Bank Ozk Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Little Rock, AR

LEI: 549300VYK2WBD7SST478

Tax ID: 71-0130170

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 43 reviews

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Review & Overview

Bank Ozk is a smaller bank specializing in Home Improvement, Home Purchase, and Refi loans. Bank Ozk 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: Charlotte, Atlanta, Little Rock, North Port, and Dallas among others. We have data for 81 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Bank Ozk has a below average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Bank Ozk 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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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 4.84% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.07% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 7.00% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.82% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.10% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Refi 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.31% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Refi 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.84% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.94% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.74% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.74% 4/5/25
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

1,840

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$397,410,000
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Relative Rate

Bank Ozk's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.33%.

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

This yields a difference of -0.22%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Bank Ozk's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $5,259.

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
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 55 $63,715,000 $1,158,455 $3,401 6.87%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 395 $57,195,000 $144,797 $4,385 6.50%
LITTLE ROCK-NORTH LITTLE ROCK-CONWAY, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 243 $42,665,000 $175,576 $4,998 6.76%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 134 $25,220,000 $188,209 $11,451 6.51%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 48 $23,700,000 $493,750 $5,897 7.49%
FAYETTEVILLE-SPRINGDALE-ROGERS, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 114 $22,660,000 $198,772 $3,993 6.39%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 96 $21,850,000 $227,604 $7,478 6.46%
Outside of Metro Areas 125 $17,435,000 $139,480 $3,836 6.69%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $11,145,000 $445,800 $9,754 6.76%
BEAUMONT-PORT ARTHUR, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $10,735,000 $10,735,000 $0 8.32%
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 49 $8,305,000 $169,490 $3,335 7.44%
HOT SPRINGS, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 47 $6,085,000 $129,468 $4,338 6.60%
FORT SMITH, AR-OK (FHA|USDA|VA) 60 $5,630,000 $93,833 $3,044 6.70%
Russellville, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 37 $4,885,000 $132,027 $3,244 6.48%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 24 $4,340,000 $180,833 $6,180 7.11%
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $3,925,000 $3,925,000 $0 8.85%
PUNTA GORDA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $3,795,000 $345,000 $0 6.40%
COLUMBUS, GA-AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $3,770,000 $1,885,000 $0 7.50%
Shelby, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 33 $3,605,000 $109,242 $1,656 6.67%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $3,430,000 $857,500 $0 8.59%
GAINESVILLE, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $3,160,000 $225,714 $10,119 6.32%
CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $2,905,000 $2,905,000 $0 8.50%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,795,000 $310,556 $7,123 7.89%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $2,670,000 $190,714 $0 6.69%
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $2,495,000 $191,923 $0 6.68%
MACON-BIBB COUNTY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 35 $2,225,000 $63,571 $0 6.55%
GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $2,215,000 $147,667 $0 7.23%
VALDOSTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $2,070,000 $79,615 $1,548 6.93%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,030,000 $253,750 $0 6.52%
DALTON, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $2,005,000 $133,667 $2,214 6.85%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,955,000 $1,955,000 $0 8.50%
Jefferson, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $1,650,000 $103,125 $0 6.63%
Key West, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,585,000 $1,585,000 $11,891 6.50%
Malvern, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $1,490,000 $74,500 $3,419 7.00%
BRUNSWICK, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,385,000 $277,000 $0 7.00%
SAVANNAH, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,325,000 $147,222 $4,321 6.87%
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,205,000 $1,205,000 $0 5.99%
ROME, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,185,000 $107,727 $0 6.66%
Mountain Home, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $1,090,000 $90,833 $2,179 6.54%
JONESBORO, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,075,000 $153,571 $2,885 7.19%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $970,000 $485,000 $0 7.56%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $970,000 $97,000 $0 6.62%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $945,000 $135,000 $0 6.78%
OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $890,000 $89,000 $0 6.39%
Calhoun, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $770,000 $96,250 $3,881 6.41%
Harrison, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $765,000 $69,545 $1,475 6.91%
Mount Airy, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $670,000 $335,000 $0 8.73%
SHERMAN-DENISON, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $660,000 $330,000 $5,425 5.94%
Bainbridge, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $615,000 $123,000 $2,892 6.67%
Forrest City, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $575,000 $575,000 $0 8.50%
WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $540,000 $270,000 $5,939 6.18%
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $0 5.99%
Georgetown, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $0 7.50%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $485,000 $485,000 $0 8.00%
Greenwood, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $425,000 $425,000 $0 8.50%
PANAMA CITY, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $0 5.99%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $355,000 $118,333 $0 7.67%
TEXARKANA, TX-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $345,000 $115,000 $1,107 7.33%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $335,000 $111,667 $0 7.08%
TALLAHASSEE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $5,101 6.99%
Arcadia, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $280,000 $140,000 $0 7.25%
Hope, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $260,000 $65,000 $3,379 6.03%
Tupelo, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $7,984 6.00%
LaGrange, GA-AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $0 8.50%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $180,000 $90,000 $0 5.99%
Albemarle, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 8.89%
Arkadelphia, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $4,663 6.25%
Brevard, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 5.99%
HATTIESBURG, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $3,086 5.88%
TYLER, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 7.50%
MILWAUKEE-WAUKESHA, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $3,120 5.88%
LAKE HAVASU CITY-KINGMAN, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $4,141 6.49%
JOPLIN, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $2,636 5.75%
PINE BLUFF, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $100,000 $50,000 $0 9.18%
WICHITA FALLS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 7.50%
THE VILLAGES, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $80,000 $40,000 $0 6.75%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 5.99%
Cornelia, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 5.99%
Forest City, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 5.99%
Talladega-Sylacauga, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 10.50%
Cedartown, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 10.25%
Bank Ozk's top markets include Charlotte, Atlanta, Little Rock, North Port, and Dallas among others.

