Alerus Financial Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
Alerus Financial is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. Alerus Financial 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.) They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Minneapolis, Grand Forks, Fargo, Phoenix, and Bozeman among others. We have data for 78 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Alerus 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. Alerus 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 relatively high rates.
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SimulatedRates™Mortgage Type |
Simulated Rate | Simulation Date |
|---|---|---|
| Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) | 6.30% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.50% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.44% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.78% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year FHA Purchase | 7.18% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year FHA Refi | 6.27% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year VA Purchase | 6.27% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year VA Refi | 5.97% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year USDA Purchase | 6.44% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.12% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 6.18% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.18% | 12/16/24 |
| 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
1,649Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
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Relative Rate
Alerus Financial's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was
7.08%.
The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.
This yields a difference of 0.6%.
Relative Fees (Closing Costs)
Alerus Financial's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate
mortgage were $4,372.
The average total origination fees for 30 year fixed rate mortgages across all lenders (for all loan values, including
both points & up-front fees in addition to origination fees) were $9,089.
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) | 1,119 | $544,105,000 | $486,242 | $4,032 | 7.14% |
| GRAND FORKS, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 152 | $47,200,000 | $310,526 | $2,861 | 7.53% |
| FARGO, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 140 | $28,670,000 | $204,786 | $1,894 | 7.50% |
| PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 57 | $22,685,000 | $397,982 | $5,039 | 7.04% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 54 | $11,660,000 | $215,926 | $3,523 | 7.04% |
| Bozeman, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $5,005,000 | $5,005,000 | $19,625 | 6.24% |
| DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $1,980,000 | $495,000 | $3,800 | 6.66% |
| ST. CLOUD, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 7 | $1,855,000 | $265,000 | $4,853 | 7.27% |
| Brainerd, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $1,810,000 | $301,667 | $2,964 | 6.30% |
| CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $1,790,000 | $447,500 | $15,660 | 7.59% |
| TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $1,755,000 | $351,000 | $1,997 | 6.95% |
| CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $1,600,000 | $400,000 | $4,614 | 6.69% |
| DULUTH, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $1,575,000 | $315,000 | $5,387 | 6.40% |
| TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $1,450,000 | $362,500 | $5,872 | 6.50% |
| SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $1,195,000 | $1,195,000 | $5,216 | 6.63% |
| ROCHESTER, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $975,000 | $195,000 | $1,526 | 6.98% |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $910,000 | $455,000 | $2,113 | 7.50% |
| Fergus Falls, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $890,000 | $222,500 | $3,980 | 7.84% |
| MANKATO, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $875,000 | $291,667 | $7,589 | 6.83% |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $830,000 | $415,000 | $224 | 6.15% |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $805,000 | $805,000 | $8,159 | 6.25% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $805,000 | $805,000 | $7,295 | 6.25% |
| Bemidji, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $775,000 | $258,333 | $6,539 | 6.67% |
| OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $725,000 | $725,000 | $570 | 7.13% |
| FLAGSTAFF, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $695,000 | $695,000 | $1,237 | 6.75% |
| AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $665,000 | $665,000 | $3,941 | 7.00% |
| Menomonie, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $615,000 | $615,000 | $10,758 | 7.50% |
| Grand Rapids, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $580,000 | $290,000 | $6,761 | 8.00% |
| Traverse City, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $575,000 | $575,000 | $3,709 | 7.63% |
| Red Wing, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $570,000 | $142,500 | $2,031 | 7.25% |
| OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS, NE-IA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $565,000 | $565,000 | $10,608 | 6.88% |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $510,000 | $255,000 | $3,403 | 6.06% |
| CARBONDALE-MARION, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $505,000 | $505,000 | $3,856 | 6.63% |
| LITTLE ROCK-NORTH LITTLE ROCK-CONWAY, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $450,000 | $225,000 | $5,778 | 6.13% |
| AKRON, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $445,000 | $445,000 | $680 | 6.50% |
| CORVALLIS, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $425,000 | $425,000 | $5,978 | 7.13% |
| PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $425,000 | $425,000 | $7,404 | 7.00% |
| INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $420,000 | $210,000 | $6,127 | 7.06% |
| North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $405,000 | $405,000 | $0 | 7.63% |
| Faribault-Northfield, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $400,000 | $200,000 | $9,082 | 7.31% |
| BISMARCK, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $385,000 | $385,000 | $7,518 | 6.50% |
| GREEN BAY, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $385,000 | $385,000 | $5,271 | 6.50% |
| MADISON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $385,000 | $385,000 | $4,060 | 7.00% |
| ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $355,000 | $355,000 | $6,956 | 6.50% |
| PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $345,000 | $345,000 | $7,811 | 7.13% |
| CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $345,000 | $345,000 | $4,849 | 6.13% |
| LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $345,000 | $345,000 | $8,105 | 7.63% |
| ALBUQUERQUE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $335,000 | $335,000 | $5,731 | 6.63% |
| Albert Lea, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $335,000 | $335,000 | $0 | 6.49% |
| APPLETON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $335,000 | $335,000 | $6,551 | 7.63% |
| Torrington, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $325,000 | $325,000 | $5,523 | 7.13% |
| ANN ARBOR, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $305,000 | $305,000 | $4,540 | 6.63% |
| Wahpeton, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $305,000 | $305,000 | $0 | 8.13% |
| RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $285,000 | $285,000 | $0 | 6.88% |
| CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $285,000 | $285,000 | $4,793 | 7.00% |
| Hutchinson, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $270,000 | $135,000 | $2,785 | 7.56% |
| FAYETTEVILLE-SPRINGDALE-ROGERS, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $265,000 | $265,000 | $3,915 | 7.13% |
| COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $265,000 | $265,000 | $2,575 | 6.50% |
| ALBANY-SCHENECTADY-TROY, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $255,000 | $255,000 | $6,533 | 6.50% |
| DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $255,000 | $255,000 | $0 | 6.75% |
| YUMA, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $255,000 | $255,000 | $3,685 | 6.63% |
| KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $255,000 | $255,000 | $3,633 | 6.50% |
| Alexandria, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $245,000 | $245,000 | $0 | 7.63% |
| LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $225,000 | $225,000 | $132 | 6.00% |
| TOPEKA, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $205,000 | $205,000 | $4,976 | 6.13% |
| Augusta-Waterville, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $205,000 | $205,000 | $3,148 | 5.38% |
| SAVANNAH, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $195,000 | $195,000 | $25 | 6.88% |
| Minot, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $185,000 | $185,000 | $3,238 | 6.63% |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $165,000 | $165,000 | $7,061 | 6.88% |
| COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $155,000 | $155,000 | $2,497 | 7.75% |
| Elizabeth City, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $145,000 | $145,000 | $3,479 | 6.25% |
| LA CROSSE-ONALASKA, WI-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $145,000 | $145,000 | $2,500 | 6.25% |
| Manitowoc, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $135,000 | $135,000 | $3,217 | 6.25% |
| SOUTH BEND-MISHAWAKA, IN-MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $130,000 | $65,000 | $0 | 7.25% |
| CANTON-MASSILLON, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $95,000 | $95,000 | $0 | 7.13% |
| MANHATTAN, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $85,000 | $85,000 | $2,984 | 6.00% |
| Jamestown, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $65,000 | $65,000 | $0 | 6.50% |
| Marshall, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $45,000 | $45,000 | $0 | 7.75% |
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Product Mix
For 2023, Alerus Financial's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,140 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 440 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2023, Alerus Financial's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,090 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 212 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2023, Alerus Financial's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,302 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 102 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
Alerus Financial's average total fees were $4,372, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 440 originations.
Interest Rates
During 2023, Alerus Financial's average interest rate for loans was 7.08%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 670 originations.
Loan Sizing
2023 saw Alerus Financial place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 666 originations, totaling $191,730,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Alerus Financial lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 409 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 375 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Alerus Financial lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 346 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 337 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications95.53%
Alerus Financial has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination88.84%
Alerus Financial has an average pick rate.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 1,649 | $699,475,000 | $424,181 |