Busey Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Champaign, IL

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Review & Overview

Busey Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Refi 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 Bloomington among others. We have data for 86 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Busey Bank 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. 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.24% 5/5/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.48% 5/5/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.48% 5/5/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.38% 5/5/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.41% 5/5/24
30 Year FHA Refi 6.84% 5/5/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.37% 5/5/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.95% 5/5/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.58% 5/5/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.82% 5/5/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.82% 5/5/24
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

3,060

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$980,050,000
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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) 609 $235,455,000 $386,626 $3,907 4.75%
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 671 $217,065,000 $323,495 $2,081 4.51%
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 701 $139,545,000 $199,066 $2,257 4.60%
BLOOMINGTON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $78,415,000 $15,683,000 $0 4.08%
BLOOMINGTON, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 191 $62,445,000 $326,937 $1,807 4.37%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 102 $38,000,000 $372,549 $4,775 4.20%
PEORIA, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 246 $30,620,000 $124,472 $2,048 4.53%
ROCHESTER, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $26,835,000 $26,835,000 $0 5.45%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 105 $25,745,000 $245,190 $2,329 4.31%
DECATUR, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 126 $13,570,000 $107,698 $2,913 4.37%
Outside of Metro Areas 83 $13,125,000 $158,133 $2,412 4.70%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $12,120,000 $865,714 $6,801 3.56%
ELKHART-GOSHEN, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $11,275,000 $11,275,000 $0 4.04%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $7,740,000 $297,692 $4,378 4.18%
LAFAYETTE-WEST LAFAYETTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $5,375,000 $1,791,667 $0 3.43%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $5,055,000 $266,053 $4,355 4.30%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $3,975,000 $441,667 $4,478 4.65%
DANVILLE, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $3,615,000 $278,077 $2,612 4.16%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $3,530,000 $588,333 $6,640 4.35%
MUNCIE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $3,115,000 $3,115,000 $0 3.50%
MICHIGAN CITY-LA PORTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $2,725,000 $2,725,000 $3,623 4.75%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $2,095,000 $419,000 $2,794 3.91%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,990,000 $995,000 $5,889 3.88%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,950,000 $325,000 $4,580 4.98%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,910,000 $955,000 $4,581 3.13%
Branson, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,725,000 $1,725,000 $0 3.50%
DAVENPORT-MOLINE-ROCK ISLAND, IA-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,610,000 $805,000 $4,067 3.50%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,515,000 $505,000 $5,157 4.63%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,290,000 $645,000 $0 4.87%
Pontiac, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $1,135,000 $75,667 $2,092 4.63%
SPRINGFIELD, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,110,000 $138,750 $2,315 4.64%
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,105,000 $1,105,000 $4,102 3.75%
PRESCOTT VALLEY-PRESCOTT, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,065,000 $1,065,000 $12,062 3.88%
Holland, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,045,000 $1,045,000 $4,061 2.99%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,025,000 $341,667 $4,448 3.29%
Charleston-Mattoon, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,020,000 $127,500 $2,238 4.89%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $985,000 $985,000 $2,933 2.75%
MILWAUKEE-WAUKESHA, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $865,000 $865,000 $0 6.75%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $860,000 $430,000 $5,469 3.13%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $835,000 $835,000 $7,149 6.25%
NILES, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $760,000 $380,000 $3,629 4.50%
OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS, NE-IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $745,000 $745,000 $3,940 4.88%
Clewiston, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $740,000 $370,000 $7,168 4.06%
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $615,000 $615,000 $4,446 3.88%
MADISON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $605,000 $605,000 $4,479 2.25%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $595,000 $595,000 $5,048 4.50%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $575,000 $575,000 $6,332 4.50%
Ottawa, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $570,000 $95,000 $3,449 4.90%
FAYETTEVILLE-SPRINGDALE-ROGERS, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $570,000 $285,000 $2,630 3.88%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $535,000 $535,000 $3,004 3.75%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $495,000 $495,000 $3,379 4.50%
THE VILLAGES, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $490,000 $245,000 $3,345 2.62%
TUSCALOOSA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $485,000 $485,000 $3,486 4.88%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $4,801 6.00%
KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $435,000 $145,000 $1,105 4.96%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $1,766 3.75%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $4,349 4.88%
OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $2,443 3.88%
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $3,179 2.25%
Kalispell, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $3,447 2.63%
Laramie, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $2,688 4.88%
MUSKEGON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $3,232 5.13%
Dixon, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $3,134 5.88%
DES MOINES-WEST DES MOINES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $290,000 $145,000 $2,533 3.44%
Whitewater, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $2,814 4.50%
Taylorville, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $280,000 $140,000 $2,355 3.25%
ROCKFORD, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $280,000 $140,000 $2,294 5.19%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $2,241 4.75%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $3,086 2.99%
WICHITA, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $4,638 3.50%
CLEVELAND, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $2,501 4.88%
Sturgis, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 3.75%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $0 3.75%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 4.38%
KANKAKEE, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $195,000 $65,000 $1,495 6.54%
Effingham, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $2,244 2.25%
GREEN BAY, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $3,483 6.00%
Lincoln, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,806 5.00%
AKRON, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,911 5.50%
JONESBORO, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $3,607 6.63%
COLUMBUS, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $2,360 3.75%
Quincy, IL-MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 5.50%
Macomb, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $3,853 6.13%
CARBONDALE-MARION, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $2,135 5.50%
YOUNGSTOWN-WARREN-BOARDMAN, OH-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 7.00%
SPRINGFIELD, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $250 5.99%
Busey Bank's top markets include Chicago, Champaign, St. Louis, Bloomington, and Bloomington among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 2,039 $825,185,000 $404,701 $2,504 4.19%
    HELOC 932 $142,480,000 $152,876 n/a 5.28%
    FHA 68 $8,930,000 $131,324 $5,319 4.77%
    VA 15 $2,895,000 $193,000 $5,433 4.61%
    USDA 6 $560,000 $93,333 $3,468 5.00%

