Union Savings Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Danbury, CT

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5 stars - Updated: 11/17/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 24 reviews

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Review & Overview

Union Savings Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Union Savings Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Bridgeport, Torrington, New Haven, Hartford, and Buffalo among others. We have data for 7 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Union Savings Bank 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. Union Savings Bank 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 relatively high rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.23% 11/17/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.33% 11/17/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.35% 11/17/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.56% 11/17/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.82% 11/17/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.81% 11/17/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.81% 11/17/24
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

554

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$209,960,000
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Relative Rate

Union Savings Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 5.51%.

The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.

This yields a difference of -0.97%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Union Savings Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $5,355.

The average total origination fees for 30 year fixed rate mortgages across all lenders (for all loan values, including both points & up-front fees in addition to origination fees) were $9,089.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
BRIDGEPORT-STAMFORD-NORWALK, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 314 $123,720,000 $394,013 $5,784 5.89%
Torrington, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 137 $31,775,000 $231,934 $4,499 6.00%
NEW HAVEN-MILFORD, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 53 $19,845,000 $374,434 $5,039 5.58%
HARTFORD-EAST HARTFORD-MIDDLETOWN, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 39 $14,305,000 $366,795 $4,923 5.55%
BUFFALO-CHEEKTOWAGA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $10,605,000 $10,605,000 $0 5.87%
NORWICH-NEW LONDON, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $4,865,000 $1,621,667 $3,344 5.45%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $4,845,000 $692,143 $7,928 5.43%
Union Savings Bank's top markets include Bridgeport, Torrington, New Haven, Hartford, and Buffalo among others.

Their top states include:
  • Connecticut (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New York (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 289 $173,305,000 $599,671 $5,314 5.52%
    HELOC 263 $36,175,000 $137,548 n/a 6.22%
    FHA 2 $480,000 $240,000 $9,906 6.13%

    For 2023, Union Savings Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 289 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 263 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 235 $125,635,000 $534,617 $5,722 5.60%
    Home Improvement 109 $15,355,000 $140,872 $0 6.06%
    Refi 93 $45,095,000 $484,892 $3,861 6.09%
    Other 67 $9,545,000 $142,463 $0 6.37%
    Cash Out Refi 50 $14,330,000 $286,600 $3,732 5.48%

    For 2023, Union Savings Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 235 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 109 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 264 $37,480,000 $141,970 $0 6.21%
    30 Year 249 $124,035,000 $498,133 $5,355 5.51%
    30+ year 12 $12,740,000 $1,061,667 $6,708 5.22%
    10 Year 11 $27,385,000 $2,489,545 $3,232 5.66%
    15 Year 10 $2,670,000 $267,000 $4,150 5.58%
    20 Year 7 $1,645,000 $235,000 $4,163 6.26%
    5 Year 1 $4,005,000 $4,005,000 $0 5.98%

    For 2023, Union Savings Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 264 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 249 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 176 $82,650,000 $469,602
    $1k-2k 46 $25,070,000 $545,000
    $2k-3k 18 $11,070,000 $615,000
    $3k-4k 8 $6,370,000 $796,250
    $5k+ 3 $1,245,000 $415,000
    $4k-5k 2 $1,090,000 $545,000

    Union Savings Bank's average total fees were $5,355, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 176 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 302 $107,110,000 $354,669
    4-5% 101 $58,565,000 $579,851
    7-8% 79 $12,145,000 $153,734
    6-7% 63 $30,495,000 $484,048
    Over 8% 9 $1,645,000 $182,778

    During 2023, Union Savings Bank's average interest rate for loans was 5.51%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 302 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 170 $46,520,000 $273,647 $4,409 5.87%
    $100k-200k 124 $17,400,000 $140,323 $3,636 6.03%
    $100,000 or less 110 $6,360,000 $57,818 $3,577 6.11%
    $400k-600k 70 $34,200,000 $488,571 $5,504 5.63%
    $600k-1MM 41 $29,725,000 $725,000 $6,337 5.38%
    $1MM+ 39 $75,755,000 $1,942,436 $9,160 5.42%

    2023 saw Union Savings Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 170 originations, totaling $46,520,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 131 $42,085,000 $321,260 $5,753 5.93%
    $250k+ 126 $78,240,000 $620,952 $6,702 5.71%
    $100k-150k 114 $24,500,000 $214,912 $4,459 5.84%
    $75k-100k 82 $15,540,000 $189,512 $4,471 5.89%
    $50k-75k 65 $9,115,000 $140,231 $3,928 5.97%
    $50k or less 19 $1,775,000 $93,421 $3,063 5.76%

    Union Savings Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 131 originations. The second most popular income band? $250k+, with 126 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 110 $39,640,000 $360,364 $5,870 5.94%
    30-36% 104 $37,250,000 $358,173 $5,627 5.86%
    <20% 44 $18,810,000 $427,500 $5,962 5.82%
    49% 39 $5,875,000 $150,641 $4,162 5.93%
    47% 25 $8,645,000 $345,800 $5,032 5.51%
    40% 21 $5,615,000 $267,381 $4,821 5.85%
    46% 20 $6,480,000 $324,000 $5,345 6.04%
    43% 19 $3,865,000 $203,421 $4,674 5.82%
    48% 19 $4,565,000 $240,263 $5,091 5.68%
    41% 19 $5,835,000 $307,105 $4,636 5.94%
    44% 19 $4,625,000 $243,421 $4,837 5.75%
    42% 16 $5,710,000 $356,875 $4,073 5.71%
    37% 16 $5,450,000 $340,625 $4,972 5.62%
    39% 16 $4,270,000 $266,875 $5,298 6.13%
    38% 15 $4,905,000 $327,000 $4,561 5.64%
    45% 14 $4,710,000 $336,429 $4,993 6.01%
    36% 11 $2,805,000 $255,000 $5,571 5.79%
    50-60% 9 $1,965,000 $218,333 $3,423 5.51%
    >60% 1 $235,000 $235,000 $0 8.00%

    Union Savings Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 110 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 104 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 471 $144,825,000 $307,484 $5,286 5.87%
    Not applicable 17 $38,705,000 $2,276,765 $0 5.98%
    Asian 22 $12,150,000 $552,273 $6,657 5.67%
    Not provided 29 $9,145,000 $315,345 $4,468 5.73%
    Asian Indian 2 $2,680,000 $1,340,000 $7,735 5.00%
    Black 6 $1,410,000 $235,000 $5,537 6.08%
    Other Asian 1 $435,000 $435,000 $4,341 4.75%
    American Indian 4 $400,000 $100,000 $2,809 5.96%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 5.49%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 5.49%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    84.86%

    Union Savings Bank has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    79.60%

    Union Savings Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 554 $209,960,000 $378,989

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    554 $209,960,000 $378,989

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 138 $25,630,000 $185,725 $3,726 6.02%
    40-60% 72 $43,830,000 $608,750 $4,789 5.78%
    60-80% 119 $78,935,000 $663,319 $5,965 5.68%
    80-100% 94 $50,100,000 $532,979 $5,535 5.48%
    Under 20% 131 $11,465,000 $87,519 $3,233 6.14%