North Shore Bank Of Commerce Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Duluth, MN

LEI: 549300TWX5Q3V5VXNF89

Tax ID: 41-0138390

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

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Review & Overview

North Shore Bank Of Commerce is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. North Shore Bank Of Commerce 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.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Duluth, Grand Rapids, Minneapolis, Brainerd, and Tampa among others. We have data for 9 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

North Shore Bank Of Commerce has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. North Shore Bank Of Commerce 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
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.02% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.59% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.37% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.57% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Refi 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.41% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.20% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.19% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.19% 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

604

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$167,440,000

Awards

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Relative Rate

North Shore Bank Of Commerce's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.76%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.21%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

North Shore Bank Of Commerce's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $6,405.

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
DULUTH, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 541 $150,835,000 $278,808 $6,103 6.80%
Grand Rapids, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 36 $8,600,000 $238,889 $5,511 6.72%
Outside of Metro Areas 14 $3,480,000 $248,571 $6,131 7.13%
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,685,000 $337,000 $6,848 7.15%
Brainerd, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $955,000 $318,333 $6,800 7.04%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $790,000 $395,000 $12,452 7.88%
PORTLAND-SOUTH PORTLAND, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $2,824 6.50%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $9,573 6.63%
Bemidji, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $6,756 6.50%
North Shore Bank Of Commerce's top markets include Duluth, Grand Rapids, Minneapolis, Brainerd, and Tampa among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 567 $157,835,000 $278,369 $5,981 6.83%
    VA 20 $6,410,000 $320,500 $7,683 6.22%
    FHA 17 $3,195,000 $187,941 $7,859 6.61%

    For 2024, North Shore Bank Of Commerce's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 567 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 20 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 524 $151,980,000 $290,038 $6,481 6.71%
    Cash Out Refi 30 $8,000,000 $266,667 $5,916 7.03%
    Refi 28 $5,600,000 $200,000 $3,668 6.77%
    Home Improvement 11 $975,000 $88,636 $367 8.76%
    Other 11 $885,000 $80,455 $421 8.98%

    For 2024, North Shore Bank Of Commerce's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 524 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 30 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 526 $153,130,000 $291,122 $6,405 6.76%
    Other 39 $4,655,000 $119,359 $389 7.52%
    15 Year 23 $6,675,000 $290,217 $5,984 5.96%
    5 Year 11 $1,855,000 $168,636 $399 8.27%
    20 Year 4 $780,000 $195,000 $4,245 5.81%
    1 Year 1 $345,000 $345,000 $1,504 9.25%

    For 2024, North Shore Bank Of Commerce's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 526 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 39 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $3k-4k 151 $36,815,000 $243,808
    $2k-3k 133 $23,285,000 $175,075
    $5k+ 93 $54,575,000 $586,828
    $4k-5k 82 $26,580,000 $324,146
    $<1k 57 $11,585,000 $203,246
    $1k-2k 39 $5,435,000 $139,359

    North Shore Bank Of Commerce's average total fees were $6,405, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $3k-4k bucket, with 151 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 321 $94,665,000 $294,907
    7-8% 161 $48,275,000 $299,845
    5-6% 64 $14,770,000 $230,781
    Over 8% 37 $5,095,000 $137,703
    4-5% 21 $4,635,000 $220,714

    During 2024, North Shore Bank Of Commerce's average interest rate for loans was 6.76%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 321 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 284 $78,310,000 $275,739 $6,246 6.70%
    $100k-200k 183 $29,275,000 $159,973 $4,619 6.75%
    $400k-600k 57 $27,635,000 $484,825 $8,845 6.89%
    $100,000 or less 43 $2,555,000 $59,419 $1,935 7.65%
    $600k-1MM 32 $23,080,000 $721,250 $10,980 6.84%
    $1MM+ 5 $6,585,000 $1,317,000 $17,451 6.80%

    2024 saw North Shore Bank Of Commerce place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 284 originations, totaling $78,310,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 128 $24,510,000 $191,484 $4,925 6.52%
    $100k-150k 121 $33,865,000 $279,876 $6,259 6.94%
    $75k-100k 110 $24,820,000 $225,636 $5,627 6.81%
    $150k-250k 102 $36,270,000 $355,588 $6,754 7.04%
    $250k+ 56 $33,170,000 $592,321 $10,081 6.92%
    $50k or less 52 $7,070,000 $135,962 $4,122 6.72%

    North Shore Bank Of Commerce lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 128 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 121 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 124 $38,910,000 $313,790 $6,572 6.79%
    30-36% 110 $28,960,000 $263,273 $5,962 6.81%
    <20% 42 $11,950,000 $284,524 $5,919 6.93%
    40% 29 $8,245,000 $284,310 $6,100 6.91%
    39% 28 $7,380,000 $263,571 $6,204 6.88%
    38% 26 $7,310,000 $281,154 $5,807 6.58%
    41% 25 $6,185,000 $247,400 $5,837 6.90%
    37% 22 $5,320,000 $241,818 $5,200 7.17%
    43% 22 $5,460,000 $248,182 $6,351 6.77%
    42% 21 $5,125,000 $244,048 $4,931 6.72%
    36% 21 $6,105,000 $290,714 $6,324 6.71%
    49% 19 $5,575,000 $293,421 $5,762 6.79%
    47% 16 $4,060,000 $253,750 $6,485 6.61%
    44% 16 $5,270,000 $329,375 $5,833 6.66%
    48% 15 $4,915,000 $327,667 $6,725 6.83%
    45% 14 $3,850,000 $275,000 $6,420 6.62%
    46% 13 $4,095,000 $315,000 $6,379 6.63%
    50-60% 6 $1,890,000 $315,000 $6,473 7.19%
    >60% 3 $695,000 $231,667 $4,732 6.96%

    North Shore Bank Of Commerce lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 124 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 110 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 516 $144,510,000 $280,058 $6,102 6.81%
    Not provided 34 $8,800,000 $258,824 $5,753 6.85%
    Not applicable 29 $5,685,000 $196,034 $0 6.66%
    Asian 12 $5,190,000 $432,500 $8,178 6.78%
    American Indian 8 $2,130,000 $266,250 $5,215 6.81%
    Black 5 $1,125,000 $225,000 $4,777 7.45%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.60%

    North Shore Bank Of Commerce has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    91.23%

    North Shore Bank Of Commerce has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 604 $167,440,000 $277,219

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    604 $167,440,000 $277,219

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 25 $3,285,000 $131,400 $3,468 6.98%
    40-60% 54 $12,980,000 $240,370 $4,666 6.69%
    60-80% 188 $49,810,000 $264,947 $6,042 6.77%
    80-100% 309 $96,395,000 $311,958 $6,695 6.72%
    Over 100% 6 $1,970,000 $328,333 $13,939 6.19%
    Under 20% 21 $995,000 $47,381 $847 8.55%