Whitaker Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Lexington, KY

LEI: 549300C3C8C6TSYT1R20

Tax ID: 61-1179902

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Review & Overview

Whitaker Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. Whitaker Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Whitaker Bank has an average proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Richmond, Lexington, Danville, Mount Sterling, and Frankfort among others. We have data for 18 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Whitaker 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. Whitaker 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 relatively high rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.40% 11/22/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.45% 11/22/24
30 Year FHA Refi 6.27% 11/22/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.68% 11/22/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.79% 11/22/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.79% 11/22/24
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Originations

808

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$123,810,000

Awards

Whitaker Bank 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Richmond-Berea, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 173 $37,845,000 $218,757 $1,853 4.40%
Outside of Metro Areas 353 $37,375,000 $105,878 $1,662 4.35%
LEXINGTON-FAYETTE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 114 $25,810,000 $226,404 $2,642 4.54%
Danville, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 60 $9,480,000 $158,000 $2,357 4.47%
Mount Sterling, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 54 $5,320,000 $98,519 $1,776 4.46%
Frankfort, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $1,605,000 $107,000 $1,701 4.93%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,405,000 $1,405,000 $10,187 3.50%
London, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $1,360,000 $68,000 $1,512 4.40%
LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $930,000 $232,500 $3,105 4.69%
Key West, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $705,000 $705,000 $11,772 5.75%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $615,000 $123,000 $1,755 4.46%
Bardstown, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $460,000 $230,000 $570 4.88%
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $0 3.35%
HUNTINGTON-ASHLAND, WV-KY-OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $2,145 4.88%
MORRISTOWN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $2,859 4.20%
Madisonville, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $1,580 3.38%
OWENSBORO, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $2,025 5.13%
Maysville, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 0.00%
Whitaker Bank's top markets include Richmond, Lexington, Danville, Mount Sterling, and Frankfort among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 565 $102,275,000 $181,018 $1,912 4.41%
    Conventional 243 $21,535,000 $88,621 $0 0.00%

    For 2022, Whitaker Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 565 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 243 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 291 $42,145,000 $144,828 $1,695 4.31%
    Home Purchase 279 $64,695,000 $231,882 $2,297 4.48%
    Home Improvement 137 $9,635,000 $70,328 $1,369 4.51%
    Other 101 $7,335,000 $72,624 $1,378 4.58%

    For 2022, Whitaker Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 291 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 279 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 451 $77,635,000 $172,140 $1,835 4.25%
    Other 268 $24,870,000 $92,799 $1,505 4.64%
    30 Year 26 $6,920,000 $266,154 $2,645 5.66%
    5 Year 20 $4,730,000 $236,500 $2,303 4.78%
    1 Year 18 $4,430,000 $246,111 $2,057 5.09%
    20 Year 14 $2,920,000 $208,571 $2,655 4.94%
    15 Year 9 $1,545,000 $171,667 $1,314 5.58%
    30+ year 2 $760,000 $380,000 $3,032 4.38%

    For 2022, Whitaker Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 451 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 268 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 314 $30,430,000 $96,911
    $1k-2k 54 $15,010,000 $277,963
    $2k-3k 15 $6,855,000 $457,000
    $3k-4k 5 $4,135,000 $827,000
    $4k-5k 3 $2,415,000 $805,000
    $5k+ 1 $1,145,000 $1,145,000

    Whitaker Bank's average total fees were $2,645, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 314 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 246 $40,590,000 $165,000
    4-5% 205 $43,825,000 $213,780
    5-6% 89 $15,405,000 $173,090
    6-7% 17 $1,735,000 $102,059
    7-8% 7 $695,000 $99,286
    Over 8% 1 $25,000 $25,000

    During 2022, Whitaker Bank's average interest rate for loans was 5.66%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 246 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 427 $22,145,000 $51,862 $1,338 4.42%
    $100k-200k 235 $32,815,000 $139,638 $1,821 4.40%
    $200k-400k 98 $26,510,000 $270,510 $2,409 4.41%
    $400k-600k 23 $10,725,000 $466,304 $4,187 4.46%
    $600k-1MM 14 $11,420,000 $815,714 $6,442 4.44%
    $1MM+ 11 $20,195,000 $1,835,909 $7,465 4.43%

    2022 saw Whitaker Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 427 originations, totaling $22,145,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 182 $12,660,000 $69,560 $1,507 4.43%
    $50k-75k 162 $15,610,000 $96,358 $1,662 4.32%
    $100k-150k 129 $16,615,000 $128,798 $1,930 4.61%
    $75k-100k 108 $12,780,000 $118,333 $1,770 4.31%
    $150k-250k 93 $16,575,000 $178,226 $2,576 4.38%
    $250k+ 36 $15,090,000 $419,167 $4,274 4.52%

    Whitaker Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 182 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 162 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 243 $21,535,000 $88,621 $0 0.00%
    20-30% 126 $18,080,000 $143,492 $1,927 4.35%
    <20% 116 $14,980,000 $129,138 $1,802 4.32%
    30-36% 91 $12,575,000 $138,187 $1,890 4.39%
    37% 21 $3,265,000 $155,476 $1,883 4.75%
    36% 15 $2,825,000 $188,333 $2,189 4.23%
    50-60% 9 $1,565,000 $173,889 $1,946 4.26%
    40% 8 $1,370,000 $171,250 $1,836 4.38%
    39% 7 $1,805,000 $257,857 $2,111 4.18%
    38% 6 $840,000 $140,000 $2,049 4.29%
    >60% 6 $1,510,000 $251,667 $2,860 4.38%
    42% 4 $820,000 $205,000 $3,008 4.13%
    43% 4 $1,050,000 $262,500 $2,172 4.91%
    41% 3 $385,000 $128,333 $1,939 4.63%
    46% 3 $345,000 $115,000 $1,391 4.54%
    45% 3 $635,000 $211,667 $320 4.24%
    49% 2 $220,000 $110,000 $2,380 4.23%
    48% 2 $190,000 $95,000 $1,115 4.25%
    44% 1 $85,000 $85,000 $1,295 3.25%

    Whitaker Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 243 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 126 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 702 $88,180,000 $125,613 $1,874 4.39%
    Not applicable 67 $26,985,000 $402,761 $10,187 4.44%
    Not provided 25 $6,375,000 $255,000 $2,461 4.93%
    Asian 3 $905,000 $301,667 $4,725 4.25%
    Black 8 $680,000 $85,000 $1,340 4.25%
    Asian Indian 1 $355,000 $355,000 $0 0.00%
    Other Asian 2 $330,000 $165,000 $0 5.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    93.92%

    Whitaker Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    94.80%

    Whitaker Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    150.0 1 $15,000 $15,000
    269.5 4 $120,000 $30,000
    319.5 1 $15,000 $15,000
    537.59 1 $25,000 $25,000
    Exempt 243 $21,535,000 $88,621
    NA 558 $102,100,000 $182,975

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    808 $123,810,000 $153,230

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 111 $15,025,000 $135,360 $1,429 4.47%
    40-60% 104 $17,200,000 $165,385 $1,965 4.39%
    60-80% 208 $48,240,000 $231,923 $2,091 4.40%
    80-100% 109 $19,775,000 $181,422 $2,189 4.36%
    Over 100% 2 $240,000 $120,000 $1,673 3.94%
    Under 20% 31 $1,795,000 $57,903 $1,148 4.62%