Benchmark Community Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Kenbridge, VA

LEI: 549300JJ8BTDDILW4H12

Tax ID: 54-1393963

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Review & Overview

Benchmark Community Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Benchmark Community Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Raleigh, Henderson, Durham, Richmond, and Myrtle Beach among others. We have data for 16 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.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.09% 12/4/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 7.11% 12/4/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.27% 12/4/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.27% 12/4/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.27% 12/4/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 7.77% 12/4/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.48% 12/4/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.48% 12/4/24
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Originations

518

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$70,440,000

Employee count

188

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Outside of Metro Areas 386 $45,690,000 $118,368 $0 0.00%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 32 $8,370,000 $261,563 $0 0.00%
Henderson, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 39 $6,325,000 $162,179 $0 0.00%
DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $3,440,000 $156,364 $0 0.00%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $2,865,000 $168,529 $0 0.00%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,030,000 $515,000 $0 0.00%
ROCKY MOUNT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $750,000 $375,000 $0 0.00%
Roanoke Rapids, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $715,000 $143,000 $0 0.00%
LYNCHBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $275,000 $91,667 $0 0.00%
WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $275,000 $91,667 $0 0.00%
Wilson, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $240,000 $120,000 $0 0.00%
BURLINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $0 0.00%
Washington, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 0.00%
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 0.00%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 0.00%
Danville, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 0.00%
Benchmark Community Bank's top markets include Raleigh, Henderson, Durham, Richmond, and Myrtle Beach among others.

Their top states include:
  • Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Carolina (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 518 $70,440,000 $135,985 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, Benchmark Community Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 518 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 223 $38,265,000 $171,592 $0 0.00%
    Refi 199 $27,335,000 $137,362 $0 0.00%
    Other 57 $2,415,000 $42,368 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 39 $2,425,000 $62,179 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, Benchmark Community Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 223 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 199 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 518 $70,440,000 $135,985 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, Benchmark Community Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 518 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 321 $15,585,000 $48,551 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 113 $15,975,000 $141,372 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 52 $14,640,000 $281,538 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 16 $7,560,000 $472,500 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 11 $8,475,000 $770,455 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 5 $8,205,000 $1,641,000 $0 0.00%

    2019 saw Benchmark Community Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 321 originations, totaling $15,585,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 112 $7,250,000 $64,732 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 97 $8,045,000 $82,938 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 66 $6,960,000 $105,455 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 62 $7,590,000 $122,419 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 36 $7,360,000 $204,444 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 18 $6,790,000 $377,222 $0 0.00%

    Benchmark Community Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 112 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 97 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 518 $70,440,000 $135,985 $0 0.00%

    Benchmark Community Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 518 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 377 $41,395,000 $109,801 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 86 $22,930,000 $266,628 $0 0.00%
    Black 42 $3,630,000 $86,429 $0 0.00%
    Asian 8 $1,900,000 $237,500 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 3 $435,000 $145,000 $0 0.00%
    Native Hawaiian 2 $150,000 $75,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    92.95%

    Benchmark Community Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    88.22%

    Benchmark Community Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 518 $70,440,000 $135,985

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Manufactured 8 $4,440,000 $555,000
    Multifamily:Site-Built 17 $10,025,000 $589,706
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 102 $6,060,000 $59,412
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 391 $49,915,000 $127,660

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2019 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    BANKUNITED, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 25.0%
    BANKUNITED, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Struggling to pay mortgage 1 25.0%
    BANKUNITED, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Other type of mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 25.0%
    BANKUNITED, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 25.0%

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    Benchmark Community Bank 1500 W. Virginia Avenue Crewe, VA 23930 Full Service B&M $29,392
    Benchmark Community Bank 100 South Broad Street Kenbridge, VA 23944 Full Service B&M $0
    Benchmark Community Bank 110 S. College St Youngsville, NC 27596 Full Service B&M $1,325
    Benchmark Community Bank 1135 Huell Matthews Hwy. South Boston, VA 24592 Full Service B&M $74,371
    Benchmark Community Bank 12335 Wake Union Church Road Wake Forest, NC 27587 Full Service Retail $5,912
    Benchmark Community Bank 133 College Street Clarksville, VA 23927 Full Service B&M $47,215
    Benchmark Community Bank 1577 South Main Street Farmville, VA 23901 Full Service B&M $69,073
    Benchmark Community Bank 1775 Graham Avenue Suite 105 Henderson, NC 27536 Full Service Retail $9,182
    Benchmark Community Bank 1910 Main Street Victoria, VA 23974 Full Service B&M $75,276
    Benchmark Community Bank 203 East Third Street Farmville, VA 23901 Full Service B&M $57,967
    Benchmark Community Bank 204 S Broad St Kenbridge, VA 23944 Full Service B&M $64,962
    Benchmark Community Bank 220 W. 5th Avenue Lawrenceville, VA 23868 Full Service B&M $37,489
    Benchmark Community Bank 290 S. Main Street Halifax, VA 24558 Full Service B&M $31,491
    Benchmark Community Bank 312 W Atlantic Street Suite 316 Emporia, VA 23847 Full Service B&M $7,706
    Benchmark Community Bank 410 Church Street Blackstone, VA 23824 Full Service B&M $31,653
    Benchmark Community Bank 828 North Mecklenburg Avenue South Hill, VA 23970 Full Service B&M $60,874
    Benchmark Community Bank 845 East Second Street Chase City, VA 23924 Full Service B&M $22,756

