Gate City Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Fargo, ND

LEI: 549300TQVOMKNKFOH392

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Review & Overview

Gate City Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. Gate City Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot, and Fergus Falls among others. We have data for 68 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Gate City 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. Gate City 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 about average rates.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.25% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.31% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.23% 4/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.22% 4/28/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.14% 4/28/24
30 Year FHA Refi 6.87% 4/28/24
30 Year VA Purchase 5.92% 4/28/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.14% 4/28/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.70% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.73% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.76% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.76% 4/28/24
15 Year VA Purchase 5.33% 4/28/24
15 Year VA Refi 5.70% 4/28/24
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

3,752

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$824,980,000
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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) 1,309 $300,735,000 $229,744 $4,068 4.39%
BISMARCK, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) 707 $151,715,000 $214,590 $4,042 4.42%
GRAND FORKS, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 371 $90,895,000 $245,000 $3,842 4.48%
Outside of Metro Areas 339 $63,775,000 $188,127 $4,328 4.36%
Minot, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) 263 $51,765,000 $196,825 $4,598 4.36%
Fergus Falls, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 164 $35,030,000 $213,598 $4,360 4.42%
Williston, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) 120 $27,660,000 $230,500 $5,071 4.57%
Wahpeton, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 88 $13,870,000 $157,614 $3,555 4.47%
Dickinson, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) 73 $13,835,000 $189,521 $3,912 4.36%
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 41 $13,515,000 $329,634 $5,390 4.33%
Alexandria, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 56 $11,580,000 $206,786 $4,680 4.53%
Jamestown, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) 73 $9,095,000 $124,589 $2,893 4.49%
ST. CLOUD, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 45 $7,885,000 $175,222 $3,242 4.12%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $5,915,000 $347,941 $5,883 4.06%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,675,000 $335,000 $6,092 3.96%
BOULDER, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,425,000 $1,425,000 $20,513 3.13%
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,405,000 $468,333 $5,109 4.13%
Bemidji, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,365,000 $273,000 $4,908 4.81%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,260,000 $630,000 $11,395 4.13%
Spearfish, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,195,000 $398,333 $0 3.73%
MANKATO, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,130,000 $282,500 $5,543 4.16%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $970,000 $485,000 $6,252 5.50%
Brainerd, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $920,000 $230,000 $4,549 4.11%
DULUTH, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $900,000 $225,000 $5,128 4.69%
MILWAUKEE-WAUKESHA, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $855,000 $285,000 $4,738 3.71%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $705,000 $705,000 $10,561 5.13%
BOISE CITY, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $640,000 $320,000 $3,475 4.94%
ROCHESTER, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $570,000 $285,000 $3,931 2.94%
RAPID CITY, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $555,000 $555,000 $3,633 3.50%
Willmar, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $500,000 $250,000 $5,228 4.94%
LAS VEGAS-HENDERSON-PARADISE, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $485,000 $485,000 $8,420 4.13%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $485,000 $485,000 $8,024 3.13%
Helena, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $475,000 $475,000 $9,146 4.88%
KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $445,000 $445,000 $6,494 4.00%
Rexburg, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $0 4.00%
Brookings, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $7,416 3.50%
TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $420,000 $210,000 $5,693 4.31%
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $0 4.50%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $4,610 3.88%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $395,000 $395,000 $7,897 4.38%
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $390,000 $195,000 $4,612 5.25%
FORT COLLINS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $6,570 4.25%
Lake City, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $500 4.40%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $0 6.25%
Aberdeen, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $7,351 2.88%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $4,119 3.38%
Oskaloosa, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $5,446 3.25%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $320,000 $160,000 $3,749 4.66%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $8,195 4.25%
MANHATTAN, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $5,525 4.38%
Clewiston, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $5,306 4.88%
THE VILLAGES, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $7,250 3.25%
HICKORY-LENOIR-MORGANTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $7,425 4.88%
Owatonna, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $5,230 3.38%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $8,940 3.25%
Fairfield, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $4,637 3.00%
OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS, NE-IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $250,000 $125,000 $2,388 6.65%
SIOUX FALLS, SD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $1,460 3.88%
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $4,687 3.38%
CASPER, WY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $0 5.00%
Bozeman, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 4.25%
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $4,990 5.00%
Red Wing, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $3,948 5.00%
Grand Rapids, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $4,482 4.63%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $5,035 3.50%
Winona, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,932 4.50%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 4.25%
Cedar City, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 3.95%
Gate City Bank's top markets include Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot, and Fergus Falls among others.

