Benchmark Community Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Kenbridge, VA

LEI: 549300JJ8BTDDILW4H12

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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: Henderson, Raleigh, Durham, Roanoke Rapids, and Kill Devil Hills among others. We have data for 15 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 an above 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 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
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Originations

523

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$96,495,000

Employee count

182

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Outside of Metro Areas 345 $49,535,000 $143,580 $3,243 4.78%
Henderson, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 57 $13,275,000 $232,895 $3,510 4.38%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 41 $12,615,000 $307,683 $5,518 4.04%
DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 27 $6,165,000 $228,333 $4,593 4.15%
Roanoke Rapids, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,460,000 $307,500 $3,086 4.57%
Kill Devil Hills, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $2,315,000 $771,667 $0 3.89%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,045,000 $227,222 $3,241 4.47%
Morehead City, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,975,000 $658,333 $0 4.16%
GREENVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,755,000 $159,545 $0 4.25%
WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,555,000 $518,333 $0 3.78%
Wilson, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,030,000 $128,750 $0 4.22%
BURLINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $945,000 $945,000 $0 3.35%
ROCKY MOUNT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $375,000 $125,000 $0 4.42%
GOLDSBORO, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $230,000 $115,000 $0 4.99%
Danville, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $220,000 $110,000 $4,229 4.17%
Benchmark Community Bank's top markets include Henderson, Raleigh, Durham, Roanoke Rapids, and Kill Devil Hills 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 523 $96,495,000 $184,503 $3,403 4.60%

    For 2021, Benchmark Community Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 523 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 256 $51,980,000 $203,047 $4,584 4.48%
    Refi 214 $39,770,000 $185,841 $2,536 4.70%
    Other 28 $1,950,000 $69,643 $1,859 4.60%
    Home Improvement 25 $2,795,000 $111,800 $1,320 4.93%

    For 2021, Benchmark Community Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 256 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 214 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    5 Year 180 $36,680,000 $203,778 $1,629 4.48%
    10 Year 80 $4,610,000 $57,625 $1,391 4.92%
    Other 70 $17,120,000 $244,571 $3,270 4.52%
    30 Year 55 $11,425,000 $207,727 $3,498 4.44%
    20 Year 49 $6,935,000 $141,531 $3,165 5.19%
    30+ year 46 $16,110,000 $350,217 $8,083 3.59%
    15 Year 33 $2,375,000 $71,970 $2,387 5.40%
    1 Year 8 $1,220,000 $152,500 $0 4.69%
    3 Year 2 $20,000 $10,000 $384 5.22%

    For 2021, Benchmark Community Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 5 Year, with 180 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 80 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 132 $11,680,000 $88,485
    $1k-2k 78 $7,620,000 $97,692
    $2k-3k 27 $6,365,000 $235,741
    $3k-4k 25 $6,735,000 $269,400
    $5k+ 25 $10,925,000 $437,000
    $4k-5k 17 $5,605,000 $329,706

    Benchmark Community Bank's average total fees were $3,498, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 132 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 231 $41,515,000 $179,719
    3-4% 138 $41,290,000 $299,203
    5-6% 134 $12,710,000 $94,851
    6-7% 18 $890,000 $49,444
    7-8% 2 $90,000 $45,000

    During 2021, Benchmark Community Bank's average interest rate for loans was 4.44%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 231 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 234 $13,150,000 $56,197 $1,820 4.96%
    $100k-200k 144 $20,770,000 $144,236 $3,283 4.51%
    $200k-400k 83 $22,995,000 $277,048 $5,769 4.24%
    $400k-600k 40 $18,950,000 $473,750 $7,978 3.91%
    $600k-1MM 16 $12,040,000 $752,500 $1,332 3.95%
    $1MM+ 6 $8,590,000 $1,431,667 $0 4.15%

    2021 saw Benchmark Community Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 234 originations, totaling $13,150,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 80 $6,260,000 $78,250 $2,264 5.03%
    $100k-150k 65 $13,805,000 $212,385 $4,244 4.34%
    $75k-100k 61 $10,025,000 $164,344 $3,313 4.90%
    $50k-75k 56 $5,330,000 $95,179 $2,643 4.89%
    $150k-250k 38 $11,690,000 $307,632 $5,462 4.25%
    $250k+ 22 $7,940,000 $360,909 $4,199 4.18%

