Bellwether Community Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Manchester, NH

LEI: 549300XKIMAP8O4OS123

Tax ID: 02-0196520

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    • Mortgage Data

  • Originations
  • Top Markets
  • Product Mix
  • Loan Reason
  • Typical Rates
  • Loan Sizes
  • Dwelling Types
  • Similar Lenders
  • Loan Length
  • Loan to Value Info
  • Debt-to-Income
  • Applicant Income
  • Ethnicity Info
  • Approval & Pick Rates
  • Points and Fees
  • Origination Fees (Closing Costs)

    • Review & Overview

    Bellwether Community is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Home Purchase, Cash Out Refi, and Refi loans. Bellwether Community has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Manchester, Boston, Concord, Laconia, and Lebanon among others. We have data for 8 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    Bellwether Community 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. Bellwether Community 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
    30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.20% 11/23/24
    30 Year Conventional Refi 6.35% 11/23/24
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.22% 11/23/24
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.90% 11/23/24
    15 Year Conventional Refi 7.41% 11/23/24
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 7.41% 11/23/24
    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

    263

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $46,395,000

    Awards

    BELLWETHER COMMUNITY 30 Year Conventional Loans silver BELLWETHER COMMUNITY 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze BELLWETHER COMMUNITY 30 Year Conventional Loans silver BELLWETHER COMMUNITY 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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    Top Markets

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    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    MANCHESTER-NASHUA, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 112 $21,890,000 $195,446 $3,190 4.24%
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 70 $9,950,000 $142,143 $1,497 5.32%
    Concord, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 44 $8,500,000 $193,182 $2,473 4.51%
    Laconia, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $3,095,000 $182,059 $2,354 4.73%
    Lebanon, NH-VT (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,540,000 $192,500 $3,001 4.19%
    Keene, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $685,000 $137,000 $1,690 4.78%
    Outside of Metro Areas 6 $620,000 $103,333 $752 5.59%
    Berlin, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,742 4.38%
    Bellwether Community's top markets include Manchester, Boston, Concord, Laconia, and Lebanon among others.

    Their top states include:
  • New Hampshire (FHA|USDA|VA)

    • Similar Lenders

    We use machine learning to identify the top lenders compared against BELLWETHER COMMUNITY based on their rates and fees, along with other useful metrics. A lower similarity rank signals a stronger match.

    Piscataqua Savings Bank
    Similarity Rank: 118
    First Ipswich Bank
    Similarity Rank: 139
    NEW HAMPSHIRE
    Similarity Rank: 280
    Middlesex Savings Bank
    Similarity Rank: 310
    St. Anne's Credit Union of Fall River, Mass.
    Similarity Rank: 417
    QUINCY CREDIT UNION
    Similarity Rank: 435
    Members Plus Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 505
    Sharon & Crescent United Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 525
    Bristol County Savings Bank
    Similarity Rank: 544
    Milford Federal Bank
    Similarity Rank: 570

    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 263 $46,395,000 $176,407 $2,474 4.64%

    For 2019, Bellwether Community's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 263 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 143 $20,485,000 $143,252 $1,527 5.35%
    Cash Out Refi 64 $14,120,000 $220,625 $4,192 3.86%
    Refi 54 $11,300,000 $209,259 $2,913 3.69%
    NA 2 $490,000 $245,000 $0 4.77%

    For 2019, Bellwether Community's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 143 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 64 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 99 $23,195,000 $234,293 $3,871 3.86%
    20 Year 90 $9,060,000 $100,667 $958 5.70%
    15 Year 51 $8,205,000 $160,882 $2,480 4.30%
    Other 15 $4,685,000 $312,333 $952 4.90%
    10 Year 8 $1,250,000 $156,250 $2,982 4.13%

