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 loans. Northwestern Mutual has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Milwaukee, Racine, Chicago, Whitewater, and Janesville among others. We have data for 8 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

282

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$60,570,000

Awards

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL 30 Year Conventional Loans gold NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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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) 246 $53,610,000 $217,927 $822 3.03%
RACINE, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $4,335,000 $206,429 $933 3.08%
Outside of Metro Areas 6 $1,100,000 $183,333 $1,014 3.08%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $465,000 $155,000 $773 3.07%
Whitewater, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $390,000 $195,000 $1,344 3.35%
JANESVILLE-BELOIT, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $1,035 3.25%
MADISON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $1,460 3.25%
Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $190,000 $95,000 $632 2.70%
Northwestern Mutual's top markets include Milwaukee, Racine, Chicago, Whitewater, and Janesville 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 282 $60,570,000 $214,787 $839 3.04%

    For 2020, Northwestern Mutual's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 282 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 147 $32,105,000 $218,401 $818 2.97%
    Other 54 $10,760,000 $199,259 $774 3.06%
    Cash Out Refi 50 $11,480,000 $229,600 $811 3.03%
    Home Purchase 21 $5,465,000 $260,238 $1,416 3.41%
    Home Improvement 10 $760,000 $76,000 $446 3.11%

    For 2020, Northwestern Mutual's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 147 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 54 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 100 $21,120,000 $211,200 $761 2.80%
    30 Year 94 $25,220,000 $268,298 $1,077 3.43%
    10 Year 46 $6,830,000 $148,478 $706 2.65%
    Other 23 $4,385,000 $190,652 $710 3.11%
    20 Year 18 $2,970,000 $165,000 $551 3.22%
    5 Year 1 $45,000 $45,000 $610 2.75%

    For 2020, Northwestern Mutual's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 100 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 94 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 255 $53,105,000 $208,255
    $1k-2k 22 $6,910,000 $314,091

    Northwestern Mutual's average total fees were $1,077, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 255 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 159 $34,045,000 $214,119
    3-4% 97 $20,955,000 $216,031
    4-5% 15 $3,285,000 $219,000
    <2.5% 11 $2,285,000 $207,727

    During 2020, Northwestern Mutual's average interest rate for loans was 3.43%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 159 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 115 $31,415,000 $273,174 $970 3.06%
    $100k-200k 113 $16,735,000 $148,097 $752 3.01%
    $100,000 or less 35 $2,265,000 $64,714 $443 2.99%
    $400k-600k 13 $6,125,000 $471,154 $1,267 3.16%
    $600k-1MM 6 $4,030,000 $671,667 $1,369 3.05%

    2020 saw Northwestern Mutual place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 115 originations, totaling $31,415,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 106 $26,250,000 $247,642 $862 3.00%
    $100k-150k 84 $16,240,000 $193,333 $834 3.05%
    $50k-75k 29 $4,005,000 $138,103 $727 3.11%
    $75k-100k 28 $4,480,000 $160,000 $768 3.07%
    $250k+ 25 $8,615,000 $344,600 $1,028 2.98%
    $50k or less 8 $820,000 $102,500 $683 3.07%

    Northwestern Mutual lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 106 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 84 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    <20% 106 $22,250,000 $209,906 $797 2.91%
    20-30% 101 $21,795,000 $215,792 $869 3.09%
    30-36% 42 $9,670,000 $230,238 $876 3.09%
    37% 10 $1,620,000 $162,000 $828 3.05%
    42% 5 $1,415,000 $283,000 $797 3.10%
    38% 4 $710,000 $177,500 $1,175 3.59%
    36% 3 $1,065,000 $355,000 $907 3.08%
    41% 3 $625,000 $208,333 $864 3.52%
    44% 2 $720,000 $360,000 $971 3.05%
    >60% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $93 4.05%
    39% 1 $105,000 $105,000 $603 3.55%
    40% 1 $145,000 $145,000 $633 3.45%
    43% 1 $105,000 $105,000 $1,453 3.25%
    48% 1 $255,000 $255,000 $603 2.65%

    Northwestern Mutual lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of <20%, with 106 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 101 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 226 $47,430,000 $209,867 $856 3.04%
    Not provided 37 $8,395,000 $226,892 $747 3.04%
    Asian 16 $4,280,000 $267,500 $811 2.88%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 3 $465,000 $155,000 $903 3.28%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.25%

    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
    92.20%

    Northwestern Mutual has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 282 $60,570,000 $214,787

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 282 $60,570,000 $214,787

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 27 $2,995,000 $110,926 $535 2.78%
    40-60% 65 $13,555,000 $208,538 $803 2.86%
    60-80% 140 $33,900,000 $242,143 $884 3.04%
    80-100% 37 $9,505,000 $256,892 $1,140 3.50%
    Under 20% 13 $615,000 $47,308 $323 3.15%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    NORTHWEST BANCSHARES INC Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 50.0%
    NORTHWEST BANCSHARES INC Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 50.0%