The Yellowstone Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Laurel, MT

LEI: 549300L4GPVDZEPUZC05

Tax ID: 81-0211310

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Review & Overview

The Yellowstone Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. The Yellowstone Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top two markets are Billings and Bozeman .

The Yellowstone 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.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.64% 11/23/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.39% 11/23/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.83% 11/23/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.74% 11/23/24
30 Year VA Refi 5.89% 11/23/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.46% 11/23/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.04% 11/23/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.04% 11/23/24
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Originations

353

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$73,325,000

Employee count

100

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
BILLINGS, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 256 $53,790,000 $210,117 $0 6.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 96 $19,250,000 $200,521 $0 0.00%
Bozeman, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $0 0.00%
The Yellowstone Bank's top markets include Billings and Bozeman among others.

Their top states include:
  • Montana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Dakota (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 304 $62,680,000 $206,184 $0 0.00%
    FHA 35 $7,225,000 $206,429 $0 0.00%
    VA 7 $1,915,000 $273,571 $0 0.00%
    USDA 6 $1,250,000 $208,333 $0 0.00%
    HELOC 1 $255,000 $255,000 n/a 6.00%

    For 2018, The Yellowstone Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 304 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 35 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 214 $46,170,000 $215,748 $0 0.00%
    Refi 60 $15,050,000 $250,833 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 53 $10,995,000 $207,453 $0 6.00%
    Home Improvement 19 $715,000 $37,632 $0 0.00%
    Other 7 $395,000 $56,429 $0 0.00%

    For 2018, The Yellowstone Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 214 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 60 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 352 $73,070,000 $207,585 $0 0.00%
    1 Year 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 6.00%

    For 2018, The Yellowstone Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 352 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 1 Year, with 1 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 1 $255,000 $255,000

    During 2018, The Yellowstone Bank's average interest rate for loans was 0.00%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 1 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 146 $39,530,000 $270,753 $0 6.00%
    $100k-200k 107 $16,215,000 $151,542 $0 0.00%
    $100,000 or less 74 $4,290,000 $57,973 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 20 $8,970,000 $448,500 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 6 $4,320,000 $720,000 $0 0.00%

    2018 saw The Yellowstone Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 146 originations, totaling $39,530,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 81 $14,635,000 $180,679 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 61 $14,895,000 $244,180 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 60 $10,140,000 $169,000 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 52 $11,570,000 $222,500 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 42 $11,000,000 $261,905 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 19 $5,785,000 $304,474 $0 6.00%

    The Yellowstone Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 81 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 61 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 352 $73,070,000 $207,585 $0 0.00%

    The Yellowstone Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 352 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 322 $68,450,000 $212,578 $0 6.00%
    Not applicable 28 $4,130,000 $147,500 $0 0.00%
    American Indian 3 $745,000 $248,333 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    89.47%

    The Yellowstone Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    74.79%

    The Yellowstone Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 352 $73,070,000 $207,585
    NA 1 $255,000 $255,000

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Manufactured 1 $395,000 $395,000
    Multifamily:Site-Built 3 $845,000 $281,667
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 11 $1,005,000 $91,364
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 338 $71,080,000 $210,296

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    The Yellowstone Bank 12 First Avenue Laurel, MT 59044 Full Service B&M $101,968
    The Yellowstone Bank 12 First Street Laurel, MT 59044 Limited, Drive-thru $0
    The Yellowstone Bank 120 Second Street, N.W. Sidney, MT 59270 Full Service B&M $81,556
    The Yellowstone Bank 1276 N 15 Ave Suite #102 Bozeman, MT 59715 Full Service B&M $24,697
    The Yellowstone Bank 1511 Shiloh Billings, MT 59106 Full Service B&M $69,623
    The Yellowstone Bank 2000 Overland Avenue Billings, MT 59102 Full Service B&M $142,329
    The Yellowstone Bank 3010 3rd Avenue North Billings, MT 59101 Full Service B&M $50,505
    The Yellowstone Bank 31 Grove Street Absarokee, MT 59001 Full Service B&M $26,624
    The Yellowstone Bank 544 Pike Avenue Columbus, MT 59019 Full Service B&M $68,043

