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 Refi and Home Purchase loans. Bankfirst has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Sioux City, Norfolk, Omaha, Columbus, and Lincoln 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 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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Originations

326

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$55,250,000

Employee count

104

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
SIOUX CITY, IA-NE-SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 174 $28,370,000 $163,046 $0 0.00%
Norfolk, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 56 $10,930,000 $195,179 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 60 $9,060,000 $151,000 $0 0.00%
OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS, NE-IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,325,000 $258,333 $0 0.00%
Columbus, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $2,160,000 $154,286 $0 0.00%
LINCOLN, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $845,000 $169,000 $0 0.00%
Spirit Lake, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $450,000 $225,000 $0 0.00%
SIOUX FALLS, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 0.00%
Kearney, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 0.00%
DES MOINES-WEST DES MOINES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $0 0.00%
Storm Lake, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 0.00%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 0.00%
GRAND ISLAND, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 0.00%
Bankfirst's top markets include Sioux City, Norfolk, Omaha, Columbus, and Lincoln among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 324 $55,100,000 $170,062 $0 0.00%
    USDA 2 $150,000 $75,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2020, Bankfirst's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 324 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was USDA, with 2 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 193 $35,875,000 $185,881 $0 0.00%
    Home Purchase 131 $19,305,000 $147,366 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 0.00%
    Other 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2020, Bankfirst's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 193 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 131 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 326 $55,250,000 $169,479 $0 0.00%

    For 2020, Bankfirst's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 326 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 141 $20,115,000 $142,660 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 91 $23,135,000 $254,231 $0 0.00%
    $100,000 or less 83 $5,825,000 $70,181 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 10 $4,670,000 $467,000 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,505,000 $1,505,000 $0 0.00%

    2020 saw Bankfirst place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 141 originations, totaling $20,115,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 92 $12,610,000 $137,065 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 61 $6,755,000 $110,738 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 52 $10,760,000 $206,923 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 51 $8,765,000 $171,863 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 34 $9,290,000 $273,235 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 5 $1,165,000 $233,000 $0 0.00%

    Bankfirst 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 61 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 326 $55,250,000 $169,479 $0 0.00%

    Bankfirst lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 326 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 294 $48,800,000 $165,986 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 20 $4,620,000 $231,000 $0 0.00%
    Asian 6 $1,230,000 $205,000 $0 0.00%
    Black 4 $500,000 $125,000 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 2 $100,000 $50,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    89.29%

    Bankfirst has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    84.97%

    Bankfirst has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 326 $55,250,000 $169,479

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 3 $565,000 $188,333
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 2 $120,000 $60,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 321 $54,565,000 $169,984

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    BANK OF THE WEST Conventional home mortgage Incorrect information on your report 1 3.8%
    BANK OF THE WEST Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 2 7.7%
    BANK OF THE WEST Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 4 15.4%
    BANK OF THE WEST Other type of mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 2 7.7%
    BANK OF THE WEST Other type of mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 3.8%
    BANK OF THE WEST Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Trouble during payment process 6 23.1%
    BANK OF THE WEST Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Struggling to pay mortgage 1 3.8%
    BANK OF THE WEST Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Closing on a mortgage 2 7.7%
    BANK OF THE WEST Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 4 15.4%
    BANK OF THE WEST Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 2 7.7%
    BANK OF THE WEST Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 3.8%

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    Bankfirst 1371 26th Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 Full Service B&M $74,670
    Bankfirst 100 North 13th Street Norfolk, NE 68701 Full Service B&M $217,500
    Bankfirst 1211 Riverside Boulevard Norfolk, NE 68701 Limited, Drive-thru $0
    Bankfirst 127 E. Walnut Street West Point, NE 68788 Full Service B&M $7,062
    Bankfirst 2021 Dakota Avenue South Sioux City, NE 68776 Full Service B&M $70,676
    Bankfirst 220 West 7th Street Wayne, NE 68787 Full Service B&M $26,184
    Bankfirst 2401 Hamilton Sioux City, IA 51104 Full Service B&M $7,495
    Bankfirst 2530 23rd Street Columbus, NE 68601 Limited, Drive-thru $0
    Bankfirst 2710 L Street Ord, NE 68862 Full Service B&M $23,712
    Bankfirst 3119 Floyd Boulevard Sioux City, IA 51104 Full Service B&M $9,734
    Bankfirst 319 East Highway 20 Oneill, NE 68763 Full Service B&M $28,496
    Bankfirst 3410 Singing Hills Blvd Sioux City, IA 51106 Full Service B&M $18,657
    Bankfirst 3800 Dakota Avenue South Sioux City, NE 68776 Limited, Drive-thru $0
    Bankfirst 406 Main Street Wakefield, NE 68784 Full Service B&M $31,031
    Bankfirst 902 Tenth Street Onawa, IA 51040 Full Service B&M $33,387
    Bankfirst 920 South 13th Street Norfolk, NE 68701 Limited, Drive-thru $0

