Effingham Mortgage Rates & Closing Costs

30yr Fixed Rate 15yr Fixed Rate FHA USDA VA 5/1 ARM

30 Year Fixed Rate mortgages in Effingham averaged 6.48% for the week of 2023-05-25, compared to the national average of 6.57% for the same period.

The average rate for the prior week (2023-05-18) was 5.9% and one month ago for the week of 2023-04-20, the average rate was 6.2%.

Effingham's average rate one year ago was 4.96%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2023-05-25, the average rate was 7.17%.

Loan Type Date Rate
US 30 Year Fixed Rate 2023-05-25 6.57%
Effingham 30 Year Fixed Rate 2023-05-25 6.48%
Effingham 30 Year Fixed Rate Refi 2023-05-25 7.17%
Effingham 15 Year Fixed Rate 2023-05-25 6.17%
Effingham 15 Year Fixed Rate Refi 2023-05-25 6.07%
Effingham 30 Year FHA 2023-05-25 6.41%
Effingham 30 Year FHA Refi 2023-05-25 6.61%
Effingham 30 Year USDA 2023-05-25 6.73%
Effingham 30 Year USDA Refi 2023-05-25 6.73%
Effingham 30 Year VA 2023-05-25 6.61%
Effingham 30 Year VA Refi 2023-05-25 6.61%
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Effingham Top Lenders by Rates & Fees

The below table looks at the consensus average rates and fees provided by each lender, for only loans originated in the Effingham, IL market. This includes FHA, Conventional, USDA and VA loans, as well as refis. All terms in the below chart are 30 year fixed rate. Unless noted otherwise, other data is all inclusive (FHA, ARM, 15-yr, etc.).

Name # of Loans 2022 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2022 Avg. Closing Costs
Dieterich Bank 64 4.59% $1,996
Midland States Bank 19 5.47% $4,346
Petefish, Skiles & Co. 13 5.10% $3,131
GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 13 5.05% $4,121
First National Bank of Waterloo 11 4.06% $1,404
Fifth Third Bank 7 4.35% $3,643
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 7 5.50% $6,018
BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. 4 5.53% $3,797
Farm Credit Mid-America, ACA 4 5.31% $6,047
First Mid Bank & Trust 4 6.03% $1,984
AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 3 4.25% $8,323
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 3 5.88% $3,211
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 2 6.66% $4,542
Bank of Hillsboro 2 6.13% $3,198
Bank of Springfield 2 6.45% $2,253
Flagstar Bank, FSB 2 3.39% $4,122
HOMESIDE FINANCIAL, LLC 2 6.44% $5,647
JPMorgan Chase Bank 2 4.43% $2,938
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 2 5.81% $5,366
NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 2 4.00% $2,272
Old National Bank 2 4.81% $5,726
Town & Country Banc Mortgage Services, Inc. 2 5.54% $2,048
Wells Fargo Bank 2 5.25% $1,716
Associated Bank 1 3.88% $8,071
Ixonia Bank 1 3.38% $2,824
Regions Bank 1 5.13% $6,449
KeyBank 1 4.88% $4,531
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC 1 4.50% $3,157
SOFI LENDING CORP. 1 3.38% $4,158
Merchants Bank of Indiana 1 5.99% $2,483
Citibank 1 3.88% $16,814
Mortgage Research Center, LLC 1 4.38% $4,697
Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 1 5.38% $6,725
VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC. 1 7.25% $7,204
UNITED HOME LOANS, INC. 1 5.75% $2,934
Paramount Bank 1 6.00% $1,718
First Merchants Bank 1 2.63% $1,502
AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION 1 3.25% $3,658
Credit Union 1 1 6.50% $2,998
First State Bank 1 4.13% $1,736
FIRST STATE MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC 1 6.50% $3,822
Bank of America 1 2.75% $2,168
CITIZENS EQUITY FIRST 1 4.88% $483
HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1 5.25% $8,460

Effingham Average Closing Costs & Other Stats

Effingham, IL's 44 lenders originated 497 loans during 2022. The total origination value was $84,555,000, with an average loan value of $170,131.

