Affinity Plus Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

St. Paul, MN

LEI: 549300NL3JN3ABDPH257

Tax ID: 41-0557541

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    • Review & Overview

    Affinity Plus is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Refi, Home Purchase, and Cash Out Refi loans. Affinity Plus has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Minneapolis, Grand Rapids, Duluth, Rochester, and Bemidji among others. We have data for 35 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    Affinity Plus 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. Affinity Plus 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 6.71% 11/22/24
    30 Year Conventional Refi 6.48% 11/22/24
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.67% 11/22/24
    30 Year VA Purchase 6.42% 11/22/24
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.15% 11/22/24
    15 Year Conventional Refi 6.53% 11/22/24
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.53% 11/22/24
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    Originations

    4,872

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $575,610,000
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    Top Markets

    Zoom/scroll map to see bank's per metro statistics. Subscribers can configure state/metro/county granularity, assorted fields and quantity of results. This map shows top 10 markets in the map viewport, as defined by descending origination volume.

    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2,858 $373,800,000 $130,791 $2,364 4.06%
    Grand Rapids, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 327 $30,405,000 $92,982 $1,731 4.04%
    Outside of Metro Areas 289 $25,805,000 $89,291 $1,645 4.19%
    DULUTH, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 187 $22,705,000 $121,417 $2,437 4.06%
    ROCHESTER, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 191 $19,895,000 $104,162 $2,053 4.06%
    Bemidji, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 191 $18,935,000 $99,136 $1,788 3.97%
    Brainerd, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 143 $13,985,000 $97,797 $1,760 3.95%
    Faribault-Northfield, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 110 $12,110,000 $110,091 $2,045 3.96%
    ST. CLOUD, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 128 $12,040,000 $94,063 $1,723 3.97%
    MANKATO, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 91 $11,185,000 $122,912 $2,160 3.94%
    Fergus Falls, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 95 $7,275,000 $76,579 $1,099 4.13%
    Winona, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 76 $7,120,000 $93,684 $1,789 4.05%
    FARGO, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 44 $5,840,000 $132,727 $2,604 3.87%
    Red Wing, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 34 $3,850,000 $113,235 $2,002 3.91%
    Alexandria, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $1,830,000 $101,667 $2,024 3.87%
    GRAND FORKS, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,715,000 $155,909 $3,111 4.31%
    Austin, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $1,510,000 $125,833 $2,124 3.58%
    Owatonna, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $1,355,000 $90,333 $1,835 4.47%
    Willmar, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $1,010,000 $72,143 $1,769 3.96%
    Wahpeton, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $505,000 $72,143 $1,423 4.41%
    EAU CLAIRE, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $420,000 $105,000 $1,464 3.53%
    New Ulm, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $300,000 $75,000 $1,159 3.69%
    Marshall, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $295,000 $59,000 $225 4.25%
    BISMARCK, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $4,628 2.88%
    Hutchinson, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $245,000 $81,667 $1,684 4.08%
    APPLETON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $240,000 $120,000 $1,692 3.31%
    Stevens Point, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $4,146 4.00%
    Manitowoc, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $3,139 4.88%
    Albert Lea, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $140,000 $70,000 $2,603 4.13%
    Fairmont, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $125,000 $41,667 $1,399 4.29%
    Williston, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,831 3.50%
    GREEN BAY, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,804 3.88%
    Menomonie, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $225 3.74%
    RACINE, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $225 2.49%
    LA CROSSE-ONALASKA, WI-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $225 3.88%
    Affinity Plus's top markets include Minneapolis, Grand Rapids, Duluth, Rochester, and Bemidji among others.

    Their top states include:
  • Minnesota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Wisconsin (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Dakota (FHA|USDA|VA)

    • Similar Lenders

    We use machine learning to identify the top lenders compared against AFFINITY PLUS based on their rates and fees, along with other useful metrics. A lower similarity rank signals a stronger match.

    Western National Bank
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    Similarity Rank: 627
    FIRST STATE MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC
    Similarity Rank: 666

    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 3,973 $526,925,000 $132,626 $2,155 3.87%
    HELOC 899 $48,685,000 $54,155 n/a 4.86%

    For 2019, Affinity Plus's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 3,973 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 899 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 1,925 $199,205,000 $103,483 $1,577 4.04%
    Home Improvement 1,376 $71,480,000 $51,948 $285 4.31%
    Home Purchase 929 $189,125,000 $203,579 $3,925 3.89%
    Cash Out Refi 641 $115,775,000 $180,616 $3,478 3.79%
    NA 1 $25,000 $25,000 $1,195 7.05%

    For 2019, Affinity Plus's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 1,925 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 1,376 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 1,711 $96,415,000 $56,350 $483 4.33%
    15 Year 1,288 $130,040,000 $100,963 $1,398 4.15%
    30 Year 1,274 $280,870,000 $220,463 $4,103 3.93%
    5 Year 292 $11,600,000 $39,726 $290 3.11%
    20 Year 174 $34,350,000 $197,414 $3,780 3.79%
    Other 132 $21,850,000 $165,530 $3,097 3.18%
    1 Year 1 $485,000 $485,000 $0 2.12%