    For 2018, The Yellowstone Bank had 9 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $34,140
    Net interest income $31,305
    Total noninterest income $4,012
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $1,164
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $2,848
    Pre-tax net operating income $20,850
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $0
    Income before extraordinary items $20,850
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $20,850
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $20,850
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $20,850

    The Yellowstone Bank's gross interest income from loans was $34,140,000.
    The Yellowstone Bank's net interest income from loans was $31,305,000.
    The Yellowstone Bank's fee based income from loans was $1,164,000.
    The Yellowstone Bank's net income from loans was $20,850,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $2,835
    Provision for credit losses $0
    Total noninterest expense $14,467
    Salaries and employee benefits $9,454
    Premises and equipment expense $1,599
    Additional noninterest expense $3,414
    Applicable income taxes $0
    Net charge-offs $-579
    Cash dividends $9,800

    The Yellowstone Bank's interest expense for loans was $2,835,000.
    The Yellowstone Bank's payroll and benefits expense were $9,454,000.
    The Yellowstone Bank's property, plant and equipment expenses $1,599,000.

    Loan Performance

    Type of Loan % of Loans Noncurrent (30+ days, end of period snapshot)
    All loans 1.0%
    Real Estate loans 1.0%
    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 $581,984
    Deposits held in domestic offices $581,984
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $560,582
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $21,402
    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 $51,608
    Demand deposits $38,209
    Nontransaction accounts $530,376
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $194,034
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $256,996
    Total time deposits $79,346
    Total time and savings deposits $543,775
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $182,212
    Interest-bearing deposits $399,772
    Retail deposits $574,051
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $14,586
    Brokered deposits $0
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $744,624
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $66,448
    Interest-bearing balances $53,126
    Total securities $94,737
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $0
    Net loans and leases $543,615
    Loan and leases loss allowance $2,740
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $14,691
    Other real estate owned $0
    Goodwill and other intangibles $5,372
    All other assets $19,761

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $744,624
    Total Liabilities $608,307
    Total deposits $581,984
    Interest-bearing deposits $399,772
    Deposits held in domestic offices $581,984
    % insured (estimated) $74
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $21,207
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $4,435
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $681

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $543,615
    Loan and leases loss allowance $2,740
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $546,355
    All real estate loans $412,405
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $412,405
    Construction and development loans $40,639
    Residential 1-4 family construction $26,363
    Other construction, all land development and other land $14,276
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $241,320
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $113,075
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $128,245
    Multifamily residential real estate $6,459
    1-4 family residential loans $85,886
    Farmland loans $38,101
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $38,097
    Commercial and industrial loans $85,098
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $9,371
    Credit card loans $0
    Related Plans $0
    Consumer Auto Loans $5,409
    Other loans to individuals $3,962
    All other loans & leases $1,384
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $1,167
    Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks $0
    Loans not secured by real estate $0
    Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees $0
    Restructured Loans & leases $1,207
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $1,207
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    The Yellowstone Bank had $543,615,000 of loans outstanding in 2018. $412,405,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $40,639,000 of loans were in development loans. $6,459,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $85,886,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $38,097,000 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $5,409,000 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 490 $107,832 $220,065
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 103 $4,410 $42,816
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 161 $20,004 $124,248
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 226 $83,418 $369,106
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 863 $57,242 $66,329
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 591 $13,722 $23,218
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 168 $15,082 $89,774
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 104 $28,438 $273,442
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 107 $13,943 $130,308
    Farmland loans - <$100k 29 $875 $30,172
    Farmland loans - $100-250k 52 $6,498 $124,962
    Farmland loans - $250k-1MM 26 $6,570 $252,692
    Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM 412 $22,330 $54,199
    Agriculture operations loans - <$100k 271 $5,926 $21,867
    Agriculture operations loans - $100-250k 95 $8,360 $88,000
    Agriculture operations loans - $250k-1MM 46 $8,044 $174,870