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 a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) 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. The Yellowstone Bank is typically an average 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.64% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.39% 4/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.83% 4/28/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.74% 4/28/24
30 Year VA Refi 5.89% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.46% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.04% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.04% 4/28/24
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Originations

254

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$97,970,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
BILLINGS, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 187 $54,955,000 $293,877 $5,773 5.09%
Outside of Metro Areas 67 $43,015,000 $642,015 $5,364 5.23%
The Yellowstone Bank's top markets include and Billings among others.

Their top states include:
  • Montana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Minnesota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Similar Lenders

    We use machine learning to identify the top lenders compared against The Yellowstone Bank based on their rates and fees, along with other useful metrics. A lower similarity rank signals a stronger match.

    The Yellowstone Bank
    Similarity Rank: 36
    VALLEY FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION
    Similarity Rank: 39
    BILLINGS
    Similarity Rank: 93
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 247 $95,615,000 $387,105 $5,509 5.16%
    FHA 5 $1,465,000 $293,000 $12,138 4.58%
    VA 2 $890,000 $445,000 $3,076 2.75%

    For 2022, The Yellowstone Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 247 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 5 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 138 $47,730,000 $345,870 $6,646 5.25%
    Refi 81 $39,185,000 $483,765 $5,263 4.71%
    Cash Out Refi 22 $4,810,000 $218,636 $4,222 5.14%
    Home Improvement 9 $5,975,000 $663,889 $0 6.52%
    Other 4 $270,000 $67,500 $1,125 6.16%

    For 2022, The Yellowstone Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 138 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 81 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 127 $41,775,000 $328,937 $6,032 4.60%
    20 Year 43 $22,045,000 $512,674 $4,820 5.56%
    Other 39 $15,345,000 $393,462 $4,151 6.25%
    15 Year 21 $4,925,000 $234,524 $5,862 4.77%
    1 Year 14 $10,720,000 $765,714 $0 5.63%
    3 Year 5 $2,115,000 $423,000 $0 5.64%
    5 Year 3 $695,000 $231,667 $0 5.28%
    10 Year 2 $350,000 $175,000 $0 6.38%

    For 2022, The Yellowstone Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 127 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 43 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $3k-4k 41 $14,325,000 $349,390
    $1k-2k 27 $6,375,000 $236,111
    $<1k 24 $6,250,000 $260,417
    $2k-3k 24 $6,990,000 $291,250
    $5k+ 21 $10,515,000 $500,714
    $4k-5k 12 $4,240,000 $353,333

    The Yellowstone Bank's average total fees were $6,032, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $3k-4k bucket, with 41 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 68 $20,030,000 $294,559
    4-5% 61 $26,295,000 $431,066
    3-4% 52 $29,330,000 $564,038
    6-7% 39 $9,495,000 $243,462
    7-8% 20 $8,290,000 $414,500
    2.5-3% 10 $3,180,000 $318,000
    <2.5% 3 $1,135,000 $378,333
    Over 8% 1 $215,000 $215,000

    During 2022, The Yellowstone Bank's average interest rate for loans was 4.60%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 68 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 113 $32,385,000 $286,593 $5,972 4.96%
    $100k-200k 51 $7,445,000 $145,980 $4,376 5.58%
    $400k-600k 46 $21,860,000 $475,217 $6,828 4.78%
    $100,000 or less 22 $1,330,000 $60,455 $1,791 6.04%
    $600k-1MM 14 $9,810,000 $700,714 $7,963 4.77%
    $1MM+ 8 $25,140,000 $3,142,500 $4,422 4.79%

    2022 saw The Yellowstone Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 113 originations, totaling $32,385,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 52 $15,870,000 $305,192 $5,709 4.84%
    $150k-250k 31 $12,245,000 $395,000 $6,888 4.77%
    $50k-75k 30 $7,860,000 $262,000 $5,509 5.00%
    $75k-100k 28 $7,260,000 $259,286 $6,020 5.02%
    $250k+ 16 $6,800,000 $425,000 $6,342 4.80%
    $50k or less 16 $2,340,000 $146,250 $4,438 5.01%

    The Yellowstone Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 52 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 31 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 27 $6,995,000 $259,074 $5,795 4.73%
    30-36% 26 $7,140,000 $274,615 $5,465 4.40%
    <20% 18 $6,470,000 $359,444 $4,849 4.11%
    49% 10 $3,280,000 $328,000 $6,478 4.23%
    39% 9 $3,295,000 $366,111 $5,436 4.31%
    37% 9 $2,395,000 $266,111 $6,394 5.42%
    36% 7 $2,035,000 $290,714 $6,751 4.89%
    44% 6 $2,100,000 $350,000 $7,457 4.83%
    38% 5 $1,405,000 $281,000 $4,585 5.05%
    47% 5 $2,015,000 $403,000 $6,984 4.70%
    >60% 4 $1,170,000 $292,500 $3,794 6.99%
    40% 4 $1,460,000 $365,000 $5,045 4.19%
    41% 4 $1,280,000 $320,000 $5,262 5.50%
    43% 4 $1,080,000 $270,000 $5,338 4.25%
    46% 3 $1,155,000 $385,000 $6,504 4.29%
    48% 3 $1,145,000 $381,667 $5,890 5.42%
    45% 3 $1,205,000 $401,667 $13,873 5.04%
    42% 3 $1,375,000 $458,333 $7,612 4.21%

    The Yellowstone Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 27 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 26 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 201 $62,635,000 $311,617 $5,731 5.09%
    Not applicable 45 $32,135,000 $714,111 $0 5.49%
    Not provided 6 $2,770,000 $461,667 $5,254 4.46%
    American Indian 2 $430,000 $215,000 $4,826 3.06%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    88.95%

    The Yellowstone Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    83.07%

    The Yellowstone Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 254 $97,970,000 $385,709

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    254 $97,970,000 $385,709

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 33 $9,165,000 $277,727 $4,038 5.44%
    40-60% 48 $16,220,000 $337,917 $5,762 5.04%
    60-80% 99 $41,895,000 $423,182 $5,963 5.15%
    80-100% 49 $16,905,000 $345,000 $6,728 4.57%
    Over 100% 3 $1,235,000 $411,667 $0 5.72%
    Under 20% 21 $12,005,000 $571,667 $1,272 5.98%