Deerwood Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Waite Park, MN

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5 stars - Updated: 5/11/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 29 reviews

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Review & Overview

Deerwood Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. Deerwood Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Deerwood Bank has a low ratio of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Minneapolis, Brainerd, St. Cloud, Grand Rapids, and Bemidji among others. We have data for 19 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Deerwood 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. Deerwood 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) 6.98% 5/11/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.56% 5/11/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.36% 5/11/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.39% 5/11/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.72% 5/11/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.72% 5/11/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.42% 5/11/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.00% 5/11/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.00% 5/11/25
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

821

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$145,145,000

Awards

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Relative Rate

Deerwood Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.34%.

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)

Deerwood Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $5,027.

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
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 326 $57,630,000 $176,779 $3,768 8.04%
Brainerd, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 160 $30,630,000 $191,438 $4,251 7.89%
Outside of Metro Areas 100 $18,920,000 $189,200 $4,325 7.44%
ST. CLOUD, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 109 $17,265,000 $158,394 $3,370 7.40%
Grand Rapids, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 43 $8,885,000 $206,628 $5,210 7.61%
Bemidji, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 52 $6,650,000 $127,885 $3,167 7.10%
DULUTH, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $1,330,000 $110,833 $2,724 7.32%
Willmar, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,010,000 $505,000 $11,267 7.69%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $830,000 $415,000 $0 7.33%
ROCHESTER, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $395,000 $131,667 $1,392 8.33%
Owatonna, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $270,000 $135,000 $0 8.94%
Fergus Falls, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $260,000 $130,000 $5,369 6.38%
Alexandria, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $240,000 $120,000 $0 7.88%
BISMARCK, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 7.50%
Faribault-Northfield, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $0 9.50%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $5,442 6.25%
Hutchinson, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 9.50%
GRAND FORKS, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $155 6.75%
MANKATO, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 7.63%
Deerwood Bank's top markets include Minneapolis, Brainerd, St. Cloud, Grand Rapids, and Bemidji among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 424 $98,860,000 $233,160 $3,945 7.11%
    HELOC 386 $45,140,000 $116,943 n/a 8.47%
    Conventional 11 $1,145,000 $104,091 $0 0.00%

    For 2024, Deerwood Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 424 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 386 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 319 $92,575,000 $290,204 $5,381 6.89%
    Home Improvement 245 $22,865,000 $93,327 $590 8.27%
    Other 159 $15,055,000 $94,686 $257 8.51%
    Refi 87 $12,615,000 $145,000 $1,545 8.30%
    Cash Out Refi 11 $2,035,000 $185,000 $4,257 6.14%

    For 2024, Deerwood Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 319 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 245 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 412 $45,740,000 $111,019 $735 8.30%
    30 Year 181 $51,925,000 $286,878 $5,027 6.34%
    Other 135 $16,075,000 $119,074 $1,489 8.36%
    30+ year 40 $19,910,000 $497,750 $9,285 6.66%
    1 Year 17 $4,845,000 $285,000 $4,150 8.75%
    5 Year 17 $3,245,000 $190,882 $415 7.75%
    15 Year 10 $2,710,000 $271,000 $4,997 6.56%
    10 Year 8 $260,000 $32,500 $313 7.22%
    3 Year 1 $435,000 $435,000 $0 7.00%

    For 2024, Deerwood Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 412 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 181 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 161 $17,125,000 $106,366
    $2k-3k 57 $12,915,000 $226,579
    $1k-2k 52 $8,120,000 $156,154
    $3k-4k 50 $14,750,000 $295,000
    $5k+ 49 $29,065,000 $593,163
    $4k-5k 32 $12,350,000 $385,938

    Deerwood Bank's average total fees were $5,027, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 161 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 393 $47,305,000 $120,369
    7-8% 201 $36,425,000 $181,219
    6-7% 166 $51,880,000 $312,530
    5-6% 28 $5,850,000 $208,929
    4-5% 12 $2,310,000 $192,500
    <2.5% 9 $205,000 $22,778
    3-4% 1 $25,000 $25,000

    During 2024, Deerwood Bank's average interest rate for loans was 6.34%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 393 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 360 $19,580,000 $54,389 $562 8.10%
    $100k-200k 192 $27,080,000 $141,042 $3,172 7.69%
    $200k-400k 178 $48,970,000 $275,112 $5,215 7.46%
    $400k-600k 67 $32,015,000 $477,836 $7,282 7.18%
    $600k-1MM 21 $14,365,000 $684,048 $10,087 6.99%
    $1MM+ 3 $3,135,000 $1,045,000 $15,114 6.71%

    2024 saw Deerwood Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 360 originations, totaling $19,580,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 199 $32,235,000 $161,985 $4,020 7.85%
    $150k-250k 187 $39,085,000 $209,011 $4,641 8.04%
    $250k+ 133 $38,205,000 $287,256 $6,341 8.00%
    $50k-75k 116 $11,980,000 $103,276 $2,810 7.35%
    $75k-100k 108 $15,230,000 $141,019 $3,191 7.59%
    $50k or less 47 $3,565,000 $75,851 $2,394 6.82%

    Deerwood Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 199 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 187 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 185 $27,695,000 $149,703 $3,392 8.00%
    20-30% 172 $30,390,000 $176,686 $3,975 7.74%
    39% 81 $12,795,000 $157,963 $3,731 8.05%
    <20% 78 $12,600,000 $161,538 $4,410 7.74%
    38% 58 $7,860,000 $135,517 $2,538 8.33%
    37% 31 $2,655,000 $85,645 $1,134 8.19%
    42% 27 $5,215,000 $193,148 $3,983 7.69%
    36% 25 $4,365,000 $174,600 $4,289 8.00%
    40% 24 $6,850,000 $285,417 $5,995 7.49%
    44% 19 $5,045,000 $265,526 $4,546 7.06%
    43% 15 $3,935,000 $262,333 $5,441 7.05%
    41% 14 $3,100,000 $221,429 $2,812 7.54%
    47% 12 $3,580,000 $298,333 $5,122 6.72%
    49% 12 $2,720,000 $226,667 $4,068 5.21%
    Exempt% 11 $1,145,000 $104,091 $0 0.00%
    45% 11 $2,525,000 $229,545 $4,138 6.80%
    48% 10 $2,550,000 $255,000 $4,794 5.66%
    46% 10 $3,890,000 $389,000 $6,005 6.56%
    50-60% 2 $970,000 $485,000 $5,728 8.94%
    >60% 1 $285,000 $285,000 $0 8.63%

    Deerwood Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 185 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 172 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 720 $123,960,000 $172,167 $3,915 7.75%
    Not provided 48 $12,590,000 $262,292 $5,904 8.15%
    Not applicable 18 $3,460,000 $192,222 $0 7.87%
    Black 10 $2,160,000 $216,000 $3,017 7.60%
    American Indian 15 $1,735,000 $115,667 $1,815 6.97%
    Asian 10 $1,240,000 $124,000 $2,702 7.41%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.19%

    Deerwood 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 origination
    86.36%

    Deerwood Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 11 $1,145,000 $104,091
    NA 810 $144,000,000 $177,778

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    821 $145,145,000 $176,790

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 198 $27,290,000 $137,828 $1,805 8.17%
    40-60% 81 $19,785,000 $244,259 $4,397 7.66%
    60-80% 117 $38,915,000 $332,607 $6,280 6.98%
    80-100% 126 $40,480,000 $321,270 $5,641 7.06%
    Over 100% 2 $520,000 $260,000 $4,503 8.44%
    Under 20% 285 $16,835,000 $59,070 $427 8.12%