Lake Area Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
Lake Area Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Lake Area Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Minneapolis, St. Cloud, Des Moines, Duluth, and Brainerd among others. We have data for 63 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Lake Area 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. Lake Area Bank is typically an average 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 5.73% | 3/19/23 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.32% | 3/19/23 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.50% | 3/19/23 |
| 30 Year FHA Purchase | 7.31% | 3/19/23 |
| 30 Year FHA Refi | 6.99% | 3/19/23 |
| 30 Year VA Purchase | 6.32% | 3/19/23 |
| 30 Year VA Refi | 5.86% | 3/19/23 |
| 30 Year USDA Purchase | 6.62% | 3/19/23 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 5.84% | 3/19/23 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 5.85% | 3/19/23 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 5.85% | 3/19/23 |
| 15 Year FHA Refi | 5.68% | 3/19/23 |
| 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. | ||
Originations
2,825Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$692,035,000Employee count
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Relative Rate
Lake Area Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was
2.62%.
The 2021 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 3.15%.
This yields a difference of -0.53%.
Relative Fees (Closing Costs)
Lake Area Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate
mortgage were $4,890.
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 $4,750.
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) | 2,583 | $630,365,000 | $244,044 | $4,637 | 2.67% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 67 | $13,895,000 | $207,388 | $4,381 | 2.82% |
| ST. CLOUD, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 36 | $6,440,000 | $178,889 | $3,664 | 2.69% |
| DES MOINES-WEST DES MOINES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $4,685,000 | $4,685,000 | $0 | 3.90% |
| DULUTH, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 21 | $4,655,000 | $221,667 | $3,581 | 2.75% |
| Brainerd, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 9 | $3,195,000 | $355,000 | $4,311 | 3.11% |
| Faribault-Northfield, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 8 | $2,480,000 | $310,000 | $5,705 | 2.41% |
| CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $1,610,000 | $268,333 | $4,154 | 3.00% |
| TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $1,460,000 | $365,000 | $4,824 | 2.94% |
| RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $1,365,000 | $455,000 | $5,671 | 3.29% |
| ROCHESTER, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $1,360,000 | $226,667 | $4,498 | 3.02% |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $1,255,000 | $418,333 | $10,127 | 2.91% |
| Red Wing, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $1,030,000 | $171,667 | $4,124 | 2.04% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $975,000 | $325,000 | $5,121 | 3.00% |
| Hutchinson, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $890,000 | $148,333 | $5,099 | 2.71% |
| Owatonna, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $885,000 | $177,000 | $5,044 | 3.05% |
| Heber, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $815,000 | $815,000 | $8,202 | 3.25% |
| JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $745,000 | $248,333 | $4,875 | 2.96% |
| MANKATO, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $650,000 | $162,500 | $3,858 | 2.78% |
| BILLINGS, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $545,000 | $545,000 | $3,885 | 3.13% |
| Fergus Falls, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $545,000 | $545,000 | $11,042 | 2.99% |
| HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $545,000 | $545,000 | $0 | 4.13% |
| PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $545,000 | $545,000 | $11,796 | 2.25% |
| Grand Rapids, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $505,000 | $505,000 | $3,885 | 3.00% |
| MILWAUKEE-WAUKESHA, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $450,000 | $225,000 | $1,929 | 2.44% |
| SALT LAKE CITY, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $445,000 | $445,000 | $4,039 | 2.50% |
| CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $445,000 | $445,000 | $4,459 | 2.25% |
| EAU CLAIRE, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $435,000 | $435,000 | $15,625 | 2.63% |
| MADISON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $415,000 | $415,000 | $3,007 | 2.13% |
| Alexandria, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $410,000 | $205,000 | $4,332 | 3.38% |
| RENO, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $405,000 | $405,000 | $3,210 | 2.75% |
| OGDEN-CLEARFIELD, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $405,000 | $405,000 | $3,580 | 2.88% |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $395,000 | $395,000 | $4,742 | 2.38% |
| FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $370,000 | $185,000 | $2,836 | 3.13% |
| PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $365,000 | $365,000 | $7,764 | 2.88% |
| GREEN BAY, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $345,000 | $345,000 | $2,525 | 3.25% |
| PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $325,000 | $325,000 | $5,538 | 2.75% |
| SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $305,000 | $305,000 | $4,922 | 3.00% |
| Beaver Dam, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $305,000 | $305,000 | $7,311 | 2.99% |
| Willmar, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $300,000 | $150,000 | $6,412 | 3.25% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $295,000 | $295,000 | $3,436 | 2.63% |
| ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $295,000 | $295,000 | $3,856 | 3.63% |
| NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $290,000 | $145,000 | $3,534 | 2.69% |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $285,000 | $285,000 | $9,114 | 3.75% |