    Benchmark Community Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 80 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 65 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 90 $11,820,000 $131,333 $2,887 4.82%
    30-36% 58 $11,850,000 $204,310 $3,500 4.60%
    <20% 51 $8,975,000 $175,980 $4,818 4.32%
    39% 18 $3,170,000 $176,111 $3,665 4.48%
    36% 12 $1,930,000 $160,833 $3,380 5.14%
    40% 11 $1,015,000 $92,273 $1,950 5.02%
    37% 11 $965,000 $87,727 $2,363 5.20%
    38% 11 $725,000 $65,909 $2,138 4.94%
    42% 9 $1,535,000 $170,556 $3,478 4.76%
    44% 8 $1,940,000 $242,500 $4,288 4.16%
    41% 7 $1,235,000 $176,429 $2,719 5.14%
    >60% 5 $545,000 $109,000 $1,533 6.22%
    50-60% 4 $610,000 $152,500 $3,070 5.45%
    43% 3 $1,055,000 $351,667 $8,057 3.69%
    48% 2 $410,000 $205,000 $3,432 3.70%
    45% 1 $435,000 $435,000 $7,025 3.50%
    49% 1 $85,000 $85,000 $3,515 4.44%
    47% 1 $125,000 $125,000 $2,210 4.64%
    46% 1 $505,000 $505,000 $0 4.09%

    Benchmark Community Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 90 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 58 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 316 $51,940,000 $164,367 $3,481 4.68%
    Not applicable 135 $36,385,000 $269,519 $0 4.31%
    Black 46 $4,250,000 $92,391 $2,495 4.95%
    American Indian 10 $1,410,000 $141,000 $4,060 4.36%
    Not provided 11 $1,295,000 $117,727 $3,556 4.73%
    Asian 5 $1,215,000 $243,000 $5,611 4.29%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    90.11%

    Benchmark Community Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    90.25%

    Benchmark Community Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 523 $96,495,000 $184,503

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    523 $96,495,000 $184,503

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 54 $4,200,000 $77,778 $1,602 4.91%
    40-60% 84 $15,060,000 $179,286 $3,062 4.55%
    60-80% 235 $53,315,000 $226,872 $3,960 4.53%
    80-100% 118 $22,720,000 $192,542 $4,438 4.47%
    Over 100% 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 5.99%
    Under 20% 31 $1,115,000 $35,968 $899 5.12%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2021 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    BANKUNITED, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 2 66.7%
    BANKUNITED, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Other type of mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 33.3%

    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 101 Midtown Ave Farmville, VA 23901 Full Service B&M $83,635
    Benchmark Community Bank 110 S. College St Youngsville, NC 27596 Full Service B&M $14,456
    Benchmark Community Bank 1135 Huell Matthews Hwy. South Boston, VA 24592 Full Service B&M $98,947
    Benchmark Community Bank 12335 Wake Union Church Road Wake Forest, NC 27587 Full Service Retail $7,326
    Benchmark Community Bank 133 College Street Clarksville, VA 23927 Full Service B&M $67,788
    Benchmark Community Bank 1500 W. Virginia Avenue Crewe, VA 23930 Full Service B&M $34,073
    Benchmark Community Bank 1577 South Main Street Farmville, VA 23901 Full Service B&M $89,891
    Benchmark Community Bank 1750 Graham Avenue Henderson, NC 27536 Full Service Retail $39,467
    Benchmark Community Bank 1910 Main Street Victoria, VA 23974 Full Service B&M $78,199
    Benchmark Community Bank 204 S Broad St Kenbridge, VA 23944 Full Service B&M $85,865
    Benchmark Community Bank 220 W. 5th Avenue Lawrenceville, VA 23868 Full Service B&M $49,730
    Benchmark Community Bank 290 S. Main Street Halifax, VA 24558 Full Service B&M $54,039
    Benchmark Community Bank 312 W Atlantic Street Suite 316 Emporia, VA 23847 Full Service B&M $19,748
    Benchmark Community Bank 410 Church Street Blackstone, VA 23824 Full Service B&M $40,907
    Benchmark Community Bank 828 North Mecklenburg Avenue South Hill, VA 23970 Full Service B&M $92,042
    Benchmark Community Bank 845 East Second Street Chase City, VA 23924 Full Service B&M $33,331

