Tradition Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

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Review & Overview

Tradition Mortgage is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. Tradition Mortgage has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Minneapolis, Brainerd, Fergus Falls, Faribault, and St. Cloud among others. We have data for 30 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Tradition Mortgage 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. Tradition Mortgage 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 6.71% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.52% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.72% 4/21/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.28% 4/21/24
30 Year FHA Refi 6.35% 4/21/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.28% 4/21/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.51% 4/21/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.27% 4/21/24
30 Year USDA Refi 6.27% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.06% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.22% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.22% 4/21/24
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Originations

1,472

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$417,400,000

Awards

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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) 1,249 $372,665,000 $298,371 $3,875 4.66%
Outside of Metro Areas 73 $13,205,000 $180,890 $3,237 4.66%
Brainerd, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 35 $7,345,000 $209,857 $3,210 4.68%
Fergus Falls, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 30 $5,320,000 $177,333 $2,555 4.74%
Faribault-Northfield, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $3,255,000 $250,385 $3,273 4.80%
ST. CLOUD, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $2,770,000 $230,833 $3,632 4.67%
DULUTH, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,330,000 $221,667 $2,937 4.49%
Alexandria, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,290,000 $215,000 $2,919 4.38%
Spirit Lake, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,155,000 $165,000 $3,775 5.05%
FARGO, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,095,000 $365,000 $2,467 4.63%
ROCHESTER, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $860,000 $215,000 $3,584 4.81%
MILWAUKEE-WAUKESHA, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $855,000 $285,000 $3,115 4.38%
Owatonna, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $715,000 $238,333 $3,917 4.79%
Red Wing, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $605,000 $201,667 $3,760 4.50%
SHEBOYGAN, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $550,000 $275,000 $1,743 5.06%
Bemidji, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $545,000 $181,667 $2,716 4.83%
New Ulm, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $495,000 $165,000 $2,772 4.38%
DES MOINES-WEST DES MOINES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $470,000 $235,000 $2,205 4.56%
LA CROSSE-ONALASKA, WI-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $460,000 $230,000 $4,870 4.69%
EAU CLAIRE, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $435,000 $435,000 $2,083 4.38%
APPLETON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $340,000 $170,000 $2,141 4.25%
Hutchinson, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $320,000 $160,000 $2,550 4.44%
Grand Rapids, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $3,678 4.63%
WAUSAU-WESTON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $1,866 3.88%
Willmar, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $2,390 4.63%
Spencer, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $2,186 4.25%
MANKATO, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $5,901 4.88%
JANESVILLE-BELOIT, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,199 5.63%
Austin, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $2,067 4.75%
Fairmont, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $2,059 4.25%
Tradition Mortgage's top markets include Minneapolis, Brainerd, Fergus Falls, Faribault, and St. Cloud among others.

Their top states include:
  • Minnesota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Wisconsin (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Iowa (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Dakota (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 1,340 $377,840,000 $281,970 $3,483 4.67%
    FHA 76 $17,780,000 $233,947 $6,997 4.50%
    VA 56 $21,780,000 $388,929 $5,993 4.47%

    For 2018, Tradition Mortgage's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,340 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 76 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 1,076 $308,710,000 $286,905 $4,190 4.67%
    Refi 228 $70,110,000 $307,500 $2,410 4.51%
    Cash Out Refi 168 $38,580,000 $229,643 $2,844 4.80%

    For 2018, Tradition Mortgage's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,076 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 228 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,325 $384,185,000 $289,951 $3,869 4.70%
    15 Year 101 $22,135,000 $219,158 $2,656 4.19%
    20 Year 32 $8,160,000 $255,000 $3,096 4.41%
    10 Year 12 $2,600,000 $216,667 $2,993 4.13%
    Other 2 $320,000 $160,000 $3,276 4.50%

    For 2018, Tradition Mortgage's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,325 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 101 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 1,020 $276,220,000 $270,804
    $2k-3k 176 $59,680,000 $339,091
    $1k-2k 149 $34,595,000 $232,181
    $3k-4k 74 $24,620,000 $332,703
    $4k-5k 29 $11,945,000 $411,897
    $5k+ 23 $9,655,000 $419,783

