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 and Refi loans. Sentry Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: St. Cloud, Minneapolis, Brainerd, Willmar, and Rochester 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

140

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$29,660,000

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) 99 $19,055,000 $192,475 $0 0.00%
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $4,830,000 $268,333 $0 0.00%
Brainerd, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $2,345,000 $335,000 $0 0.00%
Willmar, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,160,000 $290,000 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 4 $1,010,000 $252,500 $0 0.00%
ROCHESTER, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $520,000 $260,000 $0 0.00%
DULUTH, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $420,000 $105,000 $0 0.00%
Grand Rapids, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 0.00%
Fergus Falls, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 0.00%
Sentry Bank's top markets include St. Cloud, Minneapolis, Brainerd, Willmar, and Rochester among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 140 $29,660,000 $211,857 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, Sentry Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 140 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 88 $18,500,000 $210,227 $0 0.00%
    Refi 37 $8,435,000 $227,973 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 11 $2,045,000 $185,909 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 4 $680,000 $170,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, Sentry Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 88 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 37 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 140 $29,660,000 $211,857 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, Sentry Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 140 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 54 $8,030,000 $148,704 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 49 $13,325,000 $271,939 $0 0.00%
    $100,000 or less 26 $1,980,000 $76,154 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 8 $3,700,000 $462,500 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 2 $1,550,000 $775,000 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,075,000 $1,075,000 $0 0.00%

    2019 saw Sentry Bank place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 54 originations, totaling $8,030,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 23 $4,655,000 $202,391 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 18 $3,770,000 $209,444 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 17 $4,045,000 $237,941 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 9 $1,185,000 $131,667 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 8 $3,150,000 $393,750 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 7 $3,225,000 $460,714 $0 0.00%

    Sentry Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 23 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 18 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 140 $29,660,000 $211,857 $0 0.00%

    Sentry Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 140 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 83 $19,845,000 $239,096 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 56 $9,350,000 $166,964 $0 0.00%
    Black 1 $465,000 $465,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    98.61%

    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
    98.57%

    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 140 $29,660,000 $211,857

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 2 $860,000 $430,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 1 $25,000 $25,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 137 $28,775,000 $210,036

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2019 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 30 10.6%
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 11 3.9%
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. Conventional home mortgage Incorrect information on your report 3 1.1%
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. Conventional home mortgage Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 1 0.4%
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 35 12.3%
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 124 43.7%
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. FHA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 2 0.7%
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. FHA mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 0.4%
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. FHA mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 7 2.5%
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. FHA mortgage Trouble during payment process 11 3.9%
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 4 1.4%
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Closing on a mortgage 2 0.7%
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Incorrect information on your report 1 0.4%
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Struggling to pay mortgage 3 1.1%
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Trouble during payment process 9 3.2%
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. Other type of mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 2 0.7%
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. Other type of mortgage Closing on a mortgage 2 0.7%
    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 6 2.1%
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 18 6.3%
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. VA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 0.4%
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. VA mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 0.4%
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. VA mortgage Incorrect information on your report 1 0.4%
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. VA mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 0.4%
    SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. VA mortgage Trouble during payment process 7 2.5%

    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 $7,616
    Sentry Bank 2 Central Ave. So. Saint Stephen, MN 56375 Full Service B&M $14,436
    Sentry Bank 400 4th Avenue Ne Saint Joseph, MN 56374 Full Service B&M $134,142
    Sentry Bank 4350 8th Street North Saint Cloud, MN 56303 Full Service B&M $11,760

    For 2019, Sentry Bank had 4 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $9,723
    Net interest income $7,815
    Total noninterest income $1,193
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $248
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $945
    Pre-tax net operating income $4,233
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $0
    Income before extraordinary items $3,044
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $3,044
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $3,044
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $3,044

    Sentry Bank's gross interest income from loans was $9,723,000.
    Sentry Bank's net interest income from loans was $7,815,000.
    Sentry Bank's fee based income from loans was $248,000.
    Sentry Bank's net income from loans was $3,044,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $1,908
    Provision for credit losses $480
    Total noninterest expense $4,295
    Salaries and employee benefits $2,555
    Premises and equipment expense $611
    Additional noninterest expense $1,129
    Applicable income taxes $1,189
    Net charge-offs $-97
    Cash dividends $1,000

    Sentry Bank's interest expense for loans was $1,908,000.
    Sentry Bank's payroll and benefits expense were $2,555,000.
    Sentry Bank's property, plant and equipment expenses $611,000.

    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 $186,070
    Deposits held in domestic offices $186,070
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $160,066
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $7,131
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $18,872
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $65,561
    Demand deposits $47,201
    Nontransaction accounts $120,508
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $37,918
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $21,405
    Total time deposits $61,185
    Total time and savings deposits $138,868
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $47,201
    Interest-bearing deposits $138,869
    Retail deposits $164,654
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $2,258
    Brokered deposits $3,000
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $237,881
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $25,925
    Interest-bearing balances $22,156
    Total securities $44,138
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $0
    Net loans and leases $151,637
    Loan and leases loss allowance $2,330
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $5,821
    Other real estate owned $818
    Goodwill and other intangibles $7,037
    All other assets $2,505

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $237,881
    Total Liabilities $209,845
    Total deposits $186,070
    Interest-bearing deposits $138,869
    Deposits held in domestic offices $186,070
    % insured (estimated) $72
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $0
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $23,000
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $775

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $151,637
    Loan and leases loss allowance $2,330
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $153,967
    All real estate loans $123,858
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $123,858
    Construction and development loans $15,351
    Residential 1-4 family construction $2,612
    Other construction, all land development and other land $12,739
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $54,335
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $41,893
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $12,442
    Multifamily residential real estate $13,846
    1-4 family residential loans $38,417
    Farmland loans $1,909
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $830
    Commercial and industrial loans $22,056
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $7,223
    Credit card loans $0
    Related Plans $0
    Consumer Auto Loans $1,559
    Other loans to individuals $5,664
    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 $151,637,000 of loans outstanding in 2019. $123,858,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $15,351,000 of loans were in development loans. $13,846,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $38,417,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $830,000 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $1,559,000 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 136 $31,344 $230,471
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 24 $985 $41,042
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 48 $6,119 $127,479
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 64 $24,240 $378,750
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 249 $18,613 $74,751
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 163 $4,656 $28,564
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 54 $4,496 $83,259
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 32 $9,461 $295,656
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 11 $1,909 $173,545
    Farmland loans - <$100k 4 $139 $34,750
    Farmland loans - $100-250k 4 $504 $126,000
    Farmland loans - $250k-1MM 3 $1,266 $422,000
    Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM 23 $830 $36,087
    Agriculture operations loans - <$100k 21 $638 $30,381
    Agriculture operations loans - $100-250k 2 $192 $96,000