Busey Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Champaign, IL

LEI: 549300O7SGM8FH65GQ47

Tax ID: 37-0613731

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 39 reviews

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Review & Overview

Busey Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. Busey Bank 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: Chicago, Champaign, St. Louis, Bloomington, and Indianapolis among others. We have data for 45 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Busey Bank 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. Busey Bank 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
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 7.13% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.95% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 7.04% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.98% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.16% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.59% 4/5/25
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.70% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.44% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 7.57% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 7.57% 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

1,486

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$277,770,000
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Relative Rate

Busey Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.76%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.21%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Busey Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,436.

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
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 340 $89,420,000 $263,000 $4,773 7.94%
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 353 $58,075,000 $164,518 $2,492 7.29%
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 275 $42,265,000 $153,691 $2,778 7.69%
BLOOMINGTON, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 104 $13,370,000 $128,558 $2,365 7.40%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 43 $12,435,000 $289,186 $2,577 7.51%
PEORIA, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 114 $11,860,000 $104,035 $2,354 7.77%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 42 $11,110,000 $264,524 $4,240 8.03%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $8,190,000 $1,365,000 $10,348 7.63%
DECATUR, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 80 $7,220,000 $90,250 $2,877 7.08%
Outside of Metro Areas 54 $7,060,000 $130,741 $2,448 7.18%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,995,000 $332,778 $5,627 7.85%
Key West, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,225,000 $1,225,000 $10,245 7.50%
DANVILLE, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $995,000 $90,455 $2,599 5.97%
WICHITA, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $725,000 $725,000 $4,268 6.00%
Charleston-Mattoon, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $695,000 $139,000 $3,513 5.30%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $670,000 $335,000 $3,298 7.19%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $670,000 $335,000 $5,038 7.31%
Pontiac, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $645,000 $215,000 $2,378 7.67%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $610,000 $305,000 $7,132 7.56%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $605,000 $605,000 $3,187 6.75%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $595,000 $198,333 $3,972 7.58%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $575,000 $575,000 $6,004 6.75%
SPRINGFIELD, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $565,000 $188,333 $2,378 6.58%
Ottawa, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $560,000 $140,000 $3,958 5.19%
SOUTH BEND-MISHAWAKA, IN-MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $0 6.88%
Lincoln, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $500,000 $83,333 $1,449 8.10%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $465,000 $465,000 $3,835 6.88%
OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS, NE-IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $7,286 8.13%
KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $340,000 $170,000 $1,186 7.81%
FORT WAYNE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $4,021 6.63%
ROCKFORD, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $8,240 6.25%
THE VILLAGES, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $3,961 6.88%
Galesburg, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $2,645 6.38%
Effingham, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $2,965 7.25%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $5,090 7.63%
COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $3,110 6.88%
Dixon, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 8.75%
Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $3,116 6.88%
IOWA CITY, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $1,976 6.25%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 7.13%
OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,628 6.50%
Quincy, IL-MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 9.00%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 6.88%
Taylorville, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $2,464 6.00%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 9.25%
Busey Bank's top markets include Chicago, Champaign, St. Louis, Bloomington, and Indianapolis among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 936 $214,860,000 $229,551 $3,020 6.86%
    HELOC 504 $54,660,000 $108,452 n/a 8.95%
    FHA 34 $5,580,000 $164,118 $6,085 6.23%
    VA 9 $2,275,000 $252,778 $4,347 6.47%
    USDA 3 $395,000 $131,667 $3,924 6.04%

    For 2024, Busey Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 936 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 504 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 778 $195,820,000 $251,697 $3,630 6.67%
    Home Improvement 247 $22,145,000 $89,656 $682 8.86%
    Refi 224 $30,140,000 $134,554 $1,977 8.42%
    Other 159 $16,685,000 $104,937 $916 8.87%
    Cash Out Refi 78 $12,980,000 $166,410 $2,221 7.02%

    For 2024, Busey Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 778 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 247 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 817 $170,555,000 $208,758 $3,436 6.76%
    20 Year 511 $57,125,000 $111,791 $2,821 8.92%
    15 Year 75 $6,095,000 $81,267 $708 8.34%
    5 Year 40 $33,200,000 $830,000 $250 8.30%
    10 Year 22 $420,000 $19,091 $1,030 1.10%
    Other 9 $5,035,000 $559,444 $2,425 7.63%
    30+ year 7 $3,265,000 $466,429 $6,242 7.59%
    1 Year 5 $2,075,000 $415,000 $0 8.19%

