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. 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, Rapid City, Columbus, and Omaha among others. We have data for 9 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 a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders.

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Originations

281

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$47,125,000

Employee count

110

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
SIOUX CITY, IA-NE-SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 136 $18,800,000 $138,235 $0 0.00%
Norfolk, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 79 $16,295,000 $206,266 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 48 $6,980,000 $145,417 $0 0.00%
RAPID CITY, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $2,035,000 $2,035,000 $0 0.00%
Columbus, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,570,000 $196,250 $0 0.00%
OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS, NE-IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $835,000 $167,000 $0 0.00%
LINCOLN, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $290,000 $145,000 $0 0.00%
Spirit Lake, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 0.00%
Hays, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 0.00%
Bankfirst's top markets include Sioux City, Norfolk, Rapid City, Columbus, and Omaha among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 278 $46,770,000 $168,237 $0 0.00%
    USDA 2 $230,000 $115,000 $0 0.00%
    FHA 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2021, Bankfirst's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 278 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 149 $26,525,000 $178,020 $0 0.00%
    Home Purchase 129 $20,225,000 $156,783 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 3 $375,000 $125,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2021, Bankfirst's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 149 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 129 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 281 $47,125,000 $167,705 $0 0.00%

    For 2021, Bankfirst's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 281 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 134 $19,100,000 $142,537 $0 0.00%
    $100,000 or less 74 $5,260,000 $71,081 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 65 $17,405,000 $267,769 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 6 $2,720,000 $453,333 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 1 $2,035,000 $2,035,000 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 1 $605,000 $605,000 $0 0.00%

    2021 saw Bankfirst place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 134 originations, totaling $19,100,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 72 $11,180,000 $155,278 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 54 $6,030,000 $111,667 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 51 $7,875,000 $154,412 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 47 $8,855,000 $188,404 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 12 $2,990,000 $249,167 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 9 $2,675,000 $297,222 $0 0.00%

    Bankfirst lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 72 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 54 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 281 $47,125,000 $167,705 $0 0.00%

    Bankfirst lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 281 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 235 $37,975,000 $161,596 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 36 $7,530,000 $209,167 $0 0.00%
    Asian 4 $820,000 $205,000 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 4 $510,000 $127,500 $0 0.00%
    Black 2 $290,000 $145,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    91.76%

    Bankfirst has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    81.14%

    Bankfirst has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 281 $47,125,000 $167,705

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    281 $47,125,000 $167,705

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2021 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    BANK OF THE WEST Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 5 16.7%
    BANK OF THE WEST VA mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 3.3%
    BANK OF THE WEST Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 2 6.7%
    BANK OF THE WEST Other type of mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 3.3%
    BANK OF THE WEST Other type of mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 3.3%
    BANK OF THE WEST Other type of mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 3.3%
    BANK OF THE WEST Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Trouble during payment process 3 10.0%
    BANK OF THE WEST Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Closing on a mortgage 4 13.3%
    BANK OF THE WEST Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 2 6.7%
    BANK OF THE WEST FHA mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 3.3%
    BANK OF THE WEST Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 2 6.7%
    BANK OF THE WEST Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 3.3%
    BANK OF THE WEST Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 6 20.0%

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    Bankfirst 100 North 13th Street Norfolk, NE 68701 Full Service B&M $247,076
    Bankfirst 1211 Riverside Boulevard Norfolk, NE 68701 Limited, Drive-thru $0
    Bankfirst 127 E. Walnut Street West Point, NE 68788 Full Service B&M $9,053
    Bankfirst 1371 26th Avenue Columbus, NE 68601 Full Service B&M $66,717
    Bankfirst 220 West 7th Street Wayne, NE 68787 Full Service B&M $28,677
    Bankfirst 2401 Hamilton Sioux City, IA 51104 Limited, Drive-thru $0
    Bankfirst 2530 23rd Street Columbus, NE 68601 Limited, Drive-thru $0
    Bankfirst 2710 L Street Ord, NE 68862 Full Service B&M $34,345
    Bankfirst 3119 Floyd Boulevard Sioux City, IA 51104 Limited, Drive-thru $0
    Bankfirst 319 East Highway 20 Oneill, NE 68763 Full Service B&M $30,239
    Bankfirst 3410 Singing Hills Blvd Sioux City, IA 51106 Full Service B&M $41,260
    Bankfirst 3800 Dakota Avenue South Sioux City, NE 68776 Limited, Drive-thru $0
    Bankfirst 3800 Dakota Avenue South Sioux City, NE 68776 Full Service B&M $78,925
    Bankfirst 406 Main Street Wakefield, NE 68784 Full Service B&M $35,457
    Bankfirst 902 Tenth Street Onawa, IA 51040 Full Service B&M $38,553
    Bankfirst 920 South 13th Street Norfolk, NE 68701 Limited, Drive-thru $0

