Charter Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Johnston, IA

LEI: 549300W7PVYUJHBKTH05

Tax ID: 42-1470586

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Review & Overview

Charter Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. Charter Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top two markets are Des Moines and Ames .

Charter Bank has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders.

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Originations

57

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$8,805,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
DES MOINES-WEST DES MOINES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 55 $8,375,000 $152,273 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $305,000 $305,000 $0 0.00%
AMES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 0.00%
Charter Bank's top markets include Des Moines and Ames among others.

Their top states include:
  • Iowa (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 57 $8,805,000 $154,474 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, Charter Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 57 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 19 $4,755,000 $250,263 $0 0.00%
    Home Purchase 18 $3,200,000 $177,778 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 11 $355,000 $32,273 $0 0.00%
    Other 9 $495,000 $55,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, Charter Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 19 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 18 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 57 $8,805,000 $154,474 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, Charter Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 57 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 31 $1,495,000 $48,226 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 11 $1,615,000 $146,818 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 10 $2,880,000 $288,000 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 3 $1,405,000 $468,333 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 2 $1,410,000 $705,000 $0 0.00%

    2019 saw Charter Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 31 originations, totaling $1,495,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 14 $1,080,000 $77,143 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 8 $2,410,000 $301,250 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 7 $515,000 $73,571 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 6 $1,180,000 $196,667 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 5 $295,000 $59,000 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 4 $530,000 $132,500 $0 0.00%

    Charter Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 14 originations. The second most popular income band? $250k+, with 8 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 57 $8,805,000 $154,474 $0 0.00%

    Charter Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 57 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 44 $6,020,000 $136,818 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 12 $2,760,000 $230,000 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.31%

    Charter 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
    92.98%

    Charter Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 57 $8,805,000 $154,474

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 5 $1,305,000 $261,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 52 $7,500,000 $144,231