Berkshire Bank in Vermont vs the state
32.5%Denial rate+17.68 pts vs state
35.1%Decision denial rate+17.07 pts vs state
60.0%Origination rate-4.87 pts vs state
5.00%Median rate-1.71 pts vs state
-2.49Rate spread (pts)-2.62 pts vs state
$118kMedian applicant income
24Loans originated
13Denied
Trend in Vermont
| Year | Applications | Originated | Denial rate | Median rate | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 51 | 36 | 17.7% | 5.25% | #58 |
| 2024 | 88 | 44 | 27.3% | 5.75% | #42 |
| 2025 | 40 | 24 | 32.5% | 5.00% | #61 |
What Berkshire Bank lends in Vermont
By loan purpose
By loan type
Why it denied Vermont applicants
Where in Vermont
Counties with the most Berkshire Bank applications in 2025.
| County | Applications | Originated | Denied | Denial rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington County | 20 | 12 | 7 | 35.0% |
| Rutland County | 8 | 3 | 4 | 50.0% |
| Windsor County | 7 | 5 | 1 | 14.3% |
| Lamoille County | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Chittenden County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Addison County | 1 | 0 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Windham County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
Other large lenders in Vermont
| Lender | Grade | Applications | Denial rate | Median rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastrise Federal Credit Union | A | 3,529 | 5.1% | 6.50% |
| Rocket Mortgage | C | 1,165 | 22.0% | 6.75% |
| North Country | C | 1,135 | 9.5% | 7.25% |
| Vermont Federal Credit Union | A | 1,003 | 12.0% | 6.75% |
| Citizens Bank | C | 826 | 38.9% | 7.65% |
| Emm Loans | B | 761 | 1.5% | 6.63% |
| Mascoma Bank | B | 717 | 16.5% | 6.75% |
| Union Bank | B | 641 | 4.5% | 6.63% |
| Manufacturers and Traders Trust | C | 617 | 30.8% | 5.99% |
| Community Bank | D | 607 | 13.3% | 7.00% |
Frequently asked questions
Vermont: 40 applications in 2025, of which 24 were originated and 13 denied.
32.5% of all applications, or 35.1% of the applications it actually decided on. The Vermont statewide average across all lenders was 14.8%.
The median rate on loans Berkshire Bank originated in Vermont in 2025 was 5.00%, against a statewide median of 6.71%.
About this data. Figures are Berkshire Bank's own HMDA filing for properties located in Vermont, 2025. The grade is national; state-level figures are shown for context and are not separately graded. Methodology