Smartbank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Pigeon Forge, TN

LEI: 549300GZY55UGMUMI322

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Review & Overview

Smartbank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Smartbank has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Knoxville, Chattanooga, Nashville, Sevierville, and Tuscaloosa among others. We have data for 48 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Smartbank has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Smartbank 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 about average rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.27% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.11% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.12% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.51% 4/21/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.06% 4/21/24
30 Year FHA Refi 6.27% 4/21/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.47% 4/21/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.27% 4/21/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.92% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.60% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.03% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.03% 4/21/24
15 Year FHA Purchase 5.68% 4/21/24
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

1,097

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$318,655,000
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 196 $59,260,000 $302,347 $6,816 4.80%
CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 131 $44,775,000 $341,794 $6,655 4.62%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 97 $33,315,000 $343,454 $5,390 4.50%
Sevierville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 115 $29,495,000 $256,478 $7,533 5.05%
TUSCALOOSA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 62 $20,380,000 $328,710 $4,469 4.69%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $16,530,000 $1,180,714 $9,269 4.85%
PANAMA CITY, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 44 $13,020,000 $295,909 $7,153 4.68%
CLEVELAND, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 64 $12,410,000 $193,906 $3,583 4.67%
Outside of Metro Areas 62 $12,030,000 $194,032 $4,746 4.46%
Crossville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 59 $10,935,000 $185,339 $3,803 4.65%
Cookeville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 40 $8,480,000 $212,000 $4,189 4.67%
Tullahoma-Manchester, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 33 $6,325,000 $191,667 $4,174 4.75%
HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 31 $6,125,000 $197,581 $4,537 4.84%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $5,985,000 $285,000 $4,864 4.53%
MOBILE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 24 $5,350,000 $222,917 $3,751 4.57%
MORRISTOWN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $4,685,000 $275,588 $7,193 5.09%
MONTGOMERY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $4,190,000 $523,750 $8,737 4.13%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $4,060,000 $676,667 $10,680 4.33%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $3,970,000 $496,250 $4,007 4.50%
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $2,150,000 $1,075,000 $3,917 3.42%
TALLAHASSEE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,130,000 $213,000 $3,946 2.97%
DOTHAN, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,615,000 $179,444 $5,469 5.12%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,580,000 $790,000 $7,252 5.38%
FAYETTEVILLE-SPRINGDALE-ROGERS, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $955,000 $955,000 $8,801 3.88%
AUBURN-OPELIKA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $925,000 $185,000 $3,044 4.03%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $905,000 $301,667 $4,815 4.10%
Newport, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $655,000 $131,000 $3,969 5.10%
Albertville, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $550,000 $275,000 $3,135 4.44%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $0 5.43%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $0 4.75%
DECATUR, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $450,000 $225,000 $0 4.43%
LAFAYETTE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $415,000 $415,000 $5,650 3.88%
DALTON, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $400,000 $200,000 $0 3.91%
Lewisburg, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $0 3.75%
Calhoun, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $2,617 3.38%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $7,847 4.75%
Shelbyville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $325,000 $108,333 $2,315 3.88%
KINGSPORT-BRISTOL, TN-VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $310,000 $155,000 $5,991 4.06%
Bardstown, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $3,592 3.50%
Dayton, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $260,000 $130,000 $1,709 3.94%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $0 4.75%
Talladega-Sylacauga, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $5,303 4.88%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $0 5.25%
Cullowhee, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $3,814 3.50%
Ozark, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $3,064 3.75%
Greeneville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 3.50%
Alexander City, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,400 6.63%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,062 3.25%
Smartbank's top markets include Knoxville, Chattanooga, Nashville, Sevierville, and Tuscaloosa among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 613 $229,075,000 $373,695 $5,563 4.56%
    HELOC 461 $84,505,000 $183,308 n/a 4.84%
    FHA 16 $3,610,000 $225,625 $8,129 4.48%
    VA 5 $1,165,000 $233,000 $5,210 4.53%
    USDA 2 $300,000 $150,000 $5,281 4.50%

    For 2022, Smartbank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 613 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 461 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 403 $153,155,000 $380,037 $6,673 4.76%
    Other 231 $43,195,000 $186,991 $3,538 4.78%
    Refi 201 $74,045,000 $368,383 $4,111 4.43%
    Home Improvement 175 $26,115,000 $149,229 $6,427 4.78%
    Cash Out Refi 87 $22,145,000 $254,540 $4,064 4.38%

