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 Cash Out Refi, Home Purchase, 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 9 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Bellwether Community has an 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 an average 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.20% 11/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.35% 11/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.22% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.90% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 7.41% 11/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 7.41% 11/21/24
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Originations

369

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$83,325,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
MANCHESTER-NASHUA, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 196 $49,690,000 $253,520 $4,447 3.17%
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 77 $12,095,000 $157,078 $5,050 4.47%
Concord, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 52 $11,060,000 $212,692 $4,406 3.35%
Laconia, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $4,525,000 $301,667 $4,371 3.46%
Outside of Metro Areas 7 $2,455,000 $350,714 $6,321 3.50%
Lebanon, NH-VT (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $2,130,000 $177,500 $4,976 3.23%
Keene, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,120,000 $140,000 $3,862 4.25%
PITTSFIELD, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $4,199 2.88%
Berlin, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $3,091 2.75%
Bellwether Community's top markets include Manchester, Boston, Concord, Laconia, and Lebanon 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 368 $82,920,000 $225,326 $4,523 3.51%
    VA 1 $405,000 $405,000 $13,739 3.25%

    For 2021, Bellwether Community's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 368 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 1 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 136 $35,260,000 $259,265 $5,142 3.02%
    Home Purchase 112 $22,200,000 $198,214 $4,491 4.66%
    Refi 102 $21,800,000 $213,725 $3,766 3.04%
    Home Improvement 19 $4,065,000 $213,947 $4,533 2.76%

    For 2021, Bellwether Community's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 136 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 112 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 147 $40,095,000 $272,755 $5,032 3.07%
    20 Year 107 $14,285,000 $133,505 $4,328 4.47%
    15 Year 68 $13,120,000 $192,941 $3,748 2.58%
    Other 31 $13,085,000 $422,097 $5,872 4.71%
    10 Year 16 $2,740,000 $171,250 $3,711 2.65%

    For 2021, Bellwether Community's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 147 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 107 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 83 $16,455,000 $198,253
    $2k-3k 66 $14,990,000 $227,121
    $<1k 49 $11,625,000 $237,245
    $3k-4k 30 $8,280,000 $276,000
    $5k+ 27 $8,905,000 $329,815
    $4k-5k 18 $4,830,000 $268,333

    Bellwether Community's average total fees were $5,032, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 83 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 133 $30,865,000 $232,068
    3-4% 75 $28,695,000 $382,600
    <2.5% 72 $14,430,000 $200,417
    5-6% 55 $5,175,000 $94,091
    4-5% 31 $4,035,000 $130,161
    6-7% 3 $125,000 $41,667

    During 2021, Bellwether Community's average interest rate for loans was 3.07%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 133 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 139 $37,975,000 $273,201 $5,131 2.88%
    $100k-200k 128 $18,960,000 $148,125 $3,668 3.48%
    $100,000 or less 72 $5,130,000 $71,250 $2,710 4.88%
    $400k-600k 19 $8,425,000 $443,421 $6,799 3.05%
    $600k-1MM 6 $4,110,000 $685,000 $4,375 3.32%
    $1MM+ 5 $8,725,000 $1,745,000 $0 3.63%

    2021 saw Bellwether Community place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 139 originations, totaling $37,975,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 95 $12,665,000 $133,316 $3,909 3.96%
    $100k-150k 81 $20,055,000 $247,593 $4,859 3.09%
    $75k-100k 79 $15,265,000 $193,228 $4,668 3.51%
    $150k-250k 48 $13,250,000 $276,042 $5,000 2.90%
    $50k or less 37 $3,645,000 $98,514 $3,485 4.33%
    $250k+ 15 $6,285,000 $419,000 $5,241 2.79%

    Bellwether Community lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 95 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 81 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 106 $21,800,000 $205,660 $4,457 3.48%
    30-36% 78 $15,730,000 $201,667 $4,733 3.59%
    <20% 31 $6,765,000 $218,226 $4,252 3.23%
    36% 17 $2,595,000 $152,647 $3,790 3.44%
    42% 16 $3,880,000 $242,500 $4,683 3.21%
    39% 13 $2,665,000 $205,000 $5,041 3.64%
    40% 13 $2,365,000 $181,923 $5,179 3.99%
    44% 12 $2,150,000 $179,167 $4,727 3.46%
    41% 12 $2,260,000 $188,333 $4,961 3.73%
    43% 12 $2,030,000 $169,167 $4,427 3.96%
    37% 11 $2,115,000 $192,273 $5,216 3.40%
    38% 9 $2,215,000 $246,111 $5,135 3.53%
    46% 6 $1,060,000 $176,667 $4,218 3.65%
    47% 6 $1,400,000 $233,333 $3,762 2.85%
    49% 6 $1,450,000 $241,667 $3,666 2.81%
    45% 5 $1,035,000 $207,000 $5,009 3.65%
    48% 5 $1,055,000 $211,000 $4,774 3.60%
    50-60% 1 $145,000 $145,000 $3,624 2.63%

    Bellwether Community lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 106 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 78 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 316 $63,440,000 $200,759 $4,576 3.52%
    Not applicable 10 $10,610,000 $1,061,000 $0 3.73%
    Not provided 42 $9,140,000 $217,619 $4,430 3.35%
    American Indian 1 $135,000 $135,000 $4,316 2.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    89.65%

    Bellwether Community has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    80.49%

    Bellwether Community has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    0.0 86 $7,630,000 $88,721
    NA 283 $75,695,000 $267,473

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    369 $83,325,000 $225,813

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 32 $5,260,000 $164,375 $2,949 2.63%
    40-60% 107 $24,165,000 $225,841 $3,723 3.10%
    60-80% 143 $37,255,000 $260,524 $5,425 3.23%
    80-100% 84 $16,350,000 $194,643 $5,162 4.84%
    Under 20% 3 $295,000 $98,333 $2,934 3.21%