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, Youngstown, Canton, and New Philadelphia among others. We have data for 10 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

229

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$43,475,000

Employee count

65

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
AKRON, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 197 $36,435,000 $184,949 $0 0.00%
CLEVELAND-ELYRIA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $2,365,000 $215,000 $0 0.00%
YOUNGSTOWN-WARREN-BOARDMAN, OH-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,600,000 $200,000 $0 0.00%
CANTON-MASSILLON, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $925,000 $185,000 $0 0.00%
New Philadelphia-Dover, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $525,000 $525,000 $0 0.00%
COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $0 0.00%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $0 0.00%
TOLEDO, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $405,000 $135,000 $0 0.00%
Sandusky, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 0.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 0.00%
Hometown Bank's top markets include Akron, Cleveland, Youngstown, Canton, and New Philadelphia among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 229 $43,475,000 $189,847 $0 0.00%

    For 2021, Hometown Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 229 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 97 $15,685,000 $161,701 $0 0.00%
    Home Purchase 71 $16,975,000 $239,085 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 56 $10,520,000 $187,857 $0 0.00%
    Other 5 $295,000 $59,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2021, Hometown Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 97 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 71 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 229 $43,475,000 $189,847 $0 0.00%

    For 2021, Hometown Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 229 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 111 $15,615,000 $140,676 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 52 $13,640,000 $262,308 $0 0.00%
    $100,000 or less 51 $3,365,000 $65,980 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 9 $4,465,000 $496,111 $0 0.00%
    $1MM+ 3 $4,115,000 $1,371,667 $0 0.00%
    $600k-1MM 3 $2,275,000 $758,333 $0 0.00%

    2021 saw Hometown Bank place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 111 originations, totaling $15,615,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 44 $6,080,000 $138,182 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 38 $4,120,000 $108,421 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 38 $5,960,000 $156,842 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 36 $6,220,000 $172,778 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 34 $6,910,000 $203,235 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 17 $7,565,000 $445,000 $0 0.00%

    Hometown Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 44 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 38 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 229 $43,475,000 $189,847 $0 0.00%

    Hometown Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 229 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 203 $35,115,000 $172,980 $0 0.00%
    Not applicable 18 $5,980,000 $332,222 $0 0.00%
    Asian 4 $1,850,000 $462,500 $0 0.00%
    Black 4 $530,000 $132,500 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    94.93%

    Hometown Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    87.34%

    Hometown Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 229 $43,475,000 $189,847

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    229 $43,475,000 $189,847

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2021 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    HomeTown Lenders, LLC Other type of mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 100.0%

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    Hometown Bank 100 East Main Street Ravenna, OH 44266 Full Service B&M $29,557
    Hometown Bank 142 North Water Street Kent, OH 44240 Full Service B&M $156,305
    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 $29,879

    For 2021, Hometown Bank had 4 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $8,658
    Net interest income $7,632
    Total noninterest income $3,120
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $216
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $2,904
    Pre-tax net operating income $1,899
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $79
    Income before extraordinary items $1,630
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $1,630
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $1,630
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $1,565

    Hometown Bank's gross interest income from loans was $8,658,000.
    Hometown Bank's net interest income from loans was $7,632,000.
    Hometown Bank's fee based income from loans was $216,000.
    Hometown Bank's net income from loans was $1,630,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $1,026
    Provision for credit losses $1
    Total noninterest expense $8,852
    Salaries and employee benefits $4,802
    Premises and equipment expense $690
    Additional noninterest expense $3,360
    Applicable income taxes $348
    Net charge-offs $-109
    Cash dividends $250

    Hometown Bank's interest expense for loans was $1,026,000.
    Hometown Bank's payroll and benefits expense were $4,802,000.
    Hometown Bank's property, plant and equipment expenses $690,000.

    Loan Performance

    Type of Loan % of Loans Noncurrent (30+ days, end of period snapshot)
    All loans 1.0%
    Real Estate loans 1.0%
    Construction & Land Development loans 0.0%
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans 0.0%
    Multifamily residential loans 0.0%
    1-4 family residential loans 1.0%
    HELOC loans 0.0%
    All other family 1.0%
    Commercial & industrial loans 0.0%
    Personal loans 0.0%
    Credit card loans 0.1%
    Other individual loans 0.0%
    Auto loans 0.0%
    Other consumer loans 3.0%
    Unsecured commercial real estate loans 0.0%

    Deposits

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Total deposits $231,263
    Deposits held in domestic offices $231,263
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $209,232
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $21,751
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $279
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $93,650
    Demand deposits $51,555
    Nontransaction accounts $137,612
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $32,858
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $36,040
    Total time deposits $68,715
    Total time and savings deposits $179,707
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $51,555
    Interest-bearing deposits $179,708
    Retail deposits $199,399
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $7,535
    Brokered deposits $17
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $275,960
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $27,257
    Interest-bearing balances $25,922
    Total securities $51,722
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $0
    Net loans and leases $181,590
    Loan and leases loss allowance $1,814
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $4,179
    Other real estate owned $2,169
    Goodwill and other intangibles $852
    All other assets $8,191

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $275,960
    Total Liabilities $255,319
    Total deposits $231,263
    Interest-bearing deposits $179,708
    Deposits held in domestic offices $231,263
    % insured (estimated) $77
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $0
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $20,164
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $3,892

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $181,590
    Loan and leases loss allowance $1,814
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $183,404
    All real estate loans $152,116
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $152,116
    Construction and development loans $4,682
    Residential 1-4 family construction $475
    Other construction, all land development and other land $4,207
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $84,030
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $56,261
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $27,769
    Multifamily residential real estate $1,250
    1-4 family residential loans $62,154
    Farmland loans $0
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $0
    Commercial and industrial loans $29,091
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $2,155
    Credit card loans $754
    Related Plans $0
    Consumer Auto Loans $1,003
    Other loans to individuals $398
    All other loans & leases $42
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $42
    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 $706
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $0
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    Hometown Bank had $181,590,000 of loans outstanding in 2021. $152,116,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $4,682,000 of loans were in development loans. $1,250,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $62,154,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $0 of loans were in farm loans. $754,000 of loans were in credit card loans. $1,003,000 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 179 $40,466 $226,067
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 41 $1,510 $36,829
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 57 $6,461 $113,351
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 81 $32,495 $401,173
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 276 $20,729 $75,105
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 190 $6,446 $33,926
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 63 $5,958 $94,571
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 23 $8,325 $361,957