Better Banks Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
Peoria, ILLEI: 254900UAJ26M2YIF0822
Tax ID: 37-0253320
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Review & Overview
Better Banks is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Better Banks has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Peoria, Bloomington, Tucson, Chicago, and Nashville among others. We have data for 14 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Better Banks has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders.
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Originations
334Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$49,520,000Employee count
73Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEORIA, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 311 | $44,245,000 | $142,267 | $0 | 0.00% |
| BLOOMINGTON, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $940,000 | $156,667 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 5 | $855,000 | $171,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $745,000 | $745,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $390,000 | $195,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $385,000 | $385,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $375,000 | $375,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| DES MOINES-WEST DES MOINES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $355,000 | $355,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| DECATUR, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $295,000 | $295,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| SPRINGFIELD, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $275,000 | $275,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $255,000 | $255,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Macomb, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $195,000 | $195,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Galesburg, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $145,000 | $145,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Ottawa, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $65,000 | $65,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 334 | $49,520,000 | $148,263 | $0 | 0.00% |
For 2021, Better Banks's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 334 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2021, Better Banks's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 160 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 80 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
| Loan Length | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 334 | $49,520,000 | $148,263 | $0 | 0.00% |
For 2021, Better Banks's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 334 originations.
Loan Sizing
2021 saw Better Banks place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 158 originations, totaling $9,880,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Better Banks lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 73 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 59 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
| DTI Ratio | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exempt% | 334 | $49,520,000 | $148,263 | $0 | 0.00% |
Better Banks lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 334 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications97.57%
Better Banks has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination91.62%
Better Banks has an average pick rate.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exempt | 334 | $49,520,000 | $148,263 |
Bank Details
Branches
| Bank Name | Branch | Branch Type | Deposits (000's) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Better Banks | 10225 North Knoxville Avenue Peoria, IL 61615 | Full Service B&M | $63,234 |
| Better Banks | 1204 West Garfield Avenue Bartonville, IL 61607 | Full Service B&M | $24,038 |
| Better Banks | 122 West Broadway Astoria, IL 61501 | Full Service B&M | $21,696 |
| Better Banks | 200 West Williams Street Wyoming, IL 61491 | Full Service B&M | $24,060 |
| Better Banks | 201 North 2nd Street Dunlap, IL 61525 | Full Service B&M | $51,641 |
| Better Banks | 5600 South Adams Street Bartonville, IL 61607 | Full Service B&M | $76,806 |
| Better Banks | 805 West Jackson Street Morton, IL 61550 | Full Service B&M | $23,446 |
| Better Banks | 900 North Fourth Street Chillicothe, IL 61523 | Full Service B&M | $61,706 |
For 2021, Better Banks had 8 branches.
Yearly Performance Overview
Bank Income
| Item | Value (in 000's) |
|---|---|
| Total interest income | $12,479 |
| Net interest income | $11,928 |
| Total noninterest income | $4,608 |
| Gross Fiduciary activities income | $0 |
| Service charges on deposit accounts | $429 |
| Trading account gains and fees | $0 |
| Additional Noninterest Income | $4,179 |
| Pre-tax net operating income | $4,288 |
| Securities gains (or losses, -) | $-23 |
| Income before extraordinary items | $4,055 |
| Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) | $0 |
| Net income of bank and minority interests | $4,055 |
| Minority interest net income | $0 |
| Net income | $4,055 |
| Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net | $0 |
| Net operating income | $4,076 |
Better Banks's gross interest income from loans was $12,479,000.
Better Banks's net interest income from loans was $11,928,000.
Better Banks's fee based income from loans was $429,000.
Better Banks's net income from loans was $4,055,000.
Bank Expenses
| Item | Value (in 000's) |
|---|---|
| Total interest expense | $551 |
| Provision for credit losses | $574 |
| Total noninterest expense | $11,674 |
| Salaries and employee benefits | $5,464 |
| Premises and equipment expense | $916 |
| Additional noninterest expense | $5,294 |
| Applicable income taxes | $210 |
| Net charge-offs | $160 |
| Cash dividends | $1,910 |
Better Banks's interest expense for loans was $551,000.
Better Banks's payroll and benefits expense were $5,464,000.
Better Banks's property, plant and equipment expenses $916,000.
