Northwest Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Spencer, IA

LEI: 549300RBJCM5B02O5U05

Tax ID: 42-1325507

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 43 reviews

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Review & Overview

Northwest Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. Northwest 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: Des Moines, Spirit Lake, Omaha, Sioux City, and Spencer among others. We have data for 57 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Northwest 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. Northwest 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) 5.09% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.80% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.83% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.85% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.63% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Refi 7.46% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.57% 4/5/25
30 Year USDA Purchase 7.27% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.03% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.12% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.12% 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

1,853

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$386,475,000

Awards

Northwest Bank 30 Year Conventional Loans silver Northwest Bank 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze Northwest Bank FHA Loans silver Northwest Bank 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze
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Relative Rate

Northwest Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.61%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.06%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Northwest Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,758.

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
DES MOINES-WEST DES MOINES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 461 $126,545,000 $274,501 $3,717 6.65%
Outside of Metro Areas 434 $63,010,000 $145,184 $3,037 6.82%
Spirit Lake, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 206 $49,110,000 $238,398 $3,826 6.82%
OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS, NE-IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 189 $43,325,000 $229,233 $3,093 6.69%
SIOUX CITY, IA-NE-SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 148 $25,550,000 $172,635 $4,047 6.81%
Spencer, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 145 $17,695,000 $122,034 $2,802 6.95%
AMES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 60 $17,010,000 $283,500 $3,534 6.76%
Fort Dodge, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 91 $11,385,000 $125,110 $3,136 6.96%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $2,785,000 $557,000 $4,687 6.53%
SIOUX FALLS, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $2,445,000 $349,286 $7,059 6.57%
Marshalltown, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $2,315,000 $154,333 $4,195 6.58%
Pella, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,060,000 $257,500 $5,065 6.42%
Mason City, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,975,000 $395,000 $4,128 6.35%
Storm Lake, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $1,625,000 $125,000 $2,857 7.31%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,440,000 $720,000 $14,036 7.00%
Steamboat Springs, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,155,000 $1,155,000 $14,579 6.50%
Fremont, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $920,000 $230,000 $2,958 6.76%
KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $885,000 $295,000 $2,751 7.67%
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $825,000 $165,000 $2,723 7.28%
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $790,000 $395,000 $2,573 7.88%
Spearfish, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $765,000 $765,000 $9,940 7.75%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $750,000 $375,000 $4,924 7.04%
FORT COLLINS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $740,000 $370,000 $3,626 6.25%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $720,000 $360,000 $7,981 6.56%
IOWA CITY, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $695,000 $231,667 $2,418 6.42%
Kearney, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $675,000 $675,000 $2,944 7.00%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $620,000 $310,000 $9,222 6.75%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $605,000 $605,000 $0 6.00%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $525,000 $525,000 $10,315 6.88%
LINCOLN, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $505,000 $101,000 $0 7.10%
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $485,000 $485,000 $4,041 6.63%
HICKORY-LENOIR-MORGANTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $475,000 $475,000 $8,520 7.88%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $470,000 $235,000 $2,954 6.00%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $10,499 6.50%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $6,625 6.50%
ROCKFORD, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $395,000 $395,000 $4,326 6.13%
Brainerd, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $395,000 $395,000 $3,873 6.88%
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $3,359 6.13%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $0 6.95%
REDDING, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $0 6.75%
Carroll, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $320,000 $160,000 $3,044 7.06%
COLUMBIA, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $0 7.50%
BOISE CITY, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $4,092 6.75%
THE VILLAGES, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $6,334 6.88%
BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $9,598 6.00%
ST. CLOUD, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $3,074 7.00%
LAWRENCE, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $2,355 7.00%
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $2,911 6.88%
ROCHESTER, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $2,323 6.25%
Ottumwa, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,322 6.63%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 8.50%
LITTLE ROCK-NORTH LITTLE ROCK-CONWAY, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 6.25%
WATERLOO-CEDAR FALLS, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $4,343 7.00%
Oskaloosa, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,588 6.50%
Worthington, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $1,836 6.75%
Fergus Falls, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 6.00%
Willmar, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 8.00%
Northwest Bank's top markets include Des Moines, Spirit Lake, Omaha, Sioux City, and Spencer among others.

Their top states include:
  • Iowa (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Nebraska (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Dakota (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 1,245 $316,045,000 $253,851 $3,308 6.93%
    HELOC 543 $54,585,000 $100,525 n/a 6.45%
    FHA 39 $8,055,000 $206,538 $7,479 6.73%
    VA 21 $7,015,000 $334,048 $7,743 6.33%
    USDA 5 $775,000 $155,000 $4,344 6.63%

    For 2024, Northwest Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,245 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 543 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 1,155 $296,275,000 $256,515 $3,767 6.84%
    Home Improvement 255 $19,855,000 $77,863 $857 6.60%
    Refi 245 $47,695,000 $194,673 $3,085 6.61%
    Other 158 $14,820,000 $93,797 $511 6.89%
    Cash Out Refi 40 $7,830,000 $195,750 $2,497 6.66%