    For 2019, Benchmark Community Bank had 17 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $32,860
    Net interest income $29,066
    Total noninterest income $6,763
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $1,287
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $5,476
    Pre-tax net operating income $12,047
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $3
    Income before extraordinary items $9,782
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $9,782
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $9,782
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $9,779

    Benchmark Community Bank's gross interest income from loans was $32,860,000.
    Benchmark Community Bank's net interest income from loans was $29,066,000.
    Benchmark Community Bank's fee based income from loans was $1,287,000.
    Benchmark Community Bank's net income from loans was $9,782,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $3,794
    Provision for credit losses $754
    Total noninterest expense $23,028
    Salaries and employee benefits $12,996
    Premises and equipment expense $2,955
    Additional noninterest expense $7,077
    Applicable income taxes $2,268
    Net charge-offs $690
    Cash dividends $7,377

    Benchmark Community Bank's interest expense for loans was $3,794,000.
    Benchmark Community Bank's payroll and benefits expense were $12,996,000.
    Benchmark Community Bank's property, plant and equipment expenses $2,955,000.

    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 0.0%
    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 $634,302
    Deposits held in domestic offices $634,302
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $550,997
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $83,305
    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 $30,893
    Demand deposits $18,354
    Nontransaction accounts $603,409
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $404,721
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $67,437
    Total time deposits $131,251
    Total time and savings deposits $615,948
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $139,374
    Interest-bearing deposits $494,929
    Retail deposits $599,584
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $21,169
    Brokered deposits $0
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $711,852
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $37,569
    Interest-bearing balances $26,989
    Total securities $39,603
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $23,370
    Net loans and leases $568,527
    Loan and leases loss allowance $5,271
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $17,257
    Other real estate owned $1,881
    Goodwill and other intangibles $0
    All other assets $23,645

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $711,852
    Total Liabilities $637,550
    Total deposits $634,302
    Interest-bearing deposits $494,929
    Deposits held in domestic offices $634,302
    % insured (estimated) $75
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $0
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $0
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $3,248

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $568,527
    Loan and leases loss allowance $5,271
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $573,798
    All real estate loans $486,700
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $486,700
    Construction and development loans $70,262
    Residential 1-4 family construction $26,029
    Other construction, all land development and other land $44,233
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $86,791
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $58,694
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $28,097
    Multifamily residential real estate $5,284
    1-4 family residential loans $304,750
    Farmland loans $19,613
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $3,811
    Commercial and industrial loans $51,047
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $16,058
    Credit card loans $1,102
    Related Plans $2
    Consumer Auto Loans $7,650
    Other loans to individuals $7,304
    All other loans & leases $16,182
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $49
    Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks $0
    Loans not secured by real estate $4,135
    Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees $0
    Restructured Loans & leases $2,312
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $868
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    Benchmark Community Bank had $568,527,000 of loans outstanding in 2019. $486,700,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $70,262,000 of loans were in development loans. $5,284,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $304,750,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $3,811,000 of loans were in farm loans. $1,102,000 of loans were in credit card loans. $7,650,000 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 600 $74,902 $124,837
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 310 $12,250 $39,516
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 202 $28,206 $139,634
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 88 $34,446 $391,432
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 880 $29,477 $33,497
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 784 $14,401 $18,369
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 68 $7,388 $108,647
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 28 $7,688 $274,571
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 116 $11,496 $99,103
    Farmland loans - <$100k 66 $2,854 $43,242
    Farmland loans - $100-250k 32 $3,867 $120,844
    Farmland loans - $250k-1MM 18 $4,775 $265,278
    Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM 55 $1,581 $28,745
    Agriculture operations loans - <$100k 49 $881 $17,980
    Agriculture operations loans - $100-250k 6 $700 $116,667