Bellwether Community Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Manchester, NH

LEI: 549300XKIMAP8O4OS123

Tax ID: 02-0196520

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Review & Overview

Bellwether Community is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Refi, Home Purchase, and Cash Out Refi loans. Bellwether Community has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Manchester, Boston, Concord, Laconia, and Keene 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% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.35% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.22% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.90% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 7.41% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 7.41% 4/21/24
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Originations

393

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$74,015,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
MANCHESTER-NASHUA, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 192 $44,410,000 $231,302 $3,645 3.34%
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 105 $15,475,000 $147,381 $1,607 4.58%
Concord, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 60 $9,030,000 $150,500 $2,716 3.97%
Laconia, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $2,065,000 $121,471 $1,813 4.39%
Keene, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,130,000 $188,333 $3,417 3.50%
Lebanon, NH-VT (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,080,000 $135,000 $3,424 3.16%
Outside of Metro Areas 4 $750,000 $187,500 $3,720 3.44%
Berlin, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $2,803 3.00%
Bellwether Community's top markets include Manchester, Boston, Concord, Laconia, and Keene among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 393 $74,015,000 $188,333 $2,852 3.81%

    For 2020, Bellwether Community's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 393 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 150 $29,840,000 $198,933 $3,167 3.20%
    Home Purchase 139 $18,355,000 $132,050 $1,465 4.92%
    Cash Out Refi 103 $25,655,000 $249,078 $4,403 3.22%
    Home Improvement 1 $165,000 $165,000 $4,219 3.13%

    For 2020, Bellwether Community's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 150 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 139 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 135 $30,585,000 $226,556 $4,024 3.30%
    20 Year 119 $16,275,000 $136,765 $1,772 4.59%
    15 Year 87 $15,685,000 $180,287 $3,250 3.16%
    Other 41 $10,065,000 $245,488 $741 4.92%
    10 Year 11 $1,405,000 $127,727 $2,967 2.70%

    For 2020, Bellwether Community's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 135 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 119 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 191 $23,805,000 $124,634
    $1k-2k 91 $19,165,000 $210,604
    $2k-3k 46 $10,730,000 $233,261
    $3k-4k 35 $8,145,000 $232,714
    $4k-5k 10 $2,710,000 $271,000
    $5k+ 10 $3,020,000 $302,000

    Bellwether Community's average total fees were $4,024, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 191 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 161 $39,485,000 $245,248
    2.5-3% 117 $23,635,000 $202,009
    5-6% 66 $5,220,000 $79,091
    4-5% 26 $3,540,000 $136,154
    6-7% 17 $1,175,000 $69,118
    <2.5% 6 $960,000 $160,000

    During 2020, Bellwether Community's average interest rate for loans was 3.30%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 161 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 145 $38,075,000 $262,586 $4,378 3.12%
    $100k-200k 133 $19,985,000 $150,263 $2,777 3.55%
    $100,000 or less 101 $6,595,000 $65,297 $672 5.19%
    $400k-600k 8 $3,780,000 $472,500 $4,522 3.38%
    $600k-1MM 4 $3,070,000 $767,500 $3,160 3.86%
    $1MM+ 2 $2,510,000 $1,255,000 $0 3.65%

    2020 saw Bellwether Community place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 145 originations, totaling $38,075,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 94 $12,360,000 $131,489 $1,834 4.32%
    $100k-150k 86 $18,080,000 $210,233 $3,435 3.36%
    $75k-100k 70 $12,130,000 $173,286 $2,891 3.82%
    $50k or less 60 $5,810,000 $96,833 $1,723 4.52%
    $150k-250k 57 $15,125,000 $265,351 $4,548 3.09%
    $250k+ 13 $3,595,000 $276,538 $3,756 3.03%

    Bellwether Community lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 94 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 86 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 110 $19,800,000 $180,000 $2,768 3.84%
    30-36% 81 $14,535,000 $179,444 $3,026 3.78%
    <20% 50 $8,770,000 $175,400 $2,792 3.38%
    42% 15 $2,825,000 $188,333 $3,189 3.63%
    39% 14 $2,380,000 $170,000 $2,368 4.02%
    36% 13 $2,195,000 $168,846 $1,934 4.50%
    45% 12 $2,080,000 $173,333 $2,399 4.60%
    41% 12 $2,060,000 $171,667 $2,868 3.93%
    43% 11 $1,335,000 $121,364 $1,748 4.95%
    40% 11 $1,635,000 $148,636 $3,559 3.56%
    47% 9 $1,695,000 $188,333 $3,741 3.32%
    38% 9 $1,555,000 $172,778 $3,394 3.42%
    44% 9 $1,675,000 $186,111 $3,112 3.75%
    37% 7 $1,105,000 $157,857 $1,664 4.16%
    49% 7 $1,485,000 $212,143 $4,108 3.38%
    48% 5 $1,225,000 $245,000 $4,850 3.18%
    46% 5 $1,065,000 $213,000 $3,639 3.15%
    50-60% 3 $165,000 $55,000 $174 5.71%

    Bellwether Community lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 110 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 81 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 347 $61,995,000 $178,660 $2,839 3.80%
    Not applicable 9 $6,285,000 $698,333 $0 3.98%
    Not provided 27 $4,245,000 $157,222 $3,448 3.60%
    Black 5 $605,000 $121,000 $2,124 4.75%
    Asian 3 $575,000 $191,667 $1,224 4.94%
    American Indian 2 $310,000 $155,000 $1,341 4.56%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    92.38%

    Bellwether Community has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    56.74%

    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 393 $74,015,000 $188,333

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 5 $4,595,000 $919,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 104 $8,080,000 $77,692
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 284 $61,340,000 $215,986

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 34 $3,800,000 $111,765 $2,385 3.27%
    40-60% 96 $16,610,000 $173,021 $2,815 3.33%
    60-80% 158 $36,380,000 $230,253 $3,710 3.52%
    80-100% 102 $17,060,000 $167,255 $1,744 4.93%
    Under 20% 3 $165,000 $55,000 $2,820 3.13%