Effingham's average closing costs are $3,522.

The top Effingham lender as defined by loan originations is Dieterich Bank, with 64 loans originated. Their average total fees are $1,996, which is $2,349 lower than the next largest lender, Midland States Bank.

The lowest fee Effingham lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are First National Bank of Waterloo ($1,404), Dieterich Bank ($1,996), Petefish, Skiles & Co. ($3,131), GUARANTEED RATE, INC. ($4,121) and Midland States Bank ($4,346).

The lowest rate Effingham lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are First National Bank of Waterloo (4.06%), Dieterich Bank (4.59%), GUARANTEED RATE, INC. (5.05%), Petefish, Skiles & Co. (5.10%) and Midland States Bank (5.47%).

Effingham, IL Mortgage Market Share & Volume

Loan origination value is a good proxy for a lender's prominence within the market. The general assumption is that larger lenders will have more resources, but may spend more (and therefore charge more) on marketing and overhead expenses.

Name 2021 Loan Value 2022 Loan Value % Change 2022 Market Share
Dieterich Bank $50,310,000 $22,625,000 -55.0% 26.8%
First National Bank of Waterloo $5,690,000 $6,685,000 17.5% 7.9%
Midland States Bank $12,025,000 $5,980,000 -50.3% 7.1%
GUARANTEED RATE, INC. $1,280,000 $4,515,000 252.7% 5.3%
Fifth Third Bank $4,995,000 $3,780,000 -24.3% 4.5%
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC $9,020,000 $3,290,000 -63.5% 3.9%
Petefish, Skiles & Co. $18,960,000 $2,690,000 -85.8% 3.2%
Mortgage Research Center, LLC $2,255,000 $2,120,000 -6.0% 2.5%
BROKER SOLUTIONS, INC. $2,175,000 $2,060,000 -5.3% 2.4%
Citibank $1,705,000 n/a 2.0%
AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION $595,000 $1,595,000 168.1% 1.9%
The Peoples State Bank of Newton, Illinois $950,000 $1,580,000 66.3% 1.9%
First Mid Bank & Trust $2,810,000 $1,565,000 -44.3% 1.9%
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION $5,555,000 $1,510,000 -72.8% 1.8%
JPMorgan Chase Bank $1,240,000 $1,055,000 -14.9% 1.2%
Associated Bank $1,025,000 n/a 1.2%
Farm Credit Mid-America, ACA $2,250,000 $1,010,000 -55.1% 1.2%
Bank of Hillsboro $1,255,000 $985,000 -21.5% 1.2%
Old National Bank $890,000 n/a 1.1%
NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION $550,000 $800,000 45.5% 0.9%
The FNB Community Bank $85,000 $655,000 670.6% 0.8%
HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION $165,000 $650,000 293.9% 0.8%
Bank of Springfield $650,000 $625,000 -3.8% 0.7%
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC $285,000 $605,000 112.3% 0.7%
GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY $565,000 n/a 0.7%
The Fisher National Bank $550,000 n/a 0.7%
Wells Fargo Bank $665,000 $525,000 -21.1% 0.6%
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC $510,000 $515,000 1.0% 0.6%
GERSHMAN INVESTMENT CORP. $920,000 $510,000 -44.6% 0.6%
First State Bank $505,000 n/a 0.6%
KeyBank $505,000 n/a 0.6%
HOMESIDE FINANCIAL, LLC $500,000 n/a 0.6%
CHURCHILL MORTGAGE CORPORATION $705,000 $485,000 -31.2% 0.6%
