Chicago Financial Services Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Chicago, IL

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Review & Overview

Chicago Financial Services is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. Chicago Financial Services 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: Chicago, Miami, Seattle, Milwaukee, and North Port among others. We have data for 31 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Chicago Financial Services 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. Chicago Financial Services is typically an average 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 6.59% 11/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.29% 11/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.71% 11/21/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.32% 11/21/24
30 Year FHA Refi 6.27% 11/21/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.27% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.99% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.92% 11/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.92% 11/21/24
These are simulated rates generated by our proprietary machine learning models. These are not guaranteed by the bank. They are our estimates based on a lender's past behaviors combined with current market conditions. Contact an individual lender for their actual rates. Our models use fixed rate terms for conforming loans, 700+ FICO, 10% down for FHA and 20% for conventional. These are based on consensus, historical data-- not advertised promotional rates.

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Originations

465

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$173,965,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 396 $145,390,000 $367,146 $5,077 4.72%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $6,380,000 $638,000 $6,763 4.84%
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $4,040,000 $673,333 $4,358 4.50%
MILWAUKEE-WAUKESHA, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $2,215,000 $316,429 $2,327 4.98%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $2,200,000 $1,100,000 $9,459 4.44%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,790,000 $298,333 $4,245 4.81%
NILES, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,115,000 $371,667 $3,079 4.66%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $885,000 $885,000 $5,486 3.00%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $840,000 $420,000 $5,238 5.31%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $750,000 $187,500 $3,517 5.72%
ROCKFORD, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $690,000 $172,500 $3,367 5.00%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $625,000 $625,000 $6,226 4.88%
Outside of Metro Areas 3 $625,000 $208,333 $2,682 4.04%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $605,000 $605,000 $4,163 5.13%
GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $575,000 $575,000 $3,943 5.38%
Beaver Dam, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $555,000 $555,000 $4,249 5.88%
APPLETON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $545,000 $545,000 $2,919 3.88%
Whitewater, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $430,000 $215,000 $2,785 5.69%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $4,798 5.00%
JACKSON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $390,000 $195,000 $3,163 5.18%
MICHIGAN CITY-LA PORTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $3,004 6.13%
Ottawa, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $4,101 6.50%
TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $4,541 5.13%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $7,604 4.38%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $9,176 5.75%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $6,550 5.63%
Plymouth, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $4,821 7.63%
FLAGSTAFF, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $2,532 3.75%
Logansport, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $5,539 4.99%
LANSING-EAST LANSING, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $2,859 6.13%
DAVENPORT-MOLINE-ROCK ISLAND, IA-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $2,455 5.75%
Chicago Financial Services's top markets include Chicago, Miami, Seattle, Milwaukee, and North Port among others.

Their top states include:
  • Illinois (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Wisconsin (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Washington (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 450 $169,890,000 $377,533 $4,830 4.74%
    FHA 15 $4,075,000 $271,667 $9,616 5.46%

    For 2022, Chicago Financial Services's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 450 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 15 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 356 $136,360,000 $383,034 $5,642 4.99%
    Cash Out Refi 61 $17,935,000 $294,016 $3,220 4.67%
    Refi 48 $19,670,000 $409,792 $2,256 3.21%

    For 2022, Chicago Financial Services's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 356 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 61 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 398 $152,170,000 $382,337 $5,179 4.96%
    15 Year 56 $17,580,000 $313,929 $3,915 3.58%
    20 Year 7 $2,765,000 $395,000 $4,261 4.09%
    10 Year 3 $965,000 $321,667 $2,810 2.38%
    Other 1 $485,000 $485,000 $4,403 5.38%

    For 2022, Chicago Financial Services's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 398 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 56 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 399 $151,685,000 $380,163
    $2k-3k 19 $4,935,000 $259,737
    $3k-4k 13 $3,995,000 $307,308
    $5k+ 12 $6,450,000 $537,500
    $4k-5k 2 $880,000 $440,000
    $<1k 1 $305,000 $305,000

    Chicago Financial Services's average total fees were $5,179, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 399 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 144 $53,220,000 $369,583
    4-5% 118 $46,550,000 $394,492
    3-4% 94 $34,280,000 $364,681
    6-7% 50 $15,340,000 $306,800
    2.5-3% 35 $15,945,000 $455,571
    <2.5% 14 $5,420,000 $387,143
    7-8% 10 $3,210,000 $321,000

    During 2022, Chicago Financial Services's average interest rate for loans was 4.96%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 144 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 208 $60,460,000 $290,673 $4,873 4.85%
    $400k-600k 104 $51,150,000 $491,827 $5,036 4.53%
    $100k-200k 85 $13,175,000 $155,000 $4,394 4.97%
    $600k-1MM 51 $35,635,000 $698,725 $5,845 4.48%
    $1MM+ 10 $12,940,000 $1,294,000 $8,311 4.61%
    $100,000 or less 7 $605,000 $86,429 $3,709 5.34%

    2022 saw Chicago Financial Services place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 208 originations, totaling $60,460,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 128 $56,950,000 $444,922 $5,184 4.73%
    $100k-150k 114 $35,480,000 $311,228 $4,826 4.91%
    $250k+ 77 $49,375,000 $641,234 $5,332 4.28%
    $75k-100k 65 $16,515,000 $254,077 $4,675 4.95%
    $50k-75k 61 $12,515,000 $205,164 $5,039 4.93%
    $50k or less 20 $3,130,000 $156,500 $4,291 4.84%

    Chicago Financial Services lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 128 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 114 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 115 $44,875,000 $390,217 $4,585 4.36%
    30-36% 93 $33,535,000 $360,591 $4,807 4.89%
    <20% 47 $21,665,000 $460,957 $4,813 4.37%
    37% 21 $7,535,000 $358,810 $4,943 5.02%
    40% 20 $8,040,000 $402,000 $5,633 5.48%
    49% 20 $7,110,000 $355,500 $4,574 4.76%
    39% 17 $7,325,000 $430,882 $6,227 5.01%
    41% 16 $6,590,000 $411,875 $5,139 4.76%
    42% 14 $4,850,000 $346,429 $5,195 4.88%
    43% 14 $3,720,000 $265,714 $4,626 4.83%
    46% 13 $3,945,000 $303,462 $4,831 5.03%
    36% 12 $4,360,000 $363,333 $5,512 5.07%
    44% 11 $3,145,000 $285,909 $4,644 5.09%
    45% 11 $4,685,000 $425,909 $6,135 5.58%
    38% 11 $3,395,000 $308,636 $5,539 4.93%
    48% 11 $3,565,000 $324,091 $5,356 5.11%
    47% 10 $3,170,000 $317,000 $4,892 4.72%
    50-60% 9 $2,455,000 $272,778 $8,022 5.00%

    Chicago Financial Services lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 115 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 93 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 391 $149,385,000 $382,059 $4,908 4.70%
    Asian 30 $11,400,000 $380,000 $4,886 4.65%
    Not provided 18 $6,840,000 $380,000 $5,488 5.23%
    Black 25 $6,085,000 $243,400 $6,066 5.58%
    Asian Indian 1 $255,000 $255,000 $5,400 3.13%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    98.28%

    Chicago Financial Services 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
    78.49%

    Chicago Financial Services has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 465 $173,965,000 $374,118

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    465 $173,965,000 $374,118

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 8 $1,440,000 $180,000 $3,245 4.88%
    40-60% 56 $17,420,000 $311,071 $3,411 4.25%
    60-80% 192 $78,670,000 $409,740 $4,720 4.58%
    80-100% 209 $76,435,000 $365,718 $5,696 5.07%