Visionbank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Fargo, ND

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Review & Overview

Visionbank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. Visionbank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Fargo, Minneapolis, Fergus Falls, Naples, and Wahpeton among others. We have data for 9 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Visionbank 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. Visionbank 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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Originations

79

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$18,825,000

Employee count

50

Awards

VISIONBank 30 Year Conventional Loans gold VISIONBank 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
FARGO, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 63 $10,675,000 $169,444 $1,967 4.67%
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $4,730,000 $2,365,000 $22,468 4.95%
Fergus Falls, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,150,000 $287,500 $2,077 4.81%
Outside of Metro Areas 4 $800,000 $200,000 $2,319 5.00%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $795,000 $795,000 $0 4.95%
Wahpeton, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $590,000 $295,000 $5,085 4.81%
GRAND FORKS, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $359 4.25%
Brainerd, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $195 5.25%
Minot, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $5,000 $5,000 $236 4.75%
Visionbank's top markets include Fargo, Minneapolis, Fergus Falls, Naples, and Wahpeton among others.

Their top states include:
  • North Dakota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Minnesota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Dakota (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 79 $18,825,000 $238,291 $2,609 4.71%

    For 2018, Visionbank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 79 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 46 $14,420,000 $313,478 $3,949 4.75%
    Refi 17 $3,485,000 $205,000 $1,584 4.77%
    Other 11 $625,000 $56,818 $247 4.49%
    Home Improvement 5 $295,000 $59,000 $207 4.65%

    For 2018, Visionbank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 46 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 17 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 52 $13,020,000 $250,385 $2,059 4.71%
    30 Year 17 $3,555,000 $209,118 $4,365 4.45%
    5 Year 6 $630,000 $105,000 $236 4.92%
    3 Year 4 $1,620,000 $405,000 $0 5.61%

    For 2018, Visionbank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 52 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 17 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 38 $3,580,000 $94,211
    $1k-2k 10 $2,110,000 $211,000
    $2k-3k 7 $1,365,000 $195,000
    $3k-4k 5 $1,115,000 $223,000
    $4k-5k 5 $2,255,000 $451,000
    $5k+ 3 $5,185,000 $1,728,333

    Visionbank's average total fees were $4,365, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 38 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 58 $15,030,000 $259,138
    5-6% 16 $3,210,000 $200,625
    3-4% 5 $585,000 $117,000

    During 2018, Visionbank's average interest rate for loans was 4.45%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 58 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 29 $4,305,000 $148,448 $2,101 4.55%
    $100,000 or less 25 $1,145,000 $45,800 $280 4.69%
    $200k-400k 15 $3,545,000 $236,333 $3,587 4.81%
    $400k-600k 4 $1,740,000 $435,000 $6,473 5.24%
    $600k-1MM 4 $3,360,000 $840,000 $3,550 5.05%
    $1MM+ 2 $4,730,000 $2,365,000 $22,468 4.95%

    2018 saw Visionbank place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 29 originations, totaling $4,305,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $75k-100k 18 $2,240,000 $124,444 $1,875 4.75%
    $50k-75k 13 $1,645,000 $126,538 $1,577 4.52%
    $100k-150k 12 $1,690,000 $140,833 $1,987 4.86%
    $50k or less 11 $1,325,000 $120,455 $2,327 4.50%
    $250k+ 9 $5,455,000 $606,111 $3,875 4.83%
    $150k-250k 7 $1,285,000 $183,571 $1,958 4.65%

    Visionbank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $75k-100k range, with 18 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 13 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 24 $4,060,000 $169,167 $1,779 4.80%
    <20% 11 $4,655,000 $423,182 $3,513 4.51%
    30-36% 10 $1,390,000 $139,000 $1,765 4.56%
    42% 5 $625,000 $125,000 $1,909 4.71%
    36% 4 $450,000 $112,500 $2,634 4.59%
    >60% 3 $295,000 $98,333 $207 4.48%
    38% 3 $325,000 $108,333 $1,009 4.67%
    44% 2 $620,000 $310,000 $4,972 5.10%
    41% 2 $110,000 $55,000 $195 4.73%
    39% 2 $350,000 $175,000 $3,136 4.53%
    43% 2 $410,000 $205,000 $4,378 4.46%
    37% 1 $135,000 $135,000 $2,252 5.13%
    45% 1 $155,000 $155,000 $2,496 4.35%
    47% 1 $235,000 $235,000 $3,223 4.75%
    40% 1 $125,000 $125,000 $1,849 4.75%

    Visionbank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 24 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 11 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 70 $13,460,000 $192,286 $2,165 4.68%
    Not applicable 5 $4,655,000 $931,000 $31,009 5.38%
    American Indian 2 $410,000 $205,000 $3,322 4.91%
    Not provided 2 $300,000 $150,000 $2,239 4.17%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    99.04%

