Northern Mortgage Services Rates, Fees & Info

GRAND RAPIDS, MI

LEI: 549300D36J5CQX0I4F44

Tax ID: 38-3305907

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Review & Overview

Northern Mortgage Services is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. Northern Mortgage Services has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. They have a low ratio of USDA 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: Grand Rapids, Holland, Springfield, Dayton, and Kalamazoo among others. We have data for 38 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Northern Mortgage 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. Northern Mortgage Services 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 6.92% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.87% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.90% 4/21/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.55% 4/21/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.43% 4/21/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.59% 4/21/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.30% 4/21/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 7.10% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.18% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.52% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.52% 4/21/24
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Originations

647

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$110,825,000
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 313 $54,755,000 $174,936 $2,973 4.99%
Holland, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 57 $10,255,000 $179,912 $2,859 5.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 57 $8,905,000 $156,228 $3,350 4.97%
SPRINGFIELD, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 36 $7,100,000 $197,222 $4,242 5.18%
DAYTON-KETTERING, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 55 $7,035,000 $127,909 $2,683 4.89%
KALAMAZOO-PORTAGE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $2,970,000 $148,500 $2,400 5.05%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,460,000 $246,000 $5,064 4.94%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,760,000 $176,000 $3,578 4.96%
MUSKEGON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,655,000 $150,455 $2,854 5.18%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,245,000 $138,333 $4,244 5.26%
BATTLE CREEK, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,080,000 $180,000 $1,926 4.98%
KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,040,000 $173,333 $4,278 4.75%
HARTFORD-EAST HARTFORD-MIDDLETOWN, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $925,000 $308,333 $4,914 5.33%
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $855,000 $285,000 $4,939 5.33%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $835,000 $278,333 $5,259 5.58%
Cadillac, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $795,000 $159,000 $1,821 4.90%
LANSING-EAST LANSING, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $785,000 $112,143 $2,660 5.13%
PROVIDENCE-WARWICK, RI-MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $740,000 $370,000 $4,816 4.94%
JACKSON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $700,000 $175,000 $2,374 4.69%
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $575,000 $191,667 $3,196 4.79%
Traverse City, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $555,000 $185,000 $2,739 4.71%
SPRINGFIELD, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $550,000 $137,500 $3,900 4.63%
Ludington, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $360,000 $180,000 $1,683 4.75%
Sturgis, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $340,000 $170,000 $2,871 4.63%
BARNSTABLE TOWN, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $3,953 5.38%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $270,000 $135,000 $2,856 4.94%
NEW HAVEN-MILFORD, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $4,792 5.00%
Big Rapids, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $220,000 $110,000 $2,488 5.00%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $5,348 4.50%
HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $4,399 5.50%
TOPEKA, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $3,658 4.75%
WICHITA, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $3,939 4.63%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $3,406 5.00%
Coldwater, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $7,458 5.25%
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $7,359 5.00%
Pittsburg, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $8,341 4.88%
Scottsburg, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $2,925 5.13%
Alpena, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $2,663 4.63%
Northern Mortgage Services's top markets include Grand Rapids, Holland, Springfield, Dayton, and Kalamazoo among others.

Their top states include:
  • Michigan (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Massachusetts (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Ohio (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Kansas (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 417 $73,425,000 $176,079 $2,561 5.03%
    FHA 166 $26,990,000 $162,590 $4,458 4.97%
    VA 33 $6,325,000 $191,667 $4,453 4.86%
    USDA 29 $3,825,000 $131,897 $2,343 4.77%
    HELOC 1 $135,000 $135,000 n/a 4.38%
    FHA 1 $125,000 $125,000 $4,652 5.25%

    For 2018, Northern Mortgage Services's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 417 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 166 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 573 $98,805,000 $172,435 $3,098 4.99%
    Refi 72 $11,880,000 $165,000 $3,479 4.98%
    Cash Out Refi 2 $140,000 $70,000 $3,540 5.63%

    For 2018, Northern Mortgage Services's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 573 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 72 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 614 $105,430,000 $171,710 $3,140 5.02%
    15 Year 24 $3,620,000 $150,833 $2,965 4.46%
    20 Year 6 $1,000,000 $166,667 $2,638 4.81%
    10 Year 1 $65,000 $65,000 $2,401 4.88%
    30+ year 1 $455,000 $455,000 $7,966 5.75%
    Other 1 $255,000 $255,000 $7,260 4.25%