Their top states include:
  • Georgia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arkansas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 1,314 $177,680,000 $135,221 n/a 6.38%
    Conventional 508 $215,460,000 $424,134 $4,177 7.52%
    FHA 12 $3,000,000 $250,000 $9,355 5.98%
    VA 5 $1,115,000 $223,000 $5,975 6.17%
    USDA 1 $155,000 $155,000 $4,663 6.25%

    For 2024, Bank Ozk's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 1,314 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 508 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 776 $87,670,000 $112,977 $3,355 6.39%
    Home Purchase 411 $172,765,000 $420,353 $5,235 7.48%
    Refi 389 $107,525,000 $276,414 $2,289 6.66%
    Other 246 $25,560,000 $103,902 $2,321 6.40%
    Cash Out Refi 18 $3,890,000 $216,111 $4,982 6.36%

    For 2024, Bank Ozk's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 776 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 411 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,413 $198,765,000 $140,669 $5,259 6.33%
    5 Year 231 $82,665,000 $357,857 $807 7.46%
    Other 110 $82,100,000 $746,364 $1,168 8.39%
    3 Year 31 $14,055,000 $453,387 $0 8.25%
    1 Year 19 $14,115,000 $742,895 $3,397 8.94%
    15 Year 15 $1,595,000 $106,333 $1,982 7.85%
    10 Year 12 $3,720,000 $310,000 $1,521 8.30%
    20 Year 9 $395,000 $43,889 $1,162 8.32%

    For 2024, Bank Ozk's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,413 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 5 Year, with 231 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 100 $22,320,000 $223,200
    $<1k 38 $1,870,000 $49,211
    $2k-3k 25 $7,475,000 $299,000
    $3k-4k 15 $4,835,000 $322,333
    $5k+ 10 $6,400,000 $640,000
    $4k-5k 4 $1,830,000 $457,500

