3,015,000 $111,667
    5-6% 13 $695,000 $53,462

    During 2021, Midwest America's average interest rate for loans was 3.28%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 378 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 423 $24,055,000 $56,868 $2,073 3.29%
    $100k-200k 223 $31,485,000 $141,188 $2,186 3.15%
    $200k-400k 57 $14,255,000 $250,088 $2,838 3.13%
    $400k-600k 5 $2,395,000 $479,000 $3,197 3.28%
    $1MM+ 2 $2,280,000 $1,140,000 $4,359 3.63%
    $600k-1MM 2 $1,640,000 $820,000 $0 4.63%

    2021 saw Midwest America place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 423 originations, totaling $24,055,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 197 $18,625,000 $94,543 $2,263 3.15%
    $50k or less 185 $12,555,000 $67,865 $2,147 3.16%
    $75k-100k 136 $14,670,000 $107,868 $2,357 3.31%
    $100k-150k 118 $16,530,000 $140,085 $2,442 3.18%
    $150k-250k 38 $5,700,000 $150,000 $2,256 3.13%
    $250k+ 9 $3,205,000 $356,111 $4,864 3.60%

    Midwest America lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 197 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 185 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 225 $22,785,000 $101,267 $2,230 3.14%
    <20% 149 $11,215,000 $75,268 $2,196 3.10%
    30-36% 133 $15,205,000 $114,323 $2,571 3.29%
    41% 26 $2,540,000 $97,692 $2,266 3.30%
    42% 24 $3,530,000 $147,083 $2,249 3.21%
    37% 21 $2,245,000 $106,905 $2,252 3.33%
    38% 17 $1,695,000 $99,706 $2,492 3.18%
    36% 16 $2,190,000 $136,875 $2,068 3.39%
    39% 14 $2,040,000 $145,714 $2,214 3.15%
    40% 14 $1,760,000 $125,714 $2,230 3.01%
    43% 14 $1,830,000 $130,714 $1,951 3.51%
    44% 7 $995,000 $142,143 $2,257 3.04%
    45% 5 $885,000 $177,000 $2,113 3.20%
    47% 5 $665,000 $133,000 $2,092 2.93%
    48% 4 $330,000 $82,500 $1,997 3.43%
    49% 4 $750,000 $187,500 $2,320 3.34%
    >60% 3 $435,000 $145,000 $3,495 4.41%
    50-60% 2 $170,000 $85,000 $0 2.89%
    46% 2 $230,000 $115,000 $1,995 2.69%

    Midwest America lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 225 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 149 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 618 $66,500,000 $107,605 $2,307 3.20%
    Not applicable 28 $3,880,000 $138,571 $2,512 4.26%
    Black 29 $2,325,000 $80,172 $2,257 3.25%
    Not provided 21 $1,755,000 $83,571 $2,140 2.99%
    Asian 7 $745,000 $106,429 $1,938 2.94%
    Other Asian 2 $220,000 $110,000 $2,022 3.19%
    Chinese 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 2.89%
    Korean 1 $205,000 $205,000 $2,219 3.13%
    2 $110,000 $55,000 $0 3.14%
    Vietnamese 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 2.69%
    American Indian 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 2.89%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 2.89%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    90.68%

    Midwest America has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    82.30%

    Midwest America has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    0.0 47 $2,395,000 $50,957
    199.0 27 $1,945,000 $72,037
    299.0 253 $17,215,000 $68,043
    375.0 2 $50,000 $25,000
    400.0 2 $130,000 $65,000
    449.0 1 $25,000 $25,000
    474.0 3 $225,000 $75,000
    475.0 1 $45,000 $45,000
    499.0 4 $180,000 $45,000
    524.0 3 $195,000 $65,000
    549.0 3 $185,000 $61,667
    599.0 2 $330,000 $165,000
    624.0 1 $95,000 $95,000
    649.0 5 $395,000 $79,000
    674.0 6 $800,000 $133,333
    689.0 1 $145,000 $145,000
    698.0 2 $250,000 $125,000
    699.0 12 $1,180,000 $98,333
    724.0 5 $625,000 $125,000
    749.0 1 $75,000 $75,000
    789.0 1 $155,000 $155,000
    794.0 1 $85,000 $85,000
    99.0 10 $390,000 $39,000
    NA 319 $48,995,000 $153,589

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    712 $76,110,000 $106,896

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 129 $7,425,000 $57,558 $2,085 3.18%
    40-60% 180 $18,720,000 $104,000 $2,120 2.98%
    60-80% 241 $30,495,000 $126,535 $2,336 3.27%
    80-100% 95 $17,415,000 $183,316 $2,422 3.29%
    Under 20% 67 $2,055,000 $30,672 $2,025 3.85%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2021 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Midwest Loan Services, Inc. Conventional home mortgage Incorrect information on your report 1 14.3%
    Midwest Loan Services, Inc. Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 14.3%
    Midwest Loan Services, Inc. Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 2 28.6%
    Midwest Loan Services, Inc. FHA mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 14.3%
    Midwest Loan Services, Inc. Other type of mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 14.3%
    Midwest Loan Services, Inc. VA mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 14.3%