    For 2018, Northern Mortgage Services's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 614 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 24 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 285 $49,295,000 $172,965
    $<1k 273 $43,655,000 $159,908
    $2k-3k 62 $12,290,000 $198,226
    $3k-4k 11 $2,525,000 $229,545
    $5k+ 5 $1,165,000 $233,000
    $4k-5k 4 $880,000 $220,000

    Northern Mortgage Services's average total fees were $3,140, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 285 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 375 $63,735,000 $169,960
    5-6% 260 $44,910,000 $172,731
    3-4% 12 $2,180,000 $181,667

    During 2018, Northern Mortgage Services's average interest rate for loans was 5.02%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 375 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 370 $56,180,000 $151,838 $2,940 4.99%
    $200k-400k 176 $45,480,000 $258,409 $3,958 4.97%
    $100,000 or less 97 $7,455,000 $76,856 $2,369 5.03%
    $400k-600k 4 $1,710,000 $427,500 $4,186 5.16%

    2018 saw Northern Mortgage Services place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 370 originations, totaling $56,180,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 218 $36,880,000 $169,174 $3,178 5.00%
    $50k or less 198 $24,150,000 $121,970 $2,733 4.99%
    $75k-100k 114 $22,840,000 $200,351 $3,218 5.03%
    $100k-150k 87 $19,685,000 $226,264 $3,725 4.91%
    $150k-250k 25 $6,275,000 $251,000 $3,576 5.10%
    $250k+ 5 $995,000 $199,000 $3,873 4.82%

    Northern Mortgage Services lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 218 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 198 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 132 $22,310,000 $169,015 $2,975 4.99%
    20-30% 115 $19,345,000 $168,217 $3,160 4.91%
    43% 34 $6,080,000 $178,824 $2,898 4.98%
    44% 32 $4,880,000 $152,500 $3,461 5.12%
    50-60% 32 $5,930,000 $185,313 $4,385 4.93%
    48% 30 $5,630,000 $187,667 $3,167 5.05%
    37% 30 $5,220,000 $174,000 $3,129 4.96%
    41% 30 $4,960,000 $165,333 $3,128 5.06%
    42% 28 $5,260,000 $187,857 $2,822 5.00%
    36% 28 $4,700,000 $167,857 $3,077 5.12%
    40% 25 $4,575,000 $183,000 $2,765 5.01%
    39% 22 $3,810,000 $173,182 $3,473 4.99%
    45% 21 $3,385,000 $161,190 $2,941 5.02%
    38% 20 $3,090,000 $154,500 $2,380 5.08%
    46% 19 $3,375,000 $177,632 $3,494 5.18%
    <20% 18 $2,440,000 $135,556 $2,289 4.83%
    47% 15 $2,795,000 $186,333 $3,427 4.96%
    49% 12 $2,290,000 $190,833 $4,483 5.06%
    >60% 3 $565,000 $188,333 $3,491 5.00%

    Northern Mortgage Services lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 132 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 115 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 628 $107,770,000 $171,608 $3,131 4.99%
    Black 12 $1,980,000 $165,000 $3,868 5.17%
    Asian 5 $835,000 $167,000 $3,185 4.85%
    American Indian 2 $240,000 $120,000 $2,102 4.94%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.70%

    Northern Mortgage 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
    68.62%

    Northern Mortgage Services has a low pick rate. They may have issues with closing loans or may approve everyone, but with onerous loan terms.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 647 $110,825,000 $171,291

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 6 $690,000 $115,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 641 $110,135,000 $171,817

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 7 $695,000 $99,286 $3,141 5.07%
    40-60% 23 $3,045,000 $132,391 $3,241 4.80%
    60-80% 144 $23,570,000 $163,681 $3,111 5.03%
    80-100% 467 $82,255,000 $176,135 $3,098 5.00%
    Over 100% 6 $1,260,000 $210,000 $6,841 4.67%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Northern Trust Company, The Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 2 66.7%
    Northern Trust Company, The Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 33.3%