    For 2019, Affinity Plus's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 1,711 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 1,288 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 2,155 $136,095,000 $63,153
    $1k-2k 860 $126,820,000 $147,465
    $2k-3k 630 $147,800,000 $234,603
    $3k-4k 226 $73,620,000 $325,752
    $4k-5k 67 $26,235,000 $391,567
    $5k+ 35 $16,355,000 $467,286

    Affinity Plus's average total fees were $4,103, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 2,155 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 2,191 $330,225,000 $150,719
    4-5% 1,577 $144,925,000 $91,899
    2.5-3% 492 $62,700,000 $127,439
    5-6% 384 $25,150,000 $65,495
    <2.5% 99 $6,465,000 $65,303
    6-7% 85 $4,095,000 $48,176
    Over 8% 33 $1,625,000 $49,242
    7-8% 11 $425,000 $38,636

    During 2019, Affinity Plus's average interest rate for loans was 3.93%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 2,191 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 2,875 $146,545,000 $50,972 $480 4.27%
    $100k-200k 1,041 $156,595,000 $150,427 $3,051 3.76%
    $200k-400k 878 $234,510,000 $267,096 $4,589 3.74%
    $400k-600k 69 $31,705,000 $459,493 $6,817 3.55%
    $600k-1MM 9 $6,255,000 $695,000 $7,251 3.58%

    2019 saw Affinity Plus place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 2,875 originations, totaling $146,545,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 1,351 $180,615,000 $133,690 $2,389 4.06%
    $50k-75k 1,119 $112,315,000 $100,371 $2,004 4.08%
    $75k-100k 995 $110,315,000 $110,869 $2,051 4.03%
    $150k-250k 681 $101,185,000 $148,583 $2,493 4.06%
    $50k or less 618 $48,180,000 $77,961 $1,604 4.01%
    $250k+ 108 $23,000,000 $212,963 $3,389 4.04%

    Affinity Plus lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 1,351 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 1,119 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 1,387 $159,685,000 $115,130 $2,191 4.01%
    30-36% 992 $125,870,000 $126,885 $2,193 4.06%
    <20% 665 $62,105,000 $93,391 $2,059 4.09%
    36% 187 $24,795,000 $132,594 $2,251 3.97%
    50-60% 169 $15,115,000 $89,438 $1,329 4.17%
    37% 168 $22,230,000 $132,321 $2,375 4.12%
    38% 162 $19,860,000 $122,593 $1,999 4.13%
    42% 157 $17,365,000 $110,605 $1,864 4.25%
    39% 149 $21,515,000 $144,396 $2,304 4.01%
    40% 124 $16,950,000 $136,694 $2,273 4.05%
    41% 122 $13,980,000 $114,590 $1,989 4.12%
    43% 114 $16,370,000 $143,596 $2,708 4.02%
    44% 95 $12,745,000 $134,158 $2,619 4.00%
    >60% 73 $7,685,000 $105,274 $1,288 4.03%
    45% 71 $9,365,000 $131,901 $2,437 3.97%
    47% 69 $9,485,000 $137,464 $2,286 3.97%
    48% 66 $8,470,000 $128,333 $2,096 3.92%
    46% 55 $6,645,000 $120,818 $2,350 4.06%
    49% 47 $5,375,000 $114,362 $2,044 3.94%

    Affinity Plus lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 1,387 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 992 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 4,246 $498,170,000 $117,327 $2,130 4.05%
    Not provided 347 $38,955,000 $112,262 $2,152 4.05%
    Asian 113 $17,775,000 $157,301 $2,857 3.97%
    Black 103 $13,705,000 $133,058 $2,483 4.37%
    American Indian 40 $4,770,000 $119,250 $2,118 4.19%
    Asian Indian 7 $785,000 $112,143 $2,160 3.84%
    Other Asian 8 $660,000 $82,500 $1,085 4.17%
    Chinese 1 $355,000 $355,000 $5,551 2.75%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 4 $240,000 $60,000 $1,843 4.37%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 4.75%
    Korean 1 $85,000 $85,000 $225 4.38%
    Filipino 1 $25,000 $25,000 $225 2.24%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    82.95%

    Affinity Plus has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    29.78%

    Affinity Plus 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 4,872 $575,610,000 $118,147

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 26 $1,790,000 $68,846
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 4,846 $573,820,000 $118,411

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 988 $73,750,000 $74,646 $603 4.19%
    40-60% 422 $60,760,000 $143,981 $2,596 3.57%
    60-80% 978 $196,570,000 $200,992 $3,698 3.81%
    80-100% 805 $178,825,000 $222,143 $4,061 3.91%
    Under 20% 1,679 $65,705,000 $39,133 $267 4.30%