Sandy Spring Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Olney, MD

LEI: 549300NQA30MEKPQP417

Tax ID: 52-0312970

5 stars - Updated: 4/18/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 42 reviews

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Review & Overview

Sandy Spring Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. Sandy Spring Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Washington, Baltimore, Salisbury, Miami, and Hagerstown among others. We have data for 41 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Sandy Spring 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. Sandy Spring 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 relatively high rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.99% 4/18/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.50% 4/18/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.36% 4/18/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.52% 4/18/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.31% 4/18/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.03% 4/18/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.21% 4/18/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.89% 4/18/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.01% 4/18/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.01% 4/18/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.01% 4/18/24
These are simulated rates generated by our proprietary machine learning models. These are not guaranteed by the bank. They are our estimates based on a lender's past behaviors combined with current market conditions. Contact an individual lender for their actual rates. Our models use fixed rate terms for conforming loans, 700+ FICO, 10% down for FHA and 20% for conventional. These are based on consensus, historical data-- not advertised promotional rates.

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Originations

1,769

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$609,605,000

Awards

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Relative Rate

Sandy Spring Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.64%.

The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.

This yields a difference of 0.16%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Sandy Spring Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $8,023.

The average total origination fees for 30 year fixed rate mortgages across all lenders (for all loan values, including both points & up-front fees in addition to origination fees) were $9,089.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,090 $394,280,000 $361,725 $8,461 7.70%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 540 $162,270,000 $300,500 $8,000 7.50%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 24 $9,150,000 $381,250 $8,578 7.25%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $6,700,000 $837,500 $10,219 6.36%
Outside of Metro Areas 16 $4,680,000 $292,500 $7,130 7.18%
HAGERSTOWN-MARTINSBURG, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $4,230,000 $235,000 $6,745 7.66%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $2,945,000 $589,000 $13,226 6.55%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $2,835,000 $405,000 $7,795 6.96%
Sevierville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,885,000 $1,885,000 $22,959 7.13%
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,805,000 $601,667 $8,083 6.46%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,800,000 $450,000 $9,024 6.62%
CALIFORNIA-LEXINGTON PARK, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,790,000 $447,500 $12,040 7.53%
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,205,000 $1,205,000 $6,233 7.38%
WINCHESTER, VA-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,110,000 $185,000 $7,308 7.77%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,030,000 $515,000 $6,106 6.99%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $890,000 $445,000 $3,095 7.37%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $760,000 $380,000 $6,265 6.81%
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $740,000 $370,000 $5,862 6.43%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $735,000 $735,000 $19,843 5.75%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $725,000 $241,667 $6,364 6.71%
YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $660,000 $330,000 $9,315 6.31%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $610,000 $305,000 $27,632 7.12%
DOVER, DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $605,000 $605,000 $27,968 6.50%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $600,000 $300,000 $11,252 7.43%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $560,000 $280,000 $5,346 6.49%
Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $550,000 $275,000 $4,018 7.38%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $515,000 $515,000 $7,408 7.50%
Easton, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $475,000 $158,333 $11,878 8.43%
WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $465,000 $465,000 $4,087 6.38%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $430,000 $215,000 $10,811 6.25%
ROANOKE, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $380,000 $190,000 $3,444 6.93%
Montrose, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $5,318 6.99%
CHAMBERSBURG-WAYNESBORO, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $4,941 7.38%
GETTYSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $7,855 7.13%
Somerset, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $5,690 7.49%
Gaffney, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $4,224 6.63%
COLUMBUS, GA-AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $4,236 6.49%
Cambridge, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $4,211 6.25%
PENSACOLA-FERRY PASS-BRENT, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $4,271 6.49%
Orangeburg, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $5,589 6.49%
HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $6,203 5.99%
Sandy Spring Bank's top markets include Washington, Baltimore, Salisbury, Miami, and Hagerstown among others.

Their top states include:
  • Maryland (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • District of Columbia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Tennessee (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 899 $397,145,000 $441,763 $7,237 6.88%
    HELOC 670 $135,470,000 $202,194 n/a 8.88%
    FHA 147 $48,515,000 $330,034 $11,929 6.54%
    VA 53 $28,475,000 $537,264 $14,152 6.34%

    For 2023, Sandy Spring Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 899 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 670 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 918 $418,370,000 $455,741 $8,268 6.71%
    Home Improvement 421 $83,355,000 $197,993 $10,908 8.76%
    Refi 275 $77,725,000 $282,636 $8,808 8.43%
    Other 104 $14,860,000 $142,885 $0 8.74%
    Cash Out Refi 51 $15,295,000 $299,902 $6,308 6.93%