    For 2019, Bellwether Community's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 99 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 90 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 153 $18,915,000 $123,627
    $1k-2k 50 $11,330,000 $226,600
    $2k-3k 21 $4,915,000 $234,048
    $3k-4k 17 $4,375,000 $257,353
    $4k-5k 7 $1,905,000 $272,143
    $5k+ 4 $790,000 $197,500

    Bellwether Community's average total fees were $3,871, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 153 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 120 $27,250,000 $227,083
    6-7% 50 $3,600,000 $72,000
    4-5% 40 $9,400,000 $235,000
    5-6% 35 $2,825,000 $80,714
    2.5-3% 12 $3,080,000 $256,667
    7-8% 6 $240,000 $40,000

    During 2019, Bellwether Community's average interest rate for loans was 3.86%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 120 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 86 $13,050,000 $151,744 $2,871 4.28%
    $100,000 or less 83 $4,815,000 $58,012 $391 6.06%
    $200k-400k 83 $22,105,000 $266,325 $4,050 3.71%
    $400k-600k 8 $3,590,000 $448,750 $4,211 3.78%
    $600k-1MM 2 $1,660,000 $830,000 $3,747 3.88%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,175,000 $1,175,000 $0 4.75%

    2019 saw Bellwether Community place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 86 originations, totaling $13,050,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 63 $8,515,000 $135,159 $2,418 4.84%
    $100k-150k 55 $11,875,000 $215,909 $3,234 4.11%
    $50k or less 55 $3,935,000 $71,545 $671 5.84%
    $75k-100k 51 $9,285,000 $182,059 $2,881 4.30%
    $150k-250k 21 $5,215,000 $248,333 $3,693 3.67%
    $250k+ 10 $3,940,000 $394,000 $4,136 3.53%

    Bellwether Community lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 63 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 55 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 64 $11,920,000 $186,250 $3,059 4.15%
    30-36% 64 $11,110,000 $173,594 $2,347 4.75%
    40% 16 $1,530,000 $95,625 $1,281 5.52%
    37% 16 $2,530,000 $158,125 $2,391 4.73%
    <20% 13 $2,105,000 $161,923 $1,772 4.70%
    41% 11 $1,985,000 $180,455 $3,060 4.52%
    44% 11 $1,765,000 $160,455 $2,298 5.08%
    42% 10 $1,740,000 $174,000 $3,067 4.94%
    39% 10 $1,350,000 $135,000 $1,526 5.04%
    38% 9 $1,805,000 $200,556 $3,054 3.85%
    43% 9 $1,385,000 $153,889 $1,799 4.94%
    45% 7 $755,000 $107,857 $1,532 4.93%
    49% 4 $670,000 $167,500 $4,136 4.16%
    36% 4 $710,000 $177,500 $2,618 4.88%
    48% 3 $685,000 $228,333 $3,157 4.29%
    46% 2 $250,000 $125,000 $1,356 4.94%
    47% 2 $470,000 $235,000 $1,604 5.38%

    Bellwether Community lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 64 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 64 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 227 $36,835,000 $162,269 $2,476 4.64%
    Not provided 22 $4,390,000 $199,545 $2,222 4.76%
    Not applicable 9 $3,945,000 $438,333 $3,693 4.60%
    Asian 3 $685,000 $228,333 $2,055 4.38%
    Black 1 $285,000 $285,000 $4,168 3.88%
    American Indian 1 $255,000 $255,000 $6,125 3.88%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    91.72%

    Bellwether Community has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    64.64%

    Bellwether Community 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 263 $46,395,000 $176,407

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 6 $3,140,000 $523,333
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 91 $6,305,000 $69,286
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 166 $36,950,000 $222,590

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 16 $1,460,000 $91,250 $2,101 4.10%
    40-60% 31 $4,655,000 $150,161 $2,364 4.14%
    60-80% 123 $23,385,000 $190,122 $2,856 4.45%
    80-100% 89 $15,305,000 $171,966 $2,077 5.18%
    Under 20% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $2,589 4.00%