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 Refi and Home Purchase loans. Ideal has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Minneapolis, Brookings, Brainerd, Faribault, and Red Wing among others. We have data for 13 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Ideal 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. Ideal 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 6.76% 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

857

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$165,145,000

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) 809 $155,885,000 $192,689 $2,969 3.42%
Outside of Metro Areas 23 $3,805,000 $165,435 $2,568 3.34%
Brookings, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,390,000 $695,000 $0 3.90%
Brainerd, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,365,000 $195,000 $2,688 3.16%
Faribault-Northfield, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $810,000 $202,500 $3,190 4.16%
Red Wing, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $645,000 $215,000 $3,417 3.08%
Grand Rapids, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $315,000 $105,000 $1,368 3.58%
Willmar, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $2,826 3.13%
Marshall, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $5,317 2.63%
New Ulm, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $2,757 2.75%
Bemidji, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $3,933 3.75%
Hutchinson, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $2,478 3.00%
MANKATO, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $2,214 3.25%
Ideal's top markets include Minneapolis, Brookings, Brainerd, Faribault, and Red Wing among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 857 $165,145,000 $192,701 $2,955 3.42%

    For 2020, Ideal's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 857 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 571 $117,845,000 $206,384 $2,915 3.09%
    Home Purchase 134 $35,510,000 $265,000 $5,514 3.19%
    Other 64 $3,110,000 $48,594 $567 5.07%
    Home Improvement 61 $3,735,000 $61,230 $451 4.96%
    Cash Out Refi 27 $4,945,000 $183,148 $2,785 4.21%

    For 2020, Ideal's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 571 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 134 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 401 $95,865,000 $239,065 $3,557 3.23%
    15 Year 230 $41,390,000 $179,957 $3,183 3.19%
    Other 88 $4,670,000 $53,068 $260 5.19%
    20 Year 76 $16,980,000 $223,421 $3,293 3.00%
    10 Year 52 $5,930,000 $114,038 $1,887 3.42%
    5 Year 10 $310,000 $31,000 $150 3.99%

    For 2020, Ideal's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 401 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 230 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 409 $45,545,000 $111,357
    $1k-2k 273 $64,255,000 $235,366
    $2k-3k 116 $33,210,000 $286,293
    $3k-4k 33 $12,065,000 $365,606
    $4k-5k 7 $3,535,000 $505,000
    $5k+ 6 $1,900,000 $316,667

    Ideal's average total fees were $3,557, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 409 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 431 $95,875,000 $222,448
    2.5-3% 279 $58,525,000 $209,767
    4-5% 63 $3,845,000 $61,032
    5-6% 40 $2,200,000 $55,000
    <2.5% 23 $3,435,000 $149,348
    6-7% 20 $1,230,000 $61,500
    7-8% 1 $35,000 $35,000

    During 2020, Ideal's average interest rate for loans was 3.23%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 431 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 323 $86,795,000 $268,715 $3,749 3.13%
    $100k-200k 315 $48,535,000 $154,079 $3,057 3.18%
    $100,000 or less 181 $9,495,000 $52,459 $950 4.40%
    $400k-600k 28 $13,130,000 $468,929 $5,046 3.12%
    $600k-1MM 10 $7,190,000 $719,000 $6,249 3.40%

    2020 saw Ideal place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 323 originations, totaling $86,795,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 243 $52,525,000 $216,152 $2,886 3.46%
    $50k-75k 227 $34,695,000 $152,841 $2,500 3.36%
    $75k-100k 157 $30,095,000 $191,688 $2,804 3.34%
    $150k-250k 112 $27,510,000 $245,625 $2,939 3.57%
    $50k or less 91 $10,695,000 $117,527 $2,357 3.39%
    $250k+ 27 $9,625,000 $356,481 $11,228 3.51%

    Ideal lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 243 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 227 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 231 $42,205,000 $182,706 $3,404 3.28%
    30-36% 202 $41,030,000 $203,119 $2,996 3.37%
    <20% 86 $15,510,000 $180,349 $2,448 3.39%
    37% 35 $6,635,000 $189,571 $2,707 3.66%
    36% 31 $6,485,000 $209,194 $2,931 3.45%
    39% 31 $6,255,000 $201,774 $2,737 3.64%
    41% 29 $4,555,000 $157,069 $2,475 3.61%
    42% 26 $5,490,000 $211,154 $2,904 3.44%
    40% 26 $5,500,000 $211,538 $2,771 3.51%
    43% 26 $4,440,000 $170,769 $2,558 3.70%
    38% 25 $4,265,000 $170,600 $3,388 3.40%
    44% 24 $3,830,000 $159,583 $2,073 3.68%
    49% 17 $3,505,000 $206,176 $3,090 3.35%
    45% 16 $3,090,000 $193,125 $2,777 3.36%
    48% 14 $3,130,000 $223,571 $2,933 3.29%
    47% 12 $2,290,000 $190,833 $3,130 3.54%
    46% 8 $1,640,000 $205,000 $2,308 3.84%
    >60% 3 $475,000 $158,333 $1,645 3.58%
    50-60% 2 $180,000 $90,000 $1,143 4.19%

    Ideal lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 231 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 202 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 738 $140,360,000 $190,190 $2,882 3.45%
    Not provided 55 $10,325,000 $187,727 $2,981 3.32%
    Asian 27 $6,005,000 $222,407 $4,031 3.31%
    Black 26 $5,980,000 $230,000 $3,858 3.08%
    Other Asian 3 $945,000 $315,000 $3,801 3.04%
    Asian Indian 3 $715,000 $238,333 $3,707 3.33%
    American Indian 4 $630,000 $157,500 $2,063 3.06%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $185,000 $185,000 $2,298 2.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    92.52%

    Ideal has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    76.20%

    Ideal has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 857 $165,145,000 $192,701

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 4 $2,640,000 $660,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 853 $162,505,000 $190,510

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 80 $8,040,000 $100,500 $1,404 3.72%
    40-60% 151 $24,685,000 $163,477 $2,397 3.02%
    60-80% 344 $81,480,000 $236,860 $3,337 3.12%
    80-100% 167 $46,335,000 $277,455 $3,983 3.21%
    Under 20% 115 $4,605,000 $40,043 $2,177 4.94%