Bankfirst Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Norfolk, NE

LEI: 549300MJGHTLBSL8LJ59

Tax ID: 47-0529225

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Review & Overview

Bankfirst is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Bankfirst has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Sioux City, Norfolk, Omaha, Columbus, and Spirit Lake among others. We have data for 13 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Bankfirst 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.

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Originations

251

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$38,885,000

Employee count

116

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
SIOUX CITY, IA-NE-SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 138 $19,600,000 $142,029 $0 0.00%
Norfolk, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 47 $10,465,000 $222,660 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 48 $5,800,000 $120,833 $0 0.00%
OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS, NE-IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,025,000 $205,000 $0 0.00%
Columbus, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $560,000 $140,000 $0 0.00%
Spirit Lake, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $0 0.00%
Kearney, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 0.00%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $0 0.00%
Beatrice, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $0 0.00%
PUEBLO, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $160,000 $80,000 $0 0.00%
LINCOLN, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 0.00%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 0.00%
Fremont, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 0.00%
Bankfirst's top markets include Sioux City, Norfolk, Omaha, Columbus, and Spirit Lake among others.

Their top states include:
  • Nebraska (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Iowa (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Dakota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Colorado (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 238 $37,270,000 $156,597 $0 0.00%
    USDA 10 $1,350,000 $135,000 $0 0.00%
    FHA 2 $140,000 $70,000 $0 0.00%
    VA 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, Bankfirst's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 238 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was USDA, with 10 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 158 $23,030,000 $145,759 $0 0.00%
    Refi 89 $15,245,000 $171,292 $0 0.00%
    Other 3 $605,000 $201,667 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 1 $5,000 $5,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, Bankfirst's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 158 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 89 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 251 $38,885,000 $154,920 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, Bankfirst's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 251 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 100 $13,980,000 $139,800 $0 0.00%
    $100,000 or less 92 $6,020,000 $65,435 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 48 $12,550,000 $261,458 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 8 $3,470,000 $433,750 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 2 $1,660,000 $830,000 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,205,000 $1,205,000 $0 0.00%

    2019 saw Bankfirst place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 100 originations, totaling $13,980,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 62 $5,710,000 $92,097 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 60 $8,310,000 $138,500 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 34 $5,690,000 $167,353 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 25 $4,785,000 $191,400 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 14 $3,450,000 $246,429 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 3 $705,000 $235,000 $0 0.00%

    Bankfirst lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 62 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 60 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 251 $38,885,000 $154,920 $0 0.00%

    Bankfirst lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 251 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 219 $31,165,000 $142,306 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 25 $6,955,000 $278,200 $0 0.00%
    Asian 4 $390,000 $97,500 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 0.00%
    American Indian 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 0.00%
    Black 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    93.17%

    Bankfirst has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    96.81%

    Bankfirst has an exceptionally high pick rate. They most likely have borrower friendly terms or other characteristics like being fast to close or are easy to work with.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 251 $38,885,000 $154,920

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 8 $4,280,000 $535,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 4 $240,000 $60,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 239 $34,365,000 $143,787

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2019 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    BANK OF THE WEST Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 7.1%
    BANK OF THE WEST Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 7.1%
    BANK OF THE WEST Other type of mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 7.1%
    BANK OF THE WEST Other type of mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 7.1%
    BANK OF THE WEST Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Trouble during payment process 2 14.3%
    BANK OF THE WEST Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 7.1%
    BANK OF THE WEST Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 6 42.9%
    BANK OF THE WEST Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 7.1%

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    BankFirst 920 South 13th Street Norfolk, NE 68701 Limited, Drive-thru $0
    BankFirst 100 North 13th Street Norfolk, NE 68701 Full Service B&M $202,009
    BankFirst 1211 Riverside Boulevard Norfolk, NE 68701 Limited, Drive-thru $0
    BankFirst 127 E. Walnut Street West Point, NE 68788 Full Service B&M $5,677
    BankFirst 1371 26th Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 Full Service B&M $75,414
    BankFirst 2021 Dakota Avenue South Sioux City, NE 68776 Full Service B&M $70,656
    BankFirst 220 West 7th Street Wayne, NE 68787 Full Service B&M $27,441
    BankFirst 2401 Hamilton Sioux City, IA 51104 Full Service B&M $6,755
    BankFirst 2530 23rd Street Columbus, NE 68601 Limited, Drive-thru $0
    BankFirst 2710 L Street Ord, NE 68862 Full Service B&M $17,643
    BankFirst 3119 Floyd Boulevard Sioux City, IA 51104 Full Service B&M $9,012
    BankFirst 319 East Highway 20 Oneill, NE 68763 Full Service B&M $24,697
    BankFirst 3410 Singing Hills Blvd Sioux City, IA 51106 Full Service B&M $22,095
    BankFirst 3800 Dakota Avenue South Sioux City, NE 68776 Limited, Drive-thru $0
    BankFirst 406 Main Street Wakefield, NE 68784 Full Service B&M $27,948
    BankFirst 902 Tenth Street Onawa, IA 51040 Full Service B&M $30,111

