Mercantile Bank Of Michigan Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Grand Rapids, MI

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Review & Overview

Mercantile Bank Of Michigan is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. Mercantile Bank Of Michigan 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: Grand Rapids, Cincinnati, Traverse City, Detroit, and Kalamazoo among others. We have data for 67 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Mercantile Bank Of Michigan 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. Mercantile Bank Of Michigan 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.09% 5/4/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.31% 5/4/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.24% 5/4/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.50% 5/4/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.27% 5/4/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.84% 5/4/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.23% 5/4/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.93% 5/4/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.93% 5/4/24
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

2,340

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$678,710,000
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 789 $222,855,000 $282,452 $3,147 4.75%
Outside of Metro Areas 530 $134,310,000 $253,415 $3,602 4.99%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 120 $51,680,000 $430,667 $5,087 4.70%
Traverse City, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 59 $28,625,000 $485,169 $3,986 5.12%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 61 $27,605,000 $452,541 $3,851 4.17%
KALAMAZOO-PORTAGE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 76 $27,240,000 $358,421 $3,270 4.96%
LANSING-EAST LANSING, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 62 $25,370,000 $409,194 $3,419 4.70%
Holland, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 72 $24,940,000 $346,389 $3,712 4.90%
Mount Pleasant, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 124 $17,580,000 $141,774 $2,473 5.02%
MIDLAND, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 48 $16,650,000 $346,875 $3,960 4.80%
ANN ARBOR, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $13,910,000 $6,955,000 $6,037 3.38%
Alma, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 108 $9,400,000 $87,037 $2,396 5.43%
COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $9,175,000 $705,769 $5,688 4.73%
DAYTON-KETTERING, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 24 $7,180,000 $299,167 $4,291 4.76%
Cadillac, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 49 $6,475,000 $132,143 $3,121 5.10%
SAGINAW, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 33 $5,085,000 $154,091 $3,910 5.46%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $4,440,000 $555,000 $3,244 4.38%
CLEVELAND-ELYRIA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $3,910,000 $488,750 $4,980 4.44%
MUSKEGON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $3,475,000 $231,667 $3,302 5.32%
Big Rapids, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 32 $3,220,000 $100,625 $2,358 5.08%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $3,005,000 $601,000 $6,409 3.85%
Key West, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $2,485,000 $828,333 $7,167 3.83%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $2,485,000 $497,000 $4,764 3.95%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $2,365,000 $473,000 $4,873 4.50%
LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $2,345,000 $469,000 $3,541 3.55%
Ludington, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $2,240,000 $373,333 $3,490 4.92%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $2,050,000 $1,025,000 $5,787 2.81%
LEXINGTON-FAYETTE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,735,000 $578,333 $5,096 4.75%
JACKSON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,440,000 $240,000 $3,766 4.83%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,375,000 $1,375,000 $10,640 5.75%
BAY CITY, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,330,000 $133,000 $3,218 4.91%
NILES, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,310,000 $327,500 $3,691 5.22%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,005,000 $335,000 $4,390 3.88%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $905,000 $905,000 $2,473 3.25%
BATTLE CREEK, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $730,000 $182,500 $3,673 4.97%
CANTON-MASSILLON, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $725,000 $241,667 $5,568 5.08%
SOUTH BEND-MISHAWAKA, IN-MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $630,000 $315,000 $5,473 4.63%
Wilmington, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $535,000 $535,000 $5,069 3.75%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $485,000 $485,000 $5,902 5.75%
YOUNGSTOWN-WARREN-BOARDMAN, OH-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $470,000 $235,000 $2,514 4.06%
AKRON, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $440,000 $220,000 $4,388 6.31%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $430,000 $215,000 $4,286 3.88%
Urbana, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $420,000 $210,000 $5,419 4.88%
Sturgis, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $360,000 $180,000 $2,669 5.50%
FLINT, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $360,000 $180,000 $2,726 5.50%
TOLEDO, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $4,098 3.50%
SPRINGFIELD, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $3,416 6.25%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $4,955 5.88%
Athens, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $3,485 5.25%
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $2,696 3.63%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $4,239 2.50%
Richmond, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $2,260 3.88%
Houghton, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $230,000 $115,000 $2,469 4.88%
OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $3,678 7.38%
Wapakoneta, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $3,465 3.75%
Mount Vernon, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $5,689 7.13%
MONROE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $2,792 3.38%
Alpena, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $150,000 $75,000 $3,467 5.44%
Washington Court House, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $2,568 4.00%
Sidney, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $3,647 5.88%
Sault Ste. Marie, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $120,000 $60,000 $4,314 6.13%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $2,574 3.00%
Fremont, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $3,005 5.88%
Hillsdale, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $2,834 5.63%
Richmond-Berea, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $3,003 5.50%
Greenville, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 4.50%
Coldwater, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $741 6.75%
Mercantile Bank Of Michigan's top markets include Grand Rapids, Cincinnati, Traverse City, Detroit, and Kalamazoo among others.

