Sound Community Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Seattle, WA

LEI: 549300U8DCOOTG96YM89

Tax ID: 91-0619653

4.1 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 15 reviews

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Review & Overview

Sound Community Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. Sound Community Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Seattle, Port Angeles, Kennewick, Mount Vernon, and Olympia among others. We have data for 18 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Sound Community 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. Sound Community 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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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.11% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.73% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.18% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 8.53% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.86% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.86% 4/5/25
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Originations

232

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$73,810,000

Awards

Sound Community Bank 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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Relative Rate

Sound Community Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.95%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of 0.4%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Sound Community Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $8,001.

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 $8,356.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 100 $37,270,000 $372,700 $10,644 8.38%
Port Angeles, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 80 $15,820,000 $197,750 $4,839 7.53%
KENNEWICK-RICHLAND, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $10,005,000 $10,005,000 $0 7.25%
MOUNT VERNON-ANACORTES, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $2,510,000 $627,500 $16,840 7.97%
Outside of Metro Areas 9 $2,145,000 $238,333 $5,011 7.43%
OLYMPIA-LACEY-TUMWATER, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $1,400,000 $100,000 $7,535 8.83%
BREMERTON-SILVERDALE-PORT ORCHARD, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,290,000 $161,250 $2,233 7.78%
Ellensburg, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $945,000 $315,000 $6,740 8.42%
Shelton, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $720,000 $360,000 $5,968 7.63%
EAU CLAIRE, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $635,000 $635,000 $1,524 6.63%
BELLINGHAM, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $365,000 $121,667 $0 8.42%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $7,541 6.63%
Adrian, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $5,950 5.88%
Aberdeen, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 9.13%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 8.38%
Pullman, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 8.75%
YAKIMA, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 9.63%
Oak Harbor, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 7.88%
Sound Community Bank's top markets include Seattle, Port Angeles, Kennewick, Mount Vernon, and Olympia among others.

Their top states include:
  • Washington (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Wisconsin (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Michigan (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 232 $73,810,000 $318,147 $6,454 8.02%

    For 2024, Sound Community Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 232 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 145 $51,135,000 $352,655 $8,511 8.22%
    Cash Out Refi 69 $12,785,000 $185,290 $4,994 7.93%
    Refi 18 $9,890,000 $549,444 $5,558 6.74%

    For 2024, Sound Community Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 145 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 69 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 113 $11,655,000 $103,142 $4,026 8.82%
    30 Year 70 $33,740,000 $482,000 $8,001 6.95%
    15 Year 36 $14,290,000 $396,944 $5,443 7.82%
    10 Year 7 $1,345,000 $192,143 $3,596 7.36%
    Other 4 $7,570,000 $1,892,500 $3,086 7.69%
    3 Year 2 $5,210,000 $2,605,000 $0 7.25%

    For 2024, Sound Community Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 113 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 70 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 130 $15,690,000 $120,692
    $2k-3k 28 $5,380,000 $192,143
    $5k+ 24 $18,820,000 $784,167
    $<1k 12 $1,410,000 $117,500
    $4k-5k 10 $3,560,000 $356,000
    $3k-4k 9 $1,855,000 $206,111

    Sound Community Bank's average total fees were $8,001, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 130 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 139 $18,515,000 $133,201
    7-8% 42 $33,890,000 $806,905
    6-7% 37 $16,445,000 $444,459
    5-6% 14 $4,960,000 $354,286

    During 2024, Sound Community Bank's average interest rate for loans was 6.95%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 139 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 93 $5,845,000 $62,849 $3,407 8.51%
    $100k-200k 63 $8,405,000 $133,413 $4,246 8.32%
    $200k-400k 36 $10,090,000 $280,278 $6,232 7.38%
    $400k-600k 15 $7,375,000 $491,667 $6,904 6.78%
    $600k-1MM 13 $9,905,000 $761,923 $9,456 7.06%
    $1MM+ 12 $32,190,000 $2,682,500 $19,073 7.19%

