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 Refi and Cash Out Refi loans. Northwestern Mutual has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Milwaukee, Racine, Whitewater, Chicago, and Madison among others. We have data for 9 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

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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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
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Originations

166

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$33,760,000

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) 146 $29,310,000 $200,753 $841 3.68%
RACINE, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $2,910,000 $242,500 $829 3.75%
Whitewater, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $1,310 3.10%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $1,130 3.85%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $275,000 $275,000 $875 3.55%
MADISON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $610 3.75%
Beaver Dam, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $640 3.25%
Marinette, WI-MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $130,000 $65,000 $615 3.38%
Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $610 4.85%
Northwestern Mutual's top markets include Milwaukee, Racine, Whitewater, Chicago, and Madison 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 166 $33,760,000 $203,373 $838 3.68%

    For 2019, Northwestern Mutual's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 166 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 59 $13,315,000 $225,678 $809 3.54%
    Cash Out Refi 43 $9,165,000 $213,140 $801 3.63%
    Other 28 $3,920,000 $140,000 $647 3.79%
    Home Purchase 24 $6,700,000 $279,167 $1,422 3.91%
    Home Improvement 12 $660,000 $55,000 $397 3.90%

    For 2019, Northwestern Mutual's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 59 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 43 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 80 $21,550,000 $269,375 $1,037 3.83%
    15 Year 33 $7,005,000 $212,273 $872 3.39%
    Other 20 $2,380,000 $119,000 $535 3.68%
    10 Year 18 $1,910,000 $106,111 $581 3.40%
    20 Year 11 $825,000 $75,000 $464 3.97%
    5 Year 4 $90,000 $22,500 $286 3.80%

    For 2019, Northwestern Mutual's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 80 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 33 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 150 $30,120,000 $200,800
    $1k-2k 9 $2,735,000 $303,889

    Northwestern Mutual's average total fees were $1,037, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 150 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 121 $26,065,000 $215,413
    4-5% 34 $6,110,000 $179,706
    2.5-3% 8 $1,100,000 $137,500
    5-6% 3 $485,000 $161,667

    During 2019, Northwestern Mutual's average interest rate for loans was 3.83%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 121 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 72 $20,320,000 $282,222 $1,113 3.69%
    $100k-200k 43 $6,255,000 $145,465 $721 3.64%
    $100,000 or less 41 $1,975,000 $48,171 $376 3.75%
    $400k-600k 7 $3,185,000 $455,000 $1,223 3.61%
    $600k-1MM 3 $2,025,000 $675,000 $1,346 3.62%

    2019 saw Northwestern Mutual place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 72 originations, totaling $20,320,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 68 $16,410,000 $241,324 $952 3.67%
    $100k-150k 42 $8,890,000 $211,667 $863 3.66%
    $75k-100k 23 $2,445,000 $106,304 $647 3.82%
    $50k-75k 16 $2,000,000 $125,000 $581 3.68%
    $250k+ 11 $3,345,000 $304,091 $1,018 3.63%
    $50k or less 6 $670,000 $111,667 $465 3.61%

    Northwestern Mutual lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 68 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 42 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 59 $13,875,000 $235,169 $885 3.71%
    <20% 52 $9,560,000 $183,846 $807 3.50%
    30-36% 30 $5,840,000 $194,667 $803 3.80%
    42% 5 $845,000 $169,000 $757 3.65%
    37% 5 $875,000 $175,000 $893 3.62%
    36% 4 $940,000 $235,000 $831 3.58%
    38% 3 $415,000 $138,333 $938 3.97%
    41% 3 $815,000 $271,667 $1,123 3.73%
    39% 2 $350,000 $175,000 $1,023 4.95%
    43% 1 $25,000 $25,000 $278 4.35%
    44% 1 $95,000 $95,000 $603 3.75%
    49% 1 $125,000 $125,000 $185 5.13%

    Northwestern Mutual lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 59 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 52 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 119 $25,925,000 $217,857 $912 3.68%
    Not provided 38 $6,470,000 $170,263 $644 3.71%
    Asian 5 $855,000 $171,000 $729 3.51%
    Black 2 $360,000 $180,000 $812 3.65%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $150,000 $75,000 $444 4.03%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    94.92%

    Northwestern Mutual has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    95.18%

    Northwestern Mutual has an exceptionally high pick rate. They most likely have borrower friendly terms or other characteristics like being fast to close or are easy to work with.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 166 $33,760,000 $203,373

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 166 $33,760,000 $203,373

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 15 $1,885,000 $125,667 $674 3.46%
    40-60% 21 $4,305,000 $205,000 $780 3.48%
    60-80% 75 $19,845,000 $264,600 $985 3.55%
    80-100% 30 $6,860,000 $228,667 $1,042 4.14%
    Under 20% 25 $865,000 $34,600 $300 3.85%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2019 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    NORTHWEST BANCSHARES INC Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 100.0%