| ALBUQUERQUE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $275,000 | $275,000 | $6,128 | 2.25% |
| CORPUS CHRISTI, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $275,000 | $275,000 | $12,042 | 2.63% |
| FORT COLLINS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $275,000 | $275,000 | $2,426 | 2.25% |
| ANCHORAGE, AK (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $265,000 | $265,000 | $3,338 | 2.63% |
| HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $245,000 | $245,000 | $6,237 | 3.25% |
| Menomonie, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $235,000 | $235,000 | $2,146 | 2.63% |
| PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $185,000 | $185,000 | $3,957 | 3.25% |
| Worthington, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $180,000 | $90,000 | $4,016 | 1.50% |
| Austin, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $165,000 | $165,000 | $6,226 | 2.99% |
| Pahrump, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $155,000 | $155,000 | $3,210 | 2.88% |
| ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $155,000 | $155,000 | $3,540 | 3.13% |
| TULSA, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $155,000 | $155,000 | $3,399 | 2.75% |
| Clinton, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $135,000 | $135,000 | $0 | 3.38% |
| Winona, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $115,000 | $115,000 | $0 | 3.49% |
| FARGO, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $115,000 | $115,000 | $4,677 | 3.00% |
| CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $115,000 | $115,000 | $2,191 | 2.25% |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $105,000 | $105,000 | $4,425 | 2.50% |
| Albert Lea, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $85,000 | $85,000 | $4,837 | 3.25% |
| DAVENPORT-MOLINE-ROCK ISLAND, IA-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $0 | 3.63% |
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Product Mix
For 2021, Lake Area Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 2,376 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 409 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2021, Lake Area Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,846 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 604 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2021, Lake Area Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 2,310 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 194 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
Lake Area Bank's average total fees were $4,890, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 1,366 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5-3% | 1,291 | $366,915,000 | $284,210 |
| 3-4% | 869 | $224,655,000 | $258,521 |
| <2.5% | 616 | $89,750,000 | $145,698 |
| 4-5% | 49 | $10,715,000 | $218,673 |
During 2021, Lake Area Bank's average interest rate for loans was 2.62%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 1,291 originations.
Loan Sizing
2021 saw Lake Area Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 1,477 originations, totaling $412,685,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Lake Area Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 840 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 552 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Lake Area Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 496 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 449 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications97.24%
Lake Area Bank has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination89.17%
Lake Area Bank has an average pick rate.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 2,825 | $692,035,000 | $244,968 |
LTV Distribution
Bank Details
Branches
| Bank Name | Branch | Branch Type | Deposits (000's) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Area Bank | 808 W. Broadway, Suite D Forest Lake, MN 55025 | Full Service B&M | $25,564 |
| Lake Area Bank | 12790 First Avenue North Lindstrom, MN 55045 | Full Service B&M | $80,861 |
| Lake Area Bank | 1400 East Highway 96 White Bear Lake, MN 55110 | Full Service B&M | $196,752 |
| Lake Area Bank | 14602 Everton Avenue North Hugo, MN 55038 | Full Service B&M | $21,794 |
| Lake Area Bank | 5795 Morning Dove Avenue North Stillwater, MN 55082 | Full Service B&M | $19,375 |
For 2021, Lake Area Bank had 5 branches.
Yearly Performance Overview
Bank Income
| Item | Value (in 000's) |
|---|---|
| Total interest income | $16,077 |
| Net interest income | $15,180 |
| Total noninterest income | $26,746 |
| Gross Fiduciary activities income | $0 |
| Service charges on deposit accounts | $458 |
| Trading account gains and fees | $0 |
| Additional Noninterest Income | $26,288 |
| Pre-tax net operating income | $9,523 |
| Securities gains (or losses, -) | $2,901 |
| Income before extraordinary items | $12,424 |
| Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) | $0 |
| Net income of bank and minority interests | $12,424 |
| Minority interest net income | $0 |
| Net income | $12,424 |
| Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net | $0 |
| Net operating income | $9,523 |
Lake Area Bank's gross interest income from loans was $16,077,000.
Lake Area Bank's net interest income from loans was $15,180,000.
Lake Area Bank's fee based income from loans was $458,000.
Lake Area Bank's net income from loans was $12,424,000.
Bank Expenses
| Item | Value (in 000's) |
|---|---|
| Total interest expense | $897 |
| Provision for credit losses | $-150 |
| Total noninterest expense | $32,553 |
| Salaries and employee benefits | $21,571 |
| Premises and equipment expense | $1,341 |
| Additional noninterest expense | $9,641 |
| Applicable income taxes | $0 |
| Net charge-offs | $-65 |
| Cash dividends | $4,786 |
Lake Area Bank's interest expense for loans was $897,000.
Lake Area Bank's payroll and benefits expense were $21,571,000.
Lake Area Bank's property, plant and equipment expenses $1,341,000.
