Liberty Bank Minnesota Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

St. Cloud, MN

LEI: 549300DM47883NLNBK72

Tax ID: 41-0376477

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    • Review & Overview

    Liberty Bank Minnesota is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Liberty Bank Minnesota 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: St. Cloud, Minneapolis, Brainerd, Duluth, and Alexandria among others. We have data for 12 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 an above 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 about average rates.

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    Mortgage Type     		Simulated Rate Simulation Date
    30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.64% 4/21/24
    30 Year Conventional Refi 6.60% 4/21/24
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.59% 4/21/24
    30 Year FHA Purchase 7.11% 4/21/24
    30 Year FHA Refi 7.09% 4/21/24
    30 Year VA Purchase 6.52% 4/21/24
    30 Year USDA Purchase 6.72% 4/21/24
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.17% 4/21/24
    15 Year Conventional Refi 6.07% 4/21/24
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.07% 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

    753

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $157,365,000

    Employee count

    49 Show all (8) awards

    Top Markets

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    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    ST. CLOUD, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 520 $108,200,000 $208,077 $2,481 4.00%
    MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 170 $36,600,000 $215,294 $2,517 4.09%
    Outside of Metro Areas 30 $5,950,000 $198,333 $2,898 4.03%
    Brainerd, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $2,940,000 $163,333 $2,867 3.81%
    DULUTH, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,150,000 $287,500 $2,509 4.13%
    Alexandria, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,140,000 $285,000 $2,838 3.94%
    Willmar, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $400,000 $200,000 $3,513 3.94%
    FARGO, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $3,271 5.25%
    Fergus Falls, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $3,364 3.75%
    Watertown, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $2,670 4.63%
    MANKATO, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $2,499 4.38%
    Yankton, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $1,549 3.63%
    Liberty Bank Minnesota's top markets include St. Cloud, Minneapolis, Brainerd, Duluth, and Alexandria among others.

    Their top states include:
  • Minnesota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Dakota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Wisconsin (FHA|USDA|VA)

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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 686 $144,780,000 $211,050 $2,398 4.05%
    FHA 49 $8,705,000 $177,653 $4,123 3.72%
    USDA 10 $1,920,000 $192,000 $2,749 3.65%
    VA 8 $1,960,000 $245,000 $2,873 3.59%

    For 2019, Liberty Bank Minnesota's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 686 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 49 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 401 $85,535,000 $213,304 $2,569 4.07%
    Refi 164 $38,480,000 $234,634 $2,571 3.70%
    Cash Out Refi 150 $30,730,000 $204,867 $2,887 4.01%
    Other 20 $840,000 $42,000 $0 5.13%
    Home Improvement 18 $1,780,000 $98,889 $751 4.67%

    For 2019, Liberty Bank Minnesota's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 401 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 164 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 511 $117,675,000 $230,284 $2,740 4.01%
    15 Year 127 $23,395,000 $184,213 $2,612 3.52%
    Other 78 $9,040,000 $115,897 $934 4.91%
    20 Year 26 $6,010,000 $231,154 $2,835 3.79%
    10 Year 7 $1,065,000 $152,143 $1,782 4.36%
    5 Year 3 $155,000 $51,667 $885 5.04%
    3 Year 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 4.13%

    For 2019, Liberty Bank Minnesota's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 511 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 127 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 508 $112,230,000 $220,925
    $<1k 195 $31,145,000 $159,718
    $2k-3k 34 $9,160,000 $269,412
    $3k-4k 8 $2,540,000 $317,500
    $4k-5k 4 $1,080,000 $270,000
    $5k+ 1 $465,000 $465,000

    Liberty Bank Minnesota's average total fees were $2,740, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 508 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 476 $107,090,000 $224,979
    4-5% 223 $44,125,000 $197,870
    5-6% 47 $4,695,000 $99,894
    2.5-3% 7 $1,455,000 $207,857