    Tradition Mortgage's average total fees were $3,869, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 1,020 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 1,181 $337,095,000 $285,432
    5-6% 191 $51,255,000 $268,351
    3-4% 99 $28,845,000 $291,364
    2.5-3% 1 $205,000 $205,000

    During 2018, Tradition Mortgage's average interest rate for loans was 4.70%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 1,181 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 762 $220,500,000 $289,370 $3,977 4.65%
    $100k-200k 364 $57,330,000 $157,500 $2,932 4.68%
    $400k-600k 271 $119,635,000 $441,458 $4,431 4.65%
    $100,000 or less 55 $4,265,000 $77,545 $2,282 4.74%
    $600k-1MM 17 $12,215,000 $718,529 $5,535 4.60%
    $1MM+ 3 $3,455,000 $1,151,667 $6,289 4.54%

    2018 saw Tradition Mortgage place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 762 originations, totaling $220,500,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 388 $116,600,000 $300,515 $3,882 4.67%
    $150k-250k 314 $110,210,000 $350,987 $3,959 4.69%
    $75k-100k 268 $70,140,000 $261,716 $3,967 4.64%
    $50k-75k 251 $50,775,000 $202,291 $3,488 4.66%
    $250k+ 133 $51,935,000 $390,489 $3,736 4.57%
    $50k or less 118 $17,740,000 $150,339 $2,971 4.67%

    Tradition Mortgage lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 388 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 314 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 392 $114,680,000 $292,551 $3,687 4.61%
    30-36% 280 $82,920,000 $296,143 $3,815 4.69%
    <20% 164 $42,300,000 $257,927 $3,161 4.55%
    39% 59 $16,085,000 $272,627 $4,190 4.76%
    40% 57 $15,575,000 $273,246 $3,498 4.74%
    36% 55 $15,305,000 $278,273 $4,270 4.65%
    43% 50 $13,970,000 $279,400 $3,825 4.71%
    38% 49 $13,665,000 $278,878 $3,770 4.64%
    41% 48 $13,040,000 $271,667 $3,776 4.80%
    44% 48 $12,280,000 $255,833 $3,327 4.83%
    45% 44 $11,260,000 $255,909 $3,674 4.68%
    37% 44 $13,560,000 $308,182 $3,791 4.70%
    48% 33 $8,805,000 $266,818 $3,505 4.74%
    42% 31 $9,165,000 $295,645 $3,879 4.78%
    46% 31 $8,505,000 $274,355 $5,261 4.57%
    49% 31 $8,645,000 $278,871 $3,429 4.71%
    50-60% 25 $8,505,000 $340,200 $5,665 4.58%
    47% 25 $7,495,000 $299,800 $4,118 4.62%
    >60% 4 $1,290,000 $322,500 $6,190 4.72%

    Tradition Mortgage lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 392 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 280 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,263 $356,565,000 $282,316 $3,703 4.65%
    Not provided 140 $39,490,000 $282,071 $3,902 4.76%
    Asian 44 $13,730,000 $312,045 $4,165 4.66%
    Black 20 $6,530,000 $326,500 $4,916 4.73%
    American Indian 4 $890,000 $222,500 $6,974 4.66%
    Other Asian 1 $195,000 $195,000 $2,577 4.63%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    98.95%

    Tradition Mortgage 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
    77.79%

    Tradition Mortgage has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,472 $417,400,000 $283,560

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 1,472 $417,400,000 $283,560

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 76 $13,560,000 $178,421 $2,453 4.41%
    40-60% 140 $35,500,000 $253,571 $2,864 4.54%
    60-80% 515 $158,765,000 $308,282 $3,375 4.70%
    80-100% 729 $207,165,000 $284,177 $4,308 4.68%
    Over 100% 4 $1,330,000 $332,500 $12,041 4.47%
    Under 20% 8 $1,080,000 $135,000 $2,477 4.73%