    For 2024, Northwest Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,155 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 255 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,019 $283,215,000 $277,934 $3,758 6.61%
    10 Year 580 $56,620,000 $97,621 $618 6.61%
    Other 108 $17,470,000 $161,759 $1,511 8.76%
    5 Year 80 $14,870,000 $185,875 $225 7.43%
    15 Year 40 $8,980,000 $224,500 $2,610 6.03%
    20 Year 11 $3,715,000 $337,727 $2,819 6.10%
    1 Year 10 $1,500,000 $150,000 $0 9.15%
    3 Year 5 $105,000 $21,000 $225 8.80%

    For 2024, Northwest Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,019 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 580 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 451 $88,945,000 $197,217
    $1k-2k 437 $110,895,000 $253,764
    $2k-3k 109 $23,345,000 $214,174
    $5k+ 69 $52,625,000 $762,681
    $3k-4k 57 $16,635,000 $291,842
    $4k-5k 37 $13,495,000 $364,730

    Northwest Bank's average total fees were $3,758, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 451 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 834 $213,270,000 $255,719
    5-6% 517 $75,755,000 $146,528
    7-8% 276 $71,410,000 $258,732
    Over 8% 219 $25,025,000 $114,269
    4-5% 6 $1,000,000 $166,667
    2.5-3% 1 $15,000 $15,000

    During 2024, Northwest Bank's average interest rate for loans was 6.61%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 834 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 563 $28,745,000 $51,057 $1,800 6.97%
    $100k-200k 555 $80,325,000 $144,730 $2,999 6.66%
    $200k-400k 532 $149,190,000 $280,432 $3,556 6.73%
    $400k-600k 134 $64,520,000 $481,493 $4,716 6.67%
    $600k-1MM 55 $40,035,000 $727,909 $6,571 6.69%
    $1MM+ 14 $23,660,000 $1,690,000 $14,867 7.06%

    2024 saw Northwest Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 563 originations, totaling $28,745,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 380 $74,850,000 $196,974 $3,590 6.71%
    $50k-75k 328 $44,090,000 $134,421 $2,937 6.77%
    $150k-250k 323 $84,285,000 $260,944 $3,712 6.76%
    $75k-100k 278 $47,870,000 $172,194 $3,369 6.82%
    $250k+ 231 $95,525,000 $413,528 $5,640 6.70%
    $50k or less 207 $20,215,000 $97,657 $2,934 6.63%

    Northwest Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 380 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 328 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 372 $67,950,000 $182,661 $3,006 6.59%
    30-36% 339 $64,065,000 $188,982 $3,103 6.74%
    <20% 211 $35,615,000 $168,791 $3,273 6.58%
    38% 83 $18,105,000 $218,133 $3,824 6.74%
    42% 73 $21,065,000 $288,562 $4,639 6.85%
    39% 71 $13,985,000 $196,972 $3,438 6.92%
    40% 70 $19,910,000 $284,429 $3,989 6.69%
    41% 61 $15,655,000 $256,639 $4,142 6.63%
    43% 59 $14,275,000 $241,949 $3,533 6.76%
    36% 57 $11,495,000 $201,667 $3,187 6.62%
    37% 53 $8,115,000 $153,113 $3,088 6.82%
    49% 51 $13,755,000 $269,706 $4,722 6.66%
    45% 50 $11,360,000 $227,200 $2,871 6.77%
    47% 50 $12,980,000 $259,600 $4,367 6.93%
    44% 48 $12,470,000 $259,792 $4,222 6.98%
    48% 47 $12,805,000 $272,447 $3,674 6.74%
    46% 38 $9,250,000 $243,421 $4,301 6.99%
    >60% 11 $3,375,000 $306,818 $4,459 7.72%
    50-60% 5 $1,365,000 $273,000 $4,623 7.65%

    Northwest Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 372 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 339 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,568 $319,020,000 $203,457 $3,480 6.74%
    Not provided 121 $31,795,000 $262,769 $4,454 6.78%
    Not applicable 78 $15,270,000 $195,769 $0 7.72%
    Asian 51 $12,555,000 $246,176 $3,646 6.48%
    Black 17 $3,635,000 $213,824 $3,292 6.63%
    Asian Indian 4 $1,650,000 $412,500 $386 5.78%
    American Indian 8 $1,150,000 $143,750 $4,065 7.11%
    Vietnamese 2 $670,000 $335,000 $3,006 6.19%
    Other Asian 1 $375,000 $375,000 $6,926 6.13%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $290,000 $145,000 $6,577 6.81%
    Filipino 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 6.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    94.44%

    Northwest Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    81.87%

    Northwest Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    0.0 6 $330,000 $55,000
    NA 1,847 $386,145,000 $209,066

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,853 $386,475,000 $208,567

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 290 $31,680,000 $109,241 $1,954 6.74%
    40-60% 190 $40,070,000 $210,895 $2,982 6.66%
    60-80% 449 $132,175,000 $294,376 $3,970 6.87%
    80-100% 631 $164,915,000 $261,355 $3,633 6.70%
    Over 100% 6 $2,450,000 $408,333 $16,462 6.25%
    Under 20% 287 $15,185,000 $52,909 $718 6.92%