Northwestern Mutual Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
Milwaukee, WILEI: 549300E02I9FR0A6YT35
Tax ID: 39-0509565
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Review & Overview
Northwestern Mutual is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Cash Out Refi, Refi, and Home Purchase loans. Northwestern Mutual has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top two markets are Milwaukee and Racine .Northwestern Mutual 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. Northwestern Mutual 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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SimulatedRates™Mortgage Type |
Simulated Rate | Simulation Date |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.10% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.91% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 5.94% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.78% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 5.57% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 5.57% | 12/16/24 |
| 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
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$11,560,000Awards
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL - 2018
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Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILWAUKEE-WAUKESHA, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 79 | $10,545,000 | $133,481 | $631 | 3.81% |
| RACINE, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $725,000 | $145,000 | $649 | 3.86% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 2 | $290,000 | $145,000 | $1,583 | 3.80% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 86 | $11,560,000 | $134,419 | $655 | 3.81% |
For 2018, Northwestern Mutual's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 86 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2018, Northwestern Mutual's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 27 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 20 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2018, Northwestern Mutual's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 28 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 17 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
| Origination Fee/Closing Cost | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| $<1k | 74 | $10,940,000 | $147,838 |
Northwestern Mutual's average total fees were $891, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 74 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4% | 62 | $8,680,000 | $140,000 |
| 4-5% | 20 | $1,960,000 | $98,000 |
| 2.5-3% | 3 | $855,000 | $285,000 |
| 5-6% | 1 | $65,000 | $65,000 |
During 2018, Northwestern Mutual's average interest rate for loans was 3.56%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 62 originations.
Loan Sizing
2018 saw Northwestern Mutual place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 35 originations, totaling $1,675,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Northwestern Mutual lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 35 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 22 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Northwestern Mutual lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 37 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 20 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications95.15%
Northwestern Mutual has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination94.19%
Northwestern Mutual has an average pick rate.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 86 | $11,560,000 | $134,419 |