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 Cash Out 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% 4/28/24
    30 Year Conventional Refi 6.27% 4/28/24
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.27% 4/28/24
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.68% 4/28/24
    15 Year Conventional Refi 5.46% 4/28/24
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.46% 4/28/24
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    Originations

    391

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $76,905,000

    Employee count

    128 Show all (6) awards

    Top Markets

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    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    WATERTOWN-FORT DRUM, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 351 $65,085,000 $185,427 $2,078 3.15%
    Outside of Metro Areas 40 $11,820,000 $295,500 $2,073 3.18%
    Watertown Savings Bank's top markets include and Watertown among others.

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

    • Similar Lenders

    We use machine learning to identify the top lenders compared against Watertown Savings Bank based on their rates and fees, along with other useful metrics. A lower similarity rank signals a stronger match.

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    Similarity Rank: 8
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 391 $76,905,000 $196,688 $2,077 3.15%

    For 2021, Watertown Savings Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 391 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 151 $35,355,000 $234,139 $2,651 3.20%
    Cash Out Refi 128 $23,620,000 $184,531 $2,011 3.03%
    Refi 72 $15,160,000 $210,556 $1,854 3.03%
    Other 24 $1,720,000 $71,667 $788 3.55%
    Home Improvement 16 $1,050,000 $65,625 $466 3.58%

    For 2021, Watertown Savings Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 151 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 128 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 185 $39,475,000 $213,378 $2,747 2.99%
    15 Year 87 $14,015,000 $161,092 $1,375 3.19%
    20 Year 49 $11,405,000 $232,755 $2,727 3.12%
    10 Year 40 $2,620,000 $65,500 $379 3.49%
    Other 15 $8,455,000 $563,667 $2,880 4.13%
    5 Year 14 $520,000 $37,143 $151 3.03%
    30+ year 1 $415,000 $415,000 $0 3.75%

    For 2021, Watertown Savings Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 185 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 87 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 365 $62,205,000 $170,425

    Watertown Savings Bank's average total fees were $2,747, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 365 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 162 $30,130,000 $185,988
    3-4% 159 $31,315,000 $196,950
    <2.5% 50 $10,450,000 $209,000
    4-5% 17 $4,495,000 $264,412
    5-6% 3 $515,000 $171,667

    During 2021, Watertown Savings Bank's average interest rate for loans was 2.99%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 162 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 155 $22,155,000 $142,935 $2,305 3.12%
    $100,000 or less 109 $6,855,000 $62,890 $1,365 3.31%
    $200k-400k 101 $27,425,000 $271,535 $2,347 2.97%
    $400k-600k 18 $8,580,000 $476,667 $2,749 3.19%
    $1MM+ 4 $8,770,000 $2,192,500 $0 3.88%
    $600k-1MM 4 $3,120,000 $780,000 $5,605 3.75%

    2021 saw Watertown Savings Bank place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 155 originations, totaling $22,155,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 83 $16,675,000 $200,904 $2,162 3.06%
    $50k-75k 77 $8,805,000 $114,351 $1,848 3.08%
    $75k-100k 60 $9,310,000 $155,167 $1,995 3.16%
    $50k or less 53 $4,845,000 $91,415 $2,188 3.10%
    $150k-250k 51 $11,135,000 $218,333 $1,994 3.01%
    $250k+ 36 $13,070,000 $363,056 $2,698 3.01%

    Watertown Savings Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 83 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 77 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 94 $15,810,000 $168,191 $1,997 3.04%
    20-30% 91 $14,595,000 $160,385 $2,029 2.98%
    <20% 36 $6,880,000 $191,111 $2,794 2.80%
    38% 18 $2,910,000 $161,667 $2,320 3.17%
    36% 14 $2,030,000 $145,000 $2,258 3.06%
    40% 13 $1,825,000 $140,385 $2,258 2.84%
    37% 13 $1,865,000 $143,462 $1,952 3.04%
    42% 13 $2,165,000 $166,538 $2,120 3.13%
    39% 11 $2,045,000 $185,909 $2,450 3.09%
    41% 8 $1,590,000 $198,750 $2,574 2.91%
    43% 5 $445,000 $89,000 $854 3.40%
    46% 2 $260,000 $130,000 $3,847 3.38%
    44% 1 $185,000 $185,000 $2,202 3.50%
    50-60% 1 $355,000 $355,000 $509 2.88%
    45% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $2,765 3.25%

    Watertown Savings Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 94 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 91 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 348 $59,150,000 $169,971 $2,078 3.08%
    Not applicable 20 $10,940,000 $547,000 $0 4.46%
    Asian 2 $3,260,000 $1,630,000 $3,308 2.94%
    Not provided 19 $2,745,000 $144,474 $1,894 3.18%
    Black 2 $810,000 $405,000 $3,038 2.81%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.40%

