The Yellowstone Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Laurel, MT

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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 a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top (well, only) market is Billings.

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% 11/17/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.39% 11/17/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.83% 11/17/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.74% 11/17/24
30 Year VA Refi 5.89% 11/17/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.46% 11/17/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.04% 11/17/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.04% 11/17/24
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Originations

384

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$95,810,000

Employee count

101

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
BILLINGS, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 282 $69,410,000 $246,135 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 102 $26,400,000 $258,824 $0 0.00%
The Yellowstone Bank's top markets include and Billings among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 348 $86,770,000 $249,339 $0 0.00%
    FHA 18 $3,560,000 $197,778 $0 0.00%
    VA 17 $5,305,000 $312,059 $0 0.00%
    USDA 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, The Yellowstone Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 348 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 18 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 204 $51,350,000 $251,716 $0 0.00%
    Refi 96 $26,500,000 $276,042 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 65 $13,975,000 $215,000 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 14 $1,390,000 $99,286 $0 0.00%
    Other 5 $2,595,000 $519,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, The Yellowstone Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 204 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 96 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 384 $95,810,000 $249,505 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, The Yellowstone Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 384 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 163 $44,225,000 $271,319 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 109 $16,635,000 $152,615 $0 0.00%
    $100,000 or less 53 $3,005,000 $56,698 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 48 $21,970,000 $457,708 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 9 $6,475,000 $719,444 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 2 $3,500,000 $1,750,000 $0 0.00%

    2019 saw The Yellowstone Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 163 originations, totaling $44,225,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 83 $23,465,000 $282,711 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 79 $14,935,000 $189,051 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 60 $12,980,000 $216,333 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 48 $16,750,000 $348,958 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 46 $6,580,000 $143,043 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 37 $13,715,000 $370,676 $0 0.00%

    The Yellowstone 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 79 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 384 $95,810,000 $249,505 $0 0.00%

    The Yellowstone Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 384 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 358 $88,900,000 $248,324 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 22 $5,860,000 $266,364 $0 0.00%
    Asian 2 $680,000 $340,000 $0 0.00%
    Black 1 $235,000 $235,000 $0 0.00%
    American Indian 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    89.05%

    The Yellowstone Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    78.39%

    The Yellowstone Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 384 $95,810,000 $249,505

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Manufactured 1 $35,000 $35,000
    Multifamily:Site-Built 2 $690,000 $345,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 13 $1,575,000 $121,154
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 368 $93,510,000 $254,103

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    The Yellowstone Bank 12 First Avenue Laurel, MT 59044 Full Service B&M $100,262
    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 $79,991
    The Yellowstone Bank 1276 N 15 Ave Suite #102 Bozeman, MT 59715 Full Service B&M $31,991
    The Yellowstone Bank 1511 Shiloh Billings, MT 59106 Full Service B&M $74,251
    The Yellowstone Bank 2000 Overland Avenue Billings, MT 59102 Full Service B&M $147,381
    The Yellowstone Bank 3010 3rd Avenue North Billings, MT 59101 Full Service B&M $53,691
    The Yellowstone Bank 31 Grove Street Absarokee, MT 59001 Full Service B&M $28,531
    The Yellowstone Bank 544 Pike Avenue Columbus, MT 59019 Full Service B&M $69,398

    For 2019, The Yellowstone Bank had 9 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $36,714
    Net interest income $32,475
    Total noninterest income $3,737
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $974
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $2,763
    Pre-tax net operating income $24,271
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $0
    Income before extraordinary items $24,271
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $24,271
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $24,271
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $24,271

    The Yellowstone Bank's gross interest income from loans was $36,714,000.
    The Yellowstone Bank's net interest income from loans was $32,475,000.
    The Yellowstone Bank's fee based income from loans was $974,000.
    The Yellowstone Bank's net income from loans was $24,271,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $4,239
    Provision for credit losses $-4,000
    Total noninterest expense $15,941
    Salaries and employee benefits $10,803
    Premises and equipment expense $1,523
    Additional noninterest expense $3,615
    Applicable income taxes $0
    Net charge-offs $-4,226
    Cash dividends $9,200

    The Yellowstone Bank's interest expense for loans was $4,239,000.
    The Yellowstone Bank's payroll and benefits expense were $10,803,000.
    The Yellowstone Bank's property, plant and equipment expenses $1,523,000.

    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 $613,985
    Deposits held in domestic offices $613,985
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $596,636
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $17,349
    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 $50,050
    Demand deposits $37,773
    Nontransaction accounts $563,935
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $224,588
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $256,886
    Total time deposits $82,461
    Total time and savings deposits $576,212
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $185,681
    Interest-bearing deposits $428,304
    Retail deposits $603,105
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $14,119
    Brokered deposits $0
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $793,600
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $69,394
    Interest-bearing balances $55,847
    Total securities $144,874
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $0
    Net loans and leases $536,236
    Loan and leases loss allowance $2,966
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $15,202
    Other real estate owned $1,972
    Goodwill and other intangibles $5,372
    All other assets $20,550

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $793,600
    Total Liabilities $642,212
    Total deposits $613,985
    Interest-bearing deposits $428,304
    Deposits held in domestic offices $613,985
    % insured (estimated) $76
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $23,438
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $4,050
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $739

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $536,236
    Loan and leases loss allowance $2,966
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $539,202
    All real estate loans $412,777
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $412,777
    Construction and development loans $49,023
    Residential 1-4 family construction $32,715
    Other construction, all land development and other land $16,308
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $249,591
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $126,657
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $122,934
    Multifamily residential real estate $5,667
    1-4 family residential loans $82,322
    Farmland loans $26,174
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $42,970
    Commercial and industrial loans $74,996
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $7,899
    Credit card loans $0
    Related Plans $0
    Consumer Auto Loans $5,014
    Other loans to individuals $2,885
    All other loans & leases $560
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $327
    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 $1,178
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $1,178
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    The Yellowstone Bank had $536,236,000 of loans outstanding in 2019. $412,777,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $49,023,000 of loans were in development loans. $5,667,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $82,322,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $42,970,000 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $5,014,000 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 484 $110,496 $228,298
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 95 $4,009 $42,200
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 159 $19,047 $119,792
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 230 $87,440 $380,174
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 790 $52,501 $66,457
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 532 $11,685 $21,964
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 148 $12,651 $85,480
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 110 $28,165 $256,045
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 96 $12,907 $134,448
    Farmland loans - <$100k 24 $1,002 $41,750
    Farmland loans - $100-250k 45 $5,828 $129,511
    Farmland loans - $250k-1MM 27 $6,077 $225,074
    Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM 406 $22,992 $56,631
    Agriculture operations loans - <$100k 267 $6,267 $23,472
    Agriculture operations loans - $100-250k 87 $7,138 $82,046
    Agriculture operations loans - $250k-1MM 52 $9,587 $184,365