Benchmark Community Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
Benchmark Community Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. Benchmark Community Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Raleigh, Henderson, Durham, Richmond, and Roanoke Rapids among others. We have data for 17 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Benchmark Community 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. Benchmark Community Bank 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.78% | 4/5/25 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.56% | 4/5/25 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.70% | 4/5/25 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 7.17% | 4/5/25 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 6.22% | 4/5/25 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.22% | 4/5/25 |
| 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
455Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$98,135,000Relative Rate
Benchmark Community Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was
6.9%.
The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.
This yields a difference of 0.35%.
Relative Fees (Closing Costs)
Benchmark Community Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate
mortgage were $3,219.
The average total origination fees for 30 year fixed rate mortgages across all lenders (for all loan values, including
both points & up-front fees in addition to origination fees) were $8,356.
Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outside of Metro Areas | 337 | $58,435,000 | $173,398 | $2,648 | 7.33% |
| RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 25 | $11,735,000 | $469,400 | $1,524 | 7.21% |
| Henderson, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 28 | $8,030,000 | $286,786 | $2,953 | 7.36% |
| DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 29 | $7,045,000 | $242,931 | $2,585 | 7.16% |
| RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 12 | $6,690,000 | $557,500 | $3,223 | 7.21% |
| Roanoke Rapids, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 6 | $2,610,000 | $435,000 | $3,602 | 7.12% |
| ROCKY MOUNT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $540,000 | $135,000 | $94 | 7.29% |
| Morehead City, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $525,000 | $525,000 | $8,565 | 7.29% |
| BLACKSBURG-CHRISTIANSBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $515,000 | $515,000 | $0 | 7.50% |
| GOLDSBORO, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $385,000 | $385,000 | $0 | 7.50% |
| LYNCHBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $360,000 | $180,000 | $3,280 | 7.12% |
| Danville, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $325,000 | $108,333 | $3,264 | 7.49% |
| WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $315,000 | $315,000 | $7,235 | 8.04% |
| GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $240,000 | $120,000 | $3,529 | 6.88% |
| GREENVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $185,000 | $185,000 | $4,431 | 6.79% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $135,000 | $135,000 | $3,535 | 6.00% |
| Laurinburg, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $65,000 | $65,000 | $0 | 7.50% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 455 | $98,135,000 | $215,681 | $2,663 | 7.30% |
For 2024, Benchmark Community Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 455 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2024, Benchmark Community Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 238 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 109 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2024, Benchmark Community Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 181 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 5 Year, with 111 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
Benchmark Community Bank's average total fees were $3,219, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 159 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-8% | 250 | $38,610,000 | $154,440 |
| 6-7% | 131 | $37,785,000 | $288,435 |
| Over 8% | 54 | $4,590,000 | $85,000 |
| 5-6% | 18 | $12,310,000 | $683,889 |
| 4-5% | 2 | $4,840,000 | $2,420,000 |
During 2024, Benchmark Community Bank's average interest rate for loans was 6.90%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 250 originations.
Loan Sizing
2024 saw Benchmark Community Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 185 originations, totaling $9,765,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Benchmark Community Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 89 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 65 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Benchmark Community Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 89 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 71 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications92.71%
Benchmark Community Bank has an average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination83.08%
Benchmark Community Bank has a below average pick rate.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 455 | $98,135,000 | $215,681 |