Hometown Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Kent, OH

LEI: 549300WF6CI48BRR4W39

Tax ID: 34-0295215

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Review & Overview

Hometown Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Refi, Home Purchase, and Cash Out Refi loans. Hometown Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Akron, Cleveland, Canton, Youngstown, and Toledo among others. We have data for 9 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Hometown 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.

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Originations

309

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$51,765,000

Employee count

59

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
AKRON, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 251 $40,535,000 $161,494 $0 0.00%
CLEVELAND-ELYRIA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $5,175,000 $225,000 $0 0.00%
CANTON-MASSILLON, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $4,460,000 $202,727 $0 0.00%
YOUNGSTOWN-WARREN-BOARDMAN, OH-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $625,000 $89,286 $0 0.00%
TOLEDO, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $410,000 $205,000 $0 0.00%
COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $0 0.00%
Salem, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 0.00%
Sandusky, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 0.00%
Wooster, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 0.00%
Hometown Bank's top markets include Akron, Cleveland, Canton, Youngstown, and Toledo among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 309 $51,765,000 $167,524 $0 0.00%

    For 2020, Hometown Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 309 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 166 $27,060,000 $163,012 $0 0.00%
    Home Purchase 68 $13,520,000 $198,824 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 68 $10,890,000 $160,147 $0 0.00%
    Other 7 $295,000 $42,143 $0 0.00%

    For 2020, Hometown Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 166 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 68 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 309 $51,765,000 $167,524 $0 0.00%

    For 2020, Hometown Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 309 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 152 $22,000,000 $144,737 $0 0.00%
    $100,000 or less 80 $5,540,000 $69,250 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 69 $18,675,000 $270,652 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 6 $2,690,000 $448,333 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 1 $2,105,000 $2,105,000 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 1 $755,000 $755,000 $0 0.00%

    2020 saw Hometown Bank place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 152 originations, totaling $22,000,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $75k-100k 65 $10,605,000 $163,154 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 57 $7,705,000 $135,175 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 57 $5,245,000 $92,018 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 56 $10,470,000 $186,964 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 44 $10,550,000 $239,773 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 13 $2,895,000 $222,692 $0 0.00%

    Hometown Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $75k-100k range, with 65 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 57 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 309 $51,765,000 $167,524 $0 0.00%

    Hometown Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 309 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 295 $47,695,000 $161,678 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 12 $3,760,000 $313,333 $0 0.00%
    Asian 1 $225,000 $225,000 $0 0.00%
    Black 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    94.43%

    Hometown Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    87.06%

    Hometown Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 309 $51,765,000 $167,524

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 6 $3,350,000 $558,333
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 303 $48,415,000 $159,785

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    HomeTown Lenders, LLC Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 50.0%
    HomeTown Lenders, LLC Other type of mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 50.0%

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    Hometown Bank 100 East Main Street Ravenna, OH 44266 Full Service B&M $26,644
    Hometown Bank 142 North Water Street Kent, OH 44240 Full Service B&M $142,747
    Hometown Bank 203 North Water Street Kent, OH 44240 Limited, Drive-thru $0
    Hometown Bank 4023 State Route 43 Brimfield Township, OH 44240 Full Service B&M $24,970

    For 2020, Hometown Bank had 4 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $8,717
    Net interest income $6,914
    Total noninterest income $2,925
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $222
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $2,703
    Pre-tax net operating income $1,757
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $11
    Income before extraordinary items $1,446
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $1,446
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $1,446
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $1,436

    Hometown Bank's gross interest income from loans was $8,717,000.
    Hometown Bank's net interest income from loans was $6,914,000.
    Hometown Bank's fee based income from loans was $222,000.
    Hometown Bank's net income from loans was $1,446,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $1,803
    Provision for credit losses $150
    Total noninterest expense $7,932
    Salaries and employee benefits $4,406
    Premises and equipment expense $863
    Additional noninterest expense $2,663
    Applicable income taxes $322
    Net charge-offs $-9
    Cash dividends $250

    Hometown Bank's interest expense for loans was $1,803,000.
    Hometown Bank's payroll and benefits expense were $4,406,000.
    Hometown Bank's property, plant and equipment expenses $863,000.

    Loan Performance

    Type of Loan % of Loans Noncurrent (30+ days, end of period snapshot)
    All loans 2.0%
    Real Estate loans 3.0%
    Construction & Land Development loans 0.0%
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans 3.0%
    Multifamily residential loans 0.0%
    1-4 family residential loans 3.0%
    HELOC loans 1.0%
    All other family 3.0%
    Commercial & industrial loans 1.0%
    Personal loans 0.0%
    Credit card loans 0.0%
    Other individual loans 1.0%
    Auto loans 1.0%
    Other consumer loans 0.0%
    Unsecured commercial real estate loans 0.0%

    Deposits

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Total deposits $196,324
    Deposits held in domestic offices $196,324
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $175,827
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $20,073
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $424
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $69,371
    Demand deposits $34,978
    Nontransaction accounts $126,953
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $21,726
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $30,215
    Total time deposits $75,012
    Total time and savings deposits $161,346
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $34,978
    Interest-bearing deposits $161,346
    Retail deposits $162,374
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $7,412
    Brokered deposits $27
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $238,166
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $25,582
    Interest-bearing balances $24,370
    Total securities $17,129
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $0
    Net loans and leases $182,173
    Loan and leases loss allowance $1,703
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $4,254
    Other real estate owned $675
    Goodwill and other intangibles $765
    All other assets $7,588

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $238,166
    Total Liabilities $218,709
    Total deposits $196,324
    Interest-bearing deposits $161,346
    Deposits held in domestic offices $196,324
    % insured (estimated) $83
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $0
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $18,173
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $4,212

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $182,173
    Loan and leases loss allowance $1,703
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $183,876
    All real estate loans $143,806
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $143,806
    Construction and development loans $5,028
    Residential 1-4 family construction $484
    Other construction, all land development and other land $4,544
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $77,066
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $53,083
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $23,983
    Multifamily residential real estate $1,670
    1-4 family residential loans $60,042
    Farmland loans $0
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $0
    Commercial and industrial loans $37,560
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $2,495
    Credit card loans $662
    Related Plans $0
    Consumer Auto Loans $962
    Other loans to individuals $871
    All other loans & leases $16
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $16
    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 $849
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $115
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    Hometown Bank had $182,173,000 of loans outstanding in 2020. $143,806,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $5,028,000 of loans were in development loans. $1,670,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $60,042,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $0 of loans were in farm loans. $662,000 of loans were in credit card loans. $962,000 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 195 $48,789 $250,200
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 46 $1,997 $43,413
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 62 $8,037 $129,629
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 87 $38,755 $445,460
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 455 $30,691 $67,453
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 364 $12,768 $35,077
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 67 $7,769 $115,955
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 24 $10,154 $423,083