Linn Area Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Cedar Rapids, IA

LEI: 549300EAZZ1G4DMO8869

Tax ID: 42-0173285

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Review & Overview

Linn Area is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. Linn Area has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Des Moines, Davenport, and Dubuque among others. We have data for 10 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 about average rates.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.51% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.58% 4/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.27% 4/28/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.27% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 7.77% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.68% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.68% 4/28/24
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Originations

790

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$115,080,000

Awards

LINN AREA 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze LINN AREA 30 Year Conventional Loans gold LINN AREA 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
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 693 $100,135,000 $144,495 $1,581 3.34%
Outside of Metro Areas 43 $6,185,000 $143,837 $1,505 3.62%
IOWA CITY, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 35 $5,745,000 $164,143 $1,514 3.56%
DES MOINES-WEST DES MOINES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $810,000 $202,500 $1,839 2.78%
DAVENPORT-MOLINE-ROCK ISLAND, IA-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $645,000 $215,000 $1,218 3.88%
DUBUQUE, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $510,000 $255,000 $1,944 2.90%
WATERLOO-CEDAR FALLS, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $460,000 $230,000 $2,121 2.31%
Muscatine, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $255,000 $85,000 $1,362 3.67%
AMES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $1,962 2.00%
Marshalltown, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $140,000 $35,000 $0 4.08%
Linn Area's top markets include Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Des Moines, Davenport, and Dubuque among others.

Their top states include:
  • Iowa (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Similar Lenders

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    Similarity Rank: 75
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 785 $114,005,000 $145,229 $1,552 3.37%
    VA 3 $785,000 $261,667 $5,561 2.38%
    FHA 2 $290,000 $145,000 $4,582 2.94%

    For 2021, Linn Area's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 785 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 3 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 454 $69,840,000 $153,833 $1,541 3.11%
    Home Purchase 319 $42,775,000 $134,091 $1,634 3.72%
    Cash Out Refi 11 $1,455,000 $132,273 $0 3.83%
    Home Improvement 6 $1,010,000 $168,333 $1,279 3.44%

    For 2021, Linn Area's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 454 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 319 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 424 $75,610,000 $178,325 $1,881 3.15%
    15 Year 233 $25,175,000 $108,047 $1,091 3.72%
    20 Year 79 $9,775,000 $123,734 $1,763 3.36%
    10 Year 29 $2,515,000 $86,724 $966 3.02%
    Other 18 $1,580,000 $87,778 $0 4.32%
    5 Year 7 $425,000 $60,714 $274 3.76%

    For 2021, Linn Area's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 424 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 233 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 728 $109,390,000 $150,261
    $1k-2k 3 $475,000 $158,333

    Linn Area's average total fees were $1,881, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 728 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 300 $39,570,000 $131,900
    2.5-3% 265 $47,225,000 $178,208
    <2.5% 115 $22,905,000 $199,174
    5-6% 63 $2,335,000 $37,063
    4-5% 32 $2,640,000 $82,500
    6-7% 15 $405,000 $27,000

    During 2021, Linn Area's average interest rate for loans was 3.15%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 300 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 344 $48,530,000 $141,076 $1,792 3.09%
    $100,000 or less 262 $15,090,000 $57,595 $1,000 4.14%
    $200k-400k 170 $44,720,000 $263,059 $1,929 2.79%
    $400k-600k 13 $5,885,000 $452,692 $1,824 2.70%
    $600k-1MM 1 $855,000 $855,000 $1,795 3.50%

    2021 saw Linn Area place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 344 originations, totaling $48,530,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 189 $23,555,000 $124,630 $1,532 3.47%
    $50k or less 169 $14,975,000 $88,609 $1,505 3.64%
    $100k-150k 158 $30,440,000 $192,658 $1,618 3.07%
    $75k-100k 151 $22,435,000 $148,576 $1,588 3.28%
    $150k-250k 62 $15,770,000 $254,355 $1,713 2.84%
    $250k+ 10 $3,180,000 $318,000 $1,878 2.84%

    Linn Area lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 189 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 169 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 241 $35,895,000 $148,942 $1,627 3.27%
    30-36% 171 $24,205,000 $141,550 $1,519 3.46%
    <20% 74 $11,380,000 $153,784 $1,625 2.94%
    38% 41 $6,515,000 $158,902 $1,563 3.38%
    39% 34 $4,410,000 $129,706 $1,372 3.69%
    36% 28 $3,780,000 $135,000 $1,532 3.50%
    42% 27 $4,215,000 $156,111 $1,442 3.44%
    37% 27 $4,475,000 $165,741 $1,400 3.75%
    40% 20 $2,360,000 $118,000 $1,578 3.24%
    41% 18 $3,510,000 $195,000 $1,604 2.94%
    43% 15 $2,715,000 $181,000 $1,800 3.09%
    44% 9 $1,095,000 $121,667 $1,371 3.13%
    47% 7 $1,195,000 $170,714 $1,935 2.64%
    45% 6 $1,110,000 $185,000 $2,184 2.96%
    49% 4 $900,000 $225,000 $1,889 2.81%
    48% 3 $955,000 $318,333 $1,982 3.17%
    50-60% 3 $665,000 $221,667 $1,917 3.21%
    46% 2 $450,000 $225,000 $1,953 3.00%
    >60% 1 $35,000 $35,000 $310 4.00%

    Linn Area lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 241 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 171 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 708 $106,680,000 $150,678 $1,582 3.31%
    Not applicable 51 $4,725,000 $92,647 $0 3.99%
    Black 16 $1,690,000 $105,625 $1,352 3.73%
    Asian 11 $1,265,000 $115,000 $1,605 3.41%
    Not provided 3 $565,000 $188,333 $1,347 3.75%
    Asian Indian 1 $155,000 $155,000 $1,912 2.13%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    98.28%

    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 origination
    84.30%

    Linn Area has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 790 $115,080,000 $145,671

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    790 $115,080,000 $145,671

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 77 $4,155,000 $53,961 $685 4.46%
    40-60% 95 $11,425,000 $120,263 $1,592 2.90%
    60-80% 336 $55,330,000 $164,673 $1,771 3.09%
    80-100% 222 $41,970,000 $189,054 $1,900 3.12%
    Over 100% 1 $265,000 $265,000 $8,124 2.25%
    Under 20% 58 $1,850,000 $31,897 $249 5.27%