The Equitable Bank S.s.b. Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Wauwatosa, WI

LEI: 549300N24HTC7KQ3LC70

Tax ID: 39-0265500

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 16 reviews

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Review & Overview

The Equitable Bank S.s.b. is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. The Equitable Bank S.s.b. 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.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Milwaukee, Racine, Chicago, Beaver Dam, and Watertown among others. We have data for 12 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

The Equitable Bank S.s.b. 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. The Equitable Bank S.s.b. 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 6.76% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.57% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.67% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.78% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Refi 5.91% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.10% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.72% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.72% 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

248

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$80,760,000

Awards

The Equitable Bank S.S.B. 30 Year Conventional Loans silver The Equitable Bank S.S.B. 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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Relative Rate

The Equitable Bank S.s.b.'s average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.51%.

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

This yields a difference of -0.04%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

The Equitable Bank S.s.b.'s average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,228.

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
MILWAUKEE-WAUKESHA, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 219 $72,385,000 $330,525 $3,172 6.55%
RACINE, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,780,000 $445,000 $2,377 6.53%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,345,000 $192,143 $2,597 6.36%
Beaver Dam, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,140,000 $285,000 $2,954 6.88%
Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,100,000 $275,000 $2,976 6.75%
MADISON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $730,000 $365,000 $2,995 6.38%
SHEBOYGAN, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $635,000 $211,667 $2,519 7.00%
FOND DU LAC, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $495,000 $495,000 $2,637 7.50%
JANESVILLE-BELOIT, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $1,757 6.13%
APPLETON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $3,215 7.00%
OSHKOSH-NEENAH, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $3,220 6.88%
Whitewater, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $2,992 7.38%
The Equitable Bank S.s.b.'s top markets include Milwaukee, Racine, Chicago, Beaver Dam, and Watertown among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 239 $78,675,000 $329,184 $2,987 6.59%
    FHA 8 $1,720,000 $215,000 $7,129 6.03%
    VA 1 $365,000 $365,000 $1,734 5.25%

    For 2024, The Equitable Bank S.s.b.'s most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 239 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 8 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 203 $67,815,000 $334,064 $3,448 6.61%
    Refi 31 $10,595,000 $341,774 $1,859 6.05%
    Home Improvement 7 $565,000 $80,714 $896 7.71%
    Cash Out Refi 6 $1,660,000 $276,667 $1,839 6.40%
    Other 1 $125,000 $125,000 $1,923 6.38%

    For 2024, The Equitable Bank S.s.b.'s most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 203 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 31 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 216 $68,470,000 $316,991 $3,228 6.51%
    15 Year 12 $3,020,000 $251,667 $2,577 6.09%
    5 Year 8 $3,040,000 $380,000 $313 7.34%
    30+ year 6 $4,920,000 $820,000 $2,558 7.37%
    Other 2 $690,000 $345,000 $0 7.13%
    10 Year 2 $90,000 $45,000 $350 8.75%
    20 Year 1 $295,000 $295,000 $1,752 6.00%
    3 Year 1 $235,000 $235,000 $0 8.25%

    For 2024, The Equitable Bank S.s.b.'s most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 216 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 12 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 168 $55,020,000 $327,500
    $1k-2k 55 $16,445,000 $299,000
    $2k-3k 3 $1,075,000 $358,333
    $5k+ 3 $1,365,000 $455,000
    $3k-4k 1 $885,000 $885,000

    The Equitable Bank S.s.b.'s average total fees were $3,228, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 168 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 156 $52,440,000 $336,154
    5-6% 54 $14,440,000 $267,407
    7-8% 30 $10,780,000 $359,333
    Over 8% 7 $2,975,000 $425,000
    4-5% 1 $125,000 $125,000

    During 2024, The Equitable Bank S.s.b.'s average interest rate for loans was 6.51%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 156 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 120 $35,480,000 $295,667 $3,044 6.62%
    $100k-200k 57 $8,855,000 $155,351 $2,954 6.27%
    $400k-600k 42 $19,520,000 $464,762 $3,754 6.59%
    $600k-1MM 18 $13,100,000 $727,778 $3,698 6.60%
    $100,000 or less 9 $615,000 $68,333 $1,323 7.21%
    $1MM+ 2 $3,190,000 $1,595,000 $2,583 7.69%

    2024 saw The Equitable Bank S.s.b. place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 120 originations, totaling $35,480,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 61 $24,175,000 $396,311 $3,130 6.74%
    $50k-75k 54 $10,620,000 $196,667 $2,762 6.27%
    $100k-150k 50 $15,270,000 $305,400 $3,473 6.61%
    $250k+ 36 $18,930,000 $525,833 $3,437 6.63%
    $75k-100k 22 $5,020,000 $228,182 $2,769 6.47%
    $50k or less 14 $2,240,000 $160,000 $3,229 6.24%

    The Equitable Bank S.s.b. lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 61 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 54 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 62 $19,510,000 $314,677 $3,003 6.60%
    30-36% 50 $14,000,000 $280,000 $3,017 6.54%
    <20% 17 $5,905,000 $347,353 $2,952 6.35%
    43% 13 $3,965,000 $305,000 $3,799 6.28%
    49% 9 $2,985,000 $331,667 $4,115 6.47%
    40% 9 $4,975,000 $552,778 $2,976 7.01%
    44% 9 $2,405,000 $267,222 $3,098 6.42%
    45% 9 $3,025,000 $336,111 $2,552 6.44%
    48% 9 $2,605,000 $289,444 $2,836 6.65%
    41% 8 $2,030,000 $253,750 $3,833 6.55%
    36% 8 $3,020,000 $377,500 $3,055 6.76%
    38% 7 $2,085,000 $297,857 $2,997 6.38%
    37% 7 $2,655,000 $379,286 $3,769 6.41%
    39% 7 $1,775,000 $253,571 $2,361 6.82%
    47% 5 $1,525,000 $305,000 $3,019 6.60%
    46% 5 $1,785,000 $357,000 $4,237 6.23%
    42% 4 $2,260,000 $565,000 $3,257 6.50%

    The Equitable Bank S.s.b. lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 62 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 50 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 180 $62,500,000 $347,222 $3,064 6.55%
    Not provided 25 $6,485,000 $259,400 $2,793 6.72%
    Black 22 $4,180,000 $190,000 $3,958 6.18%
    Not applicable 8 $3,630,000 $453,750 $0 7.26%
    Asian Indian 3 $1,535,000 $511,667 $3,444 6.54%
    Asian 7 $1,435,000 $205,000 $2,781 6.55%
    American Indian 2 $710,000 $355,000 $3,262 6.75%
    Other Asian 1 $285,000 $285,000 $3,027 6.63%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.70%

    The Equitable Bank S.s.b. 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
    84.27%

    The Equitable Bank S.s.b. has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 248 $80,760,000 $325,645

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    248 $80,760,000 $325,645

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 13 $2,555,000 $196,538 $2,303 6.42%
    40-60% 35 $9,345,000 $267,000 $2,625 6.38%
    60-80% 78 $32,980,000 $422,821 $3,125 6.66%
    80-100% 117 $35,605,000 $304,316 $3,452 6.51%
    Under 20% 5 $275,000 $55,000 $798 7.95%