Cornerstone Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Fargo, ND

LEI: 5493003LIT6MPMIF5W07

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Cornerstone Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. Cornerstone Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Fargo, Bismarck, Sioux Falls, Minot, and Dickinson among others. We have data for 16 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Cornerstone Bank 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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Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.27% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.27% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.27% 4/21/24
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Originations

181

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$104,955,000

Employee count

171

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
FARGO, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 66 $58,690,000 $889,242 $479 4.30%
BISMARCK, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $19,260,000 $740,769 $2,051 4.04%
SIOUX FALLS, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $14,755,000 $867,941 $807 4.67%
Outside of Metro Areas 49 $7,725,000 $157,653 $909 4.45%
Minot, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,060,000 $176,667 $708 4.28%
Dickinson, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,005,000 $143,571 $1,707 4.46%
Yankton, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $7,407 3.91%
LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $0 3.50%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $6,940 3.90%
Spearfish, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 4.50%
Fergus Falls, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $331 3.60%
DES MOINES-WEST DES MOINES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $0 4.19%
Faribault-Northfield, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $0 3.15%
RAPID CITY, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 4.25%
Wahpeton, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 5.29%
Williston, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 5.50%
Cornerstone Bank's top markets include Fargo, Bismarck, Sioux Falls, Minot, and Dickinson among others.

Their top states include:
  • North Dakota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Minnesota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Dakota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Nevada (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 181 $104,955,000 $579,862 $1,182 4.34%

    For 2021, Cornerstone Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 181 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 116 $68,340,000 $589,138 $608 4.31%
    Home Purchase 47 $34,665,000 $737,553 $3,680 4.24%
    Home Improvement 11 $1,435,000 $130,455 $627 4.32%
    Other 7 $515,000 $73,571 $358 5.39%

    For 2021, Cornerstone Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 116 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 47 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    5 Year 88 $61,740,000 $701,591 $508 4.27%
    Other 72 $27,280,000 $378,889 $1,317 4.30%
    10 Year 8 $13,120,000 $1,640,000 $360 5.05%
    1 Year 7 $995,000 $142,143 $0 4.55%
    3 Year 6 $1,820,000 $303,333 $466 4.54%

    For 2021, Cornerstone Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 5 Year, with 88 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 72 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 61 $8,105,000 $132,869
    $3k-4k 4 $1,410,000 $352,500
    $1k-2k 3 $495,000 $165,000
    $2k-3k 2 $520,000 $260,000
    $4k-5k 1 $405,000 $405,000
    $5k+ 1 $505,000 $505,000

    Cornerstone Bank's average total fees were $0, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 61 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 117 $30,565,000 $261,239
    3-4% 46 $72,940,000 $1,585,652
    5-6% 11 $935,000 $85,000
    6-7% 5 $235,000 $47,000
    7-8% 2 $280,000 $140,000

    During 2021, Cornerstone Bank's average interest rate for loans was 0.00%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 117 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 56 $8,130,000 $145,179 $765 4.28%
    $100,000 or less 55 $3,455,000 $62,818 $546 4.75%
    $200k-400k 39 $11,025,000 $282,692 $2,260 4.20%
    $1MM+ 13 $71,995,000 $5,538,077 $0 3.71%
    $400k-600k 13 $6,145,000 $472,692 $3,621 3.96%
    $600k-1MM 5 $4,205,000 $841,000 $0 4.09%

    2021 saw Cornerstone Bank place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 56 originations, totaling $8,130,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 20 $2,490,000 $124,500 $965 4.44%
    $150k-250k 20 $4,340,000 $217,000 $1,768 4.59%
    $250k+ 16 $3,300,000 $206,250 $1,987 4.43%
    $75k-100k 14 $1,040,000 $74,286 $409 5.00%
    $50k-75k 12 $1,900,000 $158,333 $1,215 4.10%
    $50k or less 12 $790,000 $65,833 $415 4.57%

    Cornerstone Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 20 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 20 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 24 $3,850,000 $160,417 $1,379 4.47%
    <20% 21 $2,535,000 $120,714 $849 4.54%
    >60% 12 $1,720,000 $143,333 $534 4.43%
    30-36% 7 $975,000 $139,286 $1,016 4.49%
    50-60% 6 $800,000 $133,333 $1,144 4.37%
    36% 5 $1,005,000 $201,000 $2,264 4.58%
    45% 4 $340,000 $85,000 $490 4.79%
    39% 4 $550,000 $137,500 $1,743 4.98%
    40% 3 $765,000 $255,000 $3,660 4.82%
    38% 2 $180,000 $90,000 $591 4.54%
    44% 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 3.91%
    43% 1 $205,000 $205,000 $287 5.50%
    46% 1 $345,000 $345,000 $1,132 4.13%
    42% 1 $305,000 $305,000 $1,250 4.12%

    Cornerstone Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 24 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 21 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Not applicable 75 $88,505,000 $1,180,067 $0 4.10%
    White 103 $15,985,000 $155,194 $1,158 4.51%
    American Indian 2 $430,000 $215,000 $2,310 4.37%
    Asian 1 $35,000 $35,000 $599 3.98%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    97.40%

    Cornerstone Bank 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
    96.69%

    Cornerstone Bank 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
    112.0 2 $170,000 $85,000
    191.0 1 $95,000 $95,000
    215.08 1 $35,000 $35,000
    750.0 1 $75,000 $75,000
    NA 176 $104,580,000 $594,205

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    181 $104,955,000 $579,862

