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: St. Louis, Oklahoma City, Waycross, Columbia, and Florence among others. We have data for 11 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 a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders.

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Originations

77

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$51,315,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $18,755,000 $1,705,000 $0 0.00%
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $10,605,000 $10,605,000 $0 0.00%
Waycross, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $6,355,000 $6,355,000 $0 0.00%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $4,905,000 $4,905,000 $0 0.00%
FLORENCE, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $4,905,000 $4,905,000 $0 0.00%
Poplar Bluff, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 30 $3,300,000 $110,000 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 20 $1,220,000 $61,000 $0 0.00%
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $585,000 $117,000 $0 0.00%
Sikeston, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $500,000 $125,000 $0 0.00%
Kennett, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $100,000 $50,000 $0 0.00%
West Plains, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 0.00%
Sterling Bank's top markets include St. Louis, Oklahoma City, Waycross, Columbia, and Florence among others.

Their top states include:
  • Missouri (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Oklahoma (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Georgia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 77 $51,315,000 $666,429 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, Sterling Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 77 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 53 $31,775,000 $599,528 $0 0.00%
    Refi 17 $19,145,000 $1,126,176 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 5 $285,000 $57,000 $0 0.00%
    Other 2 $110,000 $55,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, Sterling Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 53 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 17 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 77 $51,315,000 $666,429 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, Sterling Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 77 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 46 $2,790,000 $60,652 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 22 $3,300,000 $150,000 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 5 $44,075,000 $8,815,000 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 4 $1,150,000 $287,500 $0 0.00%

    2019 saw Sterling Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 46 originations, totaling $2,790,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 22 $1,880,000 $85,455 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 17 $1,465,000 $86,176 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 10 $850,000 $85,000 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 7 $825,000 $117,857 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 5 $825,000 $165,000 $0 0.00%

    Sterling Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 22 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 17 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 77 $51,315,000 $666,429 $0 0.00%

    Sterling Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 77 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Not applicable 15 $45,355,000 $3,023,667 $0 0.00%
    White 60 $5,810,000 $96,833 $0 0.00%
    Black 2 $150,000 $75,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    91.35%

    Sterling Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    77.92%

    Sterling Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 77 $51,315,000 $666,429

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 5 $44,075,000 $8,815,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 7 $545,000 $77,857
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 65 $6,695,000 $103,000

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2019 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    STERLING BANCORP Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 2 12.5%
    STERLING BANCORP Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 2 12.5%
    STERLING BANCORP Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 8 50.0%
    STERLING BANCORP Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Trouble during payment process 3 18.8%
    STERLING BANCORP Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 6.3%