Loan Performance
| Type of Loan | % of Loans Noncurrent (30+ days, end of period snapshot) |
|---|---|
| All loans | 0.0% |
| Real Estate loans | 0.0% |
| Construction & Land Development loans | 0.0% |
| Nonfarm, nonresidential loans | 1.0% |
| Multifamily residential loans | 0.0% |
| 1-4 family residential loans | 0.0% |
| HELOC loans | 0.0% |
| All other family | 0.0% |
| Commercial & industrial loans | 0.0% |
| Personal loans | 0.0% |
| Credit card loans | 0.0% |
| Other individual loans | 0.0% |
| Auto loans | 0.0% |
| Other consumer loans | 0.0% |
| Unsecured commercial real estate loans | 0.0% |
Deposits
| Type | Value (in 000's) |
|---|---|
| Total deposits | $354,069 |
| Deposits held in domestic offices | $354,069 |
| Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations | $319,938 |
| Deposits by U.S. Government | $0 |
| Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. | $20,500 |
| Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. | $13,631 |
| Deposits by Banks in foreign countries | $0 |
| Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions | $0 |
| Transaction accounts | $38,383 |
| Demand deposits | $20,696 |
| Nontransaction accounts | $315,686 |
| Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) | $62,440 |
| Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) | $204,159 |
| Total time deposits | $49,087 |
| Total time and savings deposits | $333,373 |
| Noninterest-bearing deposits | $97,322 |
| Interest-bearing deposits | $256,747 |
| Retail deposits | $343,717 |
| IRAs and Keogh plan accounts | $4,339 |
| Brokered deposits | $1,988 |
| Deposits held in foreign offices | $0 |
Assets
| Asset | Value (in 000's) |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $423,563 |
| Cash & Balances due from depository institutions | $77,353 |
| Interest-bearing balances | $29,839 |
| Total securities | $74,051 |
| Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase | $2,140 |
| Net loans and leases | $246,313 |
| Loan and leases loss allowance | $2,870 |
| Trading account assets | $0 |
| Bank premises and fixed assets | $4,940 |
| Other real estate owned | $1,613 |
| Goodwill and other intangibles | $6,416 |
| All other assets | $10,737 |
Liabilities
| Liabilities | Value (in 000's) |
|---|---|
| Total liabilities and capital | $423,563 |
| Total Liabilities | $369,084 |
| Total deposits | $354,069 |
| Interest-bearing deposits | $256,747 |
| Deposits held in domestic offices | $354,069 |
| % insured (estimated) | $78 |
| Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements | $0 |
| Trading liabilities | $0 |
| Other borrowed funds | $9,000 |
| Subordinated debt | $0 |
| All other liabilities | $6,015 |
Issued Loan Types
| Type | Value (in 000's) |
|---|---|
| Net loans and leases | $246,313 |
| Loan and leases loss allowance | $2,870 |
| Total loans and leases (domestic) | $249,183 |
| All real estate loans | $215,971 |
| Real estate loans in domestic offices | $215,971 |
| Construction and development loans | $16,861 |
| Residential 1-4 family construction | $16,861 |
| Other construction, all land development and other land | $0 |
| Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties | $98,030 |
| Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties | $46,190 |
| Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential | $51,840 |
| Multifamily residential real estate | $10,532 |
| 1-4 family residential loans | $90,312 |
| Farmland loans | $236 |
| Loans held in foreign offices | $0 |
| Farm loans | $0 |
| Commercial and industrial loans | $26,986 |
| To non-U.S. addressees | $0 |
| Loans to individuals | $698 |
| Credit card loans | $0 |
| Related Plans | $34 |
| Consumer Auto Loans | $396 |
| Other loans to individuals | $268 |
| All other loans & leases | $5,528 |
| Loans to foreign governments and official institutions | $0 |
| Other loans | $0 |
| Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks | $0 |
| Loans not secured by real estate | $1,030 |
| Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees | $0 |
| Restructured Loans & leases | $5,582 |
| Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases | $5,577 |
| Total loans and leases (foreign) | $0 |
Lake Area Bank had $246,313,000 of loans outstanding in 2021. $215,971,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $16,861,000 of loans were in development loans. $10,532,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $90,312,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $0 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $396,000 of loans were in the auto loan category.
Small Business Loans
| Categorization | # of Loans in Category | $ amount of loans (in 000's) | Average $/loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$1MM | 121 | $38,774 | $320,446 |
| Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k | 4 | $163 | $40,750 |
| Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k | 39 | $5,003 | $128,282 |
| Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM | 78 | $33,608 | $430,872 |
| Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM | 202 | $21,174 | $104,822 |
| Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k | 91 | $2,107 | $23,154 |
| Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k | 64 | $6,489 | $101,391 |
| Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM | 47 | $12,578 | $267,617 |
| Farmland loans - <$1MM | 5 | $236 | $47,200 |
| Farmland loans - <$100k | 4 | $126 | $31,500 |
| Farmland loans - $100-250k | 1 | $110 | $110,000 |