    For 2022, Smartbank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 403 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 231 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 441 $82,905,000 $187,993 $5,082 4.80%
    30 Year 273 $94,945,000 $347,784 $4,588 4.50%
    5 Year 131 $34,125,000 $260,496 $0 5.02%
    30+ year 79 $42,475,000 $537,658 $11,056 4.81%
    Other 68 $24,500,000 $360,294 $7,960 4.21%
    15 Year 50 $17,030,000 $340,600 $3,684 3.75%
    1 Year 26 $5,840,000 $224,615 $0 5.55%
    10 Year 23 $14,285,000 $621,087 $2,181 4.31%
    3 Year 6 $2,550,000 $425,000 $0 5.22%

    For 2022, Smartbank's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 441 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 273 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 234 $80,020,000 $341,966
    $1k-2k 56 $12,090,000 $215,893
    $3k-4k 40 $15,350,000 $383,750
    $2k-3k 38 $11,580,000 $304,737
    $5k+ 34 $25,740,000 $757,059
    $4k-5k 27 $13,335,000 $493,889

    Smartbank's average total fees were $4,588, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 234 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 374 $102,450,000 $273,930
    4-5% 265 $80,665,000 $304,396
    5-6% 221 $66,235,000 $299,706
    6-7% 135 $26,635,000 $197,296
    7-8% 40 $5,760,000 $144,000
    <2.5% 35 $15,485,000 $442,429
    2.5-3% 24 $21,040,000 $876,667
    Over 8% 3 $385,000 $128,333

    During 2022, Smartbank's average interest rate for loans was 4.50%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 374 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 324 $47,180,000 $145,617 $3,688 4.81%
    $200k-400k 313 $88,795,000 $283,690 $5,290 4.62%
    $100,000 or less 245 $14,485,000 $59,122 $2,663 4.76%
    $400k-600k 115 $54,355,000 $472,652 $6,969 4.60%
    $600k-1MM 67 $47,555,000 $709,776 $8,334 4.40%
    $1MM+ 33 $66,285,000 $2,008,636 $12,476 4.15%

    2022 saw Smartbank place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 324 originations, totaling $47,180,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 207 $53,265,000 $257,319 $5,722 4.65%
    $150k-250k 191 $57,025,000 $298,560 $5,985 4.66%
    $250k+ 152 $81,040,000 $533,158 $8,135 4.71%
    $50k-75k 152 $22,110,000 $145,461 $4,396 4.77%
    $75k-100k 151 $27,835,000 $184,338 $5,011 4.72%
    $50k or less 91 $8,885,000 $97,637 $3,480 4.62%

    Smartbank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 207 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 191 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 216 $55,690,000 $257,824 $5,434 4.61%
    30-36% 162 $46,920,000 $289,630 $5,335 4.59%
    <20% 123 $27,575,000 $224,187 $5,334 4.45%
    42% 84 $24,470,000 $291,310 $7,265 4.78%
    41% 43 $12,965,000 $301,512 $7,112 4.94%
    36% 36 $8,760,000 $243,333 $5,075 4.67%
    40% 35 $8,045,000 $229,857 $5,220 4.99%
    38% 29 $7,745,000 $267,069 $5,126 4.68%
    39% 29 $7,545,000 $260,172 $6,130 4.91%
    37% 26 $7,470,000 $287,308 $5,651 4.84%
    44% 16 $4,960,000 $310,000 $6,429 4.34%
    43% 14 $4,430,000 $316,429 $4,974 4.66%
    45% 14 $3,720,000 $265,714 $4,912 4.79%
    47% 10 $2,020,000 $202,000 $3,595 4.86%
    48% 8 $2,980,000 $372,500 $6,710 4.55%
    46% 5 $1,705,000 $341,000 $7,932 5.43%
    50-60% 4 $1,030,000 $257,500 $7,516 5.31%
    49% 1 $375,000 $375,000 $3,576 3.88%

    Smartbank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 216 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 162 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 860 $222,610,000 $258,849 $5,616 4.70%
    Not applicable 124 $60,540,000 $488,226 $0 4.52%
    Not provided 53 $15,305,000 $288,774 $6,049 4.52%
    Asian 24 $10,130,000 $422,083 $6,601 4.90%
    Black 25 $6,775,000 $271,000 $4,759 5.15%
    Asian Indian 5 $2,155,000 $431,000 $7,320 4.23%
    American Indian 5 $985,000 $197,000 $4,429 4.09%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 3.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    89.12%

    Smartbank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    80.77%

    Smartbank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,097 $318,655,000 $290,479

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,097 $318,655,000 $290,479

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 212 $35,030,000 $165,236 $3,596 4.74%
    40-60% 201 $83,195,000 $413,905 $5,304 4.41%
    60-80% 326 $119,190,000 $365,613 $6,218 4.63%
    80-100% 174 $65,350,000 $375,575 $6,104 4.75%
    Under 20% 184 $15,890,000 $86,359 $2,461 4.90%