Signature Bank Of Arkansas Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Fayetteville, AR

LEI: 25490046GL77VSFSYG24

Tax ID: 71-0182340

5 stars - Updated: 12/3/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 15 reviews

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Review & Overview

Signature Bank Of Arkansas is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. Signature Bank Of Arkansas has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Fayetteville, Harrison, Jonesboro, Fort Smith, and Denver among others. We have data for 10 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Signature Bank Of Arkansas 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. Signature Bank Of Arkansas 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 relatively high rates.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.79% 12/3/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.90% 12/3/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.74% 12/3/24
30 Year VA Purchase 5.88% 12/3/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.27% 12/3/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.62% 12/3/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.74% 12/3/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.11% 12/3/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.11% 12/3/24
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Originations

232

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$72,570,000

Awards

Signature Bank of Arkansas 30 Year Conventional Loans silver Signature Bank of Arkansas 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze
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Relative Rate

Signature Bank Of Arkansas's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 7.38%.

The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.

This yields a difference of 0.9%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Signature Bank Of Arkansas's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,677.

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 $9,089.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
FAYETTEVILLE-SPRINGDALE-ROGERS, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 167 $55,835,000 $334,341 $3,338 7.72%
Harrison, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $5,120,000 $232,727 $1,862 8.56%
JONESBORO, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $4,105,000 $241,471 $2,852 8.17%
Outside of Metro Areas 9 $3,385,000 $376,111 $3,668 8.09%
FORT SMITH, AR-OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,565,000 $142,273 $0 8.37%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,365,000 $1,365,000 $0 8.75%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $495,000 $495,000 $0 8.75%
Paragould, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $12,637 7.25%
JOPLIN, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $250,000 $125,000 $4,912 7.61%
Kennett, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 8.54%
Signature Bank Of Arkansas's top markets include Fayetteville, Harrison, Jonesboro, Fort Smith, and Denver among others.

Their top states include:
  • Arkansas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Colorado (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Montana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Missouri (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 231 $72,265,000 $312,835 $3,249 7.89%
    VA 1 $305,000 $305,000 $12,637 7.25%

    For 2023, Signature Bank Of Arkansas's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 231 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 1 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 171 $56,745,000 $331,842 $3,794 7.76%
    Refi 26 $8,310,000 $319,615 $2,986 7.98%
    Cash Out Refi 18 $5,850,000 $325,000 $2,536 8.15%
    Other 12 $880,000 $73,333 $1,017 8.96%
    Home Improvement 5 $785,000 $157,000 $1,620 8.24%

    For 2023, Signature Bank Of Arkansas's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 171 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 26 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 103 $37,785,000 $366,845 $3,677 7.38%
    5 Year 48 $11,620,000 $242,083 $0 8.59%
    Other 46 $11,790,000 $256,304 $2,458 7.94%
    3 Year 23 $8,765,000 $381,087 $871 8.50%
    15 Year 5 $895,000 $179,000 $2,815 6.74%
    1 Year 4 $930,000 $232,500 $2,555 9.05%
    20 Year 3 $785,000 $261,667 $0 8.48%

    For 2023, Signature Bank Of Arkansas's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 103 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 5 Year, with 48 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 79 $25,995,000 $329,051
    $1k-2k 17 $5,125,000 $301,471
    $2k-3k 7 $1,725,000 $246,429
    $3k-4k 7 $2,195,000 $313,571
    $5k+ 5 $2,655,000 $531,000
    $4k-5k 3 $1,115,000 $371,667

    Signature Bank Of Arkansas's average total fees were $3,677, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 79 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 135 $35,765,000 $264,926
    6-7% 51 $21,185,000 $415,392
    7-8% 32 $10,180,000 $318,125
    5-6% 14 $5,440,000 $388,571

    During 2023, Signature Bank Of Arkansas's average interest rate for loans was 7.38%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 135 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 88 $24,720,000 $280,909 $3,574 7.75%
    $100k-200k 52 $7,690,000 $147,885 $2,782 8.15%
    $100,000 or less 36 $2,170,000 $60,278 $1,241 8.63%
    $400k-600k 30 $14,490,000 $483,000 $3,940 7.32%
    $600k-1MM 17 $12,035,000 $707,941 $3,681 7.12%
    $1MM+ 9 $11,465,000 $1,273,889 $9,000 8.03%

    2023 saw Signature Bank Of Arkansas place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 88 originations, totaling $24,720,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 42 $15,760,000 $375,238 $3,366 7.55%
    $100k-150k 37 $9,615,000 $259,865 $3,353 7.36%
    $250k+ 29 $13,385,000 $461,552 $4,479 7.82%
    $75k-100k 19 $4,355,000 $229,211 $2,999 7.00%
    $50k-75k 13 $2,165,000 $166,538 $2,995 7.82%
    $50k or less 8 $970,000 $121,250 $2,244 7.59%

    Signature Bank Of Arkansas lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 42 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 37 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 33 $9,005,000 $272,879 $3,166 7.53%
    20-30% 27 $7,075,000 $262,037 $2,949 7.46%
    <20% 21 $6,055,000 $288,333 $3,272 8.08%
    38% 7 $2,955,000 $422,143 $3,945 7.42%
    44% 6 $3,200,000 $533,333 $3,807 6.63%
    39% 6 $2,700,000 $450,000 $5,755 7.29%
    36% 5 $1,675,000 $335,000 $3,775 8.03%
    49% 5 $1,425,000 $285,000 $3,751 6.62%
    43% 5 $1,975,000 $395,000 $3,234 7.22%
    37% 5 $1,345,000 $269,000 $3,098 6.93%
    45% 4 $1,600,000 $400,000 $2,981 6.62%
    40% 3 $685,000 $228,333 $2,412 7.13%
    42% 2 $790,000 $395,000 $2,097 6.31%
    41% 2 $490,000 $245,000 $3,805 6.44%
    46% 2 $1,150,000 $575,000 $3,581 6.50%
    50-60% 2 $940,000 $470,000 $3,285 8.13%
    >60% 1 $215,000 $215,000 $0 9.00%
    47% 1 $285,000 $285,000 $2,544 6.38%

    Signature Bank Of Arkansas lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 33 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 27 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 128 $39,470,000 $308,359 $3,339 7.56%
    Not applicable 79 $24,285,000 $307,405 $0 8.53%
    Not provided 20 $7,410,000 $370,500 $2,895 7.65%
    Black 1 $485,000 $485,000 $3,884 7.38%
    Asian 1 $405,000 $405,000 $3,208 6.25%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $305,000 $305,000 $8,325 6.00%
    American Indian 2 $210,000 $105,000 $2,506 7.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.62%

    Signature Bank Of Arkansas 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
    77.59%

    Signature Bank Of Arkansas has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 232 $72,570,000 $312,802

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    232 $72,570,000 $312,802

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 18 $4,210,000 $233,889 $2,434 7.48%
    40-60% 29 $9,465,000 $326,379 $3,749 7.81%
    60-80% 89 $31,525,000 $354,213 $3,557 7.62%
    80-100% 73 $24,675,000 $338,014 $3,892 8.13%
    Over 100% 2 $890,000 $445,000 $8,798 7.50%
    Under 20% 21 $1,805,000 $85,952 $1,323 8.63%