Watertown Savings Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Watertown, NY

LEI: 549300NVMV4W48B8SC18

Tax ID: 15-0486160

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Review & Overview

Watertown Savings Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Watertown Savings Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top (well, only) market is Watertown.

Watertown Savings Bank 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. Watertown Savings Bank is typically a low 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 6.25% 11/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.27% 11/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.27% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.68% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.46% 11/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.46% 11/21/24
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Originations

222

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$34,700,000

Employee count

118 Show all (5) awards

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
WATERTOWN-FORT DRUM, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 206 $32,120,000 $155,922 $1,743 4.23%
Outside of Metro Areas 16 $2,580,000 $161,250 $2,414 4.06%
Watertown Savings Bank's top markets include and Watertown among others.

Their top states include:
  • New York (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 222 $34,700,000 $156,306 $1,794 4.22%

    For 2019, Watertown Savings Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 222 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 104 $17,460,000 $167,885 $2,341 4.06%
    Cash Out Refi 46 $6,060,000 $131,739 $1,843 4.15%
    Other 27 $1,735,000 $64,259 $596 4.62%
    Refi 26 $8,590,000 $330,385 $1,891 4.18%
    Home Improvement 19 $855,000 $45,000 $300 4.70%

    For 2019, Watertown Savings Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 104 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 46 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 101 $17,045,000 $168,762 $2,472 3.96%
    10 Year 54 $3,060,000 $56,667 $363 4.66%
    15 Year 29 $4,045,000 $139,483 $2,237 4.27%
    20 Year 26 $5,020,000 $193,077 $2,367 4.19%
    5 Year 7 $425,000 $60,714 $111 4.18%
    Other 4 $4,980,000 $1,245,000 $910 4.44%
    3 Year 1 $125,000 $125,000 $133 4.25%

    For 2019, Watertown Savings Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 101 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 54 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 208 $27,310,000 $131,298

    Watertown Savings Bank's average total fees were $2,472, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 208 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 109 $15,255,000 $139,954
    3-4% 96 $17,420,000 $181,458
    5-6% 15 $1,345,000 $89,667
    2.5-3% 1 $115,000 $115,000
    6-7% 1 $565,000 $565,000

    During 2019, Watertown Savings Bank's average interest rate for loans was 3.96%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 109 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 102 $5,610,000 $55,000 $1,155 4.48%
    $100k-200k 70 $9,430,000 $134,714 $2,159 4.01%
    $200k-400k 44 $11,880,000 $270,000 $2,548 3.89%
    $400k-600k 3 $1,595,000 $531,667 $3,494 4.83%
    $600k-1MM 2 $1,380,000 $690,000 $4,262 3.81%
    $1MM+ 1 $4,805,000 $4,805,000 $0 5.00%

    2019 saw Watertown Savings Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 102 originations, totaling $5,610,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 52 $5,030,000 $96,731 $1,629 4.19%
    $100k-150k 44 $6,430,000 $146,136 $1,887 4.11%
    $50k or less 42 $3,010,000 $71,667 $1,495 4.17%
    $75k-100k 30 $4,330,000 $144,333 $1,980 4.04%
    $150k-250k 22 $4,370,000 $198,636 $1,755 4.23%
    $250k+ 17 $3,815,000 $224,412 $2,481 4.00%

    Watertown Savings Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 52 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 44 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 49 $6,135,000 $125,204 $1,517 4.14%
    20-30% 45 $5,795,000 $128,778 $2,036 4.07%
    <20% 22 $2,640,000 $120,000 $1,962 3.95%
    38% 11 $1,005,000 $91,364 $1,419 4.20%
    40% 10 $1,220,000 $122,000 $1,942 4.36%
    42% 9 $895,000 $99,444 $1,412 4.31%
    41% 8 $880,000 $110,000 $1,054 4.48%
    37% 7 $1,135,000 $162,143 $1,324 4.20%
    39% 7 $1,035,000 $147,857 $1,898 4.18%
    36% 6 $750,000 $125,000 $1,716 3.94%
    43% 3 $285,000 $95,000 $1,708 4.08%
    47% 3 $295,000 $98,333 $1,549 4.33%
    44% 2 $150,000 $75,000 $2,265 3.94%
    49% 2 $100,000 $50,000 $1,394 4.56%
    >60% 1 $105,000 $105,000 $1,912 4.75%
    45% 1 $15,000 $15,000 $508 4.75%
    46% 1 $115,000 $115,000 $2,037 3.75%
    48% 1 $315,000 $315,000 $2,570 4.38%

    Watertown Savings Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 49 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 45 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 200 $25,930,000 $129,650 $1,783 4.16%
    Not applicable 12 $7,070,000 $589,167 $0 5.44%
    Not provided 7 $1,205,000 $172,143 $2,302 3.95%
    Asian 1 $335,000 $335,000 $127 3.50%
    American Indian 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,032 4.25%
    Black 1 $55,000 $55,000 $1,950 3.88%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.91%

    Watertown Savings Bank has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    87.39%

    Watertown Savings Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 222 $34,700,000 $156,306

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 2 $4,930,000 $2,465,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 19 $1,375,000 $72,368
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 201 $28,395,000 $141,269