    For 2022, Busey Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 2,039 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 932 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 1,204 $431,390,000 $358,297 $3,124 4.54%
    Refi 841 $370,215,000 $440,208 $1,741 4.44%
    Other 454 $50,080,000 $110,308 $750 5.13%
    Cash Out Refi 373 $110,445,000 $296,099 $2,264 3.42%
    Home Improvement 188 $17,920,000 $95,319 $1,845 5.83%

    For 2022, Busey Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,204 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 841 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,189 $301,445,000 $253,528 $2,962 4.64%
    20 Year 906 $103,350,000 $114,073 $1,812 5.27%
    15 Year 521 $109,235,000 $209,664 $1,938 3.15%
    5 Year 207 $145,655,000 $703,647 $242 4.67%
    Other 103 $175,925,000 $1,708,010 $1,803 4.60%
    10 Year 70 $100,950,000 $1,442,143 $1,491 3.31%
    30+ year 31 $17,535,000 $565,645 $6,037 3.56%
    1 Year 26 $12,920,000 $496,923 $0 5.18%
    3 Year 7 $13,035,000 $1,862,143 $0 4.88%

    For 2022, Busey Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,189 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 906 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 1,514 $338,780,000 $223,765
    $1k-2k 226 $84,190,000 $372,522
    $2k-3k 16 $2,770,000 $173,125
    $5k+ 7 $2,765,000 $395,000
    $3k-4k 4 $1,110,000 $277,500
    $4k-5k 4 $940,000 $235,000

    Busey Bank's average total fees were $2,962, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 1,514 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 789 $198,985,000 $252,199
    3-4% 678 $300,860,000 $443,746
    5-6% 512 $175,190,000 $342,168
    6-7% 373 $47,275,000 $126,743
    2.5-3% 280 $145,060,000 $518,071
    <2.5% 269 $97,565,000 $362,695
    7-8% 104 $12,200,000 $117,308
    Over 8% 31 $1,835,000 $59,194

