Bank Of Buffalo Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Hodgenville, KY

LEI: 54930035PML8BGK0PX59

Tax ID: 61-0145919

4.8 stars - Updated: 12/16/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 8 reviews

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Review & Overview

Bank Of Buffalo is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Bank Of Buffalo has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Elizabethtown, Campbellsville, Bardstown, Clarksville, and Louisville among others. We have data for 9 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Bank Of Buffalo has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. Bank Of Buffalo 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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Originations

57

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$7,715,000

Awards

Bank of Buffalo 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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Relative Rate

Bank Of Buffalo's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 8.48%.

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

This yields a difference of 2%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Bank Of Buffalo's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,185.

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
ELIZABETHTOWN-FORT KNOX, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 29 $3,365,000 $116,034 $1,275 8.75%
Outside of Metro Areas 10 $1,650,000 $165,000 $1,208 8.63%
Campbellsville, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $655,000 $93,571 $1,160 8.36%
Bardstown, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $515,000 $103,000 $1,050 8.80%
CLARKSVILLE, TN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $485,000 $485,000 $11,473 8.50%
LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $470,000 $235,000 $963 8.75%
Mayfield, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $5,334 8.00%
Glasgow, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $927 9.00%
BOWLING GREEN, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $1,517 8.50%
Bank Of Buffalo's top markets include Elizabethtown, Campbellsville, Bardstown, Clarksville, and Louisville among others.

Their top states include:
  • Kentucky (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Tennessee (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 57 $7,715,000 $135,351 $1,467 8.66%

    For 2023, Bank Of Buffalo's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 57 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 27 $5,075,000 $187,963 $1,886 8.39%
    Refi 24 $2,430,000 $101,250 $1,245 8.86%
    Home Improvement 6 $210,000 $35,000 $467 9.08%

    For 2023, Bank Of Buffalo's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 27 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 24 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 20 $2,860,000 $143,000 $1,389 8.55%
    30 Year 12 $2,830,000 $235,833 $3,185 8.48%
    Other 9 $1,135,000 $126,111 $742 8.78%
    15 Year 7 $375,000 $53,571 $856 8.86%
    3 Year 3 $195,000 $65,000 $560 8.88%
    5 Year 3 $85,000 $28,333 $485 8.67%
    1 Year 2 $210,000 $105,000 $645 9.00%
    10 Year 1 $25,000 $25,000 $492 9.50%

    For 2023, Bank Of Buffalo's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 20 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 12 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 57 $7,715,000 $135,351

    Bank Of Buffalo's average total fees were $3,185, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 57 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 39 $4,155,000 $106,538
    7-8% 18 $3,560,000 $197,778

    During 2023, Bank Of Buffalo's average interest rate for loans was 8.48%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 39 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 28 $1,360,000 $48,571 $682 8.84%
    $100k-200k 15 $2,165,000 $144,333 $1,459 8.66%
    $200k-400k 11 $2,855,000 $259,545 $2,293 8.36%
    $400k-600k 3 $1,335,000 $445,000 $5,800 8.17%

    2023 saw Bank Of Buffalo place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 28 originations, totaling $1,360,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $250k+ 48 $6,560,000 $136,667 $1,567 8.68%
    $150k-250k 3 $145,000 $48,333 $1,140 9.17%

    Bank Of Buffalo lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $250k+ range, with 48 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 3 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 13 $1,695,000 $130,385 $1,311 8.44%
    >60% 10 $1,160,000 $116,000 $1,228 8.75%
    <20% 6 $470,000 $78,333 $778 8.83%
    30-36% 6 $700,000 $116,667 $1,841 8.83%
    36% 3 $525,000 $175,000 $2,628 9.00%
    46% 3 $625,000 $208,333 $773 8.67%
    50-60% 3 $795,000 $265,000 $4,689 8.17%
    41% 2 $330,000 $165,000 $1,717 9.00%
    45% 1 $105,000 $105,000 $1,525 9.00%
    38% 1 $115,000 $115,000 $2,869 10.00%
    47% 1 $135,000 $135,000 $927 9.00%
    39% 1 $35,000 $35,000 $423 8.00%

    Bank Of Buffalo lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 13 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? >60%, with 10 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 47 $6,195,000 $131,809 $1,587 8.75%
    Not applicable 6 $1,010,000 $168,333 $827 8.28%
    Asian 2 $420,000 $210,000 $1,420 8.00%
    Asian Indian 1 $85,000 $85,000 $734 8.00%
    Black 1 $5,000 $5,000 $477 9.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    100.00%

    Bank Of Buffalo 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

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 57 $7,715,000 $135,351

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    57 $7,715,000 $135,351

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 12 $860,000 $71,667 $782 8.77%
    40-60% 12 $1,440,000 $120,000 $1,311 8.71%
    60-80% 10 $1,620,000 $162,000 $1,620 8.75%
    80-100% 13 $3,255,000 $250,385 $2,773 8.36%
    Over 100% 1 $265,000 $265,000 $2,031 8.00%
    Under 20% 9 $275,000 $30,556 $466 8.89%