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 18 $880,000 $48,889 $425 4.58%
    40-60% 30 $3,160,000 $105,333 $1,428 4.35%
    60-80% 94 $14,960,000 $159,149 $2,242 4.20%
    80-100% 55 $15,095,000 $274,455 $2,505 3.88%
    Under 20% 25 $605,000 $24,200 $180 4.57%

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    Watertown Savings Bank 111 Clinton Street Watertown, NY 13601 Full Service B&M $352,159
    Watertown Savings Bank 10729 Us Route 11 Adams, NY 13605 Full Service B&M $54,882
    Watertown Savings Bank 100 West Main Street Sackets Harbor, NY 13685 Full Service B&M $13,908
    Watertown Savings Bank 101 Commerce Park Dr Watertown, NY 13601 Full Service B&M $38,762
    Watertown Savings Bank 111 Clinton Street Watertown, NY 13601 Limited, Drive-thru $0
    Watertown Savings Bank 12221 Nys Route 12e Chaumont, NY 13622 Full Service B&M $12,028
    Watertown Savings Bank 140 Clinton Street Watertown, NY 13601 Limited, Drive-thru $0
    Watertown Savings Bank 1816 State Street Watertown, NY 13601 Full Service B&M $35,385
    Watertown Savings Bank 352 James Street Clayton, NY 13624 Full Service B&M $25,261
    Watertown Savings Bank 4 Market Street Alexandria Bay, NY 13607 Full Service B&M $33,120

    For 2019, Watertown Savings Bank had 10 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $25,722
    Net interest income $24,377
    Total noninterest income $4,499
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $1,242
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $3,257
    Pre-tax net operating income $9,834
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $14
    Income before extraordinary items $7,831
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $7,831
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $7,831
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $7,819

    Watertown Savings Bank's gross interest income from loans was $25,722,000.
    Watertown Savings Bank's net interest income from loans was $24,377,000.
    Watertown Savings Bank's fee based income from loans was $1,242,000.
    Watertown Savings Bank's net income from loans was $7,831,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $1,345
    Provision for credit losses $1,549
    Total noninterest expense $17,493
    Salaries and employee benefits $10,656
    Premises and equipment expense $1,374
    Additional noninterest expense $5,463
    Applicable income taxes $2,017
    Net charge-offs $1,092
    Cash dividends $0

    Watertown Savings Bank's interest expense for loans was $1,345,000.
    Watertown Savings Bank's payroll and benefits expense were $10,656,000.
    Watertown Savings Bank's property, plant and equipment expenses $1,374,000.

    Loan Performance

    Type of Loan % of Loans Noncurrent (30+ days, end of period snapshot)
    All loans 1.0%
    Real Estate loans 1.0%
    Construction & Land Development loans 0.0%
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans 1.0%
    Multifamily residential loans 10.0%
    1-4 family residential loans 1.0%
    HELOC loans 0.0%
    All other family 2.0%
    Commercial & industrial loans 1.0%
    Personal loans 1.0%
    Credit card loans 0.0%
    Other individual loans 1.0%
    Auto loans 3.0%
    Other consumer loans 1.0%
    Unsecured commercial real estate loans 0.0%

    Deposits

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Total deposits $560,404
    Deposits held in domestic offices $560,404
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $478,173
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $82,231
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $0
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $205,360
    Demand deposits $205,099
    Nontransaction accounts $355,044
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $30,258
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $270,220
    Total time deposits $54,566
    Total time and savings deposits $355,305
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $205,360
    Interest-bearing deposits $355,044
    Retail deposits $549,679
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $16,276
    Brokered deposits $0
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $676,044
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $66,050
    Interest-bearing balances $57,181
    Total securities $102,340
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $0
    Net loans and leases $448,974
    Loan and leases loss allowance $4,710
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $14,032
    Other real estate owned $142
    Goodwill and other intangibles $12,572
    All other assets $31,934

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $676,044
    Total Liabilities $565,454
    Total deposits $560,404
    Interest-bearing deposits $355,044
    Deposits held in domestic offices $560,404
    % insured (estimated) $91
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $0
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $0
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $5,050

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $448,974
    Loan and leases loss allowance $4,710
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $453,684
    All real estate loans $393,691
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $393,691
    Construction and development loans $26,242
    Residential 1-4 family construction $3,394
    Other construction, all land development and other land $22,848
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $193,756
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $127,039
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $66,717
    Multifamily residential real estate $14,513
    1-4 family residential loans $159,032
    Farmland loans $148
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $81
    Commercial and industrial loans $49,257
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $9,839
    Credit card loans $0
    Related Plans $10
    Consumer Auto Loans $3,465
    Other loans to individuals $6,364
    All other loans & leases $816
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $816
    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 $1,786
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $1,067
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    Watertown Savings Bank had $448,974,000 of loans outstanding in 2019. $393,691,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $26,242,000 of loans were in development loans. $14,513,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $159,032,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $81,000 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $3,465,000 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 485 $88,225 $181,907
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 138 $5,997 $43,457
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 162 $19,327 $119,302
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 185 $62,901 $340,005
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 763 $38,537 $50,507
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 594 $14,099 $23,736
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 120 $11,401 $95,008
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 49 $13,037 $266,061
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 2 $148 $74,000
    Farmland loans - <$100k 2 $148 $74,000
    Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM 4 $81 $20,250
    Agriculture operations loans - <$100k 4 $81 $20,250