    For 2021, Bankfirst had 16 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $34,455
    Net interest income $29,358
    Total noninterest income $1,018
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $1,223
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $-205
    Pre-tax net operating income $13,960
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $766
    Income before extraordinary items $11,063
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $11,063
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $11,063
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $10,457

    Bankfirst's gross interest income from loans was $34,455,000.
    Bankfirst's net interest income from loans was $29,358,000.
    Bankfirst's fee based income from loans was $1,223,000.
    Bankfirst's net income from loans was $11,063,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $5,097
    Provision for credit losses $2,500
    Total noninterest expense $13,916
    Salaries and employee benefits $8,551
    Premises and equipment expense $1,666
    Additional noninterest expense $3,699
    Applicable income taxes $3,663
    Net charge-offs $1,701
    Cash dividends $0

    Bankfirst's interest expense for loans was $5,097,000.
    Bankfirst's payroll and benefits expense were $8,551,000.
    Bankfirst's property, plant and equipment expenses $1,666,000.

    Loan Performance

    Type of Loan % of Loans Noncurrent (30+ days, end of period snapshot)
    All loans 0.0%
    Real Estate loans 1.0%
    Construction & Land Development loans 0.0%
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans 1.0%
    Multifamily residential loans 0.0%
    1-4 family residential loans 3.0%
    HELOC loans 0.0%
    All other family 4.0%
    Commercial & industrial loans 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 $594,929
    Deposits held in domestic offices $594,929
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $511,317
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $75,018
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $8,594
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $325,568
    Demand deposits $113,539
    Nontransaction accounts $269,361
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $160,491
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $41,253
    Total time deposits $67,617
    Total time and savings deposits $481,390
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $113,539
    Interest-bearing deposits $481,390
    Retail deposits $570,455
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $9,248
    Brokered deposits $8,593
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $857,401
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $18,231
    Interest-bearing balances $13,423
    Total securities $240,096
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $0
    Net loans and leases $540,176
    Loan and leases loss allowance $10,090
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $10,936
    Other real estate owned $0
    Goodwill and other intangibles $15,772
    All other assets $32,190

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $857,401
    Total Liabilities $742,898
    Total deposits $594,929
    Interest-bearing deposits $481,390
    Deposits held in domestic offices $594,929
    % insured (estimated) $67
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $0
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $142,781
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $5,188

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $540,176
    Loan and leases loss allowance $10,090
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $550,266
    All real estate loans $360,506
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $360,506
    Construction and development loans $28,472
    Residential 1-4 family construction $209
    Other construction, all land development and other land $28,263
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $145,118
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $21,163
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $123,955
    Multifamily residential real estate $5,899
    1-4 family residential loans $55,322
    Farmland loans $125,695
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $134,445
    Commercial and industrial loans $51,383
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $3,780
    Credit card loans $0
    Related Plans $45
    Consumer Auto Loans $3,383
    Other loans to individuals $352
    All other loans & leases $152
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $152
    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 $3,053
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $3,053
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    BankFirst had $540,176,000 of loans outstanding in 2021. $360,506,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $28,472,000 of loans were in development loans. $5,899,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $55,322,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $134,445,000 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $3,383,000 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 161 $31,952 $198,460
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 55 $2,063 $37,509
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 47 $7,425 $157,979
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 59 $22,464 $380,746
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 222 $23,436 $105,568
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 127 $3,264 $25,701
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 48 $4,197 $87,438
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 47 $15,975 $339,894
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 137 $25,358 $185,095
    Farmland loans - <$100k 37 $1,653 $44,676
    Farmland loans - $100-250k 47 $6,646 $141,404
    Farmland loans - $250k-1MM 53 $17,059 $321,868
    Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM 304 $29,150 $95,888
    Agriculture operations loans - <$100k 143 $4,019 $28,105
    Agriculture operations loans - $100-250k 89 $8,533 $95,876
    Agriculture operations loans - $250k-1MM 72 $16,598 $230,528