    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
    85.17%

    Watertown Savings Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 391 $76,905,000 $196,688

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    391 $76,905,000 $196,688

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 36 $3,250,000 $90,278 $633 3.44%
    40-60% 60 $13,180,000 $219,667 $1,856 3.07%
    60-80% 173 $37,295,000 $215,578 $2,464 3.13%
    80-100% 103 $22,435,000 $217,816 $2,378 3.08%
    Under 20% 19 $745,000 $39,211 $348 3.41%

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    Watertown Savings Bank 100 West Main Street Sackets Harbor, NY 13685 Full Service B&M $20,705
    Watertown Savings Bank 101 Commerce Park Dr Watertown, NY 13601 Full Service B&M $57,526
    Watertown Savings Bank 10729 Us Route 11 Adams, NY 13605 Full Service B&M $73,183
    Watertown Savings Bank 111 Clinton Street Watertown, NY 13601 Limited, Drive-thru $0
    Watertown Savings Bank 111 Clinton Street Watertown, NY 13601 Full Service B&M $505,667
    Watertown Savings Bank 12221 Nys Route 12e Chaumont, NY 13622 Full Service B&M $16,797
    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 $46,878
    Watertown Savings Bank 352 James Street Clayton, NY 13624 Full Service B&M $48,809
    Watertown Savings Bank 4 Market Street Alexandria Bay, NY 13607 Full Service B&M $51,342

    For 2021, Watertown Savings Bank had 10 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $26,186
    Net interest income $25,508
    Total noninterest income $5,231
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $942
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $4,289
    Pre-tax net operating income $11,183
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $205
    Income before extraordinary items $9,290
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $9,290
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $9,290
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $9,121

    Watertown Savings Bank's gross interest income from loans was $26,186,000.
    Watertown Savings Bank's net interest income from loans was $25,508,000.
    Watertown Savings Bank's fee based income from loans was $942,000.
    Watertown Savings Bank's net income from loans was $9,290,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $678
    Provision for credit losses $238
    Total noninterest expense $19,318
    Salaries and employee benefits $11,821
    Premises and equipment expense $1,363
    Additional noninterest expense $6,134
    Applicable income taxes $2,098
    Net charge-offs $-198
    Cash dividends $0

    Watertown Savings Bank's interest expense for loans was $678,000.
    Watertown Savings Bank's payroll and benefits expense were $11,821,000.
    Watertown Savings Bank's property, plant and equipment expenses $1,363,000.

    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 0.0%
    1-4 family residential loans 1.0%
    HELOC loans 1.0%
    All other family 1.0%
    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 $864,011
    Deposits held in domestic offices $864,011
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $726,634
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $137,377
    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 $358,939
    Demand deposits $358,939
    Nontransaction accounts $505,072
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $34,166
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $418,163
    Total time deposits $52,743
    Total time and savings deposits $505,072
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $358,939
    Interest-bearing deposits $505,072
    Retail deposits $852,606
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $17,488
    Brokered deposits $0
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $995,605
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $154,807
    Interest-bearing balances $145,939
    Total securities $294,475
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $0
    Net loans and leases $475,694
    Loan and leases loss allowance $6,376
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $12,652
    Other real estate owned $0
    Goodwill and other intangibles $12,572
    All other assets $45,405

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $995,605
    Total Liabilities $869,498
    Total deposits $864,011
    Interest-bearing deposits $505,072
    Deposits held in domestic offices $864,011
    % insured (estimated) $82
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $0
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $0
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $5,487

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $475,694
    Loan and leases loss allowance $6,376
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $482,070
    All real estate loans $412,312
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $412,312
    Construction and development loans $25,835
    Residential 1-4 family construction $5,679
    Other construction, all land development and other land $20,156
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $201,025
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $131,341
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $69,684
    Multifamily residential real estate $24,740
    1-4 family residential loans $160,559
    Farmland loans $153
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $34
    Commercial and industrial loans $57,436
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $11,192
    Credit card loans $0
    Related Plans $7
    Consumer Auto Loans $4,086
    Other loans to individuals $7,099
    All other loans & leases $1,096
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $1,096
    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 $958
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $270
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    Watertown Savings Bank had $475,694,000 of loans outstanding in 2021. $412,312,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $25,835,000 of loans were in development loans. $24,740,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $160,559,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $34,000 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $4,086,000 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 437 $84,541 $193,458
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 109 $4,588 $42,092
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 146 $17,788 $121,836
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 182 $62,165 $341,566
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 915 $52,342 $57,204
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 690 $15,410 $22,333
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 146 $14,028 $96,082
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 79 $22,904 $289,924
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 2 $153 $76,500
    Farmland loans - <$100k 2 $153 $76,500
    Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM 3 $34 $11,333
    Agriculture operations loans - <$100k 3 $34 $11,333