Benchmark Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

PLANO, TX

LEI: 549300FF2P6I0N4FHD29

Tax ID: 75-1163748

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Review & Overview

Benchmark Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. Benchmark Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Dallas, Austin, Houston, Edwards, and Corpus Christi among others. We have data for 10 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Benchmark 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

78

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$60,430,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 39 $36,285,000 $930,385 $0 0.00%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $12,900,000 $496,154 $0 0.00%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $2,775,000 $555,000 $0 0.00%
Edwards, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $2,145,000 $2,145,000 $0 0.00%
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $2,005,000 $2,005,000 $0 0.00%
COLLEGE STATION-BRYAN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,325,000 $1,325,000 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $1,205,000 $1,205,000 $0 0.00%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $785,000 $785,000 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 2 $730,000 $365,000 $0 0.00%
Granbury, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $0 0.00%
Benchmark Bank's top markets include Dallas, Austin, Houston, Edwards, and Corpus Christi among others.

Their top states include:
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Colorado (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Idaho (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 78 $60,430,000 $774,744 $0 0.00%

    For 2018, Benchmark Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 78 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 68 $52,370,000 $770,147 $0 0.00%
    Refi 4 $4,620,000 $1,155,000 $0 0.00%
    Other 3 $1,585,000 $528,333 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 2 $1,550,000 $775,000 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 1 $305,000 $305,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2018, Benchmark Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 68 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 4 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 78 $60,430,000 $774,744 $0 0.00%

    For 2018, Benchmark Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 78 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $600k-1MM 25 $19,045,000 $761,800 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 22 $6,150,000 $279,545 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 17 $31,535,000 $1,855,000 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 7 $1,085,000 $155,000 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 5 $2,505,000 $501,000 $0 0.00%
    $100,000 or less 2 $110,000 $55,000 $0 0.00%

    2018 saw Benchmark Bank place emphasis on $600k-1MM loans with 25 originations, totaling $19,045,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $250k+ 27 $30,135,000 $1,116,111 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 9 $4,865,000 $540,556 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 2 $1,280,000 $640,000 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 2 $480,000 $240,000 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 0.00%

    Benchmark Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $250k+ range, with 27 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 9 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 78 $60,430,000 $774,744 $0 0.00%

    Benchmark Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 78 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 33 $31,035,000 $940,455 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 37 $23,465,000 $634,189 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 6 $5,480,000 $913,333 $0 0.00%
    Black 2 $450,000 $225,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    97.92%

    Benchmark 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
    80.77%

    Benchmark Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 78 $60,430,000 $774,744

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 4 $4,440,000 $1,110,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 74 $55,990,000 $756,622

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    BANKUNITED, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 14.3%
    BANKUNITED, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 4 57.1%
    BANKUNITED, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Trouble during payment process 1 14.3%
    BANKUNITED, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Other type of mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 14.3%