Peoples Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Newton, NC

LEI: 5493006HXEF6V2NZED40

Tax ID: 56-0354890

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 21 reviews

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Review & Overview

Peoples Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Improvement and Home Purchase loans. Peoples Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Charlotte, Hickory, Raleigh, Winston, and Boone among others. We have data for 16 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Peoples Bank 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. Peoples Bank 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 about average rates.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.55% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.77% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.52% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.69% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Refi 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.27% 4/5/25
30 Year USDA Purchase 7.03% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.93% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.00% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.00% 4/5/25
These are simulated rates generated by our proprietary machine learning models. These are not guaranteed by the bank. They are our estimates based on a lender's past behaviors combined with current market conditions. Contact an individual lender for their actual rates. Our models use fixed rate terms for conforming loans, 700+ FICO, 10% down for FHA and 20% for conventional. These are based on consensus, historical data-- not advertised promotional rates.

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Originations

451

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$105,295,000

Awards

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Relative Rate

Peoples Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.56%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of 0.01%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Peoples Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,560.

The average total origination fees for 30 year fixed rate mortgages across all lenders (for all loan values, including both points & up-front fees in addition to origination fees) were $8,356.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 196 $58,740,000 $299,694 $6,595 7.82%
HICKORY-LENOIR-MORGANTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 210 $32,770,000 $156,048 $4,982 7.93%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $7,725,000 $335,870 $7,608 7.39%
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,240,000 $310,000 $3,814 7.13%
Boone, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,155,000 $385,000 $5,731 7.75%
WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $675,000 $675,000 $4,435 6.99%
DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $610,000 $305,000 $7,038 7.23%
GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $605,000 $201,667 $6,717 8.25%
Outside of Metro Areas 2 $540,000 $270,000 $5,572 6.75%
BURLINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $0 7.50%
Kill Devil Hills, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $0 8.50%
GREENVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 7.50%
Albemarle, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 8.75%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 8.75%
North Wilkesboro, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 8.25%
Shelby, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 8.50%
Peoples Bank's top markets include Charlotte, Hickory, Raleigh, Winston, and Boone among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 283 $43,075,000 $152,208 n/a 8.12%
    Conventional 167 $61,815,000 $370,150 $5,938 7.39%
    VA 1 $405,000 $405,000 $3,405 6.25%

    For 2024, Peoples Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 283 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 167 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 189 $27,575,000 $145,899 $0 8.18%
    Home Purchase 139 $51,625,000 $371,403 $5,938 7.32%
    Other 66 $10,080,000 $152,727 $0 7.97%
    Refi 49 $14,715,000 $300,306 $9,340 8.08%
    Cash Out Refi 8 $1,300,000 $162,500 $3,915 6.50%

    For 2024, Peoples Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 189 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 139 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 288 $44,450,000 $154,340 $4,156 8.09%
    30 Year 65 $21,535,000 $331,308 $4,560 6.56%
    5 Year 35 $7,925,000 $226,429 $0 8.27%
    Other 31 $9,805,000 $316,290 $0 8.14%
    30+ year 27 $19,595,000 $725,741 $9,394 7.29%
    1 Year 4 $1,300,000 $325,000 $0 9.38%
    20 Year 1 $685,000 $685,000 $6,770 6.13%

    For 2024, Peoples Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 288 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 65 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 44 $11,270,000 $256,136
    $2k-3k 15 $6,215,000 $414,333
    $3k-4k 15 $7,495,000 $499,667
    $4k-5k 14 $8,080,000 $577,143
    $5k+ 8 $9,510,000 $1,188,750
    $<1k 1 $405,000 $405,000

    Peoples Bank's average total fees were $4,560, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 44 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 239 $35,985,000 $150,565
    7-8% 90 $38,990,000 $433,222
    5-6% 66 $10,100,000 $153,030
    6-7% 56 $20,220,000 $361,071

    During 2024, Peoples Bank's average interest rate for loans was 6.56%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 239 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 134 $8,390,000 $62,612 $3,415 8.22%
    $200k-400k 129 $34,615,000 $268,333 $4,717 7.60%
    $100k-200k 126 $17,650,000 $140,079 $3,944 7.93%
    $600k-1MM 29 $20,855,000 $719,138 $7,612 7.41%
    $400k-600k 24 $11,920,000 $496,667 $6,886 7.31%
    $1MM+ 9 $11,865,000 $1,318,333 $11,784 7.36%

    2024 saw Peoples Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 134 originations, totaling $8,390,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 81 $15,415,000 $190,309 $5,870 7.76%
    $150k-250k 79 $23,925,000 $302,848 $6,216 7.81%
    $50k-75k 74 $9,090,000 $122,838 $3,972 7.60%
    $75k-100k 59 $7,925,000 $134,322 $4,095 7.91%
    $250k+ 57 $28,605,000 $501,842 $9,018 7.74%
    $50k or less 35 $2,605,000 $74,429 $3,483 8.00%

    Peoples Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 81 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 79 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 79 $14,365,000 $181,835 $4,861 7.84%
    30-36% 73 $15,215,000 $208,425 $5,962 7.76%
    42% 50 $9,190,000 $183,800 $8,913 8.12%
    <20% 47 $10,165,000 $216,277 $5,436 7.90%
    41% 23 $6,845,000 $297,609 $11,972 8.18%
    40% 21 $6,695,000 $318,810 $7,454 7.59%
    37% 18 $4,470,000 $248,333 $5,552 7.38%
    39% 15 $3,375,000 $225,000 $5,956 7.99%
    38% 12 $3,290,000 $274,167 $5,564 7.34%
    36% 12 $3,990,000 $332,500 $6,077 7.73%
    43% 7 $1,485,000 $212,143 $9,022 7.32%
    44% 5 $1,165,000 $233,000 $4,142 6.43%
    45% 4 $980,000 $245,000 $4,813 6.69%
    47% 4 $1,820,000 $455,000 $5,380 6.56%
    48% 3 $1,215,000 $405,000 $4,052 6.54%
    49% 3 $1,135,000 $378,333 $4,279 7.29%
    >60% 3 $375,000 $125,000 $0 7.08%
    46% 1 $275,000 $275,000 $4,991 6.25%

    Peoples Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 79 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 73 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 355 $76,065,000 $214,268 $5,643 7.78%
    Not applicable 62 $17,300,000 $279,032 $0 8.30%
    Not provided 15 $7,355,000 $490,333 $8,676 7.64%
    Black 9 $2,215,000 $246,111 $8,271 7.96%
    Asian 4 $1,180,000 $295,000 $8,929 7.39%
    American Indian 3 $445,000 $148,333 $4,991 7.83%
    Asian Indian 2 $380,000 $190,000 $0 5.99%
    Other Asian 1 $355,000 $355,000 $0 8.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    73.07%

    Peoples Bank has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    82.93%

    Peoples Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 451 $105,295,000 $233,470

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    451 $105,295,000 $233,470

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 146 $22,550,000 $154,452 $6,478 8.03%
    40-60% 77 $20,855,000 $270,844 $5,318 7.80%
    60-80% 73 $30,965,000 $424,178 $6,371 7.43%
    80-100% 71 $24,295,000 $342,183 $6,094 7.65%
    Under 20% 84 $6,630,000 $78,929 $3,581 8.09%