Priority Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Fayetteville, AR

LEI: 549300D3IKJ7KU3SH574

Tax ID: 71-0734575

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Review & Overview

Priority Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. Priority Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Farmington, Little Rock, and Houston among others. We have data for 12 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Priority 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. Priority Bank is typically an average 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
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.68% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.49% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.70% 12/16/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.94% 12/16/24
30 Year FHA Refi 6.68% 12/16/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.09% 12/16/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.45% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.61% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.25% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.25% 12/16/24
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

550

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$131,800,000
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
FAYETTEVILLE-SPRINGDALE-ROGERS, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 479 $118,975,000 $248,382 $5,791 5.02%
FORT SMITH, AR-OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 53 $9,275,000 $175,000 $5,720 4.62%
Outside of Metro Areas 7 $1,245,000 $177,857 $6,036 4.64%
FARMINGTON, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $585,000 $585,000 $5,154 4.88%
LITTLE ROCK-NORTH LITTLE ROCK-CONWAY, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $395,000 $395,000 $7,584 6.13%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $7,045 5.88%
Alice, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $240,000 $120,000 $4,692 7.33%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $210,000 $105,000 $0 6.00%
Stillwater, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 3.88%
Harrison, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $2,511 3.13%
Paragould, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $4,162 5.63%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $5,551 3.38%
Priority Bank's top markets include Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Farmington, Little Rock, and Houston among others.

Their top states include:
  • Arkansas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Oklahoma (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New Mexico (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 305 $69,705,000 $228,541 $4,013 5.27%
    FHA 143 $36,405,000 $254,580 $8,116 4.66%
    USDA 61 $14,225,000 $233,197 $6,380 4.30%
    VA 41 $11,465,000 $279,634 $7,775 4.96%

    For 2022, Priority Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 305 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 143 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 508 $122,830,000 $241,791 $5,915 4.99%
    Refi 24 $5,660,000 $235,833 $4,605 4.83%
    Cash Out Refi 17 $3,285,000 $193,235 $3,291 4.79%
    Home Improvement 1 $25,000 $25,000 $812 6.25%

    For 2022, Priority Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 508 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 24 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 494 $121,770,000 $246,498 $5,927 4.89%
    Other 30 $5,430,000 $181,000 $3,628 6.80%
    15 Year 12 $2,130,000 $177,500 $4,254 3.96%
    3 Year 6 $950,000 $158,333 $838 6.28%
    20 Year 5 $1,025,000 $205,000 $3,171 3.50%
    5 Year 2 $440,000 $220,000 $0 5.50%
    1 Year 1 $55,000 $55,000 $2,189 6.50%

    For 2022, Priority Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 494 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 30 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 323 $80,845,000 $250,294
    $2k-3k 49 $9,245,000 $188,673
    $5k+ 40 $10,510,000 $262,750
    $<1k 37 $7,935,000 $214,459
    $3k-4k 29 $6,655,000 $229,483
    $4k-5k 25 $7,425,000 $297,000

    Priority Bank's average total fees were $5,927, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 323 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 167 $41,145,000 $246,377
    4-5% 130 $33,010,000 $253,923
    3-4% 122 $28,380,000 $232,623
    6-7% 85 $19,175,000 $225,588
    2.5-3% 23 $4,745,000 $206,304
    7-8% 19 $4,435,000 $233,421
    Over 8% 2 $320,000 $160,000
    <2.5% 2 $590,000 $295,000

    During 2022, Priority Bank's average interest rate for loans was 4.89%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 167 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 401 $106,025,000 $264,401 $6,210 5.06%
    $100k-200k 112 $18,260,000 $163,036 $4,599 4.73%
    $100,000 or less 25 $1,705,000 $68,200 $3,455 5.30%
    $400k-600k 11 $5,165,000 $469,545 $5,753 4.27%
    $600k-1MM 1 $645,000 $645,000 $3,479 3.50%

    2022 saw Priority Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 401 originations, totaling $106,025,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 153 $34,985,000 $228,660 $5,888 4.66%
    $75k-100k 130 $33,430,000 $257,154 $6,338 5.09%
    $100k-150k 125 $33,865,000 $270,920 $5,750 5.18%
    $50k or less 66 $10,860,000 $164,545 $4,844 4.47%
    $150k-250k 50 $12,610,000 $252,200 $5,098 5.38%
    $250k+ 23 $5,485,000 $238,478 $5,416 5.95%

    Priority Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 153 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 130 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 122 $27,810,000 $227,951 $5,056 4.90%
    30-36% 110 $26,410,000 $240,091 $5,234 4.91%
    <20% 39 $7,635,000 $195,769 $4,424 5.13%
    50-60% 33 $8,985,000 $272,273 $8,357 4.65%
    36% 23 $6,165,000 $268,043 $5,320 5.27%
    44% 21 $5,195,000 $247,381 $6,693 4.70%
    41% 21 $5,355,000 $255,000 $6,264 4.97%
    42% 20 $4,500,000 $225,000 $6,127 4.96%
    39% 18 $3,950,000 $219,444 $6,197 5.00%
    37% 18 $4,400,000 $244,444 $5,764 4.74%
    38% 16 $4,160,000 $260,000 $5,810 5.12%
    49% 15 $4,065,000 $271,000 $7,580 4.73%
    40% 14 $3,400,000 $242,857 $6,725 4.79%
    47% 14 $3,790,000 $270,714 $6,155 5.13%
    45% 13 $3,325,000 $255,769 $7,006 4.41%
    43% 11 $2,975,000 $270,455 $7,688 4.90%
    48% 11 $2,585,000 $235,000 $4,939 4.95%
    46% 9 $2,315,000 $257,222 $6,671 5.21%

    Priority Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 122 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 110 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 465 $110,625,000 $237,903 $5,754 4.93%
    Asian 51 $12,625,000 $247,549 $5,187 5.48%
    Black 16 $4,330,000 $270,625 $8,379 4.73%
    American Indian 9 $2,185,000 $242,778 $4,412 5.24%
    Not applicable 4 $760,000 $190,000 $0 6.31%
    Asian Indian 2 $560,000 $280,000 $5,857 3.00%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $500,000 $250,000 $7,483 4.00%
    Not provided 1 $215,000 $215,000 $0 7.90%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    99.51%

    Priority 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
    89.09%

    Priority Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 550 $131,800,000 $239,636

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    550 $131,800,000 $239,636

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 13 $1,305,000 $100,385 $3,951 4.67%
    40-60% 23 $4,145,000 $180,217 $4,412 4.72%
    60-80% 99 $21,595,000 $218,131 $4,689 5.39%
    80-100% 388 $98,940,000 $255,000 $5,889 4.89%
    Over 100% 21 $5,585,000 $265,952 $11,091 4.86%
    Under 20% 6 $230,000 $38,333 $1,482 6.46%