The Gratz Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Gratz, PA

LEI: 549300J0CKZA0PR2DX58

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Review & Overview

The Gratz Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. The Gratz Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Harrisburg, Pottsville, Sunbury, State College, and Reading among others. We have data for 13 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

The Gratz Bank has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an average pick rate when compared to similar lenders.

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Originations

217

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$26,235,000

Employee count

54

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 88 $11,310,000 $128,523 $0 0.00%
Pottsville, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 68 $6,380,000 $93,824 $0 0.00%
Sunbury, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 42 $5,600,000 $133,333 $0 0.00%
STATE COLLEGE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,315,000 $187,857 $0 0.00%
READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $630,000 $315,000 $0 0.00%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $300,000 $150,000 $0 0.00%
LEBANON, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $230,000 $115,000 $0 0.00%
LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 0.00%
SCRANTON--WILKES-BARRE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 0.00%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 0.00%
Lewistown, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 0.00%
Lock Haven, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 0.00%
The Gratz Bank's top markets include Harrisburg, Pottsville, Sunbury, State College, and Reading among others.

Their top states include:
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 217 $26,235,000 $120,899 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, The Gratz Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 217 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 103 $14,135,000 $137,233 $0 0.00%
    Refi 53 $6,275,000 $118,396 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 23 $1,295,000 $56,304 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 21 $3,865,000 $184,048 $0 0.00%
    Other 17 $665,000 $39,118 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, The Gratz Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 103 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 53 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 217 $26,235,000 $120,899 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, The Gratz Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 217 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 115 $6,105,000 $53,087 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 65 $8,895,000 $136,846 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 29 $7,675,000 $264,655 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 8 $3,560,000 $445,000 $0 0.00%

    2019 saw The Gratz Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 115 originations, totaling $6,105,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 55 $4,385,000 $79,727 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 45 $4,565,000 $101,444 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 39 $5,295,000 $135,769 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 25 $2,775,000 $111,000 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 19 $3,015,000 $158,684 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 9 $2,445,000 $271,667 $0 0.00%

    The Gratz Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 55 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 45 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 217 $26,235,000 $120,899 $0 0.00%

    The Gratz Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 217 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 192 $22,700,000 $118,229 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 21 $3,315,000 $157,857 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 3 $195,000 $65,000 $0 0.00%
    Asian Indian 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    84.06%

    The Gratz Bank has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    93.09%

    The Gratz Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 217 $26,235,000 $120,899

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Manufactured 1 $265,000 $265,000
    Multifamily:Site-Built 3 $1,015,000 $338,333
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 15 $965,000 $64,333
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 198 $23,990,000 $121,162

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    The Gratz Bank 1625 West Main Street Valley View, PA 17983 Full Service B&M $54,133
    The Gratz Bank 2221 West Market Street Pottsville, PA 17901 Full Service B&M $19,024
    The Gratz Bank 260 Sunbury Street Minersville, PA 17954 Full Service B&M $57,901
    The Gratz Bank 32 West Market Street Gratz, PA 17030 Full Service B&M $129,728
    The Gratz Bank 4231 State Route 147 Herndon, PA 17830 Full Service B&M $44,471

    For 2019, The Gratz Bank had 5 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $14,383
    Net interest income $11,364
    Total noninterest income $1,175
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $481
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $694
    Pre-tax net operating income $4,527
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $-18
    Income before extraordinary items $3,752
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $3,752
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $3,752
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $3,766

    The Gratz Bank's gross interest income from loans was $14,383,000.
    The Gratz Bank's net interest income from loans was $11,364,000.
    The Gratz Bank's fee based income from loans was $481,000.
    The Gratz Bank's net income from loans was $3,752,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $3,019
    Provision for credit losses $405
    Total noninterest expense $7,607
    Salaries and employee benefits $4,014
    Premises and equipment expense $620
    Additional noninterest expense $2,973
    Applicable income taxes $757
    Net charge-offs $-34
    Cash dividends $1,207

    The Gratz Bank's interest expense for loans was $3,019,000.
    The Gratz Bank's payroll and benefits expense were $4,014,000.
    The Gratz Bank's property, plant and equipment expenses $620,000.

    Loan Performance

    Type of Loan % of Loans Noncurrent (30+ days, end of period snapshot)
    All loans 0.0%
    Real Estate loans 0.0%
    Construction & Land Development loans 0.0%
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans 0.0%
    Multifamily residential loans 0.0%
    1-4 family residential loans 0.0%
    HELOC loans 2.0%
    All other family 0.0%
    Commercial & industrial loans 0.0%
    Personal loans 0.0%
    Credit card loans 0.0%
    Other individual loans 0.0%
    Auto loans 0.0%
    Other consumer loans 0.0%
    Unsecured commercial real estate loans 0.0%

    Deposits

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Total deposits $331,172
    Deposits held in domestic offices $331,172
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $288,567
    Deposits by U.S. Government $10
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $42,595
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $0
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $176,678
    Demand deposits $149,564
    Nontransaction accounts $154,494
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $0
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $67,083
    Total time deposits $87,411
    Total time and savings deposits $181,608
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $57,193
    Interest-bearing deposits $273,979
    Retail deposits $315,631
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $23,564
    Brokered deposits $0
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $372,273
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $38,900
    Interest-bearing balances $27,122
    Total securities $74,430
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $6,848
    Net loans and leases $235,312
    Loan and leases loss allowance $2,702
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $3,993
    Other real estate owned $0
    Goodwill and other intangibles $2,575
    All other assets $10,215

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $372,273
    Total Liabilities $338,058
    Total deposits $331,172
    Interest-bearing deposits $273,979
    Deposits held in domestic offices $331,172
    % insured (estimated) $76
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $0
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $2,759
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $4,127

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $235,312
    Loan and leases loss allowance $2,702
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $238,014
    All real estate loans $193,036
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $193,036
    Construction and development loans $7,899
    Residential 1-4 family construction $1,519
    Other construction, all land development and other land $6,380
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $30,569
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $13,746
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $16,823
    Multifamily residential real estate $3,192
    1-4 family residential loans $105,670
    Farmland loans $45,706
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $14,711
    Commercial and industrial loans $20,960
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $2,212
    Credit card loans $0
    Related Plans $240
    Consumer Auto Loans $572
    Other loans to individuals $1,400
    All other loans & leases $7,095
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $2,065
    Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks $0
    Loans not secured by real estate $0
    Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees $0
    Restructured Loans & leases $107
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $0
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    The Gratz Bank had $235,312,000 of loans outstanding in 2019. $193,036,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $7,899,000 of loans were in development loans. $3,192,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $105,670,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $14,711,000 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $572,000 of loans were in the auto loan category.

    Small Business Loans

    Categorization # of Loans in Category $ amount of loans (in 000's) Average $/loan
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$1MM 102 $14,188 $139,098
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 41 $1,259 $30,707
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 34 $4,433 $130,382
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 27 $8,496 $314,667
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 386 $15,469 $40,075
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 313 $4,565 $14,585
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 44 $3,645 $82,841
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 29 $7,259 $250,310
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 115 $18,387 $159,887
    Farmland loans - <$100k 39 $1,597 $40,949
    Farmland loans - $100-250k 37 $4,703 $127,108
    Farmland loans - $250k-1MM 39 $12,087 $309,923
    Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM 174 $8,781 $50,466
    Agriculture operations loans - <$100k 136 $2,664 $19,588
    Agriculture operations loans - $100-250k 17 $1,593 $93,706
    Agriculture operations loans - $250k-1MM 21 $4,524 $215,429