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC $1,150,000 $450,000 -60.9% 0.5%
Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) $525,000 $390,000 -25.7% 0.5%
FLAT BRANCH MORTGAGE, INC. $1,115,000 $385,000 -65.5% 0.5%
First Financial Bank $545,000 $375,000 -31.2% 0.4%
Flagstar Bank, FSB $45,000 $370,000 722.2% 0.4%
Commerce Bank $365,000 n/a 0.4%
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC $350,000 n/a 0.4%
Merchants Bank of Indiana $325,000 n/a 0.4%
NEW DAY FINANCIAL, LLC $470,000 $325,000 -30.9% 0.4%
SOFI LENDING CORP. $315,000 n/a 0.4%
USAA Federal Savings Bank $275,000 n/a 0.3%
Community Mortgage Banc Corporation $180,000 $270,000 50.0% 0.3%
Regions Bank $175,000 $265,000 51.4% 0.3%
The Home Loan Expert LLC $260,000 n/a 0.3%
Town & Country Banc Mortgage Services, Inc. $260,000 n/a 0.3%
U.S. Bank $590,000 $250,000 -57.6% 0.3%
Peoples National Bank , N.A. $235,000 $245,000 4.3% 0.3%
PNC Bank $175,000 $245,000 40.0% 0.3%
UNITED HOME LOANS, INC. $245,000 n/a 0.3%
Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC $245,000 $235,000 -4.1% 0.3%
First Merchants Bank $225,000 n/a 0.3%
VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC. $365,000 $215,000 -41.1% 0.3%
HealthCare Associates Credit Union $200,000 n/a 0.2%
Bank of England $430,000 $195,000 -54.7% 0.2%
Credit Union 1 $185,000 n/a 0.2%
Busey Bank $175,000 n/a 0.2%
The Federal Savings Bank $680,000 $170,000 -75.0% 0.2%
FCB Banks $165,000 n/a 0.2%
MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO, LLC $165,000 n/a 0.2%
CITIZENS EQUITY FIRST $155,000 n/a 0.2%
Colonial Savings, F.A. $155,000 n/a 0.2%
FIRST STATE MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC $155,000 n/a 0.2%
Ixonia Bank $285,000 $155,000 -45.6% 0.2%
CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC. $240,000 $145,000 -39.6% 0.2%
Bank of America $220,000 $135,000 -38.6% 0.2%
AMERICAN FINANCING CORPORATION $125,000 n/a 0.1%
Mid-Continent Funding, Inc. $115,000 n/a 0.1%
EVANSVILLE TEACHERS $405,000 $105,000 -74.1% 0.1%
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION $1,265,000 $105,000 -91.7% 0.1%
Bell Bank $95,000 n/a 0.1%
Discover Bank $95,000 n/a 0.1%
First State Bank $95,000 n/a 0.1%
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC $185,000 $95,000 -48.6% 0.1%
SCOTT CREDIT UNION $195,000 $85,000 -56.4% 0.1%
21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION $205,000 $80,000 -61.0% 0.1%
Paramount Bank $55,000 n/a 0.1%
Figure Lending LLC $25,000 $35,000 40.0% 0.0%
Home Loan Investment Bank, F.S.B. $15,000 n/a 0.0%

Effingham's top lender by overall market share is Dieterich Bank, with 26.8% market share. In second place, with 7.9%, is First National Bank of Waterloo, having originated $6,685,000 in loans. In third place, with 7.1%, is Midland States Bank, having originated $5,980,000 in loans. In fourth place, with 5.3%, is GUARANTEED RATE, INC., having originated $4,515,000 in loans. In fifth place, with 4.5%, is Fifth Third Bank, having originated $3,780,000 in loans.


