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 loans. Bank Of The Sierra has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Oxnard, Fresno, San Luis Obispo, San Francisco, and Visalia among others. We have data for 9 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Bank Of The Sierra 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

26

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$19,160,000

Employee count

501

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $6,450,000 $1,075,000 $0 0.00%
FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $4,875,000 $975,000 $0 0.00%
SAN LUIS OBISPO-PASO ROBLES, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $2,930,000 $732,500 $0 0.00%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,625,000 $541,667 $0 0.00%
VISALIA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $925,000 $308,333 $0 0.00%
SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $905,000 $905,000 $0 0.00%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $615,000 $615,000 $0 0.00%
HANFORD-CORCORAN, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $570,000 $285,000 $0 0.00%
BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $0 0.00%
Bank Of The Sierra's top markets include Oxnard, Fresno, San Luis Obispo, San Francisco, and Visalia among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 26 $19,160,000 $736,923 $0 0.00%

    For 2020, Bank Of The Sierra's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 26 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 19 $15,865,000 $835,000 $0 0.00%
    Home Purchase 7 $3,295,000 $470,714 $0 0.00%

    For 2020, Bank Of The Sierra's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 19 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 7 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 26 $19,160,000 $736,923 $0 0.00%

    For 2020, Bank Of The Sierra's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 26 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 9 $2,645,000 $293,889 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 6 $10,150,000 $1,691,667 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 5 $3,915,000 $783,000 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 4 $2,170,000 $542,500 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 2 $280,000 $140,000 $0 0.00%

    2020 saw Bank Of The Sierra place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 9 originations, totaling $2,645,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $250k+ 5 $2,895,000 $579,000 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 0.00%

    Bank Of The Sierra lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $250k+ range, with 5 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 1 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 26 $19,160,000 $736,923 $0 0.00%

    Bank Of The Sierra lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 26 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Not applicable 14 $12,020,000 $858,571 $0 0.00%
    White 8 $3,860,000 $482,500 $0 0.00%
    Asian 4 $3,280,000 $820,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.43%

    Bank Of The Sierra 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
    96.15%

    Bank Of The Sierra has an exceptionally high pick rate. They most likely have borrower friendly terms or other characteristics like being fast to close or are easy to work with.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 26 $19,160,000 $736,923

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 15 $14,475,000 $965,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 11 $4,685,000 $425,909

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    BANK OF THE WEST Conventional home mortgage Incorrect information on your report 1 3.8%
    BANK OF THE WEST Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 2 7.7%
    BANK OF THE WEST Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 4 15.4%
    BANK OF THE WEST Other type of mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 2 7.7%
    BANK OF THE WEST Other type of mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 3.8%
    BANK OF THE WEST Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Trouble during payment process 6 23.1%
    BANK OF THE WEST Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Struggling to pay mortgage 1 3.8%
    BANK OF THE WEST Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Closing on a mortgage 2 7.7%
    BANK OF THE WEST Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 4 15.4%
    BANK OF THE WEST Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 2 7.7%
    BANK OF THE WEST Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 3.8%