    Visionbank 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
    69.62%

    Visionbank has a low pick rate. They may have issues with closing loans or may approve everyone, but with onerous loan terms.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 79 $18,825,000 $238,291

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 1 $755,000 $755,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 1 $135,000 $135,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 77 $17,935,000 $232,922

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 12 $1,680,000 $140,000 $565 4.59%
    40-60% 7 $2,215,000 $316,429 $2,300 4.74%
    60-80% 24 $9,980,000 $415,833 $5,289 4.97%
    80-100% 21 $4,365,000 $207,857 $3,414 4.51%
    Over 100% 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 5.50%
    Under 20% 14 $380,000 $27,143 $199 4.62%

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    VISIONBank 1321 21st Avenue North Fargo, ND 58102 Full Service B&M $27,815
    VISIONBank 3000 25th Street South Fargo, ND 58103 Full Service B&M $122,310
    VISIONBank 820 34th Avenue East West Fargo, ND 58078 Full Service B&M $7,964

    For 2018, Visionbank had 3 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $8,627
    Net interest income $7,427
    Total noninterest income $937
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $215
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $722
    Pre-tax net operating income $1,688
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $0
    Income before extraordinary items $1,239
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $1,239
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $1,239
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $1,239

    Visionbank's gross interest income from loans was $8,627,000.
    Visionbank's net interest income from loans was $7,427,000.
    Visionbank's fee based income from loans was $215,000.
    Visionbank's net income from loans was $1,239,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $1,200
    Provision for credit losses $275
    Total noninterest expense $6,401
    Salaries and employee benefits $3,764
    Premises and equipment expense $970
    Additional noninterest expense $1,667
    Applicable income taxes $449
    Net charge-offs $100
    Cash dividends $530

    Visionbank's interest expense for loans was $1,200,000.
    Visionbank's payroll and benefits expense were $3,764,000.
    Visionbank's property, plant and equipment expenses $970,000.

    Loan Performance

    Type of Loan % of Loans Noncurrent (30+ days, end of period snapshot)
    All loans 3.0%
    Real Estate loans 2.0%
    Construction & Land Development loans 0.0%
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans 1.0%
    Multifamily residential loans 0.0%
    1-4 family residential loans 6.0%
    HELOC loans 0.0%
    All other family 6.0%
    Commercial & industrial loans 5.0%
    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 $165,701
    Deposits held in domestic offices $165,701
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $153,099
    Deposits by U.S. Government $116
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $3,297
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $9,189
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $47,720
    Demand deposits $33,698
    Nontransaction accounts $117,981
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $51,850
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $2,544
    Total time deposits $63,587
    Total time and savings deposits $132,003
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $33,807
    Interest-bearing deposits $131,894
    Retail deposits $154,169
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $8,620
    Brokered deposits $0
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $195,536
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $10,934
    Interest-bearing balances $6,049
    Total securities $100
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $390
    Net loans and leases $177,240
    Loan and leases loss allowance $2,272
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $4,705
    Other real estate owned $0
    Goodwill and other intangibles $659
    All other assets $1,508

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $195,536
    Total Liabilities $175,739
    Total deposits $165,701
    Interest-bearing deposits $131,894
    Deposits held in domestic offices $165,701
    % insured (estimated) $86
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $9,000
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $0
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $1,038

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $177,240
    Loan and leases loss allowance $2,272
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $179,512
    All real estate loans $119,358
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $119,358
    Construction and development loans $9,323
    Residential 1-4 family construction $2,869
    Other construction, all land development and other land $6,454
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $55,000
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $24,659
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $30,341
    Multifamily residential real estate $9,468
    1-4 family residential loans $43,986
    Farmland loans $1,581
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $0
    Commercial and industrial loans $50,818
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $7,615
    Credit card loans $0
    Related Plans $1,109
    Consumer Auto Loans $2,068
    Other loans to individuals $4,438
    All other loans & leases $1,721
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $1,690
    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 $2,769
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $2,769
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    VISIONBank had $177,240,000 of loans outstanding in 2018. $119,358,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $9,323,000 of loans were in development loans. $9,468,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $43,986,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $0 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $2,068,000 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 69 $23,049 $334,043
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 4 $160 $40,000
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 17 $2,409 $141,706
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 48 $20,480 $426,667
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 402 $41,075 $102,177
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 227 $6,649 $29,291
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 88 $9,833 $111,739
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 87 $24,593 $282,678
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 6 $502 $83,667
    Farmland loans - <$100k 2 $99 $49,500
    Farmland loans - $100-250k 4 $403 $100,750