Effingham Housing Market Trends (Median, Average Prices & Listing Count)

Realtor.com - Effingham (CBSA) retrieved from FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Date Median Listing Price (YoY Change) Average Listing Price (YoY) MSA/US Median Price Ratio Active Listings
2018-01-01 $185,300 (12.9%) $239,462 (1.4%) 0.00 79
2018-02-01 $166,150 (-2.2%) $228,282 (-7.7%) 0.00 84
2018-03-01 $199,900 (7.9%) $238,183 (-6.2%) 0.00 102
2018-04-01 $199,900 (8.1%) $241,687 (-5.1%) 0.00 115
2018-05-01 $199,450 (6.1%) $238,552 (-8.3%) 0.00 126
2018-06-01 $199,900 (9.7%) $220,654 (-10.0%) 0.00 128
2018-07-01 $199,900 (8.1%) $219,956 (-11.7%) 0.00 128
2018-08-01 $198,700 (10.0%) $210,187 (-15.3%) 0.00 124
2018-09-01 $189,950 (7.4%) $208,527 (-9.0%) 0.00 128
2018-10-01 $173,700 (-1.8%) $206,431 (-11.5%) 0.00 128
2018-11-01 $175,725 (-1.8%) $203,560 (-15.6%) 0.00 121
2018-12-01 $164,950 (-13.7%) $193,387 (-19.2%) 0.00 107
2019-01-01 $149,900 (-19.1%) $189,407 (-20.9%) 0.00 103
2019-02-01 $156,225 (-6.0%) $202,345 (-11.4%) 0.00 103
2019-03-01 $156,450 (-21.7%) $212,694 (-10.7%) 0.00 100
2019-04-01 $169,150 (-15.4%) $224,618 (-7.1%) 0.00 102
2019-05-01 $174,575 (-12.5%) $237,703 (-0.4%) 0.00 108
2019-06-01 $168,950 (-15.5%) $231,487 (4.9%) 0.00 117
2019-07-01 $168,475 (-15.7%) $226,479 (3.0%) 0.00 124
2019-08-01 $171,000 (-13.9%) $223,047 (6.1%) 0.00 130
2019-09-01 $170,925 (-10.0%) $228,819 (9.7%) 0.00 128
2019-10-01 $170,750 (-1.7%) $231,838 (12.3%) 0.00 137
2019-11-01 $158,500 (-9.8%) $226,329 (11.2%) 0.00 140
2019-12-01 $139,900 (-15.2%) $222,436 (15.0%) 0.00 123
2020-01-01 $154,900 (3.3%) $217,902 (15.0%) 0.00 122
2020-02-01 $152,400 (-2.5%) $224,540 (11.0%) 0.00 112
2020-03-01 $169,950 (8.6%) $245,518 (15.4%) 0.00 121
2020-04-01 $176,500 (4.4%) $246,700 (9.8%) 0.00 123
2020-05-01 $198,750 (13.9%) $252,683 (6.3%) 0.00 113
2020-06-01 $207,000 (22.5%) $281,999 (21.8%) 0.00 97
2020-07-01 $207,700 (23.3%) $289,058 (27.6%) 0.00 94
