Benchmark Community Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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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, Roanoke Rapids, and Myrtle Beach among others. We have data for 18 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Benchmark Community Bank 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. 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 relatively high rates.
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SimulatedRates™Mortgage Type |
Simulated Rate | Simulation Date |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 7.09% | 4/21/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 7.11% | 4/21/24 |
| 30 Year FHA Purchase | 6.27% | 4/21/24 |
| 30 Year VA Purchase | 6.27% | 4/21/24 |
| 30 Year USDA Purchase | 6.27% | 4/21/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 7.77% | 4/21/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 6.48% | 4/21/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.48% | 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
490Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$74,990,000Employee count
187Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outside of Metro Areas | 300 | $36,300,000 | $121,000 | $2,783 | 5.38% |
| RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 68 | $14,630,000 | $215,147 | $4,267 | 4.60% |
| Henderson, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 58 | $11,250,000 | $193,966 | $4,422 | 4.46% |
| DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 29 | $6,445,000 | $222,241 | $4,889 | 4.72% |
| Roanoke Rapids, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 7 | $1,675,000 | $239,286 | $5,013 | 5.25% |
| MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $1,145,000 | $1,145,000 | $0 | 3.99% |
| RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 9 | $1,085,000 | $120,556 | $2,671 | 5.39% |
| CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $445,000 | $445,000 | $0 | 5.44% |
| LYNCHBURG, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $425,000 | $141,667 | $2,102 | 5.69% |
| VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $375,000 | $375,000 | $0 | 4.25% |
| WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $335,000 | $111,667 | $0 | 4.33% |
| Morehead City, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $260,000 | $130,000 | $0 | 4.25% |
| Wilson, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $230,000 | $115,000 | $0 | 4.49% |
| GREENVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $105,000 | $105,000 | $0 | 4.25% |
| GOLDSBORO, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $95,000 | $95,000 | $0 | 4.99% |
| ROCKY MOUNT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $80,000 | $40,000 | $0 | 5.50% |
| NEW BERN, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $0 | 5.00% |
| Danville, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $0 | 5.74% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 490 | $74,990,000 | $153,041 | $3,106 | 5.10% |
For 2020, Benchmark Community Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 490 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2020, Benchmark Community Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 256 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 167 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2020, Benchmark Community Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 5 Year, with 174 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 85 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
Benchmark Community Bank's average total fees were $2,564, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 161 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-6% | 228 | $21,800,000 | $95,614 |
| 4-5% | 183 | $39,035,000 | $213,306 |
| 6-7% | 46 | $2,830,000 | $61,522 |
| 3-4% | 33 | $11,325,000 | $343,182 |
During 2020, Benchmark Community Bank's average interest rate for loans was 5.32%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 228 originations.
Loan Sizing
2020 saw Benchmark Community Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 252 originations, totaling $13,290,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Benchmark Community Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 83 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 70 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Benchmark Community Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 85 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 60 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications86.81%
Benchmark Community Bank has an average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination84.69%
Benchmark Community Bank has a below average pick rate.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 490 | $74,990,000 | $153,041 |
Occupancy Type Mix
LTV Distribution
Complaints
| Bank Name | Product | Issue | 2020 CPFB Complaints | % of Total Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BANC ONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION | Conventional home mortgage | Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage | 1 | 100.0% |
Bank Details
Branches
| Bank Name | Branch | Branch Type | Deposits (000's) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $8,104 |
| Benchmark Community Bank | 1135 Huell Matthews Hwy. South Boston, VA 24592 | Full Service B&M | $83,197 |
| Benchmark Community Bank | 12335 Wake Union Church Road Wake Forest, NC 27587 | Full Service Retail | $5,668 |
| Benchmark Community Bank | 133 College Street Clarksville, VA 23927 | Full Service B&M | $53,830 |
| Benchmark Community Bank | 1500 W. Virginia Avenue Crewe, VA 23930 | Full Service B&M | $31,955 |
| Benchmark Community Bank | 1577 South Main Street Farmville, VA 23901 | Full Service B&M | $76,445 |
| Benchmark Community Bank | 1750 Graham Avenue Henderson, NC 27536 | Full Service Retail | $21,855 |
| Benchmark Community Bank | 1910 Main Street Victoria, VA 23974 | Full Service B&M | $68,437 |
| Benchmark Community Bank | 203 East Third Street Farmville, VA 23901 | Full Service B&M | $59,759 |
| Benchmark Community Bank | 204 S Broad St Kenbridge, VA 23944 | Full Service B&M | $72,631 |
| Benchmark Community Bank | 220 W. 5th Avenue Lawrenceville, VA 23868 | Full Service B&M | $38,825 |
| Benchmark Community Bank | 290 S. Main Street Halifax, VA 24558 | Full Service B&M | $36,447 |
| Benchmark Community Bank | 312 W Atlantic Street Suite 316 Emporia, VA 23847 | Full Service B&M | $14,621 |
| Benchmark Community Bank | 410 Church Street Blackstone, VA 23824 | Full Service B&M | $36,622 |
| Benchmark Community Bank | 828 North Mecklenburg Avenue South Hill, VA 23970 | Full Service B&M | $72,605 |
| Benchmark Community Bank | 845 East Second Street Chase City, VA 23924 | Full Service B&M | $26,528 |
For 2020, Benchmark Community Bank had 17 branches.
