Bank Of Buffalo Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Hodgenville, KY

LEI: 54930035PML8BGK0PX59

Tax ID: 61-0145919

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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 two markets are Elizabethtown and Campbellsville .

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

44

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$3,340,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
ELIZABETHTOWN-FORT KNOX, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $2,370,000 $91,154 $578 5.88%
Outside of Metro Areas 10 $690,000 $69,000 $457 6.30%
Campbellsville, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $280,000 $35,000 $315 6.25%
Bank Of Buffalo's top markets include Elizabethtown and Campbellsville among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 44 $3,340,000 $75,909 $503 6.05%

    For 2018, Bank Of Buffalo's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 44 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 22 $1,560,000 $70,909 $602 6.07%
    Refi 7 $765,000 $109,286 $385 5.93%
    Home Improvement 6 $120,000 $20,000 $306 6.25%
    Cash Out Refi 6 $650,000 $108,333 $572 5.92%
    Other 3 $245,000 $81,667 $300 6.00%

    For 2018, Bank Of Buffalo's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 22 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 7 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 16 $1,300,000 $81,250 $573 5.94%
    Other 11 $525,000 $47,727 $329 6.18%
    15 Year 6 $560,000 $93,333 $508 6.08%
    10 Year 5 $175,000 $35,000 $547 6.00%
    30 Year 3 $505,000 $168,333 $968 6.00%
    5 Year 3 $275,000 $91,667 $212 6.17%

    For 2018, Bank Of Buffalo's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 16 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 11 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 42 $3,310,000 $78,810

    Bank Of Buffalo's average total fees were $968, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 42 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 25 $1,545,000 $61,800
    6-7% 12 $940,000 $78,333
    4-5% 6 $740,000 $123,333
    3-4% 1 $115,000 $115,000

    During 2018, Bank Of Buffalo's average interest rate for loans was 6.00%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 25 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 32 $1,470,000 $45,938 $461 6.16%
    $100k-200k 10 $1,400,000 $140,000 $639 5.70%
    $200k-400k 2 $470,000 $235,000 $494 6.00%

    2018 saw Bank Of Buffalo place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 32 originations, totaling $1,470,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 21 $1,165,000 $55,476 $505 6.07%
    $50k-75k 11 $925,000 $84,091 $630 6.14%
    $100k-150k 6 $630,000 $105,000 $504 5.75%
    $75k-100k 5 $575,000 $115,000 $214 6.10%
    $150k-250k 1 $45,000 $45,000 $474 6.00%

    Bank Of Buffalo lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 21 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 11 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 12 $770,000 $64,167 $411 6.00%
    >60% 11 $865,000 $78,636 $460 6.05%
    <20% 8 $470,000 $58,750 $602 6.13%
    50-60% 6 $590,000 $98,333 $589 6.08%
    30-36% 2 $260,000 $130,000 $452 6.00%
    42% 1 $45,000 $45,000 $332 6.00%
    37% 1 $95,000 $95,000 $695 7.00%
    48% 1 $95,000 $95,000 $547 6.00%
    44% 1 $25,000 $25,000 $744 6.00%
    41% 1 $125,000 $125,000 $552 5.00%

    Bank Of Buffalo lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 12 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? >60%, with 11 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 44 $3,340,000 $75,909 $503 6.05%

    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 44 $3,340,000 $75,909

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 9 $265,000 $29,444
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 35 $3,075,000 $87,857

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 5 $195,000 $39,000 $449 6.00%
    40-60% 4 $290,000 $72,500 $484 6.13%
    60-80% 14 $1,150,000 $82,143 $496 5.89%
    80-100% 16 $1,440,000 $90,000 $564 6.22%
    Under 20% 4 $210,000 $52,500 $412 5.88%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    BANK OF THE WEST Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 4 14.8%
    BANK OF THE WEST VA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 3.7%
    BANK OF THE WEST Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 3 11.1%
    BANK OF THE WEST Other type of mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 3.7%
    BANK OF THE WEST Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Trouble during payment process 5 18.5%
    BANK OF THE WEST Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Struggling to pay mortgage 1 3.7%
    BANK OF THE WEST Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Incorrect information on your report 2 7.4%
    BANK OF THE WEST Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Closing on a mortgage 1 3.7%
    BANK OF THE WEST Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 4 14.8%
    BANK OF THE WEST FHA mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 3.7%
    BANK OF THE WEST Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 3.7%
    BANK OF THE WEST Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 3.7%
    BANK OF THE WEST Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 2 7.4%