Loan Performance
| Type of Loan | % of Loans Noncurrent (30+ days, end of period snapshot) |
|---|---|
| All loans | 0.0% |
| Real Estate loans | 1.0% |
| Construction & Land Development loans | 0.0% |
| Nonfarm, nonresidential loans | 7.0% |
| Multifamily residential loans | 0.0% |
| 1-4 family residential loans | 0.0% |
| HELOC loans | 0.0% |
| All other family | 0.0% |
| Commercial & industrial loans | 0.0% |
| Personal loans | 0.0% |
| Credit card loans | 0.4% |
| Other individual loans | 0.0% |
| Auto loans | 0.0% |
| Other consumer loans | 0.0% |
| Unsecured commercial real estate loans | 0.0% |
Deposits
| Type | Value (in 000's) |
|---|---|
| Total deposits | $377,433 |
| Deposits held in domestic offices | $377,433 |
| Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations | $311,153 |
| Deposits by U.S. Government | $0 |
| Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. | $66,032 |
| Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. | $248 |
| Deposits by Banks in foreign countries | $0 |
| Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions | $0 |
| Transaction accounts | $175,417 |
| Demand deposits | $85,236 |
| Nontransaction accounts | $202,016 |
| Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) | $44,134 |
| Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) | $65,254 |
| Total time deposits | $92,628 |
| Total time and savings deposits | $292,197 |
| Noninterest-bearing deposits | $82,819 |
| Interest-bearing deposits | $294,614 |
| Retail deposits | $344,941 |
| IRAs and Keogh plan accounts | $3,760 |
| Brokered deposits | $0 |
| Deposits held in foreign offices | $0 |
Assets
| Asset | Value (in 000's) |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $411,263 |
| Cash & Balances due from depository institutions | $20,800 |
| Interest-bearing balances | $17,406 |
| Total securities | $132,870 |
| Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase | $0 |
| Net loans and leases | $244,907 |
| Loan and leases loss allowance | $3,013 |
| Trading account assets | $0 |
| Bank premises and fixed assets | $2,960 |
| Other real estate owned | $1,001 |
| Goodwill and other intangibles | $2,202 |
| All other assets | $6,523 |
Liabilities
| Liabilities | Value (in 000's) |
|---|---|
| Total liabilities and capital | $411,263 |
| Total Liabilities | $378,940 |
| Total deposits | $377,433 |
| Interest-bearing deposits | $294,614 |
| Deposits held in domestic offices | $377,433 |
| % insured (estimated) | $81 |
| Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements | $0 |
| Trading liabilities | $0 |
| Other borrowed funds | $0 |
| Subordinated debt | $0 |
| All other liabilities | $1,507 |
Issued Loan Types
| Type | Value (in 000's) |
|---|---|
| Net loans and leases | $244,907 |
| Loan and leases loss allowance | $3,013 |
| Total loans and leases (domestic) | $247,920 |
| All real estate loans | $102,499 |
| Real estate loans in domestic offices | $102,499 |
| Construction and development loans | $4,688 |
| Residential 1-4 family construction | $1,964 |
| Other construction, all land development and other land | $2,724 |
| Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties | $12,147 |
| Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties | $10,978 |
| Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential | $1,169 |
| Multifamily residential real estate | $1,792 |
| 1-4 family residential loans | $63,566 |
| Farmland loans | $20,306 |
| Loans held in foreign offices | $0 |
| Farm loans | $8,856 |
| Commercial and industrial loans | $24,265 |
| To non-U.S. addressees | $0 |
| Loans to individuals | $111,312 |
| Credit card loans | $1,135 |
| Related Plans | $4 |
| Consumer Auto Loans | $102,545 |
| Other loans to individuals | $7,628 |
| All other loans & leases | $988 |
| Loans to foreign governments and official institutions | $0 |
| Other loans | $556 |
| Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks | $0 |
| Loans not secured by real estate | $0 |
| Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees | $0 |
| Restructured Loans & leases | $0 |
| Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases | $0 |
| Total loans and leases (foreign) | $0 |
Better Banks had $244,907,000 of loans outstanding in 2021. $102,499,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $4,688,000 of loans were in development loans. $1,792,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $63,566,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $8,856,000 of loans were in farm loans. $1,135,000 of loans were in credit card loans. $102,545,000 of loans were in the auto loan category.
Small Business Loans
| Categorization | # of Loans in Category | $ amount of loans (in 000's) | Average $/loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$1MM | 51 | $7,370 | $144,510 |
| Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k | 12 | $372 | $31,000 |
| Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k | 23 | $2,875 | $125,000 |
| Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM | 16 | $4,123 | $257,688 |
| Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM | 296 | $14,840 | $50,135 |
| Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k | 264 | $6,998 | $26,508 |
| Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k | 15 | $1,601 | $106,733 |
| Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM | 17 | $6,241 | $367,118 |
| Farmland loans - <$1MM | 41 | $4,796 | $116,976 |
| Farmland loans - <$100k | 11 | $264 | $24,000 |
| Farmland loans - $100-250k | 20 | $1,808 | $90,400 |
| Farmland loans - $250k-1MM | 10 | $2,724 | $272,400 |
| Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM | 43 | $5,293 | $123,093 |
| Agriculture operations loans - <$100k | 24 | $635 | $26,458 |
| Agriculture operations loans - $100-250k | 8 | $904 | $113,000 |
| Agriculture operations loans - $250k-1MM | 11 | $3,754 | $341,273 |