Yearly Performance Overview
Bank Income
| Item | Value (in 000's) |
|---|---|
| Total interest income | $34,307 |
| Net interest income | $31,082 |
| Total noninterest income | $7,396 |
| Gross Fiduciary activities income | $0 |
| Service charges on deposit accounts | $1,021 |
| Trading account gains and fees | $0 |
| Additional Noninterest Income | $6,375 |
| Pre-tax net operating income | $12,952 |
| Securities gains (or losses, -) | $60 |
| Income before extraordinary items | $10,562 |
| Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) | $0 |
| Net income of bank and minority interests | $10,562 |
| Minority interest net income | $0 |
| Net income | $10,562 |
| Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net | $0 |
| Net operating income | $10,513 |
Benchmark Community Bank's gross interest income from loans was $34,307,000.
Benchmark Community Bank's net interest income from loans was $31,082,000.
Benchmark Community Bank's fee based income from loans was $1,021,000.
Benchmark Community Bank's net income from loans was $10,562,000.
Bank Expenses
| Item | Value (in 000's) |
|---|---|
| Total interest expense | $3,225 |
| Provision for credit losses | $562 |
| Total noninterest expense | $24,964 |
| Salaries and employee benefits | $14,024 |
| Premises and equipment expense | $3,307 |
| Additional noninterest expense | $7,633 |
| Applicable income taxes | $2,450 |
| Net charge-offs | $236 |
| Cash dividends | $5,285 |
Benchmark Community Bank's interest expense for loans was $3,225,000.
Benchmark Community Bank's payroll and benefits expense were $14,024,000.
Benchmark Community Bank's property, plant and equipment expenses $3,307,000.
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 | $786,261 |
| Deposits held in domestic offices | $786,261 |
| Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations | $682,724 |
| Deposits by U.S. Government | $0 |
| Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. | $103,537 |
| 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 | $446,712 |
| Demand deposits | $203,475 |
| Nontransaction accounts | $339,549 |
| Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) | $122,561 |
| Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) | $86,850 |
| Total time deposits | $130,140 |
| Total time and savings deposits | $582,786 |
| Noninterest-bearing deposits | $197,274 |
| Interest-bearing deposits | $588,986 |
| Retail deposits | $750,867 |
| IRAs and Keogh plan accounts | $25,116 |
| Brokered deposits | $0 |
| Deposits held in foreign offices | $0 |
Assets
| Asset | Value (in 000's) |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $870,811 |
| Cash & Balances due from depository institutions | $175,014 |
| Interest-bearing balances | $162,375 |
| Total securities | $41,305 |
| Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase | $0 |
| Net loans and leases | $610,962 |
| Loan and leases loss allowance | $5,597 |
| Trading account assets | $0 |
| Bank premises and fixed assets | $17,394 |
| Other real estate owned | $1,163 |
| Goodwill and other intangibles | $0 |
| All other assets | $24,973 |
Liabilities
| Liabilities | Value (in 000's) |
|---|---|
| Total liabilities and capital | $870,811 |
| Total Liabilities | $790,480 |
| Total deposits | $786,261 |
| Interest-bearing deposits | $588,986 |
| Deposits held in domestic offices | $786,261 |
| % insured (estimated) | $76 |
| Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements | $0 |
| Trading liabilities | $0 |
| Other borrowed funds | $0 |
| Subordinated debt | $0 |
| All other liabilities | $4,219 |
Issued Loan Types
| Type | Value (in 000's) |
|---|---|
| Net loans and leases | $610,962 |
| Loan and leases loss allowance | $5,597 |
| Total loans and leases (domestic) | $616,559 |
| All real estate loans | $517,183 |
| Real estate loans in domestic offices | $517,183 |
| Construction and development loans | $83,990 |
| Residential 1-4 family construction | $27,975 |
| Other construction, all land development and other land | $56,015 |
| Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties | $112,289 |
| Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties | $64,734 |
| Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential | $47,555 |
| Multifamily residential real estate | $7,713 |
| 1-4 family residential loans | $297,648 |
| Farmland loans | $15,543 |
| Loans held in foreign offices | $0 |
| Farm loans | $939 |
| Commercial and industrial loans | $65,187 |
| To non-U.S. addressees | $0 |
| Loans to individuals | $14,129 |
| Credit card loans | $1,027 |
| Related Plans | $1 |
| Consumer Auto Loans | $7,264 |
| Other loans to individuals | $5,837 |
| All other loans & leases | $19,121 |
| Loans to foreign governments and official institutions | $0 |
| Other loans | $26 |
| Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks | $0 |
| Loans not secured by real estate | $5,005 |
| Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees | $0 |
| Restructured Loans & leases | $925 |
| Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases | $21 |
| Total loans and leases (foreign) | $0 |
Benchmark Community Bank had $610,962,000 of loans outstanding in 2020. $517,183,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $83,990,000 of loans were in development loans. $7,713,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $297,648,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $939,000 of loans were in farm loans. $1,027,000 of loans were in credit card loans. $7,264,000 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 | 635 | $84,094 | $132,431 |
| Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k | 323 | $12,856 | $39,802 |
| Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k | 206 | $28,595 | $138,811 |
| Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM | 106 | $42,643 | $402,292 |
| Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM | 1,583 | $48,408 | $30,580 |
| Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k | 1,432 | $25,992 | $18,151 |
| Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k | 107 | $10,440 | $97,570 |
| Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM | 44 | $11,976 | $272,182 |
| Farmland loans - <$1MM | 100 | $8,916 | $89,160 |
| Farmland loans - <$100k | 59 | $2,591 | $43,915 |
| Farmland loans - $100-250k | 26 | $2,758 | $106,077 |
| Farmland loans - $250k-1MM | 15 | $3,567 | $237,800 |
| Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM | 45 | $939 | $20,867 |
| Agriculture operations loans - <$100k | 42 | $683 | $16,262 |
| Agriculture operations loans - $100-250k | 2 | $196 | $98,000 |
| Agriculture operations loans - $250k-1MM | 1 | $60 | $60,000 |