2020-08-01 $218,950 (28.0%) $295,080 (32.3%) 0.00 84
2020-09-01 $222,000 (29.9%) $299,424 (30.9%) 0.00 85
2020-10-01 $224,900 (31.7%) $295,877 (27.6%) 0.00 82
2020-11-01 $182,425 (15.1%) $286,836 (26.7%) 0.00 84
2020-12-01 $169,900 (21.4%) $274,512 (23.4%) 0.00 79
2021-01-01 $176,450 (13.9%) $281,539 (29.2%) 0.00 61
2021-02-01 $208,750 (37.0%) $318,895 (42.0%) 0.00 54
2021-03-01 $209,500 (23.3%) $329,139 (34.1%) 0.00 58
2021-04-01 $220,755 (25.1%) $350,933 (42.3%) 0.00 57
2021-05-01 $142,500 (-28.3%) $306,687 (21.4%) 0.00 58
2021-06-01 $187,000 (-9.7%) $320,583 (13.7%) 0.00 60
2021-07-01 $194,950 (-6.1%) $324,875 (12.4%) 0.00 56
2021-08-01 $187,725 (-14.3%) $307,856 (4.3%) 0.00 49
2021-09-01 $186,500 (-16.0%) $283,295 (-5.4%) 0.00 51
2021-10-01 $186,000 (-17.3%) $278,440 (-5.9%) 0.00 47
2021-11-01 $189,250 (3.7%) $264,874 (-7.7%) 0.00 49
2021-12-01 $164,900 (-2.9%) $234,643 (-14.5%) 0.00 41
2022-01-01 $139,900 (-20.7%) $220,988 (-21.5%) 0.00 36
2022-02-01 $164,925 (-21.0%) $252,108 (-20.9%) 0.00 29
2022-03-01 $161,975 (-22.7%) $289,084 (-12.2%) 0.00 33
2022-04-01 $170,000 (-23.0%) $272,287 (-22.4%) 0.00 33
2022-05-01 $228,200 (60.1%) $313,923 (2.4%) 0.00 28
2022-06-01 $263,725 (41.0%) $333,793 (4.1%) 0.00 24
2022-07-01 $235,000 (20.5%) $327,731 (0.9%) 0.00 27
2022-08-01 $147,500 (-21.4%) $239,656 (-22.2%) 0.00 38
2022-09-01 $173,225 (-7.1%) $266,134 (-6.1%) 0.00 45
2022-10-01 $159,900 (-14.0%) $251,539 (-9.7%) 0.00 45
2022-11-01 $163,175 (-13.8%) $290,547 (9.7%) 0.00 45
2022-12-01 $184,450 (11.9%) $302,835 (29.1%) 0.00 39
2023-01-01 $226,975 (62.2%) $333,138 (50.8%) 0.00 34
2023-02-01 $228,675 (38.7%) $344,499 (36.7%) 0.00 28
2023-03-01 $219,625 (35.6%) $364,102 (26.0%) 0.00 27
2023-04-01 $272,000 (60.0%) $404,928 (48.7%) 0.00 29
Effingham's median listing price for 2023-04-01 was $272,000, a difference of $102,000 (60.0%) versus the prior year and $52,375 versus the prior month.

