First Federal Bank Of The Midwest Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Youngstown, OH

LEI: 549300LNUJ0IPK43UX33

Tax ID: 34-1746771

5 stars - Updated: 12/16/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 57 reviews

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Review & Overview

First Federal Bank Of The Midwest is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. First Federal Bank Of The Midwest 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.) They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Cleveland, Toledo, Youngstown, Columbus, and Findlay among others. We have data for 97 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

First Federal Bank Of The Midwest has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. First Federal Bank Of The Midwest 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.27% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.09% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.07% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.49% 12/16/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.91% 12/16/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.06% 12/16/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.03% 12/16/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.27% 12/16/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.55% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.64% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.22% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.22% 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

3,301

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$573,785,000
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Relative Rate

First Federal Bank Of The Midwest's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.72%.

The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.

This yields a difference of 0.24%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

First Federal Bank Of The Midwest's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,201.

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
CLEVELAND-ELYRIA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 299 $64,725,000 $216,472 $4,753 6.76%
TOLEDO, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 370 $53,870,000 $145,595 $3,659 7.44%
YOUNGSTOWN-WARREN-BOARDMAN, OH-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 414 $45,770,000 $110,556 $2,570 7.63%
Outside of Metro Areas 377 $38,965,000 $103,355 $2,908 7.46%
COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 110 $31,730,000 $288,455 $4,922 6.77%
Findlay, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 169 $29,965,000 $177,308 $3,520 7.40%
AKRON, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 128 $28,250,000 $220,703 $4,696 6.98%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 94 $28,040,000 $298,298 $6,445 6.44%
Salem, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 135 $27,355,000 $202,630 $1,956 7.50%
ANN ARBOR, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 70 $24,700,000 $352,857 $3,611 6.79%
MORGANTOWN, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 79 $19,025,000 $240,823 $4,788 6.01%
CANTON-MASSILLON, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 65 $14,175,000 $218,077 $5,016 7.08%
Defiance, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 131 $13,135,000 $100,267 $2,602 7.68%
Adrian, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 123 $13,105,000 $106,545 $2,337 7.69%
Marion, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 80 $9,880,000 $123,500 $3,272 7.16%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 33 $9,545,000 $289,242 $4,114 7.08%
FORT WAYNE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 41 $8,915,000 $217,439 $1,819 7.09%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 38 $7,680,000 $202,105 $4,720 6.45%
LIMA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 70 $7,180,000 $102,571 $2,792 7.81%
Sandusky, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $6,930,000 $385,000 $3,554 7.10%
Norwalk, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 65 $6,925,000 $106,538 $2,790 7.50%
Fairmont, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $5,360,000 $206,154 $5,239 6.23%
MONROE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $5,080,000 $195,385 $3,675 6.67%
JACKSON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $4,530,000 $226,500 $3,666 7.05%
Tiffin, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 32 $4,250,000 $132,813 $3,522 7.36%
Clarksburg, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $2,695,000 $207,308 $5,294 6.45%
Ashland, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $2,635,000 $202,692 $4,829 7.29%
Wooster, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $2,515,000 $167,667 $3,658 7.19%
Angola, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,420,000 $242,000 $4,004 7.50%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $2,140,000 $356,667 $4,526 5.79%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $2,075,000 $691,667 $0 8.36%
Ashtabula, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,995,000 $181,364 $3,535 6.91%
JOHNSTOWN, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,890,000 $315,000 $7,208 5.98%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,760,000 $880,000 $16,673 5.81%
LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,750,000 $291,667 $4,526 6.69%
Fremont, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $1,655,000 $110,333 $3,505 7.49%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,615,000 $230,714 $3,556 5.80%
New Castle, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,525,000 $217,857 $5,421 7.15%
Hillsdale, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $1,500,000 $68,182 $1,583 7.73%
PARKERSBURG-VIENNA, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,480,000 $246,667 $4,922 6.31%
HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,420,000 $355,000 $6,439 5.40%
Mount Vernon, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,375,000 $275,000 $6,453 6.38%
Cambridge, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,370,000 $342,500 $5,483 6.50%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,355,000 $451,667 $5,696 6.54%
Bucyrus-Galion, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,270,000 $158,750 $4,186 7.45%
WEIRTON-STEUBENVILLE, WV-OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,255,000 $179,286 $4,015 7.00%
Van Wert, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $1,255,000 $96,538 $3,718 8.07%
LAFAYETTE-WEST LAFAYETTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,235,000 $1,235,000 $4,386 5.88%
SPRINGFIELD, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,180,000 $295,000 $7,592 7.38%
DAYTON-KETTERING, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,155,000 $165,000 $3,269 6.30%
Marietta, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,110,000 $185,000 $4,145 5.62%
Wapakoneta, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,080,000 $135,000 $4,112 7.61%
WHEELING, WV-OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,030,000 $171,667 $6,668 6.99%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $820,000 $410,000 $5,142 6.75%
Sevierville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $810,000 $405,000 $14,685 4.50%
Indiana, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $785,000 $261,667 $5,657 6.75%
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $720,000 $360,000 $3,924 6.75%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $705,000 $705,000 $3,886 6.38%
CHARLESTON, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $685,000 $228,333 $8,885 6.79%
LEXINGTON-FAYETTE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $685,000 $228,333 $4,060 5.67%
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $665,000 $221,667 $5,844 5.33%
MUNCIE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $635,000 $211,667 $2,444 6.16%
New Philadelphia-Dover, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $625,000 $208,333 $5,586 7.33%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $625,000 $625,000 $0 7.63%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $525,000 $525,000 $6,663 6.75%
GOLDSBORO, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $5,171 7.00%
MANSFIELD, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $500,000 $250,000 $6,928 7.69%
BATTLE CREEK, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $495,000 $495,000 $3,597 6.50%
Coldwater, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $465,000 $155,000 $3,562 7.33%
BLOOMINGTON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $465,000 $465,000 $3,197 6.50%
NILES, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $445,000 $445,000 $6,480 7.25%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $440,000 $220,000 $3,285 6.56%
NEW BERN, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $10,892 6.75%
Crawfordsville, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $390,000 $195,000 $2,876 5.43%
Greensburg, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $390,000 $195,000 $2,683 5.43%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $3,549 6.88%
Maysville, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $5,795 7.25%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $380,000 $190,000 $3,948 6.69%
Zanesville, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $5,841 7.25%
Washington Court House, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $8,879 6.88%
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $6,549 6.88%
Richmond-Berea, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $340,000 $170,000 $2,952 6.25%
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $340,000 $170,000 $3,513 5.12%
KALAMAZOO-PORTAGE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $3,537 5.75%
Elkins, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $5,689 6.63%
ASHEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $3,720 7.38%
Kendallville, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $5,312 7.13%
LANSING-EAST LANSING, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $280,000 $140,000 $3,090 7.13%
WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $3,430 7.00%
GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $8,569 5.63%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $9,862 5.63%
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $8,505 5.88%
HUNTINGTON-ASHLAND, WV-KY-OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $3,290 6.00%
Bellefontaine, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $180,000 $90,000 $3,283 7.63%
Sidney, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 7.50%
Celina, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $3,649 8.50%
New Castle, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 9.50%
First Federal Bank Of The Midwest's top markets include Cleveland, Toledo, Youngstown, Columbus, and Findlay among others.

