Pontiac Mortgage Rates & Closing Costs

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

30 Year Fixed Rate mortgages in Pontiac averaged 6.75% for the week of 2024-11-07, compared to the national average of 6.79% for the same period.

The average rate for the prior week (2024-10-31) was 6.78% and one month ago for the week of 2024-10-03, the average rate was 6.08%.

Pontiac's average rate one year ago was 7.92%.

For refis of the same type during the week of 2024-11-07, the average rate was 7.39%.

Loan Type Date Rate
US 30 Year Fixed Rate 2024-11-07 6.79%
Pontiac 30 Year Fixed Rate 2024-11-07 6.75%
Pontiac 30 Year Fixed Rate Refi 2024-11-07 7.39%
Pontiac 15 Year Fixed Rate 2024-11-07 6%
Pontiac 15 Year Fixed Rate Refi 2024-11-07 6.1%
Pontiac 30 Year FHA 2024-11-07 6.33%
Pontiac 30 Year FHA Refi 2024-11-07 6.33%
Pontiac 30 Year USDA 2024-11-07 6.48%
Pontiac 30 Year USDA Refi 2024-11-07 6.28%
Pontiac 30 Year VA 2024-11-07 6.14%
Pontiac 30 Year VA Refi 2024-11-07 6.54%
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Pontiac 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 Pontiac, 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 2023 Avg. 30yFix Rate 2023 Avg. Closing Costs
Bank of Pontiac 33 7.08% $1,939
FLAT BRANCH MORTGAGE, INC. 14 6.77% $3,099
FIRST STATE MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC 11 6.42% $3,553
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 7 7.00% $4,697
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC 6 7.37% $5,444
Wells Fargo Bank 5 6.55% $3,625
The First National Bank of Ottawa 5 6.28% $2,700
Flanagan State Bank 5 6.73% $4,737
Morton Community Bank 5 6.13% $2,080
First State Bank 4 6.75% $2,091
GUARANTEED RATE, INC. 4 6.78% $5,281
COMPASS MORTGAGE, INC. 4 6.94% $4,051
Ixonia Bank 4 6.69% $4,091
MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC. 3 6.37% $3,357
PNC Bank 3 6.92% $2,577
AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION 2 6.75% $7,149
JPMorgan Chase Bank 2 6.74% $3,706
CITIZENS EQUITY FIRST 2 6.88% $1,904
First Financial Bank 2 7.69% $4,030
NUMARK CREDIT UNION 2 6.06% $2,281
Grundy Bank 2 7.00% $2,339
GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY 2 7.50% $4,776
Heartland Bank and Trust Company 2 6.84% $2,145
Busey Bank 2 7.38% $3,100
Prairie State Bank and Trust 1 7.25% $1,753
Regions Bank 1 7.75% $4,287
Stillman Bank 1 6.00% $4,894
THE ANDERSON FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. 1 6.88% $3,549
The Federal Savings Bank 1 7.88% $8,428
UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP. 1 7.00% $4,417
ZILLOW HOME LOANS, LLC 1 6.38% $6,124
AMERICAN PORTFOLIO MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 6.38% $2,252
AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC 1 6.63% $2,394
Bank of America 1 7.88% $3,434
Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A. 1 6.49% $3,023
Century Mortgage Company DBA Century Lending Company 1 6.63% $4,411
CIBM Bank 1 7.50% $2,308
COMPEER FINANCIAL, FLCA 1 7.88% $2,451
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 1 6.75% $4,517
Discover Bank 1 8.79% $0
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 7.75% $3,577
FINANCIAL PLUS 1 7.15% $1,716
First Federal Savings Bank 1 7.13% $3,118
First Financial Bank 1 6.75% $4,306
Heritage Federal Credit Union 1 7.38% $2,423
HOMESIDE FINANCIAL, LLC 1 6.50% $3,224
Home State Bank 1 6.38% $2,685
Marine Bank 1 6.50% $4,652
Midland States Bank 1 7.13% $3,446
Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) 1 7.49% $7,336
NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 1 7.50% $1,780
Old National Bank 1 7.13% $4,425
Ottawa Savings Bank 1 5.75% $4,953
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 1 6.00% $1,802

Pontiac Average Closing Costs & Other Stats

Pontiac, IL's 54 lenders originated 651 loans during 2023. The total origination value was $70,915,000, with an average loan value of $108,932.

Pontiac's average closing costs are $3,656.

The top Pontiac lender as defined by loan originations is Bank of Pontiac, with 33 loans originated. Their average total fees are $1,939, which is $1,160 lower than the next largest lender, FLAT BRANCH MORTGAGE, INC..

The lowest fee Pontiac lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are Bank of Pontiac ($1,939), FLAT BRANCH MORTGAGE, INC. ($3,099), FIRST STATE MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC ($3,553), .

The lowest rate Pontiac lenders (with over 10 loans originated) are FIRST STATE MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC (6.42%), FLAT BRANCH MORTGAGE, INC. (6.77%), Bank of Pontiac (7.08%), .

