Bank Of The Sierra Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Porterville, CA

LEI: 5493003HTEY5OCC5SP27

Tax ID: 94-2431437

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Review & Overview

Bank Of The Sierra is a smaller bank specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. Bank Of The Sierra has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Fresno, Visalia, Oxnard, San Luis Obispo, and Los Angeles among others. We have data for 12 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Bank Of The Sierra has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders.

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Originations

147

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$65,095,000

Employee count

541

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 35 $16,355,000 $467,286 $0 0.00%
VISALIA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 52 $16,100,000 $309,615 $0 0.00%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $7,700,000 $641,667 $0 0.00%
SAN LUIS OBISPO-PASO ROBLES, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $7,645,000 $695,000 $0 0.00%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $6,910,000 $3,455,000 $0 0.00%
BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $4,500,000 $250,000 $0 0.00%
HANFORD-CORCORAN, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,960,000 $370,000 $0 0.00%
MADERA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,225,000 $245,000 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $595,000 $595,000 $0 0.00%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $585,000 $585,000 $0 0.00%
SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $485,000 $485,000 $0 0.00%
SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 0.00%
Bank Of The Sierra's top markets include Fresno, Visalia, Oxnard, San Luis Obispo, and Los Angeles among others.

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  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 147 $65,095,000 $442,823 $0 0.00%

    For 2018, Bank Of The Sierra's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 147 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 97 $41,705,000 $429,948 $0 0.00%
    Home Purchase 33 $22,345,000 $677,121 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 12 $890,000 $74,167 $0 0.00%
    Other 5 $155,000 $31,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2018, Bank Of The Sierra's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 97 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 33 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 147 $65,095,000 $442,823 $0 0.00%

    For 2018, Bank Of The Sierra's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 147 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 48 $13,990,000 $291,458 $0 0.00%
    $100,000 or less 27 $1,295,000 $47,963 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 24 $11,550,000 $481,250 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 20 $2,990,000 $149,500 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 14 $24,790,000 $1,770,714 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 14 $10,480,000 $748,571 $0 0.00%

    2018 saw Bank Of The Sierra place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 48 originations, totaling $13,990,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 31 $10,695,000 $345,000 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 23 $14,495,000 $630,217 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 21 $6,185,000 $294,524 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 19 $4,035,000 $212,368 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 13 $1,615,000 $124,231 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 11 $965,000 $87,727 $0 0.00%

    Bank Of The Sierra lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 31 originations. The second most popular income band? $250k+, with 23 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 147 $65,095,000 $442,823 $0 0.00%

    Bank Of The Sierra lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 147 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 110 $34,790,000 $316,273 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 18 $22,720,000 $1,262,222 $0 0.00%
    Asian 14 $5,340,000 $381,429 $0 0.00%
    Vietnamese 1 $1,335,000 $1,335,000 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 1 $445,000 $445,000 $0 0.00%
    Asian Indian 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 0.00%
    American Indian 2 $220,000 $110,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    80.45%

    Bank Of The Sierra has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    89.80%

    Bank Of The Sierra has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 147 $65,095,000 $442,823

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 26 $25,420,000 $977,692
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 1 $85,000 $85,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 120 $39,590,000 $329,917