    For 2019, Bankfirst had 16 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $36,017
    Net interest income $27,183
    Total noninterest income $4,362
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $2,043
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $2,319
    Pre-tax net operating income $16,634
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $49
    Income before extraordinary items $13,173
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $13,173
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $13,173
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $-2,000
    Net operating income $13,134

    Bankfirst's gross interest income from loans was $36,017,000.
    Bankfirst's net interest income from loans was $27,183,000.
    Bankfirst's fee based income from loans was $2,043,000.
    Bankfirst's net income from loans was $13,173,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $8,834
    Provision for credit losses $1,250
    Total noninterest expense $13,661
    Salaries and employee benefits $8,727
    Premises and equipment expense $1,233
    Additional noninterest expense $3,701
    Applicable income taxes $3,510
    Net charge-offs $14
    Cash dividends $0

    Bankfirst's interest expense for loans was $8,834,000.
    Bankfirst's payroll and benefits expense were $8,727,000.
    Bankfirst's property, plant and equipment expenses $1,233,000.

    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 1.0%
    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 $498,969
    Deposits held in domestic offices $498,969
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $402,730
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $62,328
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $33,911
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $242,346
    Demand deposits $76,488
    Nontransaction accounts $256,623
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $101,081
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $28,179
    Total time deposits $127,363
    Total time and savings deposits $422,481
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $75,102
    Interest-bearing deposits $423,867
    Retail deposits $439,294
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $10,293
    Brokered deposits $43,942
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $765,384
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $28,157
    Interest-bearing balances $23,534
    Total securities $114,792
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $0
    Net loans and leases $562,078
    Loan and leases loss allowance $6,392
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $12,709
    Other real estate owned $0
    Goodwill and other intangibles $16,185
    All other assets $31,463

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $765,384
    Total Liabilities $674,129
    Total deposits $498,969
    Interest-bearing deposits $423,867
    Deposits held in domestic offices $498,969
    % insured (estimated) $71
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $0
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $169,774
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $5,386

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $562,078
    Loan and leases loss allowance $6,392
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $568,470
    All real estate loans $371,533
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $371,533
    Construction and development loans $34,748
    Residential 1-4 family construction $0
    Other construction, all land development and other land $34,748
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $161,018
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $20,561
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $140,457
    Multifamily residential real estate $7,994
    1-4 family residential loans $63,681
    Farmland loans $104,092
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $121,037
    Commercial and industrial loans $71,468
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $4,432
    Credit card loans $0
    Related Plans $90
    Consumer Auto Loans $4,208
    Other loans to individuals $134
    All other loans & leases $0
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $0
    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 $0
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $0
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    BankFirst had $562,078,000 of loans outstanding in 2019. $371,533,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $34,748,000 of loans were in development loans. $7,994,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $63,681,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $121,037,000 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $4,208,000 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 123 $25,351 $206,106
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 66 $2,719 $41,197
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 57 $22,632 $397,053
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 272 $26,306 $96,713
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 150 $3,641 $24,273
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 61 $5,568 $91,279
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 61 $17,097 $280,279
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 141 $23,727 $168,277
    Farmland loans - <$100k 36 $1,509 $41,917
    Farmland loans - $100-250k 56 $7,298 $130,321
    Farmland loans - $250k-1MM 49 $14,920 $304,490
    Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM 308 $28,114 $91,279
    Agriculture operations loans - <$100k 168 $4,675 $27,827
    Agriculture operations loans - $100-250k 87 $9,664 $111,080
    Agriculture operations loans - $250k-1MM 53 $13,775 $259,906