    During 2022, Busey Bank's average interest rate for loans was 4.64%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 789 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 1,016 $53,810,000 $52,963 $1,812 5.02%
    $100k-200k 978 $137,310,000 $140,399 $2,344 4.48%
    $200k-400k 704 $192,590,000 $273,565 $2,953 4.26%
    $400k-600k 153 $72,925,000 $476,634 $3,420 4.16%
    $600k-1MM 108 $81,970,000 $758,981 $3,922 3.85%
    $1MM+ 101 $441,445,000 $4,370,743 $7,438 3.74%

    2022 saw Busey Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 1,016 originations, totaling $53,810,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 582 $72,880,000 $125,223 $2,604 4.55%
    $100k-150k 512 $86,170,000 $168,301 $2,372 4.68%
    $50k or less 437 $38,465,000 $88,021 $2,373 4.62%
    $150k-250k 429 $102,545,000 $239,033 $2,697 4.47%
    $75k-100k 427 $63,175,000 $147,951 $2,383 4.57%
    $250k+ 342 $174,300,000 $509,649 $4,012 4.17%

    Busey Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 582 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 512 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 759 $124,875,000 $164,526 $2,310 4.55%
    30-36% 580 $107,150,000 $184,741 $2,440 4.55%
    <20% 400 $74,280,000 $185,700 $2,405 4.29%
    39% 118 $22,920,000 $194,237 $2,933 4.70%
    38% 114 $24,990,000 $219,211 $2,888 4.75%
    36% 107 $28,425,000 $265,654 $3,195 4.71%
    40% 106 $25,420,000 $239,811 $3,309 4.81%
    42% 104 $18,940,000 $182,115 $2,787 4.68%
    37% 101 $20,515,000 $203,119 $2,897 4.33%
    41% 81 $16,765,000 $206,975 $3,073 4.64%
    43% 71 $19,905,000 $280,352 $2,943 3.93%
    44% 69 $15,365,000 $222,681 $2,958 4.45%
    45% 50 $10,600,000 $212,000 $2,781 4.65%
    46% 36 $9,220,000 $256,111 $2,662 4.35%
    49% 32 $6,830,000 $213,438 $3,249 4.29%
    47% 30 $15,830,000 $527,667 $3,649 4.07%
    48% 27 $7,245,000 $268,333 $3,403 4.39%
    >60% 25 $2,655,000 $106,200 $353 5.62%
    50-60% 24 $7,140,000 $297,500 $3,119 5.25%

    Busey Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 759 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 580 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 2,205 $423,815,000 $192,206 $2,582 4.55%
    Not applicable 239 $422,625,000 $1,768,305 $0 4.75%
    Not provided 393 $92,415,000 $235,153 $2,814 4.34%
    Asian 96 $24,350,000 $253,646 $2,384 4.31%
    Black 104 $13,550,000 $130,288 $3,252 4.83%
    Asian Indian 16 $2,280,000 $142,500 $2,388 4.99%
    Other Asian 2 $640,000 $320,000 $3,393 4.13%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $240,000 $120,000 $1,937 4.06%
    American Indian 3 $135,000 $45,000 $250 6.58%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    90.02%

    Busey Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    86.41%

    Busey Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 3,060 $980,050,000 $320,278

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3,060 $980,050,000 $320,278

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 526 $116,690,000 $221,844 $1,903 4.93%
    40-60% 436 $181,010,000 $415,161 $2,179 4.06%
    60-80% 803 $447,695,000 $557,528 $2,691 4.03%
    80-100% 808 $183,740,000 $227,401 $3,013 4.62%
    Over 100% 1 $295,000 $295,000 $0 5.08%
    Under 20% 471 $43,155,000 $91,624 $691 5.29%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2022 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    BOK FINANCIAL CORP VA mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 100.0%