Dow Chemical Employees' Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Midland, MI

LEI: 549300EWYXV06QXJH078

Tax ID: 38-0495567

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Review & Overview

Dow Chemical Employees' is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase and Cash Out Refi loans. Dow Chemical Employees' has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Midland, Bay City, Saginaw, Detroit, and Mount Pleasant among others. We have data for 23 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% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.43% 4/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.77% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.91% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.86% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.86% 4/28/24
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Originations

751

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$120,575,000

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
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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) 339 $53,675,000 $158,333 $2,279 4.91%
BAY CITY, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 122 $18,050,000 $147,951 $2,504 4.89%
Outside of Metro Areas 108 $14,400,000 $133,333 $2,201 5.11%
SAGINAW, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 65 $11,245,000 $173,000 $2,275 4.80%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $4,820,000 $219,091 $2,963 5.33%
Mount Pleasant, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $3,365,000 $177,105 $2,871 5.32%
Traverse City, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $3,085,000 $280,455 $2,872 4.40%
GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $2,550,000 $212,500 $1,916 4.45%
LANSING-EAST LANSING, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $2,255,000 $173,462 $2,850 5.22%
FLINT, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,510,000 $188,750 $3,364 5.98%
Alma, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,025,000 $146,429 $2,624 5.43%
ANN ARBOR, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $820,000 $205,000 $2,023 3.97%
KALAMAZOO-PORTAGE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $780,000 $195,000 $1,552 5.50%
Big Rapids, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $775,000 $258,333 $3,469 5.50%
Cadillac, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $525,000 $175,000 $2,218 5.00%
Sault Ste. Marie, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $410,000 $205,000 $2,262 5.50%
Sturgis, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $360,000 $180,000 $3,225 5.88%
BATTLE CREEK, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $270,000 $135,000 $2,822 5.56%
Ludington, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $2,256 6.50%
Marquette, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $2,027 6.50%
MONROE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $1,707 3.25%
Houghton, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $2,198 7.38%
JACKSON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $2,695 5.63%
Dow Chemical Employees''s top markets include Midland, Bay City, Saginaw, Detroit, and Mount Pleasant among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 751 $120,575,000 $160,553 $2,369 4.97%

    For 2022, Dow Chemical Employees''s most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 751 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 342 $69,390,000 $202,895 $3,299 5.28%
    Cash Out Refi 198 $31,340,000 $158,283 $1,916 4.34%
    Other 84 $6,710,000 $79,881 $1,044 5.87%
    Refi 67 $9,365,000 $139,776 $1,975 3.35%
    Home Improvement 60 $3,770,000 $62,833 $852 5.81%

    For 2022, Dow Chemical Employees''s most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 342 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 198 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 411 $79,655,000 $193,808 $3,000 5.15%
    15 Year 183 $21,765,000 $118,934 $1,461 4.91%
    10 Year 79 $7,125,000 $90,190 $1,410 4.62%
    20 Year 65 $10,325,000 $158,846 $2,173 4.44%
    Other 8 $1,510,000 $188,750 $2,855 4.95%
    5 Year 5 $195,000 $39,000 $585 4.60%

    For 2022, Dow Chemical Employees''s most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 411 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 183 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 751 $120,575,000 $160,553

    Dow Chemical Employees''s average total fees were $3,000, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 751 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 177 $31,345,000 $177,090
    4-5% 171 $28,045,000 $164,006
    5-6% 161 $27,555,000 $171,149
    6-7% 125 $17,675,000 $141,400
    2.5-3% 42 $6,600,000 $157,143
    7-8% 40 $5,580,000 $139,500
    <2.5% 18 $1,920,000 $106,667
    Over 8% 17 $1,855,000 $109,118

    During 2022, Dow Chemical Employees''s average interest rate for loans was 5.15%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 177 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 297 $43,115,000 $145,168 $2,446 4.92%
    $100,000 or less 240 $14,480,000 $60,333 $1,320 5.09%
    $200k-400k 191 $51,575,000 $270,026 $3,339 4.91%
    $400k-600k 21 $10,095,000 $480,714 $4,030 4.84%
    $600k-1MM 2 $1,310,000 $655,000 $6,640 4.06%

    2022 saw Dow Chemical Employees' place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 297 originations, totaling $43,115,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 195 $34,375,000 $176,282 $2,400 5.09%
    $50k-75k 161 $19,495,000 $121,087 $2,154 4.92%
    $75k-100k 150 $21,840,000 $145,600 $2,393 4.98%
    $150k-250k 115 $27,125,000 $235,870 $2,675 4.96%
    $50k or less 105 $9,655,000 $91,952 $2,186 4.67%
    $250k+ 25 $8,085,000 $323,400 $2,720 5.53%

    Dow Chemical Employees' lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 195 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 161 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 204 $36,390,000 $178,382 $2,542 4.96%
    30-36% 148 $22,680,000 $153,243 $2,282 5.09%
    <20% 108 $15,370,000 $142,315 $2,033 4.56%
    44% 39 $5,045,000 $129,359 $1,881 4.99%
    37% 29 $5,165,000 $178,103 $2,957 5.04%
    40% 28 $4,400,000 $157,143 $2,420 5.08%
    38% 26 $4,880,000 $187,692 $3,128 5.13%
    42% 25 $4,685,000 $187,400 $2,281 4.85%
    43% 24 $4,020,000 $167,500 $2,225 4.94%
    39% 23 $4,005,000 $174,130 $2,511 5.01%
    41% 21 $2,985,000 $142,143 $2,840 5.17%
    36% 20 $2,660,000 $133,000 $2,403 4.55%
    47% 18 $2,570,000 $142,778 $2,012 5.42%
    46% 14 $2,260,000 $161,429 $2,609 5.23%
    45% 10 $1,670,000 $167,000 $2,158 5.61%
    48% 8 $730,000 $91,250 $1,556 5.17%
    49% 4 $770,000 $192,500 $2,129 5.06%
    50-60% 2 $290,000 $145,000 $1,856 6.56%

    Dow Chemical Employees' lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 204 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 148 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 531 $82,895,000 $156,111 $2,313 4.95%
    Not provided 205 $34,825,000 $169,878 $2,514 4.99%
    Asian 8 $2,230,000 $278,750 $2,398 5.22%
    American Indian 4 $440,000 $110,000 $2,808 4.91%
    Black 3 $185,000 $61,667 $1,655 6.54%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    99.38%

    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
    61.25%

    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 751 $120,575,000 $160,553

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    751 $120,575,000 $160,553

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 80 $6,350,000 $79,375 $1,386 4.84%
    40-60% 101 $14,485,000 $143,416 $1,860 4.46%
    60-80% 242 $45,930,000 $189,793 $2,038 4.72%
    80-100% 242 $49,980,000 $206,529 $3,825 5.13%
    Under 20% 86 $3,830,000 $44,535 $713 5.93%