    During 2019, Liberty Bank Minnesota's average interest rate for loans was 4.01%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 476 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 328 $89,450,000 $272,713 $2,822 3.90%
    $100k-200k 298 $44,710,000 $150,034 $2,547 3.98%
    $100,000 or less 89 $5,415,000 $60,843 $1,092 4.57%
    $400k-600k 35 $15,825,000 $452,143 $3,109 4.04%
    $600k-1MM 3 $1,965,000 $655,000 $2,328 4.33%

    2019 saw Liberty Bank Minnesota place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 328 originations, totaling $89,450,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 204 $48,800,000 $239,216 $2,536 4.01%
    $50k-75k 174 $30,330,000 $174,310 $2,522 4.07%
    $75k-100k 148 $31,550,000 $213,176 $2,632 3.90%
    $50k or less 108 $14,190,000 $131,389 $2,287 4.02%
    $150k-250k 90 $22,360,000 $248,444 $2,546 4.10%
    $250k+ 26 $9,390,000 $361,154 $2,651 4.09%

    Liberty Bank Minnesota lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 204 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 174 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 205 $42,835,000 $208,951 $2,543 3.97%
    30-36% 137 $29,635,000 $216,314 $2,380 4.07%
    <20% 78 $13,990,000 $179,359 $2,264 3.97%
    39% 31 $6,065,000 $195,645 $2,470 4.09%
    43% 31 $7,525,000 $242,742 $2,787 4.00%
    40% 30 $5,890,000 $196,333 $2,543 4.09%
    42% 25 $5,435,000 $217,400 $2,203 4.19%
    41% 25 $4,955,000 $198,200 $2,561 4.11%
    36% 23 $5,145,000 $223,696 $2,536 3.98%
    38% 22 $5,350,000 $243,182 $2,823 3.83%
    49% 20 $4,020,000 $201,000 $2,712 4.06%
    50-60% 20 $4,100,000 $205,000 $2,854 4.13%
    45% 20 $4,280,000 $214,000 $2,416 4.01%
    46% 18 $3,900,000 $216,667 $2,871 3.81%
    47% 18 $3,820,000 $212,222 $3,042 3.89%
    44% 17 $2,725,000 $160,294 $2,547 4.18%
    37% 17 $4,145,000 $243,824 $2,202 4.21%
    48% 10 $2,150,000 $215,000 $3,331 3.76%
    >60% 3 $655,000 $218,333 $2,631 4.88%

    Liberty Bank Minnesota lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 205 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 137 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 716 $149,930,000 $209,399 $2,512 4.02%
    Not provided 19 $4,235,000 $222,895 $2,731 4.03%
    Asian 12 $1,770,000 $147,500 $2,519 3.93%
    American Indian 2 $580,000 $290,000 $2,946 3.19%
    Not applicable 2 $340,000 $170,000 $0 4.81%
    Korean 1 $335,000 $335,000 $3,203 4.88%
    Black 1 $175,000 $175,000 $3,328 3.88%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.29%

    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
    92.56%

    Liberty Bank Minnesota has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 753 $157,365,000 $208,984

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 8 $1,080,000 $135,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 745 $156,285,000 $209,779

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 44 $4,830,000 $109,773 $1,267 4.26%
    40-60% 103 $20,355,000 $197,621 $2,647 3.78%
    60-80% 270 $61,570,000 $228,037 $2,852 3.97%
    80-100% 304 $69,070,000 $227,204 $2,605 4.02%
    Over 100% 1 $205,000 $205,000 $2,174 3.50%
    Under 20% 31 $1,335,000 $43,065 $203 4.99%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2019 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Liberty Finance Co., Inc. Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 100.0%

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    Liberty Bank Minnesota 1560 Hart Boulevard Monticello, MN 55362 Full Service B&M $27,013
    Liberty Bank Minnesota 198 Pine Cone Road South Sartell, MN 56377 Full Service B&M $11,379
    Liberty Bank Minnesota 2842 2nd Street South Saint Cloud, MN 56301 Full Service B&M $67,468
    Liberty Bank Minnesota 3299 Roosevelt Road Saint Cloud, MN 56301 Full Service B&M $16,421
    Liberty Bank Minnesota 5803 Ridgewood Road St Cloud, MN 56303 Full Service B&M $33,780
    Liberty Bank Minnesota 818 2nd Street South, Suite 120 Waite Park, MN 56387 Full Service B&M $29,610

