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 Other loans. Northwestern Mutual has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Milwaukee, Racine, Beaver Dam, Green Bay, and Whitewater among others. We have data for 10 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

259

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$55,095,000

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) 228 $48,410,000 $212,325 $836 2.66%
RACINE, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $2,955,000 $197,000 $880 2.78%
Outside of Metro Areas 6 $1,890,000 $315,000 $1,073 2.73%
Beaver Dam, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $500,000 $250,000 $1,305 3.23%
GREEN BAY, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $1,610 2.50%
Whitewater, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $310,000 $155,000 $567 3.00%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $250,000 $125,000 $657 2.68%
SHEBOYGAN, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $535 2.95%
WAUSAU-WESTON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $824 2.15%
Iron Mountain, MI-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $1,010 2.95%
Northwestern Mutual's top markets include Milwaukee, Racine, Beaver Dam, Green Bay, and Whitewater 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 259 $55,095,000 $212,722 $847 2.68%

    For 2021, Northwestern Mutual's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 259 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 129 $26,035,000 $201,822 $784 2.60%
    Other 57 $11,365,000 $199,386 $816 2.75%
    Cash Out Refi 48 $10,610,000 $221,042 $802 2.62%
    Home Purchase 20 $6,650,000 $332,500 $1,524 2.97%
    Home Improvement 5 $435,000 $87,000 $527 3.05%

    For 2021, Northwestern Mutual's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 129 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 57 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 80 $16,510,000 $206,375 $786 2.42%
    30 Year 75 $20,145,000 $268,600 $1,071 3.07%
    10 Year 52 $7,880,000 $151,538 $690 2.24%
    Other 26 $5,790,000 $222,692 $844 2.75%
    20 Year 25 $4,735,000 $189,400 $720 3.07%
    5 Year 1 $35,000 $35,000 $278 4.05%

    For 2021, Northwestern Mutual's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 80 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 75 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 238 $49,020,000 $205,966
    $1k-2k 20 $5,890,000 $294,500

    Northwestern Mutual's average total fees were $1,071, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 238 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    <2.5% 136 $24,460,000 $179,853
    2.5-3% 67 $17,175,000 $256,343
    3-4% 48 $12,010,000 $250,208
    4-5% 7 $1,205,000 $172,143

    During 2021, Northwestern Mutual's average interest rate for loans was 3.07%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was <2.5%, with 136 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 102 $14,920,000 $146,275 $706 2.56%
    $200k-400k 102 $28,070,000 $275,196 $982 2.73%
    $100,000 or less 36 $2,430,000 $67,500 $613 2.68%
    $400k-600k 17 $8,285,000 $487,353 $1,303 3.04%
    $600k-1MM 2 $1,390,000 $695,000 $1,413 2.75%

    2021 saw Northwestern Mutual place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 102 originations, totaling $14,920,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 87 $16,655,000 $191,437 $816 2.66%
    $150k-250k 84 $22,830,000 $271,786 $940 2.63%
    $75k-100k 38 $6,370,000 $167,632 $814 2.78%
    $50k-75k 23 $2,445,000 $106,304 $712 2.78%
    $250k+ 22 $6,250,000 $284,091 $821 2.64%
    $50k or less 3 $295,000 $98,333 $608 2.60%

    Northwestern Mutual lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 87 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 84 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 98 $21,290,000 $217,245 $854 2.65%
    <20% 91 $18,005,000 $197,857 $798 2.60%
    30-36% 38 $6,970,000 $183,421 $819 2.78%
    43% 6 $1,790,000 $298,333 $856 2.91%
    36% 5 $1,465,000 $293,000 $1,063 3.36%
    38% 4 $860,000 $215,000 $813 2.58%
    40% 4 $1,410,000 $352,500 $966 2.43%
    44% 3 $1,015,000 $338,333 $918 2.98%
    37% 3 $885,000 $295,000 $897 2.68%
    42% 2 $350,000 $175,000 $1,060 2.65%
    41% 2 $640,000 $320,000 $1,482 2.98%
    39% 1 $165,000 $165,000 $1,485 3.05%

    Northwestern Mutual lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 98 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 91 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 184 $39,530,000 $214,837 $849 2.69%
    Not provided 47 $9,955,000 $211,809 $853 2.65%
    Asian 10 $2,440,000 $244,000 $923 2.44%
    Black 7 $1,245,000 $177,857 $775 2.90%
    American Indian 3 $685,000 $228,333 $610 2.40%
    Asian Indian 4 $620,000 $155,000 $851 2.55%
    Not applicable 1 $295,000 $295,000 $1,210 2.95%
    Other Asian 2 $220,000 $110,000 $609 2.95%
    Filipino 1 $105,000 $105,000 $543 2.95%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.30%

    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
    93.05%

    Northwestern Mutual has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 259 $55,095,000 $212,722

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    259 $55,095,000 $212,722

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 34 $5,090,000 $149,706 $687 2.39%
    40-60% 60 $10,210,000 $170,167 $754 2.50%
    60-80% 124 $30,690,000 $247,500 $908 2.73%
    80-100% 28 $8,420,000 $300,714 $1,139 3.05%
    Under 20% 13 $685,000 $52,692 $477 2.93%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2021 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    NORTHWEST BANCSHARES INC Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 11.1%
    NORTHWEST BANCSHARES INC Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 5 55.6%
    NORTHWEST BANCSHARES INC Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Trouble during payment process 1 11.1%
    NORTHWEST BANCSHARES INC Other type of mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 11.1%
    NORTHWEST BANCSHARES INC Other type of mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 11.1%