    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 $60,175
    Bank of The Sierra 1103 West Visalia Road Exeter, CA 93221 Full Service B&M $130,524
    Bank of The Sierra 1126 Main Street Delano, CA 93216 Full Service B&M $27,377
    Bank of The Sierra 1207 Spring Street Paso Robles, CA 93446 Full Service B&M $24,969
    Bank of The Sierra 128 East Main Street Visalia, CA 93291 Full Service B&M $129,255
    Bank of The Sierra 1360 East Grand Avenue Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 Full Service B&M $39,951
    Bank of The Sierra 1401 Dolliver Street, Suite B Pismo Beach, CA 93449 Full Service B&M $6,165
    Bank of The Sierra 142 South Mirage Lindsay, CA 93247 Full Service B&M $81,580
    Bank of The Sierra 1430 East Prosperity Avenue Tulare, CA 93274 Full Service B&M $41,807
    Bank of The Sierra 1498 West Olive Avenue Porterville, CA 93257 Full Service B&M $83,438
    Bank of The Sierra 1500 Seventh Street Sanger, CA 93657 Full Service B&M $7,388
    Bank of The Sierra 1835 East Shaw Ave Clovis, CA 93611 Full Service B&M $29,847
    Bank of The Sierra 21 E. Carrillo Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Full Service B&M $19,302
    Bank of The Sierra 21000 Mission Street Tehachapi, CA 93561 Full Service B&M $53,658
    Bank of The Sierra 224 West F Street Tehachapi, CA 93561 Full Service B&M $73,950
    Bank of The Sierra 232 North Valencia Boulevard Woodlake, CA 93286 Full Service B&M $32,881
    Bank of The Sierra 2450 Mccall Avenue Selma, CA 93662 Full Service B&M $25,501
    Bank of The Sierra 246 E Tulare Avenue Tulare, CA 93274 Full Service B&M $101,927
    Bank of The Sierra 2501 Mt. Vernon Ave Bakersfield, CA 93306 Full Service B&M $26,857
    Bank of The Sierra 2515 South Mooney Boulevard Visalia, CA 93277 Full Service B&M $84,465
    Bank of The Sierra 26328 Citrus Avenue Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Full Service B&M $22,057
    Bank of The Sierra 400 West Visalia Road Farmersville, CA 93223 Full Service B&M $12,190
    Bank of The Sierra 401 East Tulare Street Dinuba, CA 93618 Full Service B&M $61,167
    Bank of The Sierra 402 West Ojai Avenue Ojai, CA 93023 Full Service B&M $84,099
    Bank of The Sierra 4060 Coffee Road Bakersfield, CA 93308 Full Service B&M $53,584
    Bank of The Sierra 40884 Sierra Drive Three Rivers, CA 93271 Full Service B&M $28,694
    Bank of The Sierra 427 West Lacey Boulevard Hanford, CA 93230 Full Service B&M $99,887
    Bank of The Sierra 4456 California Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93309 Full Service B&M $42,668
    Bank of The Sierra 500 Marsh Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Full Service B&M $78,958
    Bank of The Sierra 527 Sespe Avenue Fillmore, CA 93015 Full Service B&M $40,205
    Bank of The Sierra 5775 E. Kings Canyon Road Fresno, CA 93727 Full Service B&M $63,806
    Bank of The Sierra 636 E. Shaw Avenue Fresno, CA 93710 Full Service B&M $56,960
    Bank of The Sierra 705 W Central Avenue Lompoc, CA 93436 Full Service B&M $34,068
    Bank of The Sierra 7315 El Camino Real Atascadero, CA 93422 Full Service B&M $10,781
    Bank of The Sierra 7391 N. Palm Avenue Fresno, CA 93711 Full Service B&M $30,330
    Bank of The Sierra 8031 California City Boulevard California City, CA 93505 Full Service B&M $22,423
    Bank of The Sierra 8500 Ming Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93311 Full Service B&M $76,081
    Bank of The Sierra 89 S. California Street Ventura, CA 93001 Full Service B&M $28,116
    Bank of The Sierra 90 North Main Street Porterville, CA 93257 Full Service B&M $437,650
    Bank of The Sierra 901 East Main Street Santa Paula, CA 93060 Full Service B&M $143,808
    Bank of The Sierra Po Box 1930 Porterville, CA 93258 Full Service Cyber Office $13,556

    For 2020, Bank Of The Sierra had 41 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $110,243
    Net interest income $106,053
    Total noninterest income $25,616
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $11,765
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $13,851
    Pre-tax net operating income $48,917
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $390
    Income before extraordinary items $37,405
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $37,405
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $37,405
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $687
    Net operating income $37,096