Their top states include:
  • Ohio (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Michigan (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • West Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Indiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 2,384 $479,800,000 $201,258 $3,621 6.84%
    HELOC 810 $71,370,000 $88,111 n/a 8.47%
    FHA 75 $15,365,000 $204,867 $7,520 6.13%
    VA 20 $5,220,000 $261,000 $6,679 5.84%
    USDA 12 $2,030,000 $169,167 $6,028 5.83%

    For 2023, First Federal Bank Of The Midwest's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 2,384 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 810 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 1,941 $453,665,000 $233,727 $4,572 6.64%
    Home Improvement 713 $51,375,000 $72,055 $765 8.30%
    Refi 480 $55,460,000 $115,542 $1,156 7.73%
    Other 118 $6,750,000 $57,203 $1,216 8.07%
    Cash Out Refi 49 $6,535,000 $133,367 $3,536 7.05%

    For 2023, First Federal Bank Of The Midwest's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,941 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 713 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,334 $252,470,000 $189,258 $4,201 6.72%
    20 Year 842 $77,020,000 $91,473 $3,919 8.40%
    30+ year 527 $159,625,000 $302,894 $5,367 6.37%
    15 Year 284 $25,130,000 $88,486 $1,514 7.45%
    10 Year 220 $29,740,000 $135,182 $644 7.41%
    5 Year 66 $5,530,000 $83,788 $484 7.31%
    Other 28 $24,270,000 $866,786 $4,005 7.07%

