St. Cloud Financial Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Saint Cloud, MN

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Review & Overview

St. Cloud Financial is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Cash Out Refi and Home Purchase loans. St. Cloud Financial has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: St. Cloud, Minneapolis, Brainerd, Duluth, and Willmar among others. We have data for 10 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

St. Cloud Financial 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. St. Cloud Financial 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 6.65% 12/23/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.64% 12/23/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.77% 12/23/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.27% 12/23/24
30 Year VA Purchase 5.94% 12/23/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.26% 12/23/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.42% 12/23/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.34% 12/23/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.34% 12/23/24
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Originations

344

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$49,630,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
ST. CLOUD, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 212 $29,810,000 $140,613 $2,467 4.55%
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 90 $13,410,000 $149,000 $2,075 4.47%
Outside of Metro Areas 29 $3,785,000 $130,517 $2,194 4.65%
Brainerd, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,095,000 $219,000 $1,603 5.51%
DULUTH, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $3,301 4.38%
Willmar, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $410,000 $205,000 $4,662 3.31%
Hutchinson, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $5,337 3.13%
Grand Rapids, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $230,000 $115,000 $1,323 3.37%
Bemidji, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $2,217 1.99%
Alexandria, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $847 4.74%
St. Cloud Financial's top markets include St. Cloud, Minneapolis, Brainerd, Duluth, and Willmar among others.

Their top states include:
  • Minnesota (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 340 $48,810,000 $143,559 $2,300 4.52%
    VA 3 $645,000 $215,000 $5,865 4.63%
    USDA 1 $175,000 $175,000 $6,753 6.13%

    For 2022, St. Cloud Financial's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 340 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 3 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 188 $17,890,000 $95,160 $1,480 4.36%
    Home Purchase 102 $25,440,000 $249,412 $4,566 5.10%
    Refi 36 $4,190,000 $116,389 $1,716 3.43%
    Other 16 $780,000 $48,750 $720 4.99%
    Home Improvement 2 $1,330,000 $665,000 $0 6.50%

    For 2022, St. Cloud Financial's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 188 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 102 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 106 $25,270,000 $238,396 $4,560 5.03%
    Other 106 $13,220,000 $124,717 $1,449 3.47%
    15 Year 47 $4,365,000 $92,872 $1,444 5.50%
    10 Year 43 $2,125,000 $49,419 $806 5.12%
    5 Year 28 $1,500,000 $53,571 $709 4.06%
    20 Year 9 $1,715,000 $190,556 $3,219 4.36%
    3 Year 5 $1,435,000 $287,000 $0 4.64%

    For 2022, St. Cloud Financial's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 106 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 106 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 193 $16,675,000 $86,399
    $1k-2k 71 $11,145,000 $156,972
    $2k-3k 33 $7,175,000 $217,424
    $3k-4k 22 $5,770,000 $262,273
    $4k-5k 11 $3,835,000 $348,636
    $5k+ 5 $1,765,000 $353,000

    St. Cloud Financial's average total fees were $4,560, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 193 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 80 $11,700,000 $146,250
    5-6% 80 $13,660,000 $170,750
    3-4% 67 $9,855,000 $147,090
    <2.5% 50 $5,920,000 $118,400
    6-7% 34 $5,770,000 $169,706
    2.5-3% 20 $1,960,000 $98,000
    7-8% 7 $505,000 $72,143
    Over 8% 6 $260,000 $43,333

    During 2022, St. Cloud Financial's average interest rate for loans was 5.03%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 80 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 173 $8,805,000 $50,896 $906 4.58%
    $100k-200k 85 $12,675,000 $149,118 $3,046 4.23%
    $200k-400k 69 $18,795,000 $272,391 $4,568 4.66%
    $400k-600k 13 $6,345,000 $488,077 $6,290 4.85%
    $600k-1MM 4 $3,010,000 $752,500 $4,578 5.12%

    2022 saw St. Cloud Financial place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 173 originations, totaling $8,805,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 91 $13,515,000 $148,516 $2,466 4.80%
    $50k-75k 76 $9,640,000 $126,842 $2,558 4.50%
    $75k-100k 71 $9,635,000 $135,704 $2,249 4.40%
    $50k or less 50 $5,200,000 $104,000 $2,381 4.48%
    $150k-250k 41 $6,705,000 $163,537 $1,798 4.52%
    $250k+ 9 $2,445,000 $271,667 $2,186 3.19%

    St. Cloud Financial lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 91 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 76 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 75 $8,705,000 $116,067 $2,061 4.79%
    20-30% 74 $8,710,000 $117,703 $1,931 4.13%
    <20% 32 $3,160,000 $98,750 $1,748 3.86%
    42% 22 $3,020,000 $137,273 $2,647 4.73%
    44% 18 $2,870,000 $159,444 $2,600 4.86%
    40% 18 $2,040,000 $113,333 $1,867 4.30%
    36% 17 $2,875,000 $169,118 $2,497 4.64%
    41% 15 $2,905,000 $193,667 $3,484 5.06%
    39% 14 $2,230,000 $159,286 $2,159 4.53%
    38% 10 $1,660,000 $166,000 $2,272 4.05%
    37% 9 $1,235,000 $137,222 $3,119 4.52%
    43% 7 $1,015,000 $145,000 $2,293 5.67%
    45% 6 $1,540,000 $256,667 $4,413 4.70%
    47% 6 $1,380,000 $230,000 $3,674 5.00%
    46% 5 $1,275,000 $255,000 $4,401 5.23%
    48% 3 $885,000 $295,000 $5,332 4.88%
    49% 3 $805,000 $268,333 $5,059 5.17%
    50-60% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $397 4.49%

    St. Cloud Financial lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 75 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 74 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 316 $44,580,000 $141,076 $2,369 4.52%
    Not applicable 6 $2,490,000 $415,000 $0 4.52%
    Not provided 15 $1,805,000 $120,333 $1,931 4.54%
    Asian 4 $410,000 $102,500 $2,408 5.53%
    Black 3 $345,000 $115,000 $1,934 3.29%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    94.74%

    St. Cloud Financial has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    84.88%

    St. Cloud Financial has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 344 $49,630,000 $144,273

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    344 $49,630,000 $144,273

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 51 $4,345,000 $85,196 $1,281 4.06%
    40-60% 43 $6,615,000 $153,837 $2,506 3.65%
    60-80% 62 $15,070,000 $243,065 $3,966 4.52%
    80-100% 70 $17,730,000 $253,286 $4,483 4.96%
    Over 100% 2 $1,070,000 $535,000 $0 4.38%
    Under 20% 116 $4,800,000 $41,379 $709 4.80%