    For 2021, Benchmark Community Bank had 17 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $36,008
    Net interest income $33,579
    Total noninterest income $8,706
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $1,126
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $7,580
    Pre-tax net operating income $14,677
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $-37
    Income before extraordinary items $11,822
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $11,822
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $11,822
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $11,851

    Benchmark Community Bank's gross interest income from loans was $36,008,000.
    Benchmark Community Bank's net interest income from loans was $33,579,000.
    Benchmark Community Bank's fee based income from loans was $1,126,000.
    Benchmark Community Bank's net income from loans was $11,822,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $2,429
    Provision for credit losses $330
    Total noninterest expense $27,278
    Salaries and employee benefits $15,318
    Premises and equipment expense $3,599
    Additional noninterest expense $8,361
    Applicable income taxes $2,818
    Net charge-offs $26
    Cash dividends $4,035

    Benchmark Community Bank's interest expense for loans was $2,429,000.
    Benchmark Community Bank's payroll and benefits expense were $15,318,000.
    Benchmark Community Bank's property, plant and equipment expenses $3,599,000.

    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 $947,434
    Deposits held in domestic offices $947,434
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $821,704
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $125,730
    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 $548,048
    Demand deposits $250,986
    Nontransaction accounts $399,386
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $163,155
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $110,824
    Total time deposits $125,407
    Total time and savings deposits $696,448
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $239,919
    Interest-bearing deposits $707,515
    Retail deposits $918,792
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $25,255
    Brokered deposits $0
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $1,040,563
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $269,350
    Interest-bearing balances $256,894
    Total securities $82,866
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $0
    Net loans and leases $640,246
    Loan and leases loss allowance $5,901
    Trading account assets $5,083
    Bank premises and fixed assets $17,705
    Other real estate owned $0
    Goodwill and other intangibles $0
    All other assets $25,313

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $1,040,563
    Total Liabilities $952,848
    Total deposits $947,434
    Interest-bearing deposits $707,515
    Deposits held in domestic offices $947,434
    % insured (estimated) $75
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $0
    Trading liabilities $21
    Other borrowed funds $0
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $5,393

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $640,246
    Loan and leases loss allowance $5,901
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $646,147
    All real estate loans $573,050
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $573,050
    Construction and development loans $115,613
    Residential 1-4 family construction $46,095
    Other construction, all land development and other land $69,518
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $125,167
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $72,110
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $53,057
    Multifamily residential real estate $9,289
    1-4 family residential loans $303,095
    Farmland loans $19,886
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $1,155
    Commercial and industrial loans $38,677
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $15,802
    Credit card loans $1,054
    Related Plans $1
    Consumer Auto Loans $8,238
    Other loans to individuals $6,509
    All other loans & leases $17,462
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $25
    Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks $0
    Loans not secured by real estate $4,016
    Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees $0
    Restructured Loans & leases $898
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $0
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    Benchmark Community Bank had $640,246,000 of loans outstanding in 2021. $573,050,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $115,613,000 of loans were in development loans. $9,289,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $303,095,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $1,155,000 of loans were in farm loans. $1,054,000 of loans were in credit card loans. $8,238,000 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 550 $84,978 $154,505
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 225 $9,752 $43,342
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 206 $27,225 $132,160
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 119 $48,001 $403,370
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 855 $25,716 $30,077
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 765 $14,387 $18,807
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 57 $4,748 $83,298
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 33 $6,581 $199,424
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 78 $8,879 $113,833
    Farmland loans - <$100k 34 $1,417 $41,676
    Farmland loans - $100-250k 29 $3,572 $123,172
    Farmland loans - $250k-1MM 15 $3,890 $259,333
    Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM 38 $1,155 $30,395
    Agriculture operations loans - <$100k 35 $636 $18,171
    Agriculture operations loans - $100-250k 2 $196 $98,000
    Agriculture operations loans - $250k-1MM 1 $323 $323,000