Their top states include:
  • Michigan (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Ohio (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Kentucky (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Indiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 1,976 $633,160,000 $320,425 $3,336 4.84%
    HELOC 282 $30,620,000 $108,582 n/a 5.00%
    FHA 75 $13,805,000 $184,067 $6,901 5.23%
    USDA 7 $1,125,000 $160,714 $4,600 4.18%

    For 2022, Mercantile Bank Of Michigan's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,976 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 282 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 1,493 $513,135,000 $343,694 $3,895 4.90%
    Home Improvement 306 $25,010,000 $81,732 $1,394 5.15%
    Cash Out Refi 232 $60,700,000 $261,638 $3,099 4.38%
    Other 180 $25,360,000 $140,889 $2,146 5.35%
    Refi 129 $54,505,000 $422,519 $2,661 4.10%

    For 2022, Mercantile Bank Of Michigan's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,493 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 306 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,582 $532,460,000 $336,574 $3,822 4.82%
    Other 336 $57,140,000 $170,060 $1,878 5.09%
    15 Year 224 $41,120,000 $183,571 $2,822 4.37%
    10 Year 117 $10,585,000 $90,470 $1,064 5.77%
    5 Year 41 $29,475,000 $718,902 $641 5.54%
    20 Year 38 $7,740,000 $203,684 $3,359 4.65%
    1 Year 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 8.00%
    3 Year 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 6.00%

    For 2022, Mercantile Bank Of Michigan's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,582 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 336 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 1,247 $435,275,000 $349,058
    $1k-2k 463 $81,995,000 $177,095
    $2k-3k 138 $34,530,000 $250,217
    $3k-4k 63 $17,335,000 $275,159
    $5k+ 24 $7,350,000 $306,250
    $4k-5k 19 $5,995,000 $315,526

    Mercantile Bank Of Michigan's average total fees were $3,822, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 1,247 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 618 $219,830,000 $355,712
    5-6% 606 $134,010,000 $221,139
    4-5% 571 $176,095,000 $308,398
    6-7% 302 $69,440,000 $229,934
    2.5-3% 119 $63,255,000 $531,555
    7-8% 106 $13,640,000 $128,679
    <2.5% 10 $1,930,000 $193,000
    Over 8% 8 $510,000 $63,750

    During 2022, Mercantile Bank Of Michigan's average interest rate for loans was 4.82%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 618 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 678 $189,350,000 $279,277 $3,695 4.80%
    $100k-200k 620 $90,360,000 $145,742 $3,264 5.02%
    $100,000 or less 597 $33,155,000 $55,536 $1,939 5.24%
    $400k-600k 219 $107,245,000 $489,703 $4,283 4.49%
    $600k-1MM 138 $101,390,000 $734,710 $4,689 4.11%
    $1MM+ 88 $157,210,000 $1,786,477 $6,462 4.02%

    2022 saw Mercantile Bank Of Michigan place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 678 originations, totaling $189,350,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 448 $66,610,000 $148,683 $3,150 4.98%
    $100k-150k 444 $106,080,000 $238,919 $3,407 4.93%
    $150k-250k 356 $121,160,000 $340,337 $3,732 4.78%
    $250k+ 354 $229,080,000 $647,119 $4,654 4.44%
    $50k or less 332 $34,090,000 $102,681 $2,908 5.01%
    $75k-100k 330 $60,330,000 $182,818 $3,224 4.99%

    Mercantile Bank Of Michigan lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 448 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 444 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 509 $138,685,000 $272,466 $3,285 4.73%
    30-36% 467 $119,565,000 $256,028 $3,279 4.92%
    <20% 199 $54,765,000 $275,201 $3,132 4.53%
    41% 121 $36,355,000 $300,455 $3,348 4.99%
    42% 115 $30,285,000 $263,348 $3,624 5.12%
    40% 101 $30,305,000 $300,050 $3,601 4.77%
    38% 98 $27,070,000 $276,224 $3,425 4.76%
    36% 95 $25,325,000 $266,579 $3,574 4.86%
    44% 89 $19,935,000 $223,989 $3,669 4.98%
    37% 82 $21,870,000 $266,707 $3,368 5.14%
    43% 81 $20,355,000 $251,296 $3,954 5.06%
    39% 80 $23,440,000 $293,000 $3,741 4.85%
    45% 78 $14,990,000 $192,179 $3,526 4.88%
    46% 44 $11,620,000 $264,091 $3,686 4.89%
    48% 43 $14,615,000 $339,884 $3,889 5.09%
    49% 38 $10,150,000 $267,105 $3,885 5.24%
    50-60% 37 $16,735,000 $452,297 $5,585 4.96%
    47% 35 $9,225,000 $263,571 $4,405 5.00%
    >60% 3 $1,155,000 $385,000 $0 5.63%

    Mercantile Bank Of Michigan lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 509 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 467 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,851 $512,655,000 $276,961 $3,431 4.85%
    Not provided 352 $83,680,000 $237,727 $3,567 4.93%
    Not applicable 25 $52,265,000 $2,090,600 $0 5.71%
    Asian 41 $16,225,000 $395,732 $3,683 5.02%
    Black 56 $11,290,000 $201,607 $4,395 4.88%
    American Indian 14 $2,540,000 $181,429 $3,886 4.81%
    Asian Indian 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 5.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    86.48%

    Mercantile Bank Of Michigan has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    79.06%

    Mercantile Bank Of Michigan has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 2,340 $678,710,000 $290,047

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2,340 $678,710,000 $290,047

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 253 $34,725,000 $137,253 $2,600 5.05%
    40-60% 281 $70,315,000 $250,231 $3,123 4.67%
    60-80% 597 $216,105,000 $361,985 $3,705 4.85%
    80-100% 931 $343,485,000 $368,942 $3,958 4.79%
    Under 20% 278 $14,080,000 $50,647 $961 5.24%