Ideal Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Woodbury, MN

LEI: 549300QRWA4IGMDEDT70

Tax ID: 41-0519270

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Review & Overview

Ideal is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Ideal has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Minneapolis, Brainerd, St. Cloud, Menomonie, and Faribault among others. We have data for 10 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Ideal has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an average pick rate when compared to similar lenders.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.76% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.68% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.27% 4/21/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.06% 4/21/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.04% 4/21/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.27% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.56% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.19% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.19% 4/21/24
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Originations

433

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$51,775,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 380 $47,850,000 $125,921 $2,202 4.49%
Outside of Metro Areas 41 $2,585,000 $63,049 $3,431 4.61%
Brainerd, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $455,000 $151,667 $2,238 4.79%
ST. CLOUD, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $235,000 $78,333 $1,307 4.42%
Menomonie, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $3,158 5.00%
Faribault-Northfield, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $973 4.13%
Red Wing, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $3,776 3.63%
GRAND FORKS, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $2,993 4.38%
Willmar, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 4.25%
MANKATO, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $493 4.25%
Ideal's top markets include Minneapolis, Brainerd, St. Cloud, Menomonie, and Faribault among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 433 $51,775,000 $119,573 $2,222 4.50%

    For 2018, Ideal's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 433 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 206 $9,340,000 $45,340 $418 4.51%
    Home Purchase 122 $26,170,000 $214,508 $4,056 4.54%
    Refi 99 $15,205,000 $153,586 $2,155 4.40%
    Cash Out Refi 5 $955,000 $191,000 $3,720 4.70%
    Other 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 4.50%

    For 2018, Ideal's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 206 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 122 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 359 $48,095,000 $133,969 $2,260 4.52%
    15 Year 31 $2,055,000 $66,290 $486 4.75%
    10 Year 24 $930,000 $38,750 $506 4.39%
    5 Year 17 $615,000 $36,176 $642 3.79%
    1 Year 2 $80,000 $40,000 $510 4.50%

    For 2018, Ideal's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 359 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 135 $12,475,000 $92,407
    $1k-2k 104 $19,710,000 $189,519
    $2k-3k 30 $7,540,000 $251,333
    $3k-4k 10 $3,400,000 $340,000
    $4k-5k 1 $345,000 $345,000
    $5k+ 1 $445,000 $445,000

    Ideal's average total fees were $0, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 135 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 300 $37,970,000 $126,567
    3-4% 87 $9,185,000 $105,575
    5-6% 37 $4,135,000 $111,757
    6-7% 9 $485,000 $53,889

    During 2018, Ideal's average interest rate for loans was 0.00%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 300 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 218 $8,970,000 $41,147 $596 4.49%
    $100k-200k 134 $20,350,000 $151,866 $2,808 4.52%
    $200k-400k 77 $20,675,000 $268,506 $4,223 4.49%
    $400k-600k 4 $1,780,000 $445,000 $5,857 4.16%

    2018 saw Ideal place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 218 originations, totaling $8,970,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 120 $8,490,000 $70,750 $2,121 4.45%
    $50k-75k 99 $13,355,000 $134,899 $2,526 4.52%
    $100k-150k 94 $13,700,000 $145,745 $2,107 4.55%
    $75k-100k 74 $9,840,000 $132,973 $2,363 4.44%
    $150k-250k 33 $4,305,000 $130,455 $1,752 4.50%
    $250k+ 10 $1,930,000 $193,000 $2,118 4.65%

    Ideal lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 120 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 99 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    <20% 224 $11,110,000 $49,598 $620 4.49%
    20-30% 46 $8,390,000 $182,391 $3,264 4.33%
    30-36% 41 $7,615,000 $185,732 $3,370 4.48%
    42% 13 $2,545,000 $195,769 $3,397 4.60%
    39% 12 $2,610,000 $217,500 $3,944 4.64%
    40% 11 $2,285,000 $207,727 $3,417 4.61%
    44% 11 $2,095,000 $190,455 $3,232 4.63%
    37% 10 $1,960,000 $196,000 $2,824 4.54%
    43% 9 $2,145,000 $238,333 $3,646 4.44%
    36% 7 $1,655,000 $236,429 $4,089 4.38%
    38% 7 $1,185,000 $169,286 $2,902 4.14%
    41% 7 $1,675,000 $239,286 $3,866 4.61%
    46% 7 $1,635,000 $233,571 $3,258 4.80%
    47% 6 $1,170,000 $195,000 $3,981 4.79%
    45% 6 $850,000 $141,667 $3,416 4.44%
    49% 4 $710,000 $177,500 $2,912 4.19%
    48% 3 $605,000 $201,667 $4,045 4.83%
    50-60% 2 $330,000 $165,000 $2,854 4.44%
    >60% 1 $245,000 $245,000 $1,271 5.25%

    Ideal lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of <20%, with 224 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 46 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 321 $41,425,000 $129,050 $2,375 4.50%
    Not provided 79 $6,035,000 $76,392 $1,195 4.49%
    Asian 16 $2,020,000 $126,250 $2,558 4.53%
    Black 13 $1,995,000 $153,462 $3,204 4.61%
    American Indian 4 $300,000 $75,000 $987 4.28%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    73.85%

    Ideal has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    91.92%

    Ideal has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 433 $51,775,000 $119,573

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 433 $51,775,000 $119,573

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 47 $4,025,000 $85,638 $1,110 4.44%
    40-60% 42 $5,780,000 $137,619 $2,030 4.28%
    60-80% 73 $14,435,000 $197,740 $3,173 4.54%
    80-100% 97 $21,565,000 $222,320 $4,067 4.60%
    Under 20% 132 $4,290,000 $32,500 $389 4.54%