Hometown Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Redwood Falls, MN

LEI: 254900KSUTZO899YU680

Tax ID: 41-0498480

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Review & Overview

Hometown Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Hometown Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Minneapolis, Mankato, Willmar, Marshall, and Faribault among others. We have data for 17 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Hometown Bank 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. They typically have relatively high rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.27% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.69% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.68% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.54% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.49% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.06% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.06% 12/16/24
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Originations

247

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$48,255,000

Relative Rate

Hometown Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.77%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.29%.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 126 $28,700,000 $227,778 $0 6.93%
Outside of Metro Areas 72 $8,800,000 $122,222 $0 6.91%
MANKATO, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $2,720,000 $226,667 $0 7.33%
Willmar, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,665,000 $185,000 $0 7.10%
Marshall, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,545,000 $309,000 $0 6.35%
Faribault-Northfield, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $795,000 $265,000 $0 6.58%
Fairmont, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $685,000 $137,000 $0 6.64%
Hutchinson, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $655,000 $218,333 $0 6.58%
DULUTH, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $600,000 $300,000 $0 5.00%
Brainerd, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $420,000 $210,000 $0 7.19%
SIOUX FALLS, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $420,000 $210,000 $0 5.94%
Red Wing, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $0 6.63%
Grand Rapids, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $0 5.75%
Albert Lea, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $0 6.47%
Brookings, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $0 6.13%
New Ulm, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 7.75%
ST. CLOUD, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 6.76%
Hometown Bank's top markets include Minneapolis, Mankato, Willmar, Marshall, and Faribault among others.

Their top states include:
  • Minnesota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Wisconsin (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Dakota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Iowa (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 246 $47,500,000 $193,089 $0 6.89%
    USDA 1 $755,000 $755,000 $0 7.50%

    For 2023, Hometown Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 246 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was USDA, with 1 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 105 $24,305,000 $231,476 $0 6.79%
    Other 54 $4,460,000 $82,593 $0 7.11%
    Refi 39 $11,525,000 $295,513 $0 6.48%
    Cash Out Refi 36 $7,050,000 $195,833 $0 7.09%
    Home Improvement 13 $915,000 $70,385 $0 7.52%

    For 2023, Hometown Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 105 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 54 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 131 $32,935,000 $251,412 $0 6.77%
    15 Year 35 $3,465,000 $99,000 $0 6.77%
    Other 25 $6,575,000 $263,000 $0 7.37%
    20 Year 25 $2,625,000 $105,000 $0 6.97%
    10 Year 17 $925,000 $54,412 $0 7.48%
    5 Year 10 $490,000 $49,000 $0 7.09%
    30+ year 3 $1,135,000 $378,333 $0 4.75%
    1 Year 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 8.00%

    For 2023, Hometown Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 131 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 35 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 80 $5,810,000 $72,625
    $1k-2k 54 $7,300,000 $135,185
    $2k-3k 43 $10,235,000 $238,023
    $3k-4k 22 $7,960,000 $361,818
    $5k+ 10 $4,920,000 $492,000
    $4k-5k 9 $3,415,000 $379,444

    Hometown Bank's average total fees were $0, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 80 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 99 $19,405,000 $196,010
    7-8% 79 $16,705,000 $211,456
    5-6% 42 $8,690,000 $206,905
    Over 8% 24 $2,940,000 $122,500
    3-4% 2 $490,000 $245,000
    % 1 $25,000 $25,000

    During 2023, Hometown Bank's average interest rate for loans was 6.77%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 99 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 93 $5,005,000 $53,817 $0 7.08%
    $200k-400k 66 $18,160,000 $275,152 $0 6.81%
    $100k-200k 58 $8,240,000 $142,069 $0 6.77%
    $400k-600k 20 $9,630,000 $481,500 $0 6.56%
    $600k-1MM 10 $7,220,000 $722,000 $0 7.11%

    2023 saw Hometown Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 93 originations, totaling $5,005,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 58 $12,850,000 $221,552 $0 6.92%
    $100k-150k 53 $9,355,000 $176,509 $0 6.93%
    $50k-75k 47 $6,405,000 $136,277 $0 6.69%
    $75k-100k 35 $5,475,000 $156,429 $0 6.90%
    $250k+ 26 $8,000,000 $307,692 $0 6.75%
    $50k or less 13 $1,015,000 $78,077 $0 6.93%

    Hometown Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 58 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 53 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 53 $8,415,000 $158,774 $0 6.76%
    30-36% 52 $9,100,000 $175,000 $0 6.84%
    <20% 27 $4,135,000 $153,148 $0 6.64%
    42% 17 $3,355,000 $197,353 $0 7.25%
    38% 16 $3,340,000 $208,750 $0 6.73%
    37% 15 $3,325,000 $221,667 $0 6.62%
    41% 9 $3,155,000 $350,556 $0 7.10%
    36% 8 $930,000 $116,250 $0 6.82%
    39% 7 $655,000 $93,571 $0 7.34%
    40% 5 $1,095,000 $219,000 $0 6.45%
    >60% 3 $1,175,000 $391,667 $0 7.64%
    43% 3 $855,000 $285,000 $0 5.77%
    44% 3 $575,000 $191,667 $0 7.29%
    50-60% 3 $685,000 $228,333 $0 7.13%
    49% 1 $335,000 $335,000 $0 6.13%
    45% 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 7.76%
    48% 1 $525,000 $525,000 $0 6.00%

    Hometown Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 53 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 52 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 219 $39,855,000 $181,986 $0 6.87%
    Not applicable 14 $5,130,000 $366,429 $0 7.42%
    Not provided 10 $2,590,000 $259,000 $0 6.58%
    Asian 3 $515,000 $171,667 $0 7.56%
    American Indian 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 6.63%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    90.79%

    Hometown Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    88.26%

    Hometown Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    0.0 208 $38,060,000 $182,981
    1276.8 1 $325,000 $325,000
    1801.8 1 $145,000 $145,000
    187.0 1 $105,000 $105,000
    2116.4 1 $225,000 $225,000
    230.64 1 $245,000 $245,000
    238.14 1 $185,000 $185,000
    2773.8 1 $205,000 $205,000
    382.85 1 $125,000 $125,000
    48.4 1 $25,000 $25,000
    530.86 1 $245,000 $245,000
    633.36 1 $155,000 $155,000
    NA 28 $8,210,000 $293,214

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    247 $48,255,000 $195,364

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 48 $6,650,000 $138,542 $0 6.96%
    40-60% 17 $5,095,000 $299,706 $0 6.82%
    60-80% 62 $18,890,000 $304,677 $0 6.80%
    80-100% 62 $14,470,000 $233,387 $0 6.71%
    Over 100% 1 $505,000 $505,000 $0 7.37%
    Under 20% 57 $2,645,000 $46,404 $0 7.15%