Northern Mortgage Services Rates, Fees & Info

GRAND RAPIDS, MI

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Northern Mortgage Services is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase and Refi 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, Washington, Cleveland, Springfield, and Holland 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% 4/18/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.87% 4/18/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.90% 4/18/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.55% 4/18/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.43% 4/18/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.59% 4/18/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.30% 4/18/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 7.10% 4/18/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.18% 4/18/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.52% 4/18/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.52% 4/18/24
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Originations

1,829

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$410,415,000
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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 762 $170,670,000 $223,976 $3,387 3.09%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 66 $30,860,000 $467,576 $6,006 2.79%
Outside of Metro Areas 138 $25,300,000 $183,333 $3,687 3.11%
CLEVELAND-ELYRIA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 142 $21,430,000 $150,915 $4,201 3.08%
SPRINGFIELD, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 83 $19,025,000 $229,217 $4,339 3.27%
Holland, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 89 $18,635,000 $209,382 $3,410 3.03%
DAYTON-KETTERING, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 106 $17,520,000 $165,283 $3,561 3.08%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 58 $17,090,000 $294,655 $3,552 2.95%
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 32 $11,360,000 $355,000 $3,862 2.94%
PORTLAND-SOUTH PORTLAND, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 29 $8,385,000 $289,138 $5,438 3.09%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $7,205,000 $288,200 $4,045 3.01%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 27 $6,085,000 $225,370 $3,564 3.00%
MUSKEGON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $4,115,000 $195,952 $3,907 3.00%
KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $3,960,000 $198,000 $4,788 3.30%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $3,670,000 $305,833 $6,565 3.49%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $2,795,000 $215,000 $5,655 3.23%
BANGOR, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $2,660,000 $221,667 $3,297 2.96%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,650,000 $331,250 $4,497 2.91%
KALAMAZOO-PORTAGE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $2,305,000 $209,545 $3,303 2.87%
HARTFORD-EAST HARTFORD-MIDDLETOWN, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $2,145,000 $306,429 $4,509 3.14%
SPRINGFIELD, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $2,015,000 $155,000 $3,488 3.06%
Traverse City, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,710,000 $213,750 $4,315 3.11%
LANSING-EAST LANSING, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,605,000 $178,333 $3,658 2.97%
BATTLE CREEK, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,565,000 $173,889 $3,493 2.94%
PROVIDENCE-WARWICK, RI-MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,255,000 $418,333 $5,946 2.83%
AKRON, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,245,000 $177,857 $5,275 3.36%
BAY CITY, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,205,000 $109,545 $3,205 3.26%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,145,000 $163,571 $3,335 3.09%
WORCESTER, MA-CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,115,000 $371,667 $5,860 3.29%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,070,000 $267,500 $4,588 3.41%
BARNSTABLE TOWN, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $945,000 $315,000 $3,322 2.29%
Big Rapids, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $870,000 $217,500 $3,231 3.50%
Cadillac, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $755,000 $251,667 $3,542 3.00%
Augusta-Waterville, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $745,000 $149,000 $3,689 3.03%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $695,000 $231,667 $4,014 2.75%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $610,000 $305,000 $3,720 3.25%
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $600,000 $300,000 $3,029 2.50%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $570,000 $285,000 $9,763 3.00%
CLARKSVILLE, TN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $560,000 $280,000 $5,604 2.81%
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $545,000 $181,667 $2,788 3.13%
Greenville, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $510,000 $127,500 $2,848 2.99%
BRIDGEPORT-STAMFORD-NORWALK, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $6,478 3.75%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $500,000 $250,000 $3,888 2.87%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $475,000 $475,000 $4,483 3.00%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $465,000 $465,000 $3,985 2.50%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $380,000 $190,000 $4,340 3.13%
COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $17,182 2.50%
Sandusky, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $350,000 $175,000 $2,926 2.87%
FLINT, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $345,000 $115,000 $2,784 2.75%
NILES, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $11,191 3.63%
Jasper, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $320,000 $160,000 $3,602 3.38%
Mount Pleasant, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $310,000 $155,000 $2,276 3.13%
TOLEDO, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $300,000 $150,000 $3,569 3.13%
HUNTINGTON-ASHLAND, WV-KY-OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $0 2.75%
WICHITA, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $280,000 $140,000 $2,477 3.56%
SAGINAW, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $7,713 3.75%
JACKSON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $2,974 2.63%
Fremont, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $6,391 2.88%
MONROE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $3,713 3.38%
Lake City, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $3,553 2.75%
LEWISTON-AUBURN, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $3,656 2.88%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $3,869 3.00%
Wapakoneta, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $210,000 $105,000 $2,968 3.25%
Wilmington, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $210,000 $105,000 $3,927 3.06%
Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $1,019 2.63%
Sturgis, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,767 2.75%
PANAMA CITY, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $5,425 3.88%
Farmington, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $2,769 2.88%
ROCKFORD, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $7,561 3.25%
GAINESVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $8,438 3.50%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $7,611 3.13%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $4,351 3.63%
ST. JOSEPH, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $2,152 3.25%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $5,642 3.25%
ANN ARBOR, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,960 3.13%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,131 3.13%
Pittsburg, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $6,446 2.88%
NORWICH-NEW LONDON, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $4,401 2.50%
PITTSFIELD, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $4,079 3.00%
Kirksville, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $2,856 3.63%
Wooster, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $4,428 3.25%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,268 3.50%
Sidney, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,795 3.50%
Warrensburg, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,064 3.63%
Dodge City, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $5,075 2.88%
MANSFIELD, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $750 3.25%
Alma, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,964 2.88%
Alpena, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $2,771 2.75%
Norwalk, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $3,364 2.50%
SOUTH BEND-MISHAWAKA, IN-MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $1,397 3.00%
PEORIA, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $2,287 3.38%
Northern Mortgage Services's top markets include Grand Rapids, Washington, Cleveland, Springfield, and Holland among others.

