Dow Chemical Employees' Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Midland, MI

LEI: 549300EWYXV06QXJH078

Tax ID: 38-0495567

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  • Loan Length
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  • Debt-to-Income
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  • Origination Fees (Closing Costs)

    • Review & Overview

    Dow Chemical Employees' is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. Dow Chemical Employees' has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Midland, Bay City, Saginaw, Detroit, and Grand Rapids among others. We have data for 19 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    Dow Chemical Employees' 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. Dow Chemical Employees' 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 6.69% 12/16/24
    30 Year Conventional Refi 6.43% 12/16/24
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.77% 12/16/24
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.91% 12/16/24
    15 Year Conventional Refi 5.86% 12/16/24
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.86% 12/16/24
    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

    887

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $122,865,000

    Awards

    DOW CHEMICAL EMPLOYEES' 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze DOW CHEMICAL EMPLOYEES' 30 Year Conventional Loans silver DOW CHEMICAL EMPLOYEES' 30 Year Conventional Loans silver DOW CHEMICAL EMPLOYEES' 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze
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    Top Markets

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    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    MIDLAND, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 436 $59,840,000 $137,248 $2,078 4.25%
    BAY CITY, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 132 $15,020,000 $113,788 $1,978 4.31%
    Outside of Metro Areas 102 $13,850,000 $135,784 $1,967 4.31%
    SAGINAW, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 94 $12,370,000 $131,596 $2,093 4.34%
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 37 $7,765,000 $209,865 $2,219 4.32%
    GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $3,120,000 $195,000 $2,087 4.43%
    Traverse City, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $2,430,000 $173,571 $1,409 4.61%
    Mount Pleasant, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $2,030,000 $112,778 $2,196 4.49%
    LANSING-EAST LANSING, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,320,000 $165,000 $3,056 4.00%
    Alma, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $730,000 $121,667 $2,075 4.38%
    Holland, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $700,000 $350,000 $3,320 4.56%
    KALAMAZOO-PORTAGE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $690,000 $172,500 $1,596 4.31%
    NILES, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $635,000 $211,667 $1,854 3.83%
    FLINT, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $625,000 $125,000 $1,597 4.40%
    ANN ARBOR, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $565,000 $188,333 $1,882 4.08%
    Cadillac, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $550,000 $137,500 $694 4.28%
    BATTLE CREEK, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $6,107 3.88%
    Ludington, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $1,660 3.38%
    Marquette, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $1,558 4.25%
    Dow Chemical Employees''s top markets include Midland, Bay City, Saginaw, Detroit, and Grand Rapids among others.

    Their top states include:
  • Michigan (FHA|USDA|VA)

    • Similar Lenders

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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 886 $122,860,000 $138,668 $2,052 4.29%
    HELOC 1 $5,000 $5,000 n/a 5.50%

    For 2019, Dow Chemical Employees''s most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 886 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 1 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 449 $71,835,000 $159,989 $2,700 4.20%
    Cash Out Refi 226 $24,150,000 $106,858 $1,298 4.53%
    Refi 165 $22,325,000 $135,303 $1,526 4.09%
    Home Improvement 45 $4,465,000 $99,222 $1,324 4.66%
    Other 2 $90,000 $45,000 $713 4.50%

    For 2019, Dow Chemical Employees''s most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 449 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 226 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 448 $71,620,000 $159,866 $2,594 4.35%
    15 Year 222 $24,640,000 $110,991 $1,429 4.22%
    10 Year 96 $7,950,000 $82,813 $1,178 4.25%
    20 Year 96 $16,080,000 $167,500 $1,884 4.13%
    Other 19 $2,425,000 $127,632 $2,246 4.34%
    5 Year 6 $150,000 $25,000 $357 5.33%

    For 2019, Dow Chemical Employees''s most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 448 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 222 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 884 $122,690,000 $138,790

    Dow Chemical Employees''s average total fees were $2,594, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 884 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 372 $53,860,000 $144,785
    3-4% 356 $52,240,000 $146,742
    5-6% 135 $13,935,000 $103,222
    2.5-3% 19 $2,655,000 $139,737
    6-7% 5 $175,000 $35,000

    During 2019, Dow Chemical Employees''s average interest rate for loans was 4.35%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 372 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 378 $53,770,000 $142,249 $2,270 4.15%
    $100,000 or less 333 $20,865,000 $62,658 $1,325 4.49%
    $200k-400k 164 $42,250,000 $257,622 $2,922 4.17%
    $400k-600k 11 $5,225,000 $475,000 $3,362 4.73%
    $600k-1MM 1 $755,000 $755,000 $2,622 4.88%

    2019 saw Dow Chemical Employees' place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 378 originations, totaling $53,770,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 234 $39,060,000 $166,923 $2,198 4.26%
    $50k-75k 211 $23,315,000 $110,498 $1,997 4.31%
    $75k-100k 172 $21,740,000 $126,395 $2,042 4.26%
    $50k or less 149 $12,455,000 $83,591 $1,883 4.25%
    $150k-250k 103 $21,315,000 $206,942 $2,091 4.39%
    $250k+ 18 $4,980,000 $276,667 $2,090 4.47%

    Dow Chemical Employees' lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 234 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 211 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 288 $39,710,000 $137,882 $2,016 4.24%
    30-36% 167 $24,725,000 $148,054 $2,404 4.25%
    <20% 132 $17,630,000 $133,561 $1,892 4.06%
    36% 35 $5,135,000 $146,714 $2,094 4.39%
    39% 31 $3,505,000 $113,065 $1,840 4.58%
    40% 29 $3,565,000 $122,931 $2,154 4.41%
    42% 28 $3,330,000 $118,929 $1,839 4.23%
    43% 26 $3,830,000 $147,308 $2,010 4.59%
    44% 25 $3,455,000 $138,200 $1,550 4.53%
    37% 24 $3,690,000 $153,750 $2,312 3.96%
    41% 22 $3,310,000 $150,455 $1,837 4.59%
    38% 20 $2,400,000 $120,000 $2,077 4.61%
    45% 17 $2,265,000 $133,235 $1,531 4.47%
    46% 15 $2,345,000 $156,333 $2,306 4.82%
    47% 10 $1,460,000 $146,000 $1,609 4.51%
    48% 6 $630,000 $105,000 $1,634 4.21%
    50-60% 6 $680,000 $113,333 $1,931 4.77%
    49% 5 $1,135,000 $227,000 $3,585 4.28%
    >60% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 4.38%

    Dow Chemical Employees' lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 288 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 167 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 659 $86,655,000 $131,495 $1,947 4.32%
    Not provided 210 $33,380,000 $158,952 $2,401 4.22%
    Asian 11 $1,685,000 $153,182 $1,599 4.05%
    American Indian 2 $530,000 $265,000 $4,015 3.94%
    Black 4 $520,000 $130,000 $1,565 4.00%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $95,000 $95,000 $1,495 4.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    98.83%

    Dow Chemical Employees' 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
    64.83%

    Dow Chemical Employees' has a low pick rate. They may have issues with closing loans or may approve everyone, but with onerous loan terms.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 887 $122,865,000 $138,517

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 18 $1,250,000 $69,444
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 869 $121,615,000 $139,948

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 85 $5,465,000 $64,294 $901 4.59%
    40-60% 101 $12,025,000 $119,059 $1,394 4.09%
    60-80% 315 $48,615,000 $154,333 $1,644 4.24%
    80-100% 339 $55,235,000 $162,935 $3,133 4.15%
    Under 20% 47 $1,525,000 $32,447 $417 5.49%