    For 2023, Sandy Spring Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 918 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 421 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 901 $379,635,000 $421,349 $8,023 6.64%
    30+ year 746 $188,980,000 $253,324 $12,099 8.71%
    20 Year 60 $8,050,000 $134,167 $4,862 8.34%
    1 Year 21 $15,575,000 $741,667 $0 8.10%
    15 Year 16 $6,300,000 $393,750 $6,274 6.21%
    5 Year 14 $3,290,000 $235,000 $0 6.98%
    10 Year 6 $1,700,000 $283,333 $0 7.74%
    Other 5 $6,075,000 $1,215,000 $6,182 7.77%

    For 2023, Sandy Spring Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 901 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30+ year, with 746 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 439 $182,645,000 $416,048
    $5k+ 235 $144,975,000 $616,915
    $2k-3k 111 $40,255,000 $362,658
    $3k-4k 104 $39,840,000 $383,077
    $4k-5k 71 $28,805,000 $405,704
    $<1k 35 $4,365,000 $124,714

    Sandy Spring Bank's average total fees were $8,023, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 439 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 660 $133,210,000 $201,833
    6-7% 528 $225,140,000 $426,402
    7-8% 389 $162,465,000 $417,648
    5-6% 185 $83,985,000 $453,973
    4-5% 5 $3,125,000 $625,000
    3-4% 2 $1,680,000 $840,000

    During 2023, Sandy Spring Bank's average interest rate for loans was 6.64%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 660 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 572 $162,140,000 $283,462 $7,190 7.38%
    $100k-200k 379 $54,775,000 $144,525 $5,389 8.10%
    $400k-600k 302 $146,400,000 $484,768 $9,696 7.06%
    $100,000 or less 253 $14,235,000 $56,265 $2,615 8.66%
    $600k-1MM 195 $142,005,000 $728,231 $11,000 6.97%
    $1MM+ 68 $90,050,000 $1,324,265 $12,396 6.72%

    2023 saw Sandy Spring Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 572 originations, totaling $162,140,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 449 $152,895,000 $340,523 $8,978 7.74%
    $250k+ 446 $236,560,000 $530,404 $9,781 7.78%
    $100k-150k 376 $105,220,000 $279,840 $8,433 7.55%
    $75k-100k 213 $47,965,000 $225,188 $6,414 7.31%
    $50k-75k 170 $29,500,000 $173,529 $6,920 7.30%
    $50k or less 57 $7,695,000 $135,000 $6,425 7.10%

    Sandy Spring Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 449 originations. The second most popular income band? $250k+, with 446 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 287 $96,735,000 $337,056 $7,033 7.77%
    30-36% 281 $96,455,000 $343,256 $7,751 7.55%
    50-60% 179 $53,055,000 $296,397 $14,514 8.13%
    <20% 127 $38,005,000 $299,252 $6,964 8.14%
    49% 87 $25,895,000 $297,644 $7,905 7.46%
    42% 79 $37,325,000 $472,468 $7,937 7.20%
    48% 68 $23,220,000 $341,471 $9,366 7.23%
    41% 65 $25,255,000 $388,538 $7,912 7.14%
    39% 63 $27,615,000 $438,333 $9,178 7.17%
    47% 63 $21,435,000 $340,238 $8,738 7.18%
    38% 57 $17,875,000 $313,596 $6,832 7.59%
    44% 57 $19,605,000 $343,947 $8,118 7.13%
    43% 56 $16,810,000 $300,179 $6,722 7.12%
    45% 52 $18,230,000 $350,577 $8,901 7.47%
    40% 52 $17,090,000 $328,654 $7,661 7.38%
    46% 49 $14,755,000 $301,122 $8,315 7.62%
    37% 46 $16,670,000 $362,391 $10,518 7.58%
    36% 44 $14,210,000 $322,955 $8,161 7.68%
    >60% 9 $2,355,000 $261,667 $23,905 8.20%

    Sandy Spring Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 287 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 281 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,143 $386,325,000 $337,992 $8,060 7.71%
    Black 264 $75,150,000 $284,659 $9,056 7.24%
    Not provided 170 $67,730,000 $398,412 $9,120 7.48%
    Asian 147 $53,615,000 $364,728 $7,176 7.43%
    Not applicable 37 $24,405,000 $659,595 $0 7.70%
    American Indian 5 $1,675,000 $335,000 $6,747 7.21%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 3 $705,000 $235,000 $12,140 8.05%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    84.01%

    Sandy Spring Bank has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    77.90%

    Sandy Spring Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,769 $609,605,000 $344,604

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,769 $609,605,000 $344,604

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 345 $92,335,000 $267,638 $7,836 8.40%
    40-60% 167 $65,235,000 $390,629 $7,313 7.45%
    60-80% 304 $161,500,000 $531,250 $8,060 6.95%
    80-100% 520 $233,850,000 $449,712 $8,755 6.65%
    Over 100% 13 $7,955,000 $611,923 $22,543 6.20%
    Under 20% 420 $48,730,000 $116,024 $3,077 8.65%