    For 2023, First Federal Bank Of The Midwest's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,334 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 842 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 1,371 $191,825,000 $139,916
    $1k-2k 635 $137,885,000 $217,142
    $2k-3k 146 $38,340,000 $262,603
    $5k+ 85 $34,965,000 $411,353
    $3k-4k 83 $27,425,000 $330,422
    $4k-5k 50 $18,160,000 $363,200

    First Federal Bank Of The Midwest's average total fees were $4,201, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 1,371 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 1,093 $219,965,000 $201,249
    7-8% 966 $174,490,000 $180,631
    Over 8% 818 $88,700,000 $108,435
    5-6% 280 $63,430,000 $226,536
    3-4% 75 $14,375,000 $191,667
    4-5% 55 $10,215,000 $185,727
    2.5-3% 14 $2,610,000 $186,429

    During 2023, First Federal Bank Of The Midwest's average interest rate for loans was 6.72%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 1,093 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 1,324 $69,090,000 $52,183 $1,596 7.78%
    $100k-200k 1,030 $146,280,000 $142,019 $3,450 6.81%
    $200k-400k 689 $189,275,000 $274,710 $5,409 6.87%
    $400k-600k 173 $82,005,000 $474,017 $7,403 6.89%
    $600k-1MM 69 $48,615,000 $704,565 $7,527 6.76%
    $1MM+ 16 $38,520,000 $2,407,500 $15,913 6.78%

    2023 saw First Federal Bank Of The Midwest place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 1,324 originations, totaling $69,090,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 674 $74,930,000 $111,172 $3,466 7.30%
    $100k-150k 666 $119,730,000 $179,775 $4,119 7.23%
    $50k or less 657 $54,195,000 $82,489 $2,938 7.15%
    $75k-100k 494 $67,270,000 $136,174 $3,578 7.36%
    $150k-250k 467 $114,785,000 $245,792 $4,784 7.08%
    $250k+ 246 $93,020,000 $378,130 $5,084 6.95%

    First Federal Bank Of The Midwest lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 674 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 666 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 747 $97,965,000 $131,145 $3,010 7.43%
    30-36% 628 $96,170,000 $153,137 $3,541 7.26%
    <20% 320 $39,080,000 $122,125 $2,610 7.45%
    42% 227 $33,905,000 $149,361 $3,885 7.48%
    39% 137 $23,825,000 $173,905 $3,596 7.31%
    38% 136 $23,650,000 $173,897 $4,105 7.08%
    41% 133 $22,955,000 $172,594 $3,893 7.07%
    40% 130 $20,270,000 $155,923 $3,690 7.17%
    36% 113 $19,195,000 $169,867 $3,610 7.19%
    37% 99 $15,285,000 $154,394 $3,866 7.36%
    44% 96 $20,610,000 $214,688 $4,759 6.45%
    43% 90 $19,010,000 $211,222 $4,707 6.61%
    49% 81 $24,545,000 $303,025 $5,318 6.60%
    45% 71 $16,385,000 $230,775 $4,703 6.56%
    46% 70 $16,890,000 $241,286 $5,125 6.52%
    48% 65 $19,545,000 $300,692 $5,778 6.59%
    47% 45 $9,585,000 $213,000 $4,535 6.69%
    >60% 25 $1,815,000 $72,600 $1,557 8.03%
    50-60% 21 $5,615,000 $267,381 $6,889 6.51%

    First Federal Bank Of The Midwest lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 747 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 628 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 2,912 $473,720,000 $162,679 $3,760 7.24%
    Not applicable 59 $44,895,000 $760,932 $0 7.49%
    Black 139 $21,855,000 $157,230 $4,200 6.73%
    Not provided 141 $21,685,000 $153,794 $3,286 7.14%
    Asian 42 $10,980,000 $261,429 $5,209 6.57%
    American Indian 6 $520,000 $86,667 $2,716 6.79%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $115,000 $115,000 $804 8.25%
    Other Asian 1 $15,000 $15,000 $409 6.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    82.08%

    First Federal Bank Of The Midwest has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    85.19%

    First Federal Bank Of The Midwest has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 3,301 $573,785,000 $173,822

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3,301 $573,785,000 $173,822

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 717 $80,815,000 $112,713 $1,181 7.32%
    40-60% 396 $75,820,000 $191,465 $4,315 7.24%
    60-80% 551 $157,155,000 $285,218 $4,986 7.10%
    80-100% 1,080 $233,940,000 $216,611 $4,852 6.76%
    Over 100% 4 $1,110,000 $277,500 $9,662 6.06%
    Under 20% 553 $24,945,000 $45,108 $643 8.06%