Benchmark Community Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Kenbridge, VA

LEI: 549300JJ8BTDDILW4H12

Tax ID: 54-1393963

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 21 reviews

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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

455

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$98,135,000

Relative 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%
Benchmark Community Bank's top markets include Raleigh, Henderson, Durham, Richmond, and Roanoke Rapids among others.

Their top states include:
  • Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
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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

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 238 $73,710,000 $309,706 $2,930 7.12%
    Refi 109 $16,625,000 $152,523 $2,453 7.52%
    Home Improvement 59 $3,605,000 $61,102 $1,637 7.40%
    Other 44 $3,350,000 $76,136 $2,908 7.71%
    Cash Out Refi 5 $845,000 $169,000 $4,118 6.55%

    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

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 181 $55,265,000 $305,331 $3,219 6.90%
    5 Year 111 $21,255,000 $191,486 $1,131 7.41%
    10 Year 84 $4,290,000 $51,071 $1,638 7.71%
    15 Year 35 $4,085,000 $116,714 $2,461 7.67%
    20 Year 20 $2,430,000 $121,500 $3,297 7.99%
    Other 16 $5,670,000 $354,375 $1,187 7.09%
    1 Year 6 $800,000 $133,333 $0 8.37%
    3 Year 2 $4,340,000 $2,170,000 $430 5.87%

    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

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 159 $34,275,000 $215,566
    $1k-2k 106 $13,520,000 $127,547
    $2k-3k 39 $8,065,000 $206,795
    $3k-4k 14 $4,000,000 $285,714
    $5k+ 8 $4,640,000 $580,000
    $4k-5k 7 $1,965,000 $280,714

    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

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 185 $9,765,000 $52,784 $2,027 7.59%
    $100k-200k 135 $19,745,000 $146,259 $3,342 7.32%
    $200k-400k 89 $24,405,000 $274,213 $3,160 7.02%
    $400k-600k 26 $12,880,000 $495,385 $2,388 6.76%
    $1MM+ 11 $23,915,000 $2,174,091 $1,663 6.30%
    $600k-1MM 9 $7,425,000 $825,000 $2,055 6.86%

    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

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 89 $17,845,000 $200,506 $2,867 7.25%
    $50k-75k 65 $6,175,000 $95,000 $2,343 7.49%
    $150k-250k 64 $14,290,000 $223,281 $2,182 7.13%
    $75k-100k 42 $5,800,000 $138,095 $3,457 7.19%
    $250k+ 39 $20,725,000 $531,410 $2,768 6.92%
    $50k or less 33 $2,395,000 $72,576 $2,603 7.64%

    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

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 89 $15,365,000 $172,640 $2,448 7.30%
    30-36% 71 $12,675,000 $178,521 $2,730 7.30%
    <20% 46 $8,170,000 $177,609 $3,002 6.95%
    36% 14 $2,340,000 $167,143 $1,926 7.70%
    37% 13 $2,495,000 $191,923 $2,658 7.64%
    42% 12 $2,010,000 $167,500 $3,152 7.33%
    45% 12 $1,500,000 $125,000 $1,949 7.09%
    40% 11 $3,515,000 $319,545 $1,485 7.43%
    38% 11 $2,785,000 $253,182 $4,368 7.34%
    41% 10 $1,840,000 $184,000 $2,656 7.37%
    43% 10 $2,040,000 $204,000 $2,628 7.45%
    39% 8 $2,790,000 $348,750 $2,871 7.20%
    44% 8 $1,330,000 $166,250 $3,287 7.32%
    49% 4 $2,650,000 $662,500 $3,894 6.84%
    50-60% 4 $1,720,000 $430,000 $1,903 6.74%
    47% 3 $575,000 $191,667 $2,415 6.49%
    >60% 3 $2,335,000 $778,333 $1,756 7.51%
    46% 2 $90,000 $45,000 $2,297 8.42%
    48% 2 $240,000 $120,000 $3,658 6.93%

    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

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 354 $66,280,000 $187,232 $2,633 7.27%
    Not applicable 57 $24,615,000 $431,842 $0 7.37%
    Black 26 $4,560,000 $175,385 $1,979 7.57%
    Not provided 11 $1,275,000 $115,909 $4,433 7.30%
    Asian 5 $1,215,000 $243,000 $5,335 7.04%
    American Indian 2 $190,000 $95,000 $2,249 8.19%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    92.71%

    Benchmark Community Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    83.08%

    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

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    455 $98,135,000 $215,681

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 88 $16,470,000 $187,159 $1,968 7.54%
    40-60% 78 $17,300,000 $221,795 $3,136 7.30%
    60-80% 124 $34,380,000 $277,258 $3,044 7.13%
    80-100% 83 $25,995,000 $313,193 $3,386 7.13%
    Over 100% 1 $45,000 $45,000 $2,484 8.34%
    Under 20% 81 $3,945,000 $48,704 $1,828 7.48%