    For 2020, Bankfirst had 16 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $34,834
    Net interest income $27,880
    Total noninterest income $4,138
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $1,412
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $2,726
    Pre-tax net operating income $15,781
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $1,385
    Income before extraordinary items $14,249
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $14,249
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $14,249
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $13,099

    Bankfirst's gross interest income from loans was $34,834,000.
    Bankfirst's net interest income from loans was $27,880,000.
    Bankfirst's fee based income from loans was $1,412,000.
    Bankfirst's net income from loans was $14,249,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $6,954
    Provision for credit losses $2,800
    Total noninterest expense $13,437
    Salaries and employee benefits $8,622
    Premises and equipment expense $1,605
    Additional noninterest expense $3,210
    Applicable income taxes $2,917
    Net charge-offs $-99
    Cash dividends $0

    Bankfirst's interest expense for loans was $6,954,000.
    Bankfirst's payroll and benefits expense were $8,622,000.
    Bankfirst's property, plant and equipment expenses $1,605,000.

    Loan Performance

    Type of Loan % of Loans Noncurrent (30+ days, end of period snapshot)
    All loans 1.0%
    Real Estate loans 2.0%
    Construction & Land Development loans 0.0%
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans 4.0%
    Multifamily residential loans 0.0%
    1-4 family residential loans 3.0%
    HELOC loans 0.0%
    All other family 4.0%
    Commercial & industrial loans 1.0%
    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 $573,353
    Deposits held in domestic offices $573,353
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $466,828
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $79,634
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $26,891
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $293,321
    Demand deposits $93,690
    Nontransaction accounts $280,032
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $133,186
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $34,352
    Total time deposits $112,494
    Total time and savings deposits $479,663
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $93,383
    Interest-bearing deposits $479,970
    Retail deposits $514,191
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $9,685
    Brokered deposits $65,441
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $830,237
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $18,520
    Interest-bearing balances $13,302
    Total securities $190,281
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $0
    Net loans and leases $556,813
    Loan and leases loss allowance $9,291
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $13,138
    Other real estate owned $0
    Goodwill and other intangibles $16,120
    All other assets $35,365

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $830,237
    Total Liabilities $729,127
    Total deposits $573,353
    Interest-bearing deposits $479,970
    Deposits held in domestic offices $573,353
    % insured (estimated) $71
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $0
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $150,576
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $5,198

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $556,813
    Loan and leases loss allowance $9,291
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $566,104
    All real estate loans $373,398
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $373,398
    Construction and development loans $46,880
    Residential 1-4 family construction $31
    Other construction, all land development and other land $46,849
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $142,764
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $21,819
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $120,945
    Multifamily residential real estate $4,711
    1-4 family residential loans $55,967
    Farmland loans $123,076
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $131,729
    Commercial and industrial loans $50,167
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $10,712
    Credit card loans $0
    Related Plans $57
    Consumer Auto Loans $4,319
    Other loans to individuals $6,336
    All other loans & leases $98
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $98
    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 $556,813,000 of loans outstanding in 2020. $373,398,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $46,880,000 of loans were in development loans. $4,711,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $55,967,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $131,729,000 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $4,319,000 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 167 $35,360 $211,737
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 56 $2,471 $44,125
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 45 $6,378 $141,733
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 66 $26,511 $401,682
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 229 $22,480 $98,166
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 133 $3,020 $22,707
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 50 $4,746 $94,920
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 46 $14,714 $319,870
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 127 $22,140 $174,331
    Farmland loans - <$100k 32 $1,469 $45,906
    Farmland loans - $100-250k 50 $6,513 $130,260
    Farmland loans - $250k-1MM 45 $14,158 $314,622
    Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM 314 $29,527 $94,035
    Agriculture operations loans - <$100k 165 $5,180 $31,394
    Agriculture operations loans - $100-250k 84 $7,687 $91,512
    Agriculture operations loans - $250k-1MM 65 $16,660 $256,308