Northern Mortgage Services Rates, Fees & Info

GRAND RAPIDS, MI

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Northern Mortgage Services is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Refi and 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. Their top markets by origination volume include: Grand Rapids, Charlotte, Washington, Holland, and Springfield among others. We have data for 91 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% 11/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.87% 11/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.90% 11/21/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.55% 11/21/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.43% 11/21/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.59% 11/21/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.30% 11/21/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 7.10% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.18% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.52% 11/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.52% 11/21/24
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Originations

1,777

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$390,195,000
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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) 857 $183,165,000 $213,728 $3,206 3.24%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 79 $22,945,000 $290,443 $3,643 3.12%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 52 $21,450,000 $412,500 $3,848 2.64%
Outside of Metro Areas 117 $19,985,000 $170,812 $3,078 3.26%
Holland, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 79 $16,075,000 $203,481 $3,330 3.27%
SPRINGFIELD, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 65 $14,385,000 $221,308 $4,565 3.30%
DAYTON-KETTERING, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 93 $14,235,000 $153,065 $3,474 3.22%
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 38 $13,680,000 $360,000 $3,242 3.10%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 45 $13,645,000 $303,222 $3,700 2.75%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 45 $10,605,000 $235,667 $2,931 3.02%
KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 24 $4,730,000 $197,083 $3,599 3.14%
PORTLAND-SOUTH PORTLAND, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $4,705,000 $247,632 $3,688 2.93%
MUSKEGON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $4,605,000 $184,200 $3,553 3.15%
KALAMAZOO-PORTAGE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $4,155,000 $218,684 $3,447 3.38%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $4,075,000 $194,048 $5,812 3.30%
HARTFORD-EAST HARTFORD-MIDDLETOWN, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $3,810,000 $238,125 $6,247 3.32%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $3,445,000 $181,316 $3,859 3.10%
LANSING-EAST LANSING, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $3,265,000 $155,476 $3,093 3.45%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,565,000 $223,571 $3,516 2.68%
Traverse City, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,515,000 $216,429 $3,074 3.12%
SPRINGFIELD, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,145,000 $127,222 $3,142 3.08%
ANN ARBOR, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,100,000 $275,000 $2,678 3.09%
Big Rapids, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,075,000 $215,000 $2,772 3.42%
BANGOR, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $995,000 $199,000 $3,129 3.18%
CLEVELAND-ELYRIA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $880,000 $146,667 $4,526 2.75%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $745,000 $149,000 $2,936 2.90%
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $740,000 $185,000 $2,676 3.28%
NORWICH-NEW LONDON, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $695,000 $231,667 $4,435 3.29%
Greenville, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $680,000 $170,000 $3,410 3.44%
Cadillac, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $625,000 $208,333 $2,841 3.37%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $580,000 $290,000 $6,245 3.31%
LAWRENCE, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $570,000 $285,000 $5,277 3.63%
FLINT, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $520,000 $130,000 $3,613 3.25%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $515,000 $515,000 $3,351 2.38%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $4,780 2.63%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $1,978 2.75%
Augusta-Waterville, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $485,000 $161,667 $2,341 3.17%
Sturgis, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $480,000 $240,000 $3,221 3.50%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $480,000 $240,000 $2,723 6.38%
BATTLE CREEK, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $455,000 $151,667 $2,905 3.33%
PROVIDENCE-WARWICK, RI-MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $415,000 $415,000 $6,288 2.88%
OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $410,000 $205,000 $5,778 4.06%
BARNSTABLE TOWN, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $5,157 2.38%
HICKORY-LENOIR-MORGANTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $485 3.50%
Sault Ste. Marie, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $340,000 $170,000 $3,184 3.13%
Urbana, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $330,000 $165,000 $3,659 2.94%
COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $320,000 $160,000 $3,117 2.81%
WORCESTER, MA-CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $5,818 2.75%
Sandusky, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $300,000 $150,000 $3,541 2.50%
WICHITA, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $6,579 2.75%
BLOOMINGTON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $280,000 $140,000 $4,692 3.63%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $270,000 $135,000 $5,228 3.56%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $3,092 2.75%
Ludington, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $3,396 3.63%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $10,404 3.99%
HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $240,000 $120,000 $3,241 3.63%
JACKSON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $2,463 2.99%
PITTSFIELD, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $732 2.99%
LIMA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $210,000 $105,000 $3,251 3.75%
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,766 3.13%
Celina, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $3,802 3.50%
SAGINAW, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $2,538 2.38%
MIDLAND, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $3,111 2.88%
Garden City, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $4,337 2.75%
LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $2,257 2.63%
BURLINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $3,094 3.00%
CANTON-MASSILLON, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $4,760 3.75%
Mount Pleasant, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $2,845 3.37%
Macomb, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $3,980 3.13%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $5,111 3.38%
Torrington, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $3,006 2.75%
Georgetown, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $3,398 3.10%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $3,531 4.00%
NILES, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $5,460 4.13%
ROCKFORD, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $4,824 3.38%
GREENVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,190 2.63%
GAINESVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $4,937 3.88%
NEW HAVEN-MILFORD, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $1,149 3.88%
Crossville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $1,403 3.00%
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,158 3.00%
Sidney, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $4,865 3.25%
Ashland, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $2,451 3.50%
SPRINGFIELD, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $2,781 3.88%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $4,290 3.13%
Alma, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $5,273 3.63%
TOPEKA, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,277 3.63%
Plymouth, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,121 3.13%
Iron Mountain, MI-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,825 2.75%
Alpena, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $2,795 3.63%
Wapakoneta, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $2,852 2.75%
Hillsdale, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $2,276 3.37%
Northern Mortgage Services's top markets include Grand Rapids, Charlotte, Washington, Holland, and Springfield among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 1,388 $312,450,000 $225,108 $3,031 3.20%
    FHA 251 $44,915,000 $178,944 $5,194 3.29%
    VA 101 $27,315,000 $270,446 $4,504 2.90%
    USDA 37 $5,515,000 $149,054 $2,960 3.28%