Pontiac, 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 2022 Loan Value 2023 Loan Value % Change 2023 Market Share
Bank of Pontiac $21,330,000 $13,240,000 -37.9% 18.7%
First State Bank of Forrest $9,835,000 $8,365,000 -14.9% 11.8%
State Bank of Graymont $5,900,000 $6,080,000 3.1% 8.6%
FLAT BRANCH MORTGAGE, INC. $2,790,000 $2,845,000 2.0% 4.0%
QUICKEN LOANS, LLC $3,330,000 $2,500,000 -24.9% 3.5%
Flanagan State Bank $4,720,000 $2,465,000 -47.8% 3.5%
FIRST STATE MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC $2,255,000 $2,360,000 4.7% 3.3%
GUARANTEED RATE, INC. $1,360,000 $1,585,000 16.5% 2.2%
LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC $2,030,000 $1,535,000 -24.4% 2.2%
Streator Onized Credit Union $1,935,000 $1,355,000 -30.0% 1.9%
First Financial Bank $585,000 $1,300,000 122.2% 1.8%
Morton Community Bank $1,435,000 $1,295,000 -9.8% 1.8%
Ixonia Bank $1,285,000 n/a 1.8%
Busey Bank $1,135,000 $940,000 -17.2% 1.3%
Peoples National Bank of Kewanee $920,000 n/a 1.3%
Wells Fargo Bank $1,875,000 $870,000 -53.6% 1.2%
COMPEER FINANCIAL, FLCA $700,000 $865,000 23.6% 1.2%
Mortgage Research Center, LLC $1,220,000 $750,000 -38.5% 1.1%
CITIZENS EQUITY FIRST $1,645,000 $705,000 -57.1% 1.0%
First State Bank $1,345,000 $700,000 -48.0% 1.0%
COMPASS MORTGAGE, INC. $615,000 $680,000 10.6% 1.0%
PNC Bank $370,000 $680,000 83.8% 1.0%
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION $690,000 $650,000 -5.8% 0.9%
The First National Bank of Ottawa $470,000 $650,000 38.3% 0.9%
Grundy Bank $205,000 $645,000 214.6% 0.9%
AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION $415,000 $625,000 50.6% 0.9%
MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC. $250,000 $615,000 146.0% 0.9%
AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION $280,000 $490,000 75.0% 0.7%
Goodfield State Bank $205,000 $450,000 119.5% 0.6%
CARDINAL FINANCIAL $945,000 $395,000 -58.2% 0.6%
First Federal Savings Bank $355,000 $395,000 11.3% 0.6%
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION $1,165,000 $375,000 -67.8% 0.5%
Heartland Bank and Trust Company $55,000 $370,000 572.7% 0.5%
NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION $375,000 $370,000 -1.3% 0.5%
GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY $360,000 n/a 0.5%
Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A. $145,000 $340,000 134.5% 0.5%
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC $1,825,000 $335,000 -81.6% 0.5%
MEMBER FIRST MORTGAGE, LLC $335,000 n/a 0.5%
Neighborhood Loans, Inc. $135,000 $320,000 137.0% 0.5%
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC $525,000 $310,000 -41.0% 0.4%
Quontic Bank $305,000 n/a 0.4%
UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP. $275,000 n/a 0.4%
Mr. Cooper ( Nationstar Mortgage ) $335,000 $270,000 -19.4% 0.4%
First Financial Bank $585,000 $260,000 -55.6% 0.4%
Regions Bank $185,000 $255,000 37.8% 0.4%
ZILLOW HOME LOANS, LLC $240,000 $245,000 2.1% 0.3%
NUMARK CREDIT UNION $85,000 $240,000 182.4% 0.3%
JPMorgan Chase Bank $1,095,000 $230,000 -79.0% 0.3%
DIAMOND RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION $225,000 n/a 0.3%
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC $425,000 $215,000 -49.4% 0.3%
CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC. $680,000 $205,000 -69.9% 0.3%
Allied First Bank,sb $195,000 n/a 0.3%
DAS Acquisition Company, LLC $195,000 n/a 0.3%
FIRST CENTENNIAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION $195,000 n/a 0.3%
Home State Bank $195,000 n/a 0.3%
Midland States Bank $1,455,000 $195,000 -86.6% 0.3%
The Huntington National Bank $85,000 $195,000 129.4% 0.3%
Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC $190,000 n/a 0.3%
LIMA ONE CAPITAL, LLC $185,000 n/a 0.3%
Prairie State Bank and Trust $185,000 n/a 0.3%
PRIMELENDING, A PLAINSCAPITAL COMPANY $185,000 n/a 0.3%
THE ANDERSON FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. $185,000 n/a 0.3%
Flagstar Bank, FSB $1,165,000 $175,000 -85.0% 0.2%
Marine Bank $175,000 n/a 0.2%
21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION $35,000 $170,000 385.7% 0.2%
ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORPORATION $120,000 $170,000 41.7% 0.2%
AMERICAN PORTFOLIO MORTGAGE CORPORATION $165,000 n/a 0.2%
HOMESIDE FINANCIAL, LLC $165,000 n/a 0.2%
INB $220,000 $165,000 -25.0% 0.2%
Old National Bank $185,000 $165,000 -10.8% 0.2%
Bank of Gibson City $155,000 n/a 0.2%
TRIAD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. $175,000 $150,000 -14.3% 0.2%
FINANCIAL PLUS $695,000 $145,000 -79.1% 0.2%
Heritage Federal Credit Union $145,000 n/a 0.2%
Mutual Federal Bank $145,000 n/a 0.2%
Servion, Inc. $910,000 $145,000 -84.1% 0.2%
Citizens Bank $140,000 n/a 0.2%
Ottawa Savings Bank $515,000 $135,000 -73.8% 0.2%
Stillman Bank $135,000 n/a 0.2%
The Federal Savings Bank $95,000 $135,000 42.1% 0.2%
Truist $135,000 n/a 0.2%
Century Mortgage Company DBA Century Lending Company $105,000 $130,000 23.8% 0.2%
GENEVA FINANCIAL, LLC $130,000 n/a 0.2%
CIBM Bank $125,000 n/a 0.2%
The Fisher National Bank $180,000 $125,000 -30.6% 0.2%
USAA Federal Savings Bank $125,000 n/a 0.2%
Bank of America $120,000 n/a 0.2%
NEW DAY FINANCIAL, LLC $95,000 n/a 0.1%
NATIONS RELIABLE LENDING, LLC $135,000 $75,000 -44.4% 0.1%
ALLIANT CREDIT UNION $65,000 n/a 0.1%
AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC $65,000 n/a 0.1%
Discover Bank $215,000 $65,000 -69.8% 0.1%
Farmers-Merchants Bank of Illinois $65,000 n/a 0.1%
HealthCare Associates Credit Union $95,000 $65,000 -31.6% 0.1%
ILLINOIS STATE CREDIT UNION $215,000 $65,000 -69.8% 0.1%
SPRING EQ, LLC $65,000 n/a 0.1%
ROYAL UNITED MORTGAGE LLC $170,000 $55,000 -67.6% 0.1%
Commerce Bank $45,000 $35,000 -22.2% 0.0%
Figure Lending LLC $35,000 $35,000 0.0% 0.0%
CNB Bank And Trust, N.A. $25,000 n/a 0.0%
SCOTT CREDIT UNION $25,000 n/a 0.0%