    For 2019, Liberty Bank Minnesota had 6 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $6,992
    Net interest income $6,563
    Total noninterest income $4,426
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $174
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $4,252
    Pre-tax net operating income $2,706
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $13
    Income before extraordinary items $2,719
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $2,719
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $2,719
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $2,706

    Liberty Bank Minnesota's gross interest income from loans was $6,992,000.
    Liberty Bank Minnesota's net interest income from loans was $6,563,000.
    Liberty Bank Minnesota's fee based income from loans was $174,000.
    Liberty Bank Minnesota's net income from loans was $2,719,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $429
    Provision for credit losses $51
    Total noninterest expense $8,232
    Salaries and employee benefits $4,121
    Premises and equipment expense $1,135
    Additional noninterest expense $2,976
    Applicable income taxes $0
    Net charge-offs $20
    Cash dividends $1,345

    Liberty Bank Minnesota's interest expense for loans was $429,000.
    Liberty Bank Minnesota's payroll and benefits expense were $4,121,000.
    Liberty Bank Minnesota's property, plant and equipment expenses $1,135,000.

    Loan Performance

    Type of Loan % of Loans Noncurrent (30+ days, end of period snapshot)
    All loans 0.0%
    Real Estate loans 0.0%
    Construction & Land Development loans 0.0%
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans 0.0%
    Multifamily residential loans 0.0%
    1-4 family residential loans 0.0%
    HELOC loans 0.0%
    All other family 0.0%
    Commercial & industrial loans 0.0%
    Personal loans 0.0%
    Credit card loans 0.0%
    Other individual loans 0.0%
    Auto loans 0.0%
    Other consumer loans 0.0%
    Unsecured commercial real estate loans 0.0%

    Deposits

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Total deposits $188,551
    Deposits held in domestic offices $188,551
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $187,530
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $1,021
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $0
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $97,990
    Demand deposits $42,204
    Nontransaction accounts $90,561
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $19,555
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $53,324
    Total time deposits $17,682
    Total time and savings deposits $146,347
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $34,668
    Interest-bearing deposits $153,883
    Retail deposits $186,970
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $4,449
    Brokered deposits $0
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $218,686
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $39,491
    Interest-bearing balances $32,890
    Total securities $45,945
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $4,500
    Net loans and leases $111,531
    Loan and leases loss allowance $1,201
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $8,767
    Other real estate owned $0
    Goodwill and other intangibles $6,742
    All other assets $1,710

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $218,686
    Total Liabilities $188,807
    Total deposits $188,551
    Interest-bearing deposits $153,883
    Deposits held in domestic offices $188,551
    % insured (estimated) $92
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $0
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $0
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $256

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $111,531
    Loan and leases loss allowance $1,201
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $112,732
    All real estate loans $106,017
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $106,017
    Construction and development loans $5,216
    Residential 1-4 family construction $2,981
    Other construction, all land development and other land $2,235
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $3,426
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $2,590
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $836
    Multifamily residential real estate $0
    1-4 family residential loans $97,375
    Farmland loans $0
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $0
    Commercial and industrial loans $182
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $6,533
    Credit card loans $0
    Related Plans $9
    Consumer Auto Loans $3,019
    Other loans to individuals $3,505
    All other loans & leases $0
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $0
    Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks $0
    Loans not secured by real estate $0
    Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees $0
    Restructured Loans & leases $0
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $0
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    Liberty Bank Minnesota had $111,531,000 of loans outstanding in 2019. $106,017,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $5,216,000 of loans were in development loans. $0 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $97,375,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $0 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $3,019,000 of loans were in the auto loan category.

    Small Business Loans

    Categorization # of Loans in Category $ amount of loans (in 000's) Average $/loan
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$1MM 19 $3,426 $180,316
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 4 $273 $68,250
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 9 $1,082 $120,222
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 6 $2,071 $345,167
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 4 $182 $45,500
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 3 $30 $10,000
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 1 $152 $152,000