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, Roanoke Rapids, and Richmond among others. We have data for 20 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 7.09% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 7.11% 4/28/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.27% 4/28/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.27% 4/28/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.27% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 7.77% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.48% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.48% 4/28/24
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

595

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$109,735,000

Awards

Benchmark Community Bank 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Outside of Metro Areas 407 $56,395,000 $138,563 $3,008 5.13%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 52 $18,010,000 $346,346 $5,152 4.35%
Henderson, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 56 $13,860,000 $247,500 $3,736 4.59%
DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $5,005,000 $200,200 $3,016 4.60%
Roanoke Rapids, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $3,975,000 $361,364 $5,248 4.65%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,740,000 $342,500 $598 4.93%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $2,390,000 $1,195,000 $0 4.69%
Wilson, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $2,000,000 $166,667 $0 4.27%
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,495,000 $498,333 $6,372 4.38%
Sanford, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $685,000 $685,000 $11,620 3.99%
GREENVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $500,000 $125,000 $4,654 4.60%
BURLINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $460,000 $230,000 $0 4.47%
HICKORY-LENOIR-MORGANTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $445,000 $445,000 $4,022 3.74%
Kill Devil Hills, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $435,000 $435,000 $0 3.99%
WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $0 4.49%
Danville, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $300,000 $150,000 $5,196 5.82%
GOLDSBORO, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $300,000 $150,000 $0 3.99%
ROCKY MOUNT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $245,000 $81,667 $3,050 4.91%
Kinston, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 4.25%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 4.99%
Benchmark Community Bank's top markets include Raleigh, Henderson, Durham, Roanoke Rapids, and Richmond 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 595 $109,735,000 $184,429 $3,266 4.94%

    For 2022, Benchmark Community Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 595 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 270 $61,010,000 $225,963 $4,225 4.84%
    Refi 219 $40,175,000 $183,447 $3,036 4.93%
    Home Improvement 55 $5,135,000 $93,364 $1,685 5.09%
    Other 51 $3,415,000 $66,961 $1,895 5.35%

    For 2022, Benchmark Community Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 270 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 219 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    5 Year 196 $39,700,000 $202,551 $1,105 4.76%
    30 Year 131 $36,905,000 $281,718 $4,477 4.72%
    10 Year 114 $6,110,000 $53,596 $1,680 5.32%
    20 Year 47 $5,125,000 $109,043 $3,174 5.66%
    Other 46 $10,830,000 $235,435 $2,410 4.60%
    15 Year 40 $3,530,000 $88,250 $2,220 5.62%
    30+ year 18 $7,240,000 $402,222 $8,986 3.67%
    3 Year 2 $50,000 $25,000 $1,080 4.37%
    1 Year 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 5.00%

    For 2022, Benchmark Community Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 5 Year, with 196 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 131 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 192 $15,830,000 $82,448
    $1k-2k 86 $10,170,000 $118,256
    $2k-3k 38 $7,680,000 $202,105
    $3k-4k 27 $7,505,000 $277,963
    $5k+ 26 $16,210,000 $623,462
    $4k-5k 10 $3,890,000 $389,000

    Benchmark Community Bank's average total fees were $4,477, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 192 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 253 $45,555,000 $180,059
    5-6% 140 $18,080,000 $129,143
    3-4% 113 $39,285,000 $347,655
    6-7% 71 $5,735,000 $80,775
    7-8% 16 $980,000 $61,250
    Over 8% 2 $100,000 $50,000

    During 2022, Benchmark Community Bank's average interest rate for loans was 4.72%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 253 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 281 $14,875,000 $52,936 $1,895 5.34%
    $100k-200k 151 $21,905,000 $145,066 $3,292 4.80%
    $200k-400k 95 $25,965,000 $273,316 $4,702 4.50%
    $400k-600k 42 $19,830,000 $472,143 $6,783 4.26%
    $600k-1MM 15 $11,265,000 $751,000 $9,385 4.25%
    $1MM+ 11 $15,895,000 $1,445,000 $14,037 3.95%

    2022 saw Benchmark Community Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 281 originations, totaling $14,875,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 92 $9,190,000 $99,891 $2,724 5.27%
    $50k or less 84 $5,470,000 $65,119 $2,239 5.42%
    $100k-150k 83 $17,045,000 $205,361 $3,707 4.91%
    $75k-100k 56 $8,480,000 $151,429 $3,261 5.01%
    $150k-250k 44 $12,400,000 $281,818 $4,598 4.94%
    $250k+ 37 $13,375,000 $361,486 $5,143 4.33%

    Benchmark Community Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 92 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 84 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 116 $18,160,000 $156,552 $3,205 5.04%
    30-36% 79 $12,095,000 $153,101 $3,080 5.04%
    <20% 65 $11,615,000 $178,692 $3,788 4.99%
    38% 18 $2,660,000 $147,778 $3,469 5.27%
    36% 16 $2,050,000 $128,125 $2,456 5.27%
    37% 13 $835,000 $64,231 $2,136 5.63%
    45% 13 $3,665,000 $281,923 $4,519 4.94%
    40% 12 $1,610,000 $134,167 $2,219 5.53%
    41% 10 $2,080,000 $208,000 $4,751 5.41%
    43% 10 $1,580,000 $158,000 $2,738 5.15%
    39% 8 $1,670,000 $208,750 $2,560 5.17%
    50-60% 5 $915,000 $183,000 $3,866 5.15%
    >60% 5 $515,000 $103,000 $1,995 5.24%
    42% 4 $1,000,000 $250,000 $4,387 4.34%
    44% 4 $760,000 $190,000 $4,576 5.19%
    47% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $1,368 5.09%
    49% 1 $165,000 $165,000 $4,440 4.89%

    Benchmark Community Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 116 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 79 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 396 $61,220,000 $154,596 $3,275 5.00%
    Not applicable 118 $37,100,000 $314,407 $0 4.52%
    Black 58 $5,570,000 $96,034 $2,682 5.33%
    Not provided 14 $3,230,000 $230,714 $4,397 5.24%
    Asian 4 $2,000,000 $500,000 $5,750 3.98%
    American Indian 5 $615,000 $123,000 $3,311 5.12%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    94.12%

    Benchmark Community Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    87.23%

    Benchmark Community Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 595 $109,735,000 $184,429

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    595 $109,735,000 $184,429

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 99 $13,085,000 $132,172 $2,181 5.09%
    40-60% 104 $17,520,000 $168,462 $3,209 5.07%
    60-80% 222 $55,150,000 $248,423 $4,261 4.80%
    80-100% 98 $21,100,000 $215,306 $4,624 4.62%
    Under 20% 72 $2,880,000 $40,000 $1,155 5.42%