    2024 saw Sound Community Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 93 originations, totaling $5,845,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 66 $7,430,000 $112,576 $4,052 8.28%
    $100k-150k 47 $8,395,000 $178,617 $5,084 7.90%
    $75k-100k 37 $5,155,000 $139,324 $5,189 8.23%
    $150k-250k 27 $8,405,000 $311,296 $5,559 7.70%
    $250k+ 27 $18,645,000 $690,556 $12,468 7.46%
    $50k or less 20 $1,400,000 $70,000 $3,669 8.53%

    Sound Community Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 66 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 47 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 43 $6,895,000 $160,349 $5,430 7.81%
    30-36% 42 $7,240,000 $172,381 $6,099 8.26%
    44% 21 $3,835,000 $182,619 $4,884 8.23%
    43% 18 $3,130,000 $173,889 $6,499 8.12%
    42% 12 $4,250,000 $354,167 $9,993 8.13%
    45% 11 $3,455,000 $314,091 $6,178 7.84%
    40% 10 $2,370,000 $237,000 $6,594 8.08%
    <20% 9 $2,755,000 $306,111 $7,780 7.13%
    46% 9 $1,835,000 $203,889 $4,291 7.97%
    39% 8 $2,020,000 $252,500 $6,137 8.17%
    38% 7 $2,815,000 $402,143 $4,961 7.82%
    37% 7 $965,000 $137,857 $5,359 9.04%
    41% 6 $830,000 $138,333 $5,238 8.77%
    47% 6 $980,000 $163,333 $5,260 8.17%
    36% 4 $1,140,000 $285,000 $6,916 7.03%
    48% 4 $270,000 $67,500 $0 8.38%
    49% 4 $930,000 $232,500 $4,391 7.91%
    50-60% 2 $2,660,000 $1,330,000 $18,598 7.06%
    >60% 2 $1,690,000 $845,000 $20,401 6.94%

    Sound Community Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 43 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 42 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 177 $37,565,000 $212,232 $6,094 8.02%
    Not applicable 7 $23,745,000 $3,392,143 $0 7.48%
    Not provided 27 $5,915,000 $219,074 $7,057 8.11%
    Other Asian 2 $1,590,000 $795,000 $20,669 8.69%
    American Indian 8 $1,470,000 $183,750 $6,563 8.06%
    Black 4 $1,050,000 $262,500 $4,907 7.94%
    Asian Indian 1 $975,000 $975,000 $13,387 7.00%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $715,000 $715,000 $11,884 7.25%
    Asian 3 $575,000 $191,667 $0 8.42%
    Vietnamese 2 $210,000 $105,000 $0 8.69%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    76.58%

    Sound Community Bank has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    84.48%