    Bank Of The Sierra's gross interest income from loans was $110,243,000.
    Bank Of The Sierra's net interest income from loans was $106,053,000.
    Bank Of The Sierra's fee based income from loans was $11,765,000.
    Bank Of The Sierra's net income from loans was $37,405,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $4,190
    Provision for credit losses $8,550
    Total noninterest expense $74,202
    Salaries and employee benefits $39,322
    Premises and equipment expense $9,833
    Additional noninterest expense $25,047
    Applicable income taxes $11,902
    Net charge-offs $734
    Cash dividends $23,000

    Bank Of The Sierra's interest expense for loans was $4,190,000.
    Bank Of The Sierra's payroll and benefits expense were $39,322,000.
    Bank Of The Sierra's property, plant and equipment expenses $9,833,000.

    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 2.0%
    HELOC loans 6.0%
    All other family 0.0%
    Commercial & industrial loans 0.0%
    Personal loans 0.0%
    Credit card loans 0.0%
    Other individual loans 0.0%
    Auto loans 0.0%
    Other consumer loans 0.0%
    Unsecured commercial real estate loans 1.0%

    Deposits

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Total deposits $2,636,606
    Deposits held in domestic offices $2,636,606
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $2,420,505
    Deposits by U.S. Government $760
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $215,068
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $272
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $1,624,009
    Demand deposits $1,065,602
    Nontransaction accounts $1,012,596
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $131,232
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $368,420
    Total time deposits $512,945
    Total time and savings deposits $1,571,003
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $955,664
    Interest-bearing deposits $1,680,942
    Retail deposits $2,313,690
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $18,772
    Brokered deposits $100,000
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $3,219,575
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $71,417
    Interest-bearing balances $3,509
    Total securities $543,974
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $0
    Net loans and leases $2,442,226
    Loan and leases loss allowance $17,738
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $34,700
    Other real estate owned $968
    Goodwill and other intangibles $31,664
    All other assets $94,626

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $3,219,575
    Total Liabilities $2,852,561
    Total deposits $2,636,606
    Interest-bearing deposits $1,680,942
    Deposits held in domestic offices $2,636,606
    % insured (estimated) $67
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $139,138
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $42,900
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $33,917

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $2,442,226
    Loan and leases loss allowance $17,738
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $2,459,964
    All real estate loans $1,893,778
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $1,893,778
    Construction and development loans $119,932
    Residential 1-4 family construction $48,489
    Other construction, all land development and other land $71,443
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $1,403,292
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $343,607
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $1,059,685
    Multifamily residential real estate $61,834
    1-4 family residential loans $178,751
    Farmland loans $129,969
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $45,001
    Commercial and industrial loans $206,131
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $5,722
    Credit card loans $0
    Related Plans $2,713
    Consumer Auto Loans $580
    Other loans to individuals $2,429
    All other loans & leases $309,332
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $309,332
    Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks $0
    Loans not secured by real estate $28,198
    Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees $0
    Restructured Loans & leases $11,382
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $7,022
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    Bank of the Sierra had $2,442,226,000 of loans outstanding in 2020. $1,893,778,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $119,932,000 of loans were in development loans. $61,834,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $178,751,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $45,001,000 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $580,000 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 530 $169,174 $319,196
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 26 $1,198 $46,077
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 142 $17,926 $126,239
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 362 $150,050 $414,503
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 1,823 $140,516 $77,080
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 1,233 $33,287 $26,997
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 353 $37,998 $107,643
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 237 $69,231 $292,114
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 76 $15,877 $208,908
    Farmland loans - <$100k 9 $491 $54,556
    Farmland loans - $100-250k 33 $4,878 $147,818
    Farmland loans - $250k-1MM 34 $10,508 $309,059
    Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM 66 $5,105 $77,348
    Agriculture operations loans - <$100k 28 $620 $22,143
    Agriculture operations loans - $100-250k 27 $2,156 $79,852
    Agriculture operations loans - $250k-1MM 11 $2,329 $211,727