Frontier Financial Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Chesterfield, MO

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Review & Overview

Frontier Financial is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase and Refi 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. 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: St. Louis, Chicago, Fort Dodge, Des Moines, and Omaha among others. We have data for 23 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.89% 11/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.84% 11/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.15% 11/21/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.58% 11/21/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.65% 11/21/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.58% 11/21/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.24% 11/21/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 7.01% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.68% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.46% 11/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.46% 11/21/24
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Originations

783

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$157,815,000
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 546 $121,340,000 $222,234 $3,221 4.18%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 33 $7,795,000 $236,212 $5,153 4.23%
Fort Dodge, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 57 $6,015,000 $105,526 $3,729 4.23%
Outside of Metro Areas 50 $5,930,000 $118,600 $3,946 4.17%
DES MOINES-WEST DES MOINES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 30 $4,980,000 $166,000 $3,824 3.94%
OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS, NE-IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $3,035,000 $178,529 $5,654 4.19%
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $1,395,000 $107,308 $3,326 4.23%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,375,000 $458,333 $5,016 3.67%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,360,000 $340,000 $6,678 4.25%
DAVENPORT-MOLINE-ROCK ISLAND, IA-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,340,000 $167,500 $3,775 3.74%
Clinton, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $470,000 $117,500 $3,486 3.93%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $4,257 4.88%
Muscatine, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $400,000 $100,000 $3,572 3.88%
AMES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $375,000 $125,000 $4,316 4.38%
Burlington, IA-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $5,125 3.88%
Oskaloosa, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $330,000 $165,000 $5,699 3.63%
SPRINGFIELD, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $2,374 4.25%
Sterling, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $5,085 3.75%
CARBONDALE-MARION, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $4,559 5.00%
Pella, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,618 4.00%
Branson, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $2,146 4.38%
Farmington, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $2,563 4.50%
PEORIA, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $3,210 4.63%
Frontier Financial's top markets include St. Louis, Chicago, Fort Dodge, Des Moines, and Omaha among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 479 $108,265,000 $226,023 $2,571 4.18%
    FHA 234 $36,900,000 $157,692 $5,187 4.19%
    VA 39 $9,175,000 $235,256 $4,788 3.95%
    USDA 30 $3,320,000 $110,667 $3,841 4.07%
    FHA 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 6.14%

    For 2019, Frontier Financial's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 479 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 234 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 514 $92,040,000 $179,066 $3,859 4.24%
    Refi 202 $52,710,000 $260,941 $2,825 3.95%
    Cash Out Refi 67 $13,065,000 $195,000 $2,918 4.32%

    For 2019, Frontier Financial's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 514 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 202 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 741 $148,595,000 $200,533 $3,570 4.19%
    15 Year 31 $6,355,000 $205,000 $2,384 3.81%
    20 Year 6 $1,410,000 $235,000 $2,135 3.94%
    Other 4 $1,380,000 $345,000 $4,308 4.38%
    10 Year 1 $75,000 $75,000 $1,946 4.50%

    For 2019, Frontier Financial's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 741 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 31 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 479 $91,625,000 $191,284
    $<1k 264 $56,620,000 $214,470
    $2k-3k 21 $4,255,000 $202,619
    $3k-4k 9 $2,225,000 $247,222
    $4k-5k 8 $2,560,000 $320,000
    $5k+ 1 $375,000 $375,000

    Frontier Financial's average total fees were $3,570, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 479 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 395 $88,665,000 $224,468
    4-5% 338 $61,770,000 $182,751
    5-6% 48 $6,910,000 $143,958
    2.5-3% 1 $315,000 $315,000
    6-7% 1 $155,000 $155,000

    During 2019, Frontier Financial's average interest rate for loans was 4.19%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 395 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 354 $52,450,000 $148,164 $3,469 4.24%
    $200k-400k 265 $70,805,000 $267,189 $3,739 4.04%
    $100,000 or less 115 $8,765,000 $76,217 $3,173 4.37%
    $400k-600k 38 $17,310,000 $455,526 $3,593 4.02%
    $600k-1MM 10 $7,480,000 $748,000 $2,771 3.65%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,005,000 $1,005,000 $2,463 3.63%

    2019 saw Frontier Financial place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 354 originations, totaling $52,450,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 201 $32,245,000 $160,423 $3,687 4.20%
    $50k or less 192 $24,370,000 $126,927 $3,584 4.21%
    $75k-100k 145 $30,015,000 $207,000 $3,717 4.16%
    $100k-150k 140 $34,860,000 $249,000 $3,309 4.20%
    $150k-250k 79 $24,075,000 $304,747 $3,050 4.06%
    $250k+ 26 $12,250,000 $471,154 $3,004 3.84%

    Frontier Financial lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 201 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 192 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 172 $36,230,000 $210,640 $2,978 4.12%
    30-36% 141 $27,555,000 $195,426 $3,816 4.22%
    <20% 56 $13,530,000 $241,607 $2,383 3.99%
    41% 42 $8,160,000 $194,286 $3,577 4.13%
    50-60% 38 $6,380,000 $167,895 $5,212 4.21%
    43% 32 $6,470,000 $202,188 $3,867 4.02%
    36% 31 $7,005,000 $225,968 $2,944 4.19%
    38% 27 $5,485,000 $203,148 $3,195 4.10%
    42% 27 $5,285,000 $195,741 $3,141 4.40%
    40% 25 $4,855,000 $194,200 $3,663 4.26%
    39% 25 $4,055,000 $162,200 $3,779 4.17%
    44% 24 $4,780,000 $199,167 $3,686 4.28%
    49% 23 $4,425,000 $192,391 $4,016 4.28%
    45% 22 $4,410,000 $200,455 $3,220 4.30%
    46% 19 $3,575,000 $188,158 $4,148 4.43%
    48% 18 $3,920,000 $217,778 $5,124 4.31%
    37% 18 $3,300,000 $183,333 $3,319 4.11%
    47% 15 $2,185,000 $145,667 $3,570 4.33%

    Frontier Financial lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 172 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 141 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 731 $147,855,000 $202,264 $3,447 4.17%
    Black 39 $6,995,000 $179,359 $4,710 4.26%
    Asian 12 $2,840,000 $236,667 $3,688 3.98%
    Not provided 1 $125,000 $125,000 $2,795 4.99%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    99.27%

    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
    96.81%

    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 783 $157,815,000 $201,552

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 5 $595,000 $119,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 778 $157,220,000 $202,082

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 7 $745,000 $106,429 $2,503 3.98%
    40-60% 37 $9,035,000 $244,189 $2,392 4.07%
    60-80% 204 $45,480,000 $222,941 $2,468 4.23%
    80-100% 529 $101,255,000 $191,408 $3,995 4.16%
    Over 100% 6 $1,300,000 $216,667 $4,735 4.31%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2019 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 6 28.6%
    Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 4 19.0%
    Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 4.8%
    Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 4 19.0%
    Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation FHA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 3 14.3%
    Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation Other type of mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 2 9.5%
    Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation VA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 4.8%