Northern Mortgage Services Rates, Fees & Info

GRAND RAPIDS, MI

LEI: 549300D36J5CQX0I4F44

Tax ID: 38-3305907

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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. Their top markets by origination volume include: Grand Rapids, Cleveland, Springfield, Washington, and Holland among others. We have data for 74 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 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 relatively high 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
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

1,041

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$251,755,000
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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) 412 $106,230,000 $257,840 $5,685 5.27%
CLEVELAND-ELYRIA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 126 $22,120,000 $175,556 $5,022 5.12%
Outside of Metro Areas 102 $21,500,000 $210,784 $5,070 5.12%
SPRINGFIELD, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 46 $11,200,000 $243,478 $6,655 5.65%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 24 $10,650,000 $443,750 $8,377 4.73%
Holland, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 41 $10,485,000 $255,732 $6,220 5.30%
DAYTON-KETTERING, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 45 $7,335,000 $163,000 $4,165 5.15%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $6,520,000 $326,000 $4,331 4.31%
PORTLAND-SOUTH PORTLAND, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $6,500,000 $361,111 $4,807 5.06%
MUSKEGON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $3,435,000 $229,000 $4,999 4.99%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $3,190,000 $319,000 $10,256 5.41%
BANGOR, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $2,955,000 $227,308 $5,828 5.15%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,455,000 $272,778 $4,292 4.33%
LANSING-EAST LANSING, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $2,340,000 $167,143 $3,714 5.21%
KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,880,000 $188,000 $5,832 4.60%
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,875,000 $375,000 $5,563 5.57%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,685,000 $240,714 $4,081 4.20%
NORWICH-NEW LONDON, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,590,000 $265,000 $4,745 5.25%
KALAMAZOO-PORTAGE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,485,000 $212,143 $5,061 5.09%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,390,000 $695,000 $4,416 5.06%
HARTFORD-EAST HARTFORD-MIDDLETOWN, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,345,000 $269,000 $9,319 6.08%
CLARKSVILLE, TN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,305,000 $261,000 $5,499 4.85%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,210,000 $302,500 $9,714 5.84%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,190,000 $198,333 $5,053 4.79%
Augusta-Waterville, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,070,000 $267,500 $6,758 5.59%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,000,000 $500,000 $4,153 5.44%
BATTLE CREEK, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $930,000 $155,000 $3,547 6.23%
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $895,000 $895,000 $4,912 3.75%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $875,000 $291,667 $7,616 4.62%
LEWISTON-AUBURN, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $850,000 $212,500 $6,055 5.09%
HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $790,000 $197,500 $10,592 5.31%
Traverse City, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $725,000 $241,667 $6,833 4.54%
ANN ARBOR, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $710,000 $177,500 $5,762 4.84%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $640,000 $320,000 $6,375 5.75%
WORCESTER, MA-CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $635,000 $211,667 $4,491 6.25%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $630,000 $315,000 $5,891 4.81%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $605,000 $605,000 $3,768 4.00%
SPRINGFIELD, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $545,000 $181,667 $7,256 4.54%
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $540,000 $270,000 $8,151 6.19%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $470,000 $235,000 $9,975 4.81%
Albemarle, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $470,000 $235,000 $3,535 4.62%
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $3,828 5.63%
Sidney, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $440,000 $220,000 $7,054 4.44%
PROVIDENCE-WARWICK, RI-MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $3,672 6.13%
Norwalk, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $395,000 $131,667 $5,164 6.25%
COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $796 5.99%
AKRON, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $340,000 $170,000 $8,406 5.50%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $330,000 $165,000 $7,410 5.44%
Mount Pleasant, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $320,000 $160,000 $6,049 5.50%
HICKORY-LENOIR-MORGANTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $6,021 3.00%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $300,000 $150,000 $10,633 5.50%
Alma, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $5,609 3.75%
Celina, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $3,721 3.50%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $10,187 4.38%
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $4,359 5.50%
Hillsdale, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $3,232 3.13%
Ludington, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $5,136 7.13%
Garden City, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $4,020 5.50%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $5,419 5.75%
NILES, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $5,332 6.25%
LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $9,777 5.25%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $11,880 5.00%
Cadillac, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $160,000 $80,000 $2,673 4.94%
Lewisburg, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $10,489 5.75%
Adrian, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $6,370 5.49%
SAGINAW, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $5,742 3.75%
Big Rapids, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $4,167 4.88%
Greenville, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $1,583 5.88%
Frankfort, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $5,797 5.50%
Scottsburg, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $5,206 6.63%
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $2,307 3.50%
ST. JOSEPH, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $1,520 4.25%
BAY CITY, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $2,907 4.63%
Sandusky, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $4,322 3.88%
Northern Mortgage Services's top markets include Grand Rapids, Cleveland, Springfield, Washington, and Holland among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 770 $191,510,000 $248,714 $4,965 5.19%
    FHA 212 $43,920,000 $207,170 $7,401 5.24%
    VA 45 $14,195,000 $315,444 $8,597 4.90%
    USDA 14 $2,130,000 $152,143 $2,750 4.66%

