Linn Area Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
Linn Area is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. Linn Area has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Des Moines, Clinton, and Burlington among others. We have data for 8 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Linn Area has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Linn Area 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 relatively high rates.
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SimulatedRates™Mortgage Type |
Simulated Rate | Simulation Date |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.51% | 11/17/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.58% | 11/17/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.27% | 11/17/24 |
| 30 Year VA Refi | 6.27% | 11/17/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 7.77% | 11/17/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 6.68% | 11/17/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.68% | 11/17/24 |
| 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
202Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
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Relative Rate
Linn Area's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was
6.4%.
The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.
This yields a difference of -0.08%.
Relative Fees (Closing Costs)
Linn Area's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate
mortgage were $2,028.
The average total origination fees for 30 year fixed rate mortgages across all lenders (for all loan values, including
both points & up-front fees in addition to origination fees) were $9,089.
Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 169 | $18,825,000 | $111,391 | $1,173 | 7.24% |
| IOWA CITY, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 16 | $3,220,000 | $201,250 | $1,322 | 6.86% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 11 | $1,135,000 | $103,182 | $1,233 | 7.06% |
| DES MOINES-WEST DES MOINES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $165,000 | $165,000 | $2,047 | 6.88% |
| Clinton, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $80,000 | $40,000 | $1,079 | 6.75% |
| Burlington, IA-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $55,000 | $55,000 | $0 | 7.75% |
| DAVENPORT-MOLINE-ROCK ISLAND, IA-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $45,000 | $45,000 | $275 | 7.75% |
| WATERLOO-CEDAR FALLS, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $195 | 7.50% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 202 | $23,550,000 | $116,584 | $1,182 | 7.20% |
For 2023, Linn Area's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 202 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2023, Linn Area's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 103 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 71 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2023, Linn Area's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 94 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 77 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
| Origination Fee/Closing Cost | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| $<1k | 189 | $22,125,000 | $117,063 |
Linn Area's average total fees were $2,028, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 189 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-8% | 72 | $5,760,000 | $80,000 |
| 5-6% | 48 | $8,720,000 | $181,667 |
| 6-7% | 42 | $7,050,000 | $167,857 |
| Over 8% | 40 | $2,020,000 | $50,500 |
During 2023, Linn Area's average interest rate for loans was 6.40%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 72 originations.
Loan Sizing
2023 saw Linn Area place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 107 originations, totaling $5,395,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Linn Area lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 55 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 50 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Linn Area lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 57 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 51 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications95.14%
Linn Area has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination83.66%
Linn Area has a below average pick rate.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 202 | $23,550,000 | $116,584 |