    Bank Ozk's average total fees were $5,259, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 100 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 1,126 $141,730,000 $125,870
    Over 8% 282 $115,170,000 $408,404
    6-7% 219 $42,825,000 $195,548
    7-8% 213 $97,685,000 $458,615

    During 2024, Bank Ozk's average interest rate for loans was 6.33%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 1,126 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 862 $46,830,000 $54,327 $1,877 6.58%
    $100k-200k 555 $76,075,000 $137,072 $3,936 6.65%
    $200k-400k 268 $71,530,000 $266,903 $5,302 6.79%
    $400k-600k 80 $37,150,000 $464,375 $7,629 6.87%
    $1MM+ 43 $142,445,000 $3,312,674 $14,689 8.14%
    $600k-1MM 32 $23,380,000 $730,625 $10,295 7.47%

    2024 saw Bank Ozk place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 862 originations, totaling $46,830,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 381 $47,355,000 $124,291 $4,958 6.47%
    $150k-250k 315 $52,005,000 $165,095 $5,976 6.36%
    $50k-75k 229 $17,985,000 $78,537 $3,742 6.51%
    $250k+ 221 $67,025,000 $303,281 $8,646 6.48%
    $75k-100k 199 $19,495,000 $97,965 $3,923 6.33%
    $50k or less 138 $7,790,000 $56,449 $2,647 6.78%

    Bank Ozk lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 381 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 315 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 418 $56,260,000 $134,593 $4,025 6.46%
    30-36% 291 $37,885,000 $130,189 $3,480 6.40%
    <20% 268 $31,440,000 $117,313 $3,921 6.33%
    42% 114 $19,580,000 $171,754 $3,964 6.37%
    39% 63 $10,545,000 $167,381 $5,065 6.46%
    41% 62 $8,280,000 $133,548 $3,733 6.41%
    37% 58 $9,010,000 $155,345 $5,513 6.35%
    40% 48 $6,880,000 $143,333 $6,827 6.26%
    38% 47 $6,345,000 $135,000 $5,366 6.34%
    36% 41 $5,475,000 $133,537 $6,263 6.71%
    43% 24 $3,980,000 $165,833 $4,453 6.27%
    49% 9 $3,895,000 $432,778 $6,280 6.42%
    45% 7 $1,285,000 $183,571 $5,653 6.53%
    46% 6 $2,310,000 $385,000 $5,775 6.18%
    47% 6 $1,760,000 $293,333 $6,401 6.40%
    48% 5 $885,000 $177,000 $3,819 6.30%
    44% 4 $1,190,000 $297,500 $4,484 6.37%
    50-60% 3 $675,000 $225,000 $9,202 6.58%
    >60% 2 $810,000 $405,000 $0 7.00%

    Bank Ozk lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 418 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 291 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Not applicable 307 $177,965,000 $579,691 $0 7.86%
    White 1,253 $174,845,000 $139,541 $4,362 6.44%
    Not provided 159 $26,925,000 $169,340 $5,232 6.58%
    Black 80 $10,060,000 $125,750 $4,818 6.62%
    Asian 25 $5,605,000 $224,200 $5,295 6.20%
    Asian Indian 6 $870,000 $145,000 $0 6.41%
    American Indian 5 $685,000 $137,000 $6,303 6.49%
    Other Asian 4 $400,000 $100,000 $0 6.49%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 5.99%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    65.46%

    Bank Ozk has a low approval rate. They may have poor market targeting or stringent lending standards.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    69.57%

    Bank Ozk 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 1,840 $397,410,000 $215,984

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,840 $397,410,000 $215,984

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 502 $71,600,000 $142,629 $3,393 6.46%
    40-60% 226 $74,020,000 $327,522 $4,581 6.92%
    60-80% 271 $149,235,000 $550,683 $4,594 7.28%
    80-100% 169 $57,965,000 $342,988 $5,673 7.20%
    Under 20% 672 $44,590,000 $66,354 $1,347 6.42%