Frontier Financial Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Chesterfield, MO

LEI: 549300MMQJ2MM37FDE66

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5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 17 reviews

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Review & Overview

Frontier Financial is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase loans. Frontier Financial has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: St. Louis, Des Moines, Fort Dodge, Chicago, and Pella among others. We have data for 16 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Frontier Financial has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Frontier Financial 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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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.19% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 7.16% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.60% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Refi 7.54% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.83% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Refi 6.64% 4/5/25
30 Year USDA Purchase 7.22% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 7.36% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.62% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.62% 4/5/25
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

302

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$59,540,000
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Relative Rate

Frontier Financial's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.71%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of 0.16%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Frontier Financial's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,168.

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 $8,356.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 97 $24,055,000 $247,990 $4,485 6.82%
DES MOINES-WEST DES MOINES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 68 $14,990,000 $220,441 $4,459 6.63%
Fort Dodge, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 66 $8,690,000 $131,667 $3,138 6.63%
Outside of Metro Areas 47 $6,835,000 $145,426 $3,886 6.65%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,365,000 $195,000 $7,753 6.75%
Pella, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $710,000 $177,500 $5,132 6.44%
AMES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $625,000 $208,333 $2,460 6.63%
COLUMBIA, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $2,399 6.50%
OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS, NE-IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $420,000 $210,000 $4,119 6.94%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $415,000 $415,000 $8,809 6.63%
Farmington, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $10,073 7.13%
Mason City, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $4,543 6.63%
Carroll, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $4,751 6.00%
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $3,312 8.00%
Marshalltown, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $2,537 7.75%
WATERLOO-CEDAR FALLS, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $860 6.38%
Frontier Financial's top markets include St. Louis, Des Moines, Fort Dodge, Chicago, and Pella among others.

Their top states include:
  • Iowa (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Missouri (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Illinois (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Nebraska (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 187 $38,615,000 $206,497 $3,537 6.73%
    FHA 92 $15,790,000 $171,630 $5,272 6.72%
    VA 21 $4,795,000 $228,333 $4,803 6.41%
    USDA 2 $340,000 $170,000 $4,743 6.31%

    For 2024, Frontier Financial's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 187 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 92 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 276 $53,260,000 $192,971 $4,182 6.71%
    Refi 26 $6,280,000 $241,538 $3,991 6.63%

    For 2024, Frontier Financial's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 276 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 26 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 297 $58,385,000 $196,582 $4,168 6.71%
    15 Year 2 $530,000 $265,000 $4,665 7.06%
    Other 2 $470,000 $235,000 $5,427 5.88%
    20 Year 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 5.88%

    For 2024, Frontier Financial's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 297 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 2 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 98 $20,210,000 $206,224
    $<1k 88 $13,920,000 $158,182
    $2k-3k 53 $9,455,000 $178,396
    $3k-4k 38 $8,390,000 $220,789
    $4k-5k 16 $4,560,000 $285,000
    $5k+ 7 $2,705,000 $386,429

    Frontier Financial's average total fees were $4,168, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 98 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 215 $43,045,000 $200,209
    7-8% 57 $11,685,000 $205,000
    5-6% 24 $3,810,000 $158,750
    Over 8% 1 $135,000 $135,000

    During 2024, Frontier Financial's average interest rate for loans was 6.71%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 215 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 141 $21,315,000 $151,170 $3,478 6.70%
    $200k-400k 103 $27,765,000 $269,563 $5,686 6.71%
    $100,000 or less 44 $3,560,000 $80,909 $2,595 6.69%
    $400k-600k 12 $5,530,000 $460,833 $4,983 6.79%
    $600k-1MM 2 $1,370,000 $685,000 $2,976 6.63%

    2024 saw Frontier Financial place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 141 originations, totaling $21,315,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 91 $14,415,000 $158,407 $3,745 6.55%
    $75k-100k 66 $13,150,000 $199,242 $4,596 6.79%
    $50k or less 59 $6,725,000 $113,983 $2,690 6.66%
    $100k-150k 58 $15,010,000 $258,793 $5,651 6.84%
    $150k-250k 20 $7,030,000 $351,500 $4,882 6.81%
    $250k+ 8 $3,210,000 $401,250 $4,159 6.93%

    Frontier Financial lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 91 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 66 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 61 $12,345,000 $202,377 $4,052 6.76%
    20-30% 42 $8,310,000 $197,857 $3,873 6.57%
    48% 19 $3,785,000 $199,211 $4,795 6.82%
    49% 19 $3,855,000 $202,895 $4,770 6.65%
    47% 19 $3,515,000 $185,000 $3,986 6.77%
    44% 16 $2,960,000 $185,000 $4,576 6.55%
    46% 14 $2,890,000 $206,429 $4,487 6.79%
    41% 14 $3,000,000 $214,286 $3,389 6.66%
    39% 14 $2,640,000 $188,571 $4,609 6.57%
    43% 12 $2,070,000 $172,500 $3,774 6.55%
    38% 11 $1,955,000 $177,727 $2,629 6.72%
    42% 11 $2,705,000 $245,909 $4,891 6.82%
    45% 11 $2,245,000 $204,091 $5,351 6.77%
    40% 9 $1,845,000 $205,000 $4,010 6.78%
    37% 9 $1,455,000 $161,667 $3,590 6.78%
    <20% 8 $1,240,000 $155,000 $2,832 6.73%
    36% 6 $1,430,000 $238,333 $4,843 6.90%
    50-60% 4 $670,000 $167,500 $5,510 7.09%
    >60% 1 $215,000 $215,000 $4,671 6.25%

    Frontier Financial lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 61 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 42 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 287 $56,575,000 $197,125 $4,125 6.70%
    Black 11 $1,855,000 $168,636 $4,371 6.82%
    Not provided 3 $795,000 $265,000 $5,651 6.67%
    Asian 1 $315,000 $315,000 $8,912 7.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    99.05%

    Frontier Financial 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
    97.35%

    Frontier Financial has an exceptionally high pick rate. They most likely have borrower friendly terms or other characteristics like being fast to close or are easy to work with.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 302 $59,540,000 $197,152

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    302 $59,540,000 $197,152

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 2 $210,000 $105,000 $1,537 6.19%
    40-60% 10 $2,950,000 $295,000 $4,632 6.85%
    60-80% 45 $9,235,000 $205,222 $4,354 6.82%
    80-100% 240 $46,060,000 $191,917 $4,109 6.69%
    Over 100% 5 $1,085,000 $217,000 $5,322 6.35%