Aquesta Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Cornelius, NC

LEI: 5493006GBLIRNKHYD764

Tax ID: 20-5036036

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Review & Overview

Aquesta Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase, Refi, and Cash Out Refi loans. Aquesta Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Charlotte, Charleston, and Winston among others. We have data for 3 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Aquesta Bank has an above 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

12

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$8,600,000

Employee count

95

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $5,195,000 $577,222 $0 0.00%
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $3,340,000 $1,670,000 $0 0.00%
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 0.00%
Aquesta Bank's top markets include Charlotte, Charleston, and Winston among others.

Their top states include:
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 12 $8,600,000 $716,667 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, Aquesta Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 12 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 5 $4,085,000 $817,000 $0 0.00%
    Refi 4 $2,710,000 $677,500 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 3 $1,805,000 $601,667 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, Aquesta Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 5 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 4 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 12 $8,600,000 $716,667 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, Aquesta Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 12 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $1MM+ 4 $6,140,000 $1,535,000 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 3 $425,000 $141,667 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 2 $580,000 $290,000 $0 0.00%
    $100,000 or less 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 1 $555,000 $555,000 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 1 $835,000 $835,000 $0 0.00%

    2019 saw Aquesta Bank place emphasis on $1MM+ loans with 4 originations, totaling $6,140,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $250k+ 4 $2,890,000 $722,500 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 3 $2,435,000 $811,667 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 1 $375,000 $375,000 $0 0.00%

    Aquesta Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $250k+ range, with 4 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
    Exempt% 12 $8,600,000 $716,667 $0 0.00%

    Aquesta Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 12 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 8 $5,700,000 $712,500 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 4 $2,900,000 $725,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    94.74%

    Aquesta Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    66.67%

    Aquesta Bank has a low pick rate. They may have issues with closing loans or may approve everyone, but with onerous loan terms.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 12 $8,600,000 $716,667

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 12 $8,600,000 $716,667

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2019 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 2 11.8%
    ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 5.9%
    ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 7 41.2%
    ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Trouble during payment process 1 5.9%
    ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP Other type of mortgage Closing on a mortgage 2 11.8%
    ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 4 23.5%

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    Aquesta Bank 1078 Brawley School Road Mooresville, NC 28117 Full Service B&M $70,253
    Aquesta Bank 19510 Jetton Road Cornelius, NC 28031 Full Service B&M $192,858
    Aquesta Bank 4519 Sharon Road Charlotte, NC 28211 Full Service B&M $8,135
    Aquesta Bank 568 Jetton Street, Suite 100 Davidson, NC 28036 Full Service B&M $37,139
    Aquesta Bank 837 Williamson Road Mooresville, NC 28117 Full Service B&M $22,582
    Aquesta Bank 901 Military Cutoff Road Wilmington, NC 28405 Full Service B&M $17,559
    Aquesta Bank 9906 Knockando Lane Huntersville, NC 28078 Full Service B&M $26,889

    For 2019, Aquesta Bank had 7 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $22,562
    Net interest income $16,604
    Total noninterest income $2,924
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $271
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $2,653
    Pre-tax net operating income $5,540
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $-50
    Income before extraordinary items $4,436
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $4,436
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $4,436
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $138
    Net operating income $4,476

    Aquesta Bank's gross interest income from loans was $22,562,000.
    Aquesta Bank's net interest income from loans was $16,604,000.
    Aquesta Bank's fee based income from loans was $271,000.
    Aquesta Bank's net income from loans was $4,436,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $5,958
    Provision for credit losses $340
    Total noninterest expense $13,648
    Salaries and employee benefits $8,444
    Premises and equipment expense $1,377
    Additional noninterest expense $3,827
    Applicable income taxes $1,054
    Net charge-offs $-35
    Cash dividends $0

    Aquesta Bank's interest expense for loans was $5,958,000.
    Aquesta Bank's payroll and benefits expense were $8,444,000.
    Aquesta Bank's property, plant and equipment expenses $1,377,000.

    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 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 $421,084
    Deposits held in domestic offices $421,084
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $397,522
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $16,696
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $6,866
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $194,271
    Demand deposits $138,597
    Nontransaction accounts $226,813
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $174,592
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $7,458
    Total time deposits $44,763
    Total time and savings deposits $282,487
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $137,914
    Interest-bearing deposits $283,170
    Retail deposits $413,061
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $2,633
    Brokered deposits $1,000
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $523,606
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $17,728
    Interest-bearing balances $7,586
    Total securities $56,737
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $1,729
    Net loans and leases $411,952
    Loan and leases loss allowance $3,868
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $16,939
    Other real estate owned $0
    Goodwill and other intangibles $28
    All other assets $18,493

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $523,606
    Total Liabilities $470,460
    Total deposits $421,084
    Interest-bearing deposits $283,170
    Deposits held in domestic offices $421,084
    % insured (estimated) $54
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $0
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $46,540
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $2,836

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $411,952
    Loan and leases loss allowance $3,868
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $415,820
    All real estate loans $362,712
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $362,712
    Construction and development loans $62,592
    Residential 1-4 family construction $22,890
    Other construction, all land development and other land $39,702
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $215,492
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $131,332
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $84,160
    Multifamily residential real estate $15,894
    1-4 family residential loans $68,734
    Farmland loans $0
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $0
    Commercial and industrial loans $52,274
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $188
    Credit card loans $0
    Related Plans $8
    Consumer Auto Loans $0
    Other loans to individuals $180
    All other loans & leases $645
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $645
    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 $84
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $84
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    Aquesta Bank had $411,952,000 of loans outstanding in 2019. $362,712,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $62,592,000 of loans were in development loans. $15,894,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $68,734,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $0 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $0 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 153 $56,084 $366,562
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 5 $203 $40,600
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 36 $5,021 $139,472
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 112 $50,860 $454,107
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 134 $29,002 $216,433
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 30 $951 $31,700
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 33 $3,596 $108,970
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 71 $24,455 $344,437