    Sound Community Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1015.86 1 $75,000 $75,000
    1031.83 1 $45,000 $45,000
    1033.77 1 $45,000 $45,000
    1044.86 1 $45,000 $45,000
    1046.88 1 $25,000 $25,000
    1048.81 1 $65,000 $65,000
    1053.92 1 $45,000 $45,000
    1060.0 1 $35,000 $35,000
    1069.88 1 $45,000 $45,000
    1070.71 1 $55,000 $55,000
    1077.86 1 $35,000 $35,000
    1089.76 1 $75,000 $75,000
    1100.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    1107.72 1 $35,000 $35,000
    1116.48 1 $45,000 $45,000
    1119.13 1 $55,000 $55,000
    1123.35 1 $45,000 $45,000
    1129.29 1 $45,000 $45,000
    1131.25 1 $65,000 $65,000
    1131.54 1 $25,000 $25,000
    1138.51 1 $85,000 $85,000
    1146.76 1 $35,000 $35,000
    1148.2 1 $55,000 $55,000
    1148.38 1 $85,000 $85,000
    1150.27 1 $55,000 $55,000
    1168.06 1 $55,000 $55,000
    1195.97 1 $65,000 $65,000
    1215.64 1 $65,000 $65,000
    1239.65 1 $65,000 $65,000
    1240.47 1 $75,000 $75,000
    1241.56 1 $65,000 $65,000
    1243.44 1 $65,000 $65,000
    1266.39 1 $65,000 $65,000
    1269.12 1 $75,000 $75,000
    1271.4 1 $95,000 $95,000
    1324.95 1 $75,000 $75,000
    1337.78 1 $85,000 $85,000
    1347.36 1 $85,000 $85,000
    1358.12 1 $75,000 $75,000
    1363.36 1 $85,000 $85,000
    1385.0 1 $85,000 $85,000
    1415.13 1 $75,000 $75,000
    1423.45 1 $105,000 $105,000
    1431.16 1 $95,000 $95,000
    1440.86 1 $75,000 $75,000
    1446.42 1 $105,000 $105,000
    1480.54 1 $105,000 $105,000
    1482.43 1 $85,000 $85,000
    1483.39 1 $95,000 $95,000
    1491.09 1 $95,000 $95,000
    1516.55 1 $95,000 $95,000
    1520.0 1 $95,000 $95,000
    1534.0 1 $95,000 $95,000
    1539.28 1 $105,000 $105,000
    1539.36 1 $95,000 $95,000
    1540.85 1 $105,000 $105,000
    1543.54 1 $95,000 $95,000
    1556.2 1 $95,000 $95,000
    1571.12 1 $85,000 $85,000
    1584.08 1 $105,000 $105,000
    1612.95 1 $115,000 $115,000
    1616.0 1 $105,000 $105,000
    1616.72 1 $105,000 $105,000
    1630.45 1 $105,000 $105,000
    1640.18 1 $115,000 $115,000
    1644.52 1 $105,000 $105,000
    1722.06 1 $85,000 $85,000
    1740.76 1 $115,000 $115,000
    1764.28 1 $115,000 $115,000
    1770.32 1 $115,000 $115,000
    1778.48 1 $125,000 $125,000
    1786.62 1 $55,000 $55,000
    1838.88 1 $115,000 $115,000
    1907.04 1 $75,000 $75,000
    1915.4 1 $155,000 $155,000
    1917.22 1 $125,000 $125,000
    1927.67 1 $125,000 $125,000
    1939.3 1 $145,000 $145,000
    1962.2 1 $135,000 $135,000
    1976.19 1 $65,000 $65,000
    1977.6 1 $145,000 $145,000
    1978.93 1 $145,000 $145,000
    1988.71 1 $145,000 $145,000
    1992.88 1 $145,000 $145,000
    2003.3 1 $135,000 $135,000
    2022.09 1 $135,000 $135,000
    2028.32 1 $85,000 $85,000
    2031.42 1 $145,000 $145,000
    2057.72 1 $155,000 $155,000
    2099.32 1 $55,000 $55,000
    2117.12 1 $95,000 $95,000
    2133.05 1 $175,000 $175,000
    2292.69 1 $195,000 $195,000
    2435.32 1 $145,000 $145,000
    2448.16 1 $185,000 $185,000
    2473.31 1 $185,000 $185,000
    2473.65 1 $165,000 $165,000
    2554.4 1 $125,000 $125,000
    2663.93 1 $235,000 $235,000
    2684.29 1 $115,000 $115,000
    3009.27 1 $255,000 $255,000
    3038.09 1 $235,000 $235,000
    709.0 1 $45,000 $45,000
    777.81 1 $45,000 $45,000
    782.37 1 $35,000 $35,000
    851.13 1 $35,000 $35,000
    939.83 1 $65,000 $65,000
    943.49 1 $35,000 $35,000
    NA 124 $63,690,000 $513,629

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    232 $73,810,000 $318,147

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 39 $11,445,000 $293,462 $5,667 7.74%
    40-60% 29 $8,515,000 $293,621 $6,812 7.48%
    60-80% 88 $41,880,000 $475,909 $9,609 8.11%
    80-100% 47 $10,185,000 $216,702 $7,929 8.61%
    Under 20% 29 $1,785,000 $61,552 $3,325 7.72%