Pontiac's top lender by overall market share is Bank of Pontiac, with 18.7% market share. In second place, with 11.8%, is First State Bank of Forrest, having originated $8,365,000 in loans. In third place, with 8.6%, is State Bank of Graymont, having originated $6,080,000 in loans. In fourth place, with 4.0%, is FLAT BRANCH MORTGAGE, INC., having originated $2,845,000 in loans. In fifth place, with 3.5%, is QUICKEN LOANS, LLC, having originated $2,500,000 in loans.

Pontiac, IL Market Loan Reason

Loan Purpose Originations Total Value Average Loan
Home Purchase 429 $53,375,000 $124,417
Home Improvement 62 $2,480,000 $40,000
Other 55 $3,235,000 $58,818
Refi 54 $5,660,000 $104,815
Cash Out Refi 51 $6,165,000 $120,882

Pontiac's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 429 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 62 originations.

Interest Rate Frequencies

Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
6-7% 182 $27,180,000 $149,341
7-8% 116 $14,660,000 $126,379
Over 8% 77 $6,095,000 $79,156
5-6% 33 $4,575,000 $138,636
<2.5% 20 $140,000 $7,000
3-4% 2 $170,000 $85,000
4-5% 1 $145,000 $145,000

During 2023, Pontiac's most frequently originated rate bucket was 6-7%, with 182 originations.

Loan Sizing (Pontiac, IL MSA)

Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan
$100,000 or less 363 $17,535,000 $48,306
$100k-200k 217 $31,005,000 $142,880
$200k-400k 60 $15,380,000 $256,333
$400k-600k 7 $3,255,000 $465,000
$600k-1000k 2 $1,690,000 $845,000
$Over $1MM 2 $2,050,000 $1,025,000

Pontiac's loan sizing saw the bucket of loans from $100,000 or less with 363 originations, totaling $17,535,000 in origination value.

LTV Distribution

Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan
80-100% 242 $37,300,000 $154,132
60-80% 68 $8,780,000 $129,118
Under 20% 51 $825,000 $16,176
40-60% 32 $3,550,000 $110,938
20-40% 31 $1,685,000 $54,355
Over 100% 4 $540,000 $135,000

Pontiac's loan sizing saw loans grouped in the 80-100% Loan-to-value bucket with 242 originations, totaling $37,300,000 in origination value.