Sentry Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Saint Joseph, MN

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Review & Overview

Sentry Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. Sentry Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: St. Cloud, Minneapolis, Brainerd, Willmar, and Punta Gorda among others. We have data for 9 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Sentry 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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Originations

122

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$21,200,000

Employee count

40

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
ST. CLOUD, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 88 $13,550,000 $153,977 $0 0.00%
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $4,620,000 $231,000 $0 0.00%
Brainerd, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,080,000 $270,000 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 4 $760,000 $190,000 $0 0.00%
Willmar, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $510,000 $255,000 $0 0.00%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $0 0.00%
DULUTH, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $0 0.00%
Red Wing, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 0.00%
Alexandria, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 0.00%
Sentry Bank's top markets include St. Cloud, Minneapolis, Brainerd, Willmar, and Punta Gorda among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 122 $21,200,000 $173,770 $0 0.00%

    For 2018, Sentry Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 122 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 76 $14,770,000 $194,342 $0 0.00%
    Refi 28 $4,120,000 $147,143 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 15 $1,985,000 $132,333 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 3 $325,000 $108,333 $0 0.00%

    For 2018, Sentry Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 76 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 28 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 122 $21,200,000 $173,770 $0 0.00%

    For 2018, Sentry Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 122 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 46 $7,010,000 $152,391 $0 0.00%
    $100,000 or less 36 $2,560,000 $71,111 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 35 $9,515,000 $271,857 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 5 $2,115,000 $423,000 $0 0.00%

    2018 saw Sentry Bank place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 46 originations, totaling $7,010,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 22 $3,520,000 $160,000 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 16 $3,520,000 $220,000 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 15 $1,315,000 $87,667 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 13 $2,935,000 $225,769 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 7 $1,545,000 $220,714 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 4 $960,000 $240,000 $0 0.00%

    Sentry Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 22 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 16 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 122 $21,200,000 $173,770 $0 0.00%

    Sentry Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 122 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 78 $14,050,000 $180,128 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 43 $6,875,000 $159,884 $0 0.00%
    Black 1 $275,000 $275,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    100.00%

    Sentry 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
    95.08%

    Sentry 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
    Exempt 122 $21,200,000 $173,770

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 1 $315,000 $315,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 121 $20,885,000 $172,603

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 21 8.2%
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 13 5.1%
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. Conventional home mortgage Incorrect information on your report 5 1.9%
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. Conventional home mortgage Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 3 1.2%
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 24 9.3%
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 102 39.7%
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. FHA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 0.4%
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. FHA mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 0.4%
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. FHA mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 9 3.5%
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. FHA mortgage Trouble during payment process 8 3.1%
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 4 1.6%
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Closing on a mortgage 2 0.8%
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Struggling to pay mortgage 5 1.9%
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Trouble during payment process 9 3.5%
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. Other type of mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 3 1.2%
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. Other type of mortgage Closing on a mortgage 5 1.9%
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. Other type of mortgage Incorrect information on your report 1 0.4%
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. Other type of mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 5 1.9%
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 32 12.5%
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. Reverse mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 0.4%
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. VA mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 2 0.8%
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. VA mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 0.4%

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    Sentry Bank 120 4th Avenue South Saint Cloud, MN 56301 Full Service B&M $7,748
    Sentry Bank 2 Central Ave. So. Saint Stephen, MN 56375 Full Service B&M $13,788
    Sentry Bank 400 4th Avenue Ne Saint Joseph, MN 56374 Full Service B&M $138,474
    Sentry Bank 4350 8th Street North Saint Cloud, MN 56303 Full Service B&M $11,544

    For 2018, Sentry Bank had 4 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $8,711
    Net interest income $7,181
    Total noninterest income $869
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $227
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $642
    Pre-tax net operating income $3,167
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $0
    Income before extraordinary items $2,015
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $2,015
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $2,015
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $2,015

    Sentry Bank's gross interest income from loans was $8,711,000.
    Sentry Bank's net interest income from loans was $7,181,000.
    Sentry Bank's fee based income from loans was $227,000.
    Sentry Bank's net income from loans was $2,015,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $1,530
    Provision for credit losses $830
    Total noninterest expense $4,053
    Salaries and employee benefits $2,154
    Premises and equipment expense $542
    Additional noninterest expense $1,357
    Applicable income taxes $1,152
    Net charge-offs $1,162
    Cash dividends $1,261

    Sentry Bank's interest expense for loans was $1,530,000.
    Sentry Bank's payroll and benefits expense were $2,154,000.
    Sentry Bank's property, plant and equipment expenses $542,000.

    Loan Performance

    Type of Loan % of Loans Noncurrent (30+ days, end of period snapshot)
    All loans 1.0%
    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 9.0%
    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 $181,195
    Deposits held in domestic offices $181,195
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $151,841
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $6,820
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $22,534
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $70,562
    Demand deposits $52,044
    Nontransaction accounts $110,633
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $36,111
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $18,417
    Total time deposits $56,105
    Total time and savings deposits $129,151
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $52,044
    Interest-bearing deposits $129,151
    Retail deposits $168,700
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $2,670
    Brokered deposits $0
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $227,825
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $21,261
    Interest-bearing balances $17,284
    Total securities $41,990
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $0
    Net loans and leases $148,613
    Loan and leases loss allowance $1,753
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $5,901
    Other real estate owned $1,119
    Goodwill and other intangibles $7,037
    All other assets $1,904

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $227,825
    Total Liabilities $202,721
    Total deposits $181,195
    Interest-bearing deposits $129,151
    Deposits held in domestic offices $181,195
    % insured (estimated) $70
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $0
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $21,000
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $526

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $148,613
    Loan and leases loss allowance $1,753
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $150,366
    All real estate loans $117,782
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $117,782
    Construction and development loans $16,882
    Residential 1-4 family construction $3,141
    Other construction, all land development and other land $13,741
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $50,612
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $38,886
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $11,726
    Multifamily residential real estate $13,661
    1-4 family residential loans $34,628
    Farmland loans $1,999
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $1,017
    Commercial and industrial loans $25,790
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $5,777
    Credit card loans $0
    Related Plans $0
    Consumer Auto Loans $1,960
    Other loans to individuals $3,817
    All other loans & leases $0
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $0
    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 $0
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $0
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    Sentry Bank had $148,613,000 of loans outstanding in 2018. $117,782,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $16,882,000 of loans were in development loans. $13,661,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $34,628,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $1,017,000 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $1,960,000 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 119 $27,088 $227,630
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 20 $970 $48,500
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 42 $5,243 $124,833
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 57 $20,875 $366,228
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 244 $17,674 $72,434
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 155 $4,667 $30,110
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 53 $5,092 $96,075
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 36 $7,915 $219,861
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 12 $1,999 $166,583
    Farmland loans - <$100k 5 $162 $32,400
    Farmland loans - $100-250k 4 $533 $133,250
    Farmland loans - $250k-1MM 3 $1,304 $434,667
    Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM 25 $647 $25,880
    Agriculture operations loans - <$100k 22 $598 $27,182
    Agriculture operations loans - $100-250k 3 $49 $16,333