Effingham's median listing price comes in at 0% of the national average.

Effingham's average listing price for 2023-04-01 was $404,928, a difference of $132,641 (48.7%) versus the prior year and $40,826 versus the prior month.

For the 2023-04-01 period, Effingham had 29 MLS listings, a difference of 2 listings (7%) versus the prior month and -4 listings (-12%) versus the prior year.

Median Listing Time on Market & Square Footage

Realtor.com - Effingham (CBSA) retrieved from FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Date Median Listing Time on Market Median Square Footage
2018-01-01 0 days 1,992 sqft
2018-02-01 0 days 2,001 sqft
2018-03-01 0 days 2,248 sqft
2018-04-01 0 days 2,325 sqft
2018-05-01 0 days 2,091 sqft
2018-06-01 0 days 2,184 sqft
2018-07-01 0 days 2,185 sqft
2018-08-01 0 days 2,088 sqft
2018-09-01 0 days 2,047 sqft
2018-10-01 0 days 2,001 sqft
2018-11-01 0 days 1,989 sqft
2018-12-01 0 days 1,915 sqft
2019-01-01 0 days 1,776 sqft
2019-02-01 0 days 1,774 sqft
2019-03-01 0 days 1,840 sqft
2019-04-01 0 days 1,953 sqft
2019-05-01 0 days 2,021 sqft
2019-06-01 0 days 1,950 sqft
2019-07-01 0 days 1,922 sqft
2019-08-01 0 days 1,827 sqft
2019-09-01 0 days 1,869 sqft
2019-10-01 0 days 1,777 sqft
2019-11-01 0 days 1,783 sqft
2019-12-01 0 days 1,784 sqft
2020-01-01 0 days 1,784 sqft
2020-02-01 0 days 1,795 sqft
2020-03-01 0 days 1,889 sqft
2020-04-01 0 days 1,943 sqft
2020-05-01 0 days 2,041 sqft
2020-06-01 0 days 2,093 sqft
2020-07-01 0 days 2,086 sqft
2020-08-01 0 days 2,119 sqft
2020-09-01 0 days 2,152 sqft
2020-10-01 0 days 2,280 sqft
2020-11-01 0 days 1,970 sqft
2020-12-01 0 days 1,812 sqft
2021-01-01 0 days 1,825 sqft
2021-02-01 0 days 1,999 sqft
2021-03-01 0 days 2,038 sqft
2021-04-01 0 days 2,041 sqft
2021-05-01 0 days 1,598 sqft
2021-06-01 0 days 1,871 sqft
2021-07-01 0 days 2,040 sqft
2021-08-01 0 days 1,932 sqft
2021-09-01 0 days 1,921 sqft
2021-10-01 0 days 2,008 sqft
2021-11-01 0 days 1,980 sqft
2021-12-01 0 days 1,584 sqft
2022-01-01 0 days 1,520 sqft
2022-02-01 0 days 1,761 sqft
2022-03-01 0 days 1,899 sqft
2022-04-01 0 days 1,745 sqft
2022-05-01 0 days 1,904 sqft
2022-06-01 0 days 1,938 sqft
2022-07-01 0 days 1,940 sqft
2022-08-01 0 days 1,735 sqft
2022-09-01 0 days 1,931 sqft
2022-10-01 0 days 2,104 sqft
2022-11-01 0 days 1,777 sqft
2022-12-01 0 days 1,912 sqft
2023-01-01 0 days 2,017 sqft
2023-02-01 0 days 1,924 sqft
2023-03-01 0 days 1,960 sqft
2023-04-01 0 days 2,461 sqft
Effingham's median listing age (time on market) for 2023-04-01 was 0 days.

Effingham's median square footage for active listings during the 2023-04-01 period was 2,461 sqft. One year prior, the average listing was 1,745 sqft.

Effingham, IL Market Loan Reason

Loan Purpose Originations Total Value Average Loan
Home Purchase 288 $54,960,000 $190,833
Cash Out Refi 83 $14,315,000 $172,470
Refi 62 $9,550,000 $154,032
Other 42 $4,440,000 $105,714
Home Improvement 22 $1,290,000 $58,636

Effingham's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 288 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 83 originations.

Interest Rate Frequencies

Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
4-5% 129 $21,565,000 $167,171
5-6% 118 $21,220,000 $179,831
3-4% 116 $22,710,000 $195,776
6-7% 50 $6,990,000 $139,800
2.5-3% 28 $4,430,000 $158,214
<2.5% 26 $2,380,000 $91,538
7-8% 11 $2,015,000 $183,182
Over 8% 6 $260,000 $43,333

During 2022, Effingham's most frequently originated rate bucket was 4-5%, with 129 originations.

Loan Sizing (Effingham, IL MSA)

Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan
$100k-200k 202 $29,050,000 $143,812
$100,000 or less 156 $9,170,000 $58,782
$200k-400k 114 $30,920,000 $271,228
$400k-600k 18 $8,660,000 $481,111
$600k-1000k 5 $4,025,000 $805,000
$Over $1MM 2 $2,730,000 $1,365,000

Effingham's loan sizing saw the bucket of loans from $100k-200k with 202 originations, totaling $29,050,000 in origination value.

LTV Distribution

Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan
80-100% 215 $40,765,000 $189,605
60-80% 123 $25,355,000 $206,138
40-60% 58 $8,670,000 $149,483
20-40% 42 $5,000,000 $119,048
Under 20% 41 $1,235,000 $30,122
Over 100% 3 $425,000 $141,667

Effingham's loan sizing saw loans grouped in the 80-100% Loan-to-value bucket with 215 originations, totaling $40,765,000 in origination value.