Sterling Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Poplar Bluff, MO

LEI: 549300DNP4W96HB6LV07

Tax ID: 20-1513021

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Review & Overview

Sterling Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Sterling Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Fayetteville, St. Louis, Chicago, Poplar Bluff, and Little Rock among others. We have data for 14 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Sterling 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

72

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$32,770,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
FAYETTEVILLE-SPRINGDALE-ROGERS, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $11,990,000 $1,199,000 $0 0.00%
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $3,705,000 $3,705,000 $0 0.00%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $3,595,000 $1,198,333 $0 0.00%
Poplar Bluff, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $3,365,000 $160,238 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 19 $3,205,000 $168,684 $0 0.00%
LITTLE ROCK-NORTH LITTLE ROCK-CONWAY, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,605,000 $535,000 $0 0.00%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,505,000 $1,505,000 $0 0.00%
Atchison, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $865,000 $865,000 $0 0.00%
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $745,000 $248,333 $0 0.00%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $705,000 $705,000 $0 0.00%
KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $525,000 $525,000 $0 0.00%
Branson, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $450,000 $225,000 $0 0.00%
Kennett, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $285,000 $57,000 $0 0.00%
Batesville, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $0 0.00%
Sterling Bank's top markets include Fayetteville, St. Louis, Chicago, Poplar Bluff, and Little Rock among others.

Their top states include:
  • Arkansas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Missouri (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Illinois (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Georgia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Kansas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 72 $32,770,000 $455,139 $0 0.00%

    For 2024, Sterling Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 72 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 51 $17,965,000 $352,255 $0 0.00%
    Refi 12 $13,630,000 $1,135,833 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 6 $1,000,000 $166,667 $0 0.00%
    Other 3 $175,000 $58,333 $0 0.00%

    For 2024, Sterling Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 51 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 12 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 72 $32,770,000 $455,139 $0 0.00%

    For 2024, Sterling Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 72 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 20 $1,050,000 $52,500 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 18 $2,520,000 $140,000 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 14 $3,840,000 $274,286 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 7 $17,315,000 $2,473,571 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 7 $4,835,000 $690,714 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 6 $3,210,000 $535,000 $0 0.00%

    2024 saw Sterling Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 20 originations, totaling $1,050,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $250k+ 11 $4,435,000 $403,182 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 9 $965,000 $107,222 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 8 $1,470,000 $183,750 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 8 $2,300,000 $287,500 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 7 $285,000 $40,714 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 7 $935,000 $133,571 $0 0.00%

    Sterling Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $250k+ range, with 11 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 9 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 72 $32,770,000 $455,139 $0 0.00%

    Sterling Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 72 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Not applicable 19 $21,535,000 $1,133,421 $0 0.00%
    White 49 $10,855,000 $221,531 $0 0.00%
    Black 3 $345,000 $115,000 $0 0.00%
    American Indian 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.34%

    Sterling 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
    90.28%

    Sterling Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 72 $32,770,000 $455,139

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    72 $32,770,000 $455,139