Star Financial Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
Star Financial Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Cash Out Refi and Home Purchase loans. Star Financial Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Marion, Muncie, and Angola among others. We have data for 34 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Star Financial Bank has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Star Financial 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) | 9.26% | 4/5/25 |
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.80% | 4/5/25 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.76% | 4/5/25 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.82% | 4/5/25 |
| 30 Year FHA Purchase | 6.72% | 4/5/25 |
| 30 Year VA Purchase | 6.72% | 4/5/25 |
| 30 Year USDA Purchase | 6.72% | 4/5/25 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.48% | 4/5/25 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 7.20% | 4/5/25 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 7.20% | 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
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Relative Rate
Star Financial Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was
6.56%.
The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.
This yields a difference of 0.01%.
Relative Fees (Closing Costs)
Star Financial Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate
mortgage were $3,165.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 269 | $53,255,000 | $197,974 | $3,020 | 7.63% |
| FORT WAYNE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 181 | $28,745,000 | $158,812 | $3,015 | 7.56% |
| Marion, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 80 | $7,840,000 | $98,000 | $2,119 | 8.00% |
| MUNCIE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 66 | $6,900,000 | $104,545 | $2,837 | 7.92% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 41 | $4,675,000 | $114,024 | $2,247 | 7.79% |
| Angola, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 19 | $4,215,000 | $221,842 | $3,150 | 8.20% |
| New Castle, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 56 | $3,920,000 | $70,000 | $2,359 | 7.84% |
| KOKOMO, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 31 | $2,145,000 | $69,194 | $1,899 | 7.67% |
| Kendallville, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 14 | $2,000,000 | $142,857 | $2,465 | 7.32% |
| Warsaw, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $1,470,000 | $245,000 | $4,305 | 7.33% |
| BLOOMINGTON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $1,210,000 | $605,000 | $3,209 | 6.38% |
| Coldwater, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $1,205,000 | $401,667 | $4,776 | 6.96% |
| LAFAYETTE-WEST LAFAYETTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $1,180,000 | $196,667 | $3,118 | 7.40% |
| Bluffton, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $915,000 | $305,000 | $4,708 | 6.71% |
| Bozeman, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $905,000 | $905,000 | $6,510 | 6.50% |
| PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $810,000 | $405,000 | $5,263 | 6.00% |
| Auburn, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 8 | $790,000 | $98,750 | $3,020 | 7.80% |
| Bedford, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $730,000 | $365,000 | $5,737 | 6.13% |
| CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $715,000 | $715,000 | $8,666 | 6.63% |
| Wabash, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $655,000 | $218,333 | $2,787 | 7.13% |
| Logansport, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $650,000 | $162,500 | $2,753 | 6.75% |
| Heber, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $635,000 | $635,000 | $4,255 | 6.50% |
| Peru, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $480,000 | $240,000 | $3,648 | 7.94% |
| Huntington, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $360,000 | $90,000 | $0 | 8.44% |
| North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $305,000 | $305,000 | $4,894 | 6.50% |
| Decatur, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $255,000 | $255,000 | $3,446 | 6.38% |
| LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $255,000 | $255,000 | $0 | 5.49% |
| COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $215,000 | $215,000 | $3,430 | 6.38% |
| Crawfordsville, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $200,000 | $100,000 | $3,633 | 7.69% |
| Big Rapids, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $185,000 | $185,000 | $2,893 | 5.88% |
| SOUTH BEND-MISHAWAKA, IN-MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $175,000 | $175,000 | $0 | 7.75% |
| Bellefontaine, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $165,000 | $165,000 | $4,916 | 6.50% |
| Sturgis, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $125,000 | $125,000 | $0 | 7.75% |
| Seymour, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $125,000 | $125,000 | $0 | 8.00% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HELOC | 520 | $47,060,000 | $90,500 | n/a | 8.24% |
| Conventional | 296 | $81,350,000 | $274,831 | $2,914 | 6.68% |
For 2024, Star Financial Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 520 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 296 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2024, Star Financial Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 326 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 288 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2024, Star Financial Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 570 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 198 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
Star Financial Bank's average total fees were $3,165, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 148 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 8% | 426 | $34,700,000 | $81,455 |
| 6-7% | 189 | $60,455,000 | $319,868 |
| 5-6% | 104 | $21,710,000 | $208,750 |
| 7-8% | 97 | $11,545,000 | $119,021 |
During 2024, Star Financial Bank's average interest rate for loans was 6.56%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 426 originations.
Loan Sizing
2024 saw Star Financial Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 470 originations, totaling $23,340,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Star Financial Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 166 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 150 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Star Financial Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 204 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 165 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications77.22%
Star Financial Bank has a below average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination69.85%
Star Financial Bank has a low pick rate. They may have issues with closing loans or may approve everyone, but with onerous loan terms.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 816 | $128,410,000 | $157,365 |