    For 2020, Northern Mortgage Services's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,388 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 251 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 948 $211,560,000 $223,165 $3,339 3.13%
    Home Purchase 829 $178,635,000 $215,483 $3,512 3.27%

    For 2020, Northern Mortgage Services's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 948 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 829 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,423 $319,185,000 $224,304 $3,549 3.25%
    15 Year 188 $36,070,000 $191,862 $2,877 2.79%
    20 Year 94 $19,520,000 $207,660 $2,954 3.16%
    Other 65 $14,375,000 $221,154 $2,918 3.26%
    10 Year 7 $1,045,000 $149,286 $2,587 2.80%

    For 2020, Northern Mortgage Services's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,423 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 188 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 1,083 $244,835,000 $226,071
    $2k-3k 220 $46,010,000 $209,136
    $<1k 74 $15,190,000 $205,270
    $3k-4k 69 $15,625,000 $226,449
    $5k+ 15 $4,785,000 $319,000
    $4k-5k 14 $3,740,000 $267,143

    Northern Mortgage Services's average total fees were $3,549, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 1,083 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 837 $169,945,000 $203,041
    2.5-3% 713 $168,005,000 $235,631
    <2.5% 134 $35,150,000 $262,313
    4-5% 92 $16,910,000 $183,804
    Over 8% 1 $185,000 $185,000

    During 2020, Northern Mortgage Services's average interest rate for loans was 3.25%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 837 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 786 $120,720,000 $153,588 $3,104 3.25%
    $200k-400k 781 $209,155,000 $267,804 $3,781 3.15%
    $400k-600k 106 $49,100,000 $463,208 $3,693 2.93%
    $100,000 or less 99 $7,945,000 $80,253 $2,713 3.43%
    $600k-1MM 5 $3,275,000 $655,000 $4,348 2.68%

    2020 saw Northern Mortgage Services place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 786 originations, totaling $120,720,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 496 $92,600,000 $186,694 $3,485 3.21%
    $50k or less 383 $58,975,000 $153,982 $3,305 3.21%
    $100k-150k 366 $98,410,000 $268,880 $3,441 3.17%
    $75k-100k 333 $75,565,000 $226,922 $3,418 3.25%
    $150k-250k 156 $49,940,000 $320,128 $3,397 3.10%
    $250k+ 39 $14,015,000 $359,359 $3,632 2.99%

    Northern Mortgage Services lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 496 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 383 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 455 $97,915,000 $215,198 $3,020 3.17%
    30-36% 372 $80,360,000 $216,022 $3,317 3.18%
    <20% 167 $36,755,000 $220,090 $3,172 3.04%
    44% 72 $16,730,000 $232,361 $3,812 3.24%
    43% 67 $15,775,000 $235,448 $4,035 3.27%
    39% 66 $15,000,000 $227,273 $3,284 3.25%
    37% 64 $13,390,000 $209,219 $3,217 3.35%
    41% 62 $14,250,000 $229,839 $3,530 3.27%
    42% 61 $14,005,000 $229,590 $3,290 3.25%
    38% 58 $12,340,000 $212,759 $3,480 3.20%
    50-60% 53 $11,225,000 $211,792 $5,377 3.17%
    36% 53 $10,845,000 $204,623 $3,330 3.19%
    40% 47 $10,205,000 $217,128 $3,523 3.43%
    46% 46 $11,000,000 $239,130 $4,438 3.20%
    49% 38 $9,110,000 $239,737 $3,747 3.15%
    45% 37 $8,845,000 $239,054 $3,793 3.19%
    48% 29 $6,385,000 $220,172 $4,259 3.12%
    47% 26 $5,260,000 $202,308 $3,689 3.48%
    >60% 1 $285,000 $285,000 $5,635 2.50%

    Northern Mortgage Services lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 455 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 372 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,695 $371,475,000 $219,159 $3,397 3.20%
    Black 53 $11,065,000 $208,774 $4,095 3.24%
    Asian 21 $5,915,000 $281,667 $3,270 3.06%
    American Indian 6 $1,380,000 $230,000 $4,443 3.10%
    Asian Indian 1 $225,000 $225,000 $2,812 2.88%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $135,000 $135,000 $2,106 2.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    97.83%

    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
    76.36%

    Northern Mortgage Services has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,777 $390,195,000 $219,581

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 13 $1,765,000 $135,769
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 1,764 $388,430,000 $220,198

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 28 $4,400,000 $157,143 $3,153 3.01%
    40-60% 154 $33,240,000 $215,844 $3,030 2.83%
    60-80% 637 $143,055,000 $224,576 $3,181 3.20%
    80-100% 938 $204,920,000 $218,465 $3,591 3.26%
    Over 100% 18 $4,380,000 $243,333 $6,765 2.88%