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    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%
    BANK OF THE WEST Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 4 14.8%
    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 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 Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    Bank of the Sierra 1095 W. Manning Street Reedley, CA 93654 Full Service B&M $50,077
    Bank of the Sierra 1103 West Visalia Road Exeter, CA 93221 Full Service B&M $108,599
    Bank of the Sierra 1126 Main Street Delano, CA 93216 Full Service B&M $20,763
    Bank of the Sierra 1207 Spring Street Paso Robles, CA 93446 Full Service B&M $24,289
    Bank of the Sierra 128 East Main Street Visalia, CA 93291 Full Service B&M $110,299
    Bank of the Sierra 1360 East Grand Avenue Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 Full Service B&M $32,783
    Bank of the Sierra 1401 Dolliver Street Pismo Beach, CA 93449 Full Service B&M $4,154
    Bank of the Sierra 142 South Mirage Lindsay, CA 93247 Full Service B&M $72,220
    Bank of the Sierra 1430 East Prosperity Avenue Tulare, CA 93274 Full Service B&M $34,714
    Bank of the Sierra 1498 West Olive Avenue Porterville, CA 93257 Full Service B&M $68,888
    Bank of the Sierra 1500 Seventh Street Sanger, CA 93657 Full Service B&M $3,222
    Bank of the Sierra 1835 East Shaw Ave Clovis, CA 93611 Full Service B&M $19,724
    Bank of the Sierra 21 E. Carrillo Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Full Service B&M $15,483
    Bank of the Sierra 21000 Mission Street Tehachapi, CA 93561 Full Service B&M $47,000
    Bank of the Sierra 224 West F Street Tehachapi, CA 93561 Full Service B&M $72,943
    Bank of the Sierra 232 North Valencia Boulevard Woodlake, CA 93286 Full Service B&M $28,150
    Bank of the Sierra 2450 Mccall Avenue Selma, CA 93662 Full Service B&M $24,970
    Bank of the Sierra 246 E Tulare Avenue Tulare, CA 93274 Full Service B&M $83,019
    Bank of the Sierra 2501 Mt. Vernon Ave Bakersfield, CA 93306 Full Service B&M $23,830
    Bank of the Sierra 2515 South Mooney Boulevard Visalia, CA 93277 Full Service B&M $67,074
    Bank of the Sierra 26328 Citrus Avenue Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Full Service B&M $16,924
    Bank of the Sierra 400 West Visalia Road Farmersville, CA 93223 Full Service B&M $8,128
    Bank of the Sierra 401 East Tulare Street Dinuba, CA 93618 Full Service B&M $50,369
    Bank of the Sierra 402 West Ojai Avenue Ojai, CA 93023 Full Service B&M $70,095
    Bank of the Sierra 4060 Coffee Road Bakersfield, CA 93308 Full Service B&M $36,892
    Bank of the Sierra 40884 Sierra Drive Three Rivers, CA 93271 Full Service B&M $23,191
    Bank of the Sierra 427 West Lacey Boulevard Hanford, CA 93230 Full Service B&M $80,154
    Bank of the Sierra 4456 California Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93309 Full Service B&M $23,375
    Bank of the Sierra 500 Marsh Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Full Service B&M $57,595
    Bank of the Sierra 527 Sespe Avenue Fillmore, CA 93015 Full Service B&M $33,420
    Bank of the Sierra 5775 E. Kings Canyon Road Fresno, CA 93727 Full Service B&M $36,834
    Bank of the Sierra 636 E. Shaw Avenue Fresno, CA 93710 Full Service B&M $70,277
    Bank of the Sierra 705 W Central Avenue Lompoc, CA 93436 Full Service B&M $36,945
    Bank of the Sierra 7315 El Camino Real Atascadero, CA 93422 Full Service B&M $6,079
    Bank of the Sierra 8031 California City Boulevard California City, CA 93505 Full Service B&M $21,029
    Bank of the Sierra 8500 Ming Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93311 Full Service B&M $61,691
    Bank of the Sierra 89 S. California Street Ventura, CA 93001 Full Service B&M $42,143
    Bank of the Sierra 90 North Main Street Porterville, CA 93257 Full Service B&M $374,237
    Bank of the Sierra 901 East Main Street Santa Paula, CA 93060 Full Service B&M $115,881
    Bank of the Sierra Po Box 1930 Porterville, CA 93258 Full Service Cyber Office $12,547

    For 2018, Bank Of The Sierra had 40 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $101,638
    Net interest income $94,125
    Total noninterest income $22,546
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $12,438
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $10,108
    Pre-tax net operating income $42,631
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $2
    Income before extraordinary items $31,576
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $31,576
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $31,576
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $373
    Net operating income $31,574

    Bank Of The Sierra's gross interest income from loans was $101,638,000.
    Bank Of The Sierra's net interest income from loans was $94,125,000.
    Bank Of The Sierra's fee based income from loans was $12,438,000.
    Bank Of The Sierra's net income from loans was $31,576,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $7,513
    Provision for credit losses $4,350
    Total noninterest expense $69,690
    Salaries and employee benefits $35,617
    Premises and equipment expense $10,281
    Additional noninterest expense $23,792
    Applicable income taxes $11,057
    Net charge-offs $3,642
    Cash dividends $7,750

    Bank Of The Sierra's interest expense for loans was $7,513,000.
    Bank Of The Sierra's payroll and benefits expense were $35,617,000.
    Bank Of The Sierra's property, plant and equipment expenses $10,281,000.