Their top states include:
  • North Dakota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Minnesota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (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 3,093 $735,885,000 $237,919 $3,852 4.28%
    HELOC 428 $32,920,000 $76,916 n/a 5.33%
    FHA 116 $25,660,000 $221,207 $8,086 4.47%
    VA 95 $27,105,000 $285,316 $8,557 4.21%
    USDA 20 $3,410,000 $170,500 $5,977 4.19%

    For 2022, Gate City Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 3,093 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 428 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 1,999 $612,825,000 $306,566 $5,727 4.32%
    Home Improvement 573 $33,045,000 $57,670 $330 4.94%
    Refi 550 $82,740,000 $150,436 $2,118 4.11%
    Other 388 $34,000,000 $87,629 $899 5.00%
    Cash Out Refi 242 $62,370,000 $257,727 $5,226 3.55%

    For 2022, Gate City Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,999 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 573 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 2,084 $576,460,000 $276,612 $5,498 4.31%
    10 Year 659 $75,445,000 $114,484 $380 4.96%
    15 Year 499 $62,625,000 $125,501 $1,512 4.24%
    5 Year 263 $61,085,000 $232,262 $119 3.93%
    20 Year 127 $17,215,000 $135,551 $2,363 4.81%
    Other 84 $6,980,000 $83,095 $965 4.28%
    30+ year 36 $25,170,000 $699,167 $11,605 4.26%

    For 2022, Gate City Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 2,084 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 659 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 1,174 $135,730,000 $115,613
    $3k-4k 518 $139,630,000 $269,556
    $2k-3k 515 $94,745,000 $183,971
    $5k+ 327 $181,375,000 $554,664
    $4k-5k 312 $112,430,000 $360,353
    $1k-2k 191 $22,975,000 $120,288

    Gate City Bank's average total fees were $5,498, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 1,174 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 1,166 $253,020,000 $216,998
    3-4% 1,084 $304,790,000 $281,172
    5-6% 624 $103,430,000 $165,753
    2.5-3% 420 $106,610,000 $253,833
    6-7% 268 $32,500,000 $121,269
    <2.5% 94 $17,380,000 $184,894
    7-8% 90 $6,810,000 $75,667
    Over 8% 4 $160,000 $40,000

    During 2022, Gate City Bank's average interest rate for loans was 4.31%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 1,166 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 1,227 $343,825,000 $280,216 $5,610 4.17%
    $100,000 or less 1,204 $62,800,000 $52,159 $631 4.82%
    $100k-200k 910 $136,480,000 $149,978 $3,303 4.42%
    $400k-600k 293 $139,905,000 $477,491 $8,193 3.91%
    $600k-1MM 101 $70,455,000 $697,574 $10,501 3.75%
    $1MM+ 17 $71,515,000 $4,206,765 $20,100 3.79%

    2022 saw Gate City Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 1,227 originations, totaling $343,825,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 1,006 $211,940,000 $210,676 $4,447 4.44%
    $150k-250k 707 $172,285,000 $243,685 $4,439 4.53%
    $50k-75k 630 $101,070,000 $160,429 $3,857 4.37%
    $75k-100k 593 $107,305,000 $180,953 $4,134 4.38%
    $50k or less 287 $31,525,000 $109,843 $3,043 4.45%
    $250k+ 226 $86,440,000 $382,478 $6,406 4.32%

    Gate City Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 1,006 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 707 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 854 $155,550,000 $182,143 $3,567 4.41%
    30-36% 713 $152,835,000 $214,355 $4,144 4.50%
    <20% 317 $54,555,000 $172,098 $2,987 4.27%
    42% 169 $36,455,000 $215,710 $4,203 4.40%
    37% 151 $31,025,000 $205,464 $4,064 4.50%
    40% 151 $32,995,000 $218,510 $4,146 4.51%
    41% 140 $30,630,000 $218,786 $4,528 4.46%
    36% 136 $26,800,000 $197,059 $3,749 4.48%
    38% 135 $28,625,000 $212,037 $4,227 4.26%
    39% 126 $25,180,000 $199,841 $4,065 4.45%
    44% 89 $25,015,000 $281,067 $6,201 4.27%
    43% 86 $21,630,000 $251,512 $5,469 4.44%
    49% 82 $19,770,000 $241,098 $5,571 4.45%
    45% 82 $21,940,000 $267,561 $6,164 4.39%
    46% 66 $16,490,000 $249,848 $6,325 4.83%
    47% 65 $15,405,000 $237,000 $6,101 4.54%
    48% 62 $16,310,000 $263,065 $6,392 4.37%
    50-60% 16 $4,070,000 $254,375 $4,783 4.38%
    >60% 11 $2,975,000 $270,455 $4,158 3.92%

    Gate City Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 854 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 713 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 3,189 $652,595,000 $204,639 $4,139 4.43%
    Not applicable 181 $87,175,000 $481,630 $117 4.09%
    Not provided 297 $61,325,000 $206,481 $4,074 4.41%
    Asian 34 $10,060,000 $295,882 $5,731 4.23%
    American Indian 31 $7,595,000 $245,000 $5,351 4.27%
    Black 15 $4,895,000 $326,333 $6,797 4.50%
    Asian Indian 1 $735,000 $735,000 $11,194 3.38%
    Filipino 2 $250,000 $125,000 $0 3.38%
    Other Asian 1 $235,000 $235,000 $4,880 2.38%
    Chinese 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 4.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    94.46%

    Gate City Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    85.31%

    Gate City Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 3,752 $824,980,000 $219,877

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3,752 $824,980,000 $219,877

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 436 $42,680,000 $97,890 $861 4.83%
    40-60% 319 $61,335,000 $192,273 $3,213 4.09%
    60-80% 880 $271,120,000 $308,091 $5,423 4.06%
    80-100% 1,309 $406,595,000 $310,615 $5,929 4.25%
    Over 100% 21 $7,195,000 $342,619 $15,203 4.30%
    Under 20% 783 $35,585,000 $45,447 $228 4.95%