Northwestern Mutual Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Milwaukee, WI

LEI: 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% 5/4/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.91% 5/4/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 5.94% 5/4/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.78% 5/4/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.57% 5/4/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.57% 5/4/24
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Originations

86

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$11,560,000

Awards

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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%
Northwestern Mutual's top markets include Milwaukee and Racine among others.

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

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 27 $3,665,000 $135,741 $538 3.93%
    Refi 20 $2,830,000 $141,500 $503 3.67%
    Home Purchase 14 $2,910,000 $207,857 $1,475 3.64%
    Other 14 $1,720,000 $122,857 $504 3.99%
    Home Improvement 11 $435,000 $39,545 $354 3.78%

    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

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 28 $4,030,000 $143,929 $918 3.79%
    30 Year 17 $4,075,000 $239,706 $891 3.56%
    10 Year 11 $1,285,000 $116,818 $481 3.80%
    20 Year 10 $1,100,000 $110,000 $350 4.11%
    5 Year 10 $370,000 $37,000 $273 3.78%
    Other 10 $700,000 $70,000 $361 4.04%

    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

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 35 $1,675,000 $47,857 $395 3.95%
    $100k-200k 32 $4,590,000 $143,438 $691 3.81%
    $200k-400k 17 $4,265,000 $250,882 $1,052 3.59%
    $400k-600k 2 $1,030,000 $515,000 $1,115 3.25%

    2018 saw Northwestern Mutual place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 35 originations, totaling $1,675,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 35 $6,165,000 $176,143 $804 3.80%
    $100k-150k 22 $2,300,000 $104,545 $483 3.82%
    $75k-100k 14 $1,510,000 $107,857 $642 3.75%
    $50k-75k 9 $765,000 $85,000 $563 3.86%
    $250k+ 3 $625,000 $208,333 $814 4.12%
    $50k or less 2 $160,000 $80,000 $487 3.75%

    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

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 37 $4,405,000 $119,054 $598 3.80%
    <20% 20 $3,260,000 $163,000 $779 3.64%
    30-36% 17 $2,225,000 $130,882 $615 3.99%
    38% 3 $335,000 $111,667 $861 4.07%
    37% 2 $330,000 $165,000 $892 3.38%
    36% 2 $130,000 $65,000 $421 3.50%
    39% 1 $35,000 $35,000 $278 3.85%
    40% 1 $175,000 $175,000 $640 3.25%
    41% 1 $125,000 $125,000 $285 5.00%
    42% 1 $35,000 $35,000 $553 4.85%
    50-60% 1 $505,000 $505,000 $1,100 3.60%

    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

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 61 $8,005,000 $131,230 $683 3.82%
    Not provided 19 $2,665,000 $140,263 $573 3.87%
    Asian 5 $815,000 $163,000 $605 3.45%
    Black 1 $75,000 $75,000 $640 4.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.15%

    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 origination
    94.19%

    Northwestern Mutual has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 86 $11,560,000 $134,419

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 86 $11,560,000 $134,419

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 21 $1,775,000 $84,524 $476 4.08%
    40-60% 9 $1,725,000 $191,667 $903 3.73%
    60-80% 28 $5,540,000 $197,857 $849 3.61%
    80-100% 11 $1,955,000 $177,727 $861 3.73%
    Under 20% 17 $565,000 $33,235 $279 3.90%