Liberty Bank Minnesota Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

St. Cloud, MN

LEI: 549300DM47883NLNBK72

Tax ID: 41-0376477

5 stars - Updated: 11/17/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 16 reviews

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Review & Overview

Liberty Bank Minnesota is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. Liberty Bank Minnesota 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: St. Cloud, Minneapolis, Brainerd, Duluth, and Willmar among others. We have data for 11 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Liberty Bank Minnesota 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. Liberty Bank Minnesota 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
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.64% 11/17/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.60% 11/17/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.59% 11/17/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.11% 11/17/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.09% 11/17/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.52% 11/17/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.72% 11/17/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.17% 11/17/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.07% 11/17/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.07% 11/17/24
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

252

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$60,730,000

Awards

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Relative Rate

Liberty Bank Minnesota's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.88%.

The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.

This yields a difference of 0.4%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Liberty Bank Minnesota's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $2,878.

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
ST. CLOUD, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 154 $36,570,000 $237,468 $2,254 6.48%
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 60 $15,150,000 $252,500 $2,075 6.25%
Outside of Metro Areas 18 $4,020,000 $223,333 $2,013 6.33%
Brainerd, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,085,000 $231,667 $2,418 6.19%
DULUTH, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,150,000 $575,000 $3,758 5.38%
Willmar, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $480,000 $240,000 $1,993 6.00%
Bemidji, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $370,000 $185,000 $3,301 5.75%
Fergus Falls, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $350,000 $175,000 $1,456 5.56%
FARGO, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $1,674 7.00%
MANKATO, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $3,053 6.88%
New Ulm, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $4,600 6.00%
Liberty Bank Minnesota's top markets include St. Cloud, Minneapolis, Brainerd, Duluth, and Willmar among others.

Their top states include:
  • Minnesota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Dakota (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 247 $59,525,000 $240,992 $2,166 6.37%
    FHA 3 $665,000 $221,667 $6,929 7.21%
    VA 1 $275,000 $275,000 $1,505 6.75%
    USDA 1 $265,000 $265,000 $2,063 6.75%

    For 2023, Liberty Bank Minnesota's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 247 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 3 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 164 $46,150,000 $281,402 $2,794 6.51%
    Refi 35 $8,915,000 $254,714 $1,675 6.12%
    Other 20 $1,720,000 $86,000 $275 6.31%
    Home Improvement 17 $1,025,000 $60,294 $338 5.95%
    Cash Out Refi 16 $2,920,000 $182,500 $2,190 6.20%

    For 2023, Liberty Bank Minnesota's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 164 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 35 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 119 $33,965,000 $285,420 $2,878 6.88%
    Other 69 $8,415,000 $121,957 $752 6.26%
    10 Year 56 $16,390,000 $292,679 $2,430 5.46%
    15 Year 6 $1,330,000 $221,667 $2,566 6.42%
    20 Year 1 $305,000 $305,000 $1,101 5.75%
    5 Year 1 $325,000 $325,000 $4,002 7.25%

    For 2023, Liberty Bank Minnesota's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 119 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 69 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 129 $26,025,000 $201,744
    $1k-2k 104 $29,020,000 $279,038
    $2k-3k 9 $2,755,000 $306,111
    $4k-5k 2 $970,000 $485,000
    $3k-4k 1 $205,000 $205,000
    $5k+ 1 $675,000 $675,000

    Liberty Bank Minnesota's average total fees were $2,878, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 129 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 107 $27,385,000 $255,935
    5-6% 92 $19,490,000 $211,848
    7-8% 47 $11,645,000 $247,766
    4-5% 6 $2,210,000 $368,333

    During 2023, Liberty Bank Minnesota's average interest rate for loans was 6.88%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 107 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 127 $35,285,000 $277,835 $2,534 6.44%
    $100k-200k 50 $7,660,000 $153,200 $2,271 6.45%
    $100,000 or less 45 $2,295,000 $51,000 $316 6.18%
    $400k-600k 23 $10,755,000 $467,609 $3,370 6.32%
    $600k-1MM 7 $4,735,000 $676,429 $4,498 6.34%

    2023 saw Liberty Bank Minnesota place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 127 originations, totaling $35,285,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 76 $18,960,000 $249,474 $2,208 6.49%
    $75k-100k 55 $12,065,000 $219,364 $2,071 6.46%
    $50k-75k 49 $8,665,000 $176,837 $2,044 6.32%
    $150k-250k 46 $13,680,000 $297,391 $2,201 6.13%
    $50k or less 14 $1,640,000 $117,143 $1,737 6.62%
    $250k+ 12 $5,720,000 $476,667 $4,275 6.26%

    Liberty Bank Minnesota lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 76 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 55 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 58 $12,040,000 $207,586 $2,124 6.27%
    30-36% 39 $10,515,000 $269,615 $1,949 6.48%
    39% 15 $3,605,000 $240,333 $1,859 6.68%
    <20% 14 $2,770,000 $197,857 $2,294 6.29%
    50-60% 13 $4,215,000 $324,231 $3,114 6.62%
    44% 13 $3,775,000 $290,385 $2,660 6.36%
    40% 10 $2,020,000 $202,000 $1,645 6.48%
    36% 9 $1,815,000 $201,667 $1,899 6.72%
    37% 9 $2,415,000 $268,333 $2,750 6.04%
    49% 8 $2,470,000 $308,750 $2,106 6.11%
    38% 8 $1,440,000 $180,000 $2,114 5.98%
    41% 8 $2,230,000 $278,750 $2,251 5.95%
    43% 8 $1,660,000 $207,500 $1,745 6.38%
    45% 8 $1,720,000 $215,000 $1,593 6.08%
    46% 8 $1,720,000 $215,000 $2,293 6.31%
    48% 8 $2,470,000 $308,750 $3,407 6.94%
    47% 7 $1,685,000 $240,714 $2,392 6.66%
    42% 6 $1,990,000 $331,667 $4,430 6.56%
    >60% 3 $175,000 $58,333 $0 6.25%

    Liberty Bank Minnesota lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 58 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 39 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 235 $57,005,000 $242,574 $2,203 6.37%
    Not provided 7 $1,655,000 $236,429 $2,733 6.16%
    Asian 5 $975,000 $195,000 $1,918 6.85%
    Black 4 $950,000 $237,500 $2,270 6.63%
    Not applicable 1 $145,000 $145,000 $3,464 7.38%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.56%

    Liberty Bank Minnesota 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
    88.89%

    Liberty Bank Minnesota has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 252 $60,730,000 $240,992

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    252 $60,730,000 $240,992

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 26 $3,650,000 $140,385 $1,488 6.11%
    40-60% 33 $7,615,000 $230,758 $2,654 6.24%
    60-80% 62 $19,880,000 $320,645 $2,605 6.44%
    80-100% 94 $27,670,000 $294,362 $2,806 6.56%
    Over 100% 1 $205,000 $205,000 $2,701 5.63%
    Under 20% 36 $1,710,000 $47,500 $220 6.15%