    For 2022, Northern Mortgage Services's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 770 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 212 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 838 $208,920,000 $249,308 $5,587 5.36%
    Refi 201 $42,345,000 $210,672 $5,629 4.43%
    Cash Out Refi 2 $490,000 $245,000 $3,749 4.62%

    For 2022, Northern Mortgage Services's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 838 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 201 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 987 $241,005,000 $244,179 $5,654 5.25%
    15 Year 32 $6,550,000 $204,688 $4,421 3.90%
    20 Year 17 $3,245,000 $190,882 $4,739 4.06%
    Other 4 $880,000 $220,000 $3,297 3.62%
    10 Year 1 $75,000 $75,000 $4,529 3.25%

    For 2022, Northern Mortgage Services's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 987 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 32 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $2k-3k 200 $41,140,000 $205,700
    $1k-2k 194 $46,620,000 $240,309
    $5k+ 163 $53,955,000 $331,012
    $3k-4k 150 $35,550,000 $237,000
    $<1k 114 $23,520,000 $206,316
    $4k-5k 104 $26,900,000 $258,654

    Northern Mortgage Services's average total fees were $5,654, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $2k-3k bucket, with 200 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 402 $100,410,000 $249,776
    3-4% 213 $49,635,000 $233,028
    4-5% 189 $46,915,000 $248,228
    6-7% 161 $37,265,000 $231,460
    7-8% 57 $13,475,000 $236,404
    2.5-3% 18 $3,870,000 $215,000

    During 2022, Northern Mortgage Services's average interest rate for loans was 5.25%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 402 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 516 $140,670,000 $272,616 $6,274 5.28%
    $100k-200k 370 $57,570,000 $155,595 $4,512 5.08%
    $400k-600k 75 $35,575,000 $474,333 $6,825 5.08%
    $100,000 or less 62 $5,060,000 $81,613 $3,298 5.10%
    $600k-1MM 18 $12,880,000 $715,556 $10,972 5.03%

    2022 saw Northern Mortgage Services place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 516 originations, totaling $140,670,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 303 $62,255,000 $205,462 $5,370 5.13%
    $100k-150k 213 $63,035,000 $295,939 $6,090 5.24%
    $50k or less 211 $31,465,000 $149,123 $4,441 5.03%
    $75k-100k 183 $45,395,000 $248,060 $6,013 5.32%
    $150k-250k 99 $35,895,000 $362,576 $6,431 5.26%
    $250k+ 32 $13,710,000 $428,438 $7,108 5.18%

    Northern Mortgage Services lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 303 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 213 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 171 $38,665,000 $226,111 $4,637 5.10%
    20-30% 164 $37,120,000 $226,341 $5,013 4.94%
    43% 68 $17,610,000 $258,971 $6,799 5.30%
    50-60% 68 $16,790,000 $246,912 $7,018 5.27%
    42% 55 $14,335,000 $260,636 $6,161 5.20%
    44% 47 $12,015,000 $255,638 $6,569 5.35%
    37% 45 $11,165,000 $248,111 $6,290 5.35%
    49% 44 $11,810,000 $268,409 $6,148 5.24%
    41% 44 $10,790,000 $245,227 $5,342 5.13%
    40% 43 $10,105,000 $235,000 $5,402 5.16%
    47% 43 $10,545,000 $245,233 $5,893 5.52%
    <20% 42 $10,640,000 $253,333 $4,571 4.74%
    39% 42 $10,440,000 $248,571 $5,254 5.25%
    45% 41 $9,555,000 $233,049 $6,537 5.18%
    46% 35 $9,715,000 $277,571 $6,001 5.41%
    38% 34 $7,500,000 $220,588 $4,967 5.31%
    36% 31 $6,345,000 $204,677 $4,753 5.42%
    48% 24 $6,610,000 $275,417 $5,616 5.39%

    Northern Mortgage Services lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 171 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 164 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 976 $235,180,000 $240,963 $5,547 5.18%
    Black 52 $12,450,000 $239,423 $6,315 5.09%
    Asian 9 $2,375,000 $263,889 $5,693 5.58%
    American Indian 3 $1,375,000 $458,333 $8,701 4.96%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $375,000 $375,000 $815 6.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    97.64%

    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
    69.07%

    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 1,041 $251,755,000 $241,840

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,041 $251,755,000 $241,840

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 15 $1,945,000 $129,667 $4,707 5.63%
    40-60% 84 $16,350,000 $194,643 $4,548 4.82%
    60-80% 297 $73,615,000 $247,862 $5,613 5.01%
    80-100% 635 $156,235,000 $246,039 $5,606 5.30%
    Over 100% 10 $3,610,000 $361,000 $13,992 5.13%