Their top states include:
  • Michigan (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Ohio (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Massachusetts (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Virginia (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 1,452 $333,020,000 $229,353 $3,373 3.09%
    FHA 253 $44,925,000 $177,569 $5,448 3.15%
    VA 84 $26,600,000 $316,667 $6,528 2.75%
    USDA 40 $5,870,000 $146,750 $3,319 2.94%

    For 2021, Northern Mortgage Services's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,452 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 253 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 932 $217,340,000 $233,197 $4,024 3.15%
    Refi 896 $192,850,000 $215,234 $3,576 3.00%
    Cash Out Refi 1 $225,000 $225,000 $8,316 4.13%

    For 2021, Northern Mortgage Services's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 932 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 896 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,494 $345,360,000 $231,165 $3,991 3.14%
    15 Year 167 $31,015,000 $185,719 $2,981 2.63%
    20 Year 96 $20,560,000 $214,167 $3,085 2.99%
    Other 61 $11,815,000 $193,689 $2,897 2.99%
    10 Year 11 $1,665,000 $151,364 $2,710 2.52%

    For 2021, Northern Mortgage Services's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,494 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 167 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 1,109 $244,035,000 $220,050
    $2k-3k 269 $64,925,000 $241,357
    $<1k 171 $33,115,000 $193,655
    $3k-4k 98 $24,720,000 $252,245
    $4k-5k 34 $9,930,000 $292,059
    $5k+ 23 $9,245,000 $401,957

    Northern Mortgage Services's average total fees were $3,991, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 1,109 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 915 $204,765,000 $223,787
    2.5-3% 747 $166,425,000 $222,791
    <2.5% 149 $36,145,000 $242,584
    4-5% 18 $3,080,000 $171,111

    During 2021, Northern Mortgage Services's average interest rate for loans was 3.14%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 915 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 791 $120,085,000 $151,814 $3,356 3.08%
    $200k-400k 745 $203,165,000 $272,705 $4,134 3.09%
    $100,000 or less 141 $11,195,000 $79,397 $2,784 3.11%
    $400k-600k 136 $64,180,000 $471,912 $5,038 2.97%
    $600k-1MM 15 $10,755,000 $717,000 $8,542 3.13%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,035,000 $1,035,000 $17,929 2.88%

    2021 saw Northern Mortgage Services place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 791 originations, totaling $120,085,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 503 $95,615,000 $190,089 $3,570 3.09%
    $50k or less 454 $67,180,000 $147,974 $3,442 3.06%
    $100k-150k 330 $92,330,000 $279,788 $4,115 3.09%
    $75k-100k 318 $72,710,000 $228,648 $3,867 3.12%
    $150k-250k 163 $58,485,000 $358,804 $4,532 3.05%
    $250k+ 60 $23,820,000 $397,000 $4,514 2.98%

    Northern Mortgage Services lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 503 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 454 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 441 $98,035,000 $222,302 $3,467 3.05%
    30-36% 357 $78,925,000 $221,078 $3,768 3.11%
    <20% 168 $38,320,000 $228,095 $3,434 2.88%
    38% 87 $19,215,000 $220,862 $3,519 3.11%
    40% 84 $17,170,000 $204,405 $3,430 3.10%
    42% 72 $17,420,000 $241,944 $3,890 3.13%
    43% 68 $17,000,000 $250,000 $4,178 3.12%
    39% 66 $14,140,000 $214,242 $3,728 3.21%
    41% 61 $12,585,000 $206,311 $4,225 3.20%
    37% 59 $13,535,000 $229,407 $3,720 3.20%
    50-60% 57 $11,645,000 $204,298 $5,525 3.13%
    36% 56 $12,180,000 $217,500 $3,749 3.10%
    44% 54 $13,360,000 $247,407 $4,224 3.20%
    45% 40 $10,440,000 $261,000 $3,949 3.11%
    48% 39 $8,585,000 $220,128 $4,119 3.09%
    47% 37 $9,455,000 $255,541 $4,809 3.05%
    49% 36 $8,400,000 $233,333 $5,183 3.08%
    46% 29 $6,015,000 $207,414 $4,301 3.10%
    >60% 2 $360,000 $180,000 $2,881 2.56%

    Northern Mortgage Services lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 441 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 357 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,730 $389,190,000 $224,965 $3,776 3.08%
    Black 65 $13,505,000 $207,769 $4,470 3.14%
    Asian 23 $5,585,000 $242,826 $4,296 2.98%
    American Indian 10 $1,940,000 $194,000 $3,308 3.14%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $195,000 $195,000 $3,062 3.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    98.16%

    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
    81.14%

    Northern Mortgage Services has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,829 $410,415,000 $224,393

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,829 $410,415,000 $224,393

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 47 $7,125,000 $151,596 $3,012 2.73%
    40-60% 222 $42,830,000 $192,928 $3,166 2.90%
    60-80% 696 $160,000,000 $229,885 $3,666 3.12%
    80-100% 842 $194,020,000 $230,428 $4,004 3.12%
    Over 100% 20 $6,090,000 $304,500 $9,262 2.76%
    Under 20% 1 $165,000 $165,000 $3,381 2.88%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2021 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Northern Trust Company, The Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 100.0%