    For 2024, Busey Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 817 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 511 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 739 $153,405,000 $207,585
    $1k-2k 106 $18,060,000 $170,377
    $2k-3k 27 $5,945,000 $220,185
    $3k-4k 3 $815,000 $271,667
    $4k-5k 3 $725,000 $241,667

    Busey Bank's average total fees were $3,436, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 739 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 571 $54,825,000 $96,016
    6-7% 508 $107,690,000 $211,988
    7-8% 304 $104,980,000 $345,329
    5-6% 72 $9,640,000 $133,889
    <2.5% 30 $200,000 $6,667
    4-5% 1 $435,000 $435,000

    During 2024, Busey Bank's average interest rate for loans was 6.76%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 571 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 527 $75,765,000 $143,767 $3,135 7.44%
    $100,000 or less 525 $26,285,000 $50,067 $1,730 7.96%
    $200k-400k 351 $95,185,000 $271,182 $3,820 7.20%
    $400k-600k 52 $24,900,000 $478,846 $3,653 7.19%
    $600k-1MM 18 $12,770,000 $709,444 $5,049 7.00%
    $1MM+ 13 $42,865,000 $3,297,308 $9,753 7.53%

    2024 saw Busey Bank place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 527 originations, totaling $75,765,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 314 $40,770,000 $129,841 $3,227 7.05%
    $100k-150k 301 $46,325,000 $153,904 $2,865 7.82%
    $75k-100k 249 $36,625,000 $147,088 $3,427 7.60%
    $150k-250k 229 $43,535,000 $190,109 $2,882 7.99%
    $50k or less 188 $15,260,000 $81,170 $2,781 7.14%
    $250k+ 142 $50,970,000 $358,944 $4,346 7.83%

    Busey Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 314 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 301 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 331 $51,615,000 $155,937 $2,740 7.57%
    30-36% 290 $45,010,000 $155,207 $2,909 7.60%
    <20% 130 $23,450,000 $180,385 $3,045 8.00%
    40% 102 $19,770,000 $193,824 $4,149 7.47%
    39% 99 $14,865,000 $150,152 $3,530 7.47%
    42% 90 $10,080,000 $112,000 $2,763 7.91%
    38% 66 $12,680,000 $192,121 $3,467 7.81%
    41% 64 $8,450,000 $132,031 $3,148 7.89%
    36% 61 $10,215,000 $167,459 $3,526 7.58%
    37% 56 $10,340,000 $184,643 $3,189 7.32%
    43% 31 $7,065,000 $227,903 $3,252 6.71%
    44% 30 $6,550,000 $218,333 $2,829 6.66%
    48% 23 $4,465,000 $194,130 $3,207 6.73%
    45% 18 $3,330,000 $185,000 $2,865 6.60%
    49% 18 $3,490,000 $193,889 $4,451 6.08%
    46% 16 $2,840,000 $177,500 $3,152 6.35%
    47% 16 $2,970,000 $185,625 $3,907 6.46%
    >60% 12 $1,120,000 $93,333 $1,333 8.72%
    50-60% 11 $3,165,000 $287,727 $3,180 8.72%

    Busey Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 331 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 290 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,204 $197,670,000 $164,178 $3,123 7.64%
    Not applicable 25 $37,395,000 $1,495,800 $0 7.68%
    Not provided 128 $25,350,000 $198,047 $3,487 7.37%
    Asian 49 $8,315,000 $169,694 $2,684 7.19%
    Black 70 $7,950,000 $113,571 $3,262 6.48%
    Asian Indian 6 $800,000 $133,333 $0 8.63%
    American Indian 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 9.25%
    Other Asian 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 9.00%
    Japanese 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 9.00%
    Filipino 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 8.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    88.53%

    Busey Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    79.74%

    Busey Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,486 $277,770,000 $186,925

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,486 $277,770,000 $186,925

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 298 $35,690,000 $119,765 $1,841 8.53%
    40-60% 152 $27,130,000 $178,487 $2,610 7.58%
    60-80% 277 $94,005,000 $339,368 $3,231 7.18%
    80-100% 487 $105,625,000 $216,889 $3,716 6.91%
    Under 20% 272 $15,320,000 $56,324 $582 8.00%