    Loan Performance

    Type of Loan % of Loans Noncurrent (30+ days, end of period snapshot)
    All loans 0.0%
    Real Estate loans 0.0%
    Construction & Land Development loans 0.0%
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans 0.0%
    Multifamily residential loans 0.0%
    1-4 family residential loans 0.0%
    HELOC loans 0.0%
    All other family 0.0%
    Commercial & industrial loans 1.0%
    Personal loans 1.0%
    Credit card loans 0.0%
    Other individual loans 1.0%
    Auto loans 1.0%
    Other consumer loans 1.0%
    Unsecured commercial real estate loans 4.0%

    Deposits

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Total deposits $2,118,678
    Deposits held in domestic offices $2,118,678
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $1,911,483
    Deposits by U.S. Government $449
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $205,647
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $241
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $858
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $515,781
    Demand deposits $399,044
    Nontransaction accounts $1,602,897
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $123,807
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $968,762
    Total time deposits $510,328
    Total time and savings deposits $1,719,634
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $664,865
    Interest-bearing deposits $1,453,813
    Retail deposits $1,815,573
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $19,453
    Brokered deposits $60,245
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $2,522,387
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $74,132
    Interest-bearing balances $1,693
    Total securities $560,477
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $0
    Net loans and leases $1,724,781
    Loan and leases loss allowance $9,750
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $29,500
    Other real estate owned $1,082
    Goodwill and other intangibles $33,812
    All other assets $98,603

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $2,522,387
    Total Liabilities $2,216,896
    Total deposits $2,118,678
    Interest-bearing deposits $1,453,813
    Deposits held in domestic offices $2,118,678
    % insured (estimated) $69
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $16,359
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $56,100
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $25,759

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $1,724,781
    Loan and leases loss allowance $9,750
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $1,734,531
    All real estate loans $1,454,724
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $1,454,724
    Construction and development loans $213,455
    Residential 1-4 family construction $105,187
    Other construction, all land development and other land $108,268
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $740,401
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $302,051
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $438,350
    Multifamily residential real estate $54,893
    1-4 family residential loans $294,462
    Farmland loans $151,513
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $49,162
    Commercial and industrial loans $127,076
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $9,119
    Credit card loans $0
    Related Plans $3,920
    Consumer Auto Loans $848
    Other loans to individuals $4,351
    All other loans & leases $94,449
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $94,449
    Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks $0
    Loans not secured by real estate $16,342
    Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees $0
    Restructured Loans & leases $10,823
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $3,814
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    Bank of the Sierra had $1,724,781,000 of loans outstanding in 2018. $1,454,724,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $213,455,000 of loans were in development loans. $54,893,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $294,462,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $49,162,000 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $848,000 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 574 $184,842 $322,024
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 34 $1,508 $44,353
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 161 $21,727 $134,950
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 379 $161,607 $426,404
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 871 $73,141 $83,974
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 487 $11,002 $22,591
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 195 $14,936 $76,595
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 189 $47,203 $249,751
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 91 $19,592 $215,297
    Farmland loans - <$100k 12 $715 $59,583
    Farmland loans - $100-250k 35 $4,952 $141,486
    Farmland loans - $250k-1MM 44 $13,925 $316,477
    Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM 64 $5,337 $83,391
    Agriculture operations loans - <$100k 26 $623 $23,962
    Agriculture operations loans - $100-250k 28 $2,573 $91,893
    Agriculture operations loans - $250k-1MM 10 $2,141 $214,100