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 28 $4,720,000 $168,571 $701 4.33%
    40-60% 31 $7,625,000 $245,968 $641 4.12%
    60-80% 83 $87,235,000 $1,051,024 $2,420 4.25%
    80-100% 22 $4,210,000 $191,364 $1,598 4.26%
    Under 20% 17 $1,165,000 $68,529 $468 5.25%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2021 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    CORNERSTONE MORTGAGE, INC. Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 100.0%

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    Cornerstone Bank 106 8th Avenue Se Watford City, ND 58854 Full Service B&M $197,878
    Cornerstone Bank 11 S Main Street Parshall, ND 58770 Full Service B&M $108,345
    Cornerstone Bank 2112 North 12th Street Bismarck, ND 58501 Full Service B&M $112,369
    Cornerstone Bank 221 Main Street North Makoti, ND 58756 Full Service B&M $0
    Cornerstone Bank 2280 45th Street South Fargo, ND 58104 Full Service B&M $126,586
    Cornerstone Bank 2627 South University Drive Fargo, ND 58103 Full Service B&M $20,877
    Cornerstone Bank 3095 15th Street West Dickinson, ND 58601 Full Service B&M $67,345
    Cornerstone Bank 323 Main Street New Town, ND 58763 Limited, Drive-thru $0
    Cornerstone Bank 323 Main Street New Town, ND 58763 Full Service B&M $361,463
    Cornerstone Bank 402 Main Street Plaza, ND 58771 Full Service B&M $0
    Cornerstone Bank 600 South 2nd Street Bismarck, ND 58504 Full Service B&M $17,278
    Cornerstone Bank 6045 South Louise Avenue Sioux Falls, SD 57108 Full Service B&M $33,224

    For 2021, Cornerstone Bank had 12 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $38,129
    Net interest income $35,112
    Total noninterest income $-31
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $700
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $-731
    Pre-tax net operating income $10,728
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $9
    Income before extraordinary items $10,684
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $10,684
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $10,684
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $10,675

    Cornerstone Bank's gross interest income from loans was $38,129,000.
    Cornerstone Bank's net interest income from loans was $35,112,000.
    Cornerstone Bank's fee based income from loans was $700,000.
    Cornerstone Bank's net income from loans was $10,684,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $3,017
    Provision for credit losses $2,145
    Total noninterest expense $22,208
    Salaries and employee benefits $16,156
    Premises and equipment expense $2,259
    Additional noninterest expense $3,793
    Applicable income taxes $53
    Net charge-offs $2,247
    Cash dividends $5,746

    Cornerstone Bank's interest expense for loans was $3,017,000.
    Cornerstone Bank's payroll and benefits expense were $16,156,000.
    Cornerstone Bank's property, plant and equipment expenses $2,259,000.

    Loan Performance

    Type of Loan % of Loans Noncurrent (30+ days, end of period snapshot)
    All loans 1.0%
    Real Estate loans 1.0%
    Construction & Land Development loans 0.0%
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans 1.0%
    Multifamily residential loans 2.0%
    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 0.0%
    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 $1,208,053
    Deposits held in domestic offices $1,208,053
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $977,781
    Deposits by U.S. Government $1
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $229,280
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $991
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $95,870
    Demand deposits $95,870
    Nontransaction accounts $1,112,183
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $138,107
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $795,676
    Total time deposits $178,400
    Total time and savings deposits $1,112,183
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $341,296
    Interest-bearing deposits $866,757
    Retail deposits $1,126,733
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $7,764
    Brokered deposits $0
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $1,310,231
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $256,876
    Interest-bearing balances $234,688
    Total securities $224,455
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $10,207
    Net loans and leases $746,768
    Loan and leases loss allowance $13,160
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $38,727
    Other real estate owned $789
    Goodwill and other intangibles $696
    All other assets $31,713

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $1,310,231
    Total Liabilities $1,216,857
    Total deposits $1,208,053
    Interest-bearing deposits $866,757
    Deposits held in domestic offices $1,208,053
    % insured (estimated) $57
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $0
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $0
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $8,804

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $746,768
    Loan and leases loss allowance $13,160
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $759,928
    All real estate loans $563,368
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $563,368
    Construction and development loans $68,059
    Residential 1-4 family construction $14,043
    Other construction, all land development and other land $54,016
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $256,718
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $124,920
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $131,798
    Multifamily residential real estate $81,997
    1-4 family residential loans $101,383
    Farmland loans $55,211
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $39,424
    Commercial and industrial loans $127,685
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $23,178
    Credit card loans $0
    Related Plans $1,231
    Consumer Auto Loans $5,311
    Other loans to individuals $16,636
    All other loans & leases $6,273
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $54
    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 $14,604
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $12,573
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    Cornerstone Bank had $746,768,000 of loans outstanding in 2021. $563,368,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $68,059,000 of loans were in development loans. $81,997,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $101,383,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $39,424,000 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $5,311,000 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 241 $70,291 $291,664
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 26 $1,459 $56,115
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 75 $10,592 $141,227
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 140 $58,240 $416,000
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 479 $57,970 $121,023
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 264 $7,909 $29,958
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 106 $11,833 $111,632
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 109 $38,228 $350,716
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 103 $17,581 $170,689
    Farmland loans - <$100k 20 $1,065 $53,250
    Farmland loans - $100-250k 52 $7,447 $143,212
    Farmland loans - $250k-1MM 31 $9,069 $292,548
    Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM 233 $19,506 $83,717
    Agriculture operations loans - <$100k 139 $4,533 $32,612
    Agriculture operations loans - $100-250k 58 $6,477 $111,672
    Agriculture operations loans - $250k-1MM 36 $8,496 $236,000