Stafford Savings Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Stafford Springs, CT

LEI: 254900QHRM7S805P5E69

Tax ID: 06-0546360

5 stars - Updated: 4/19/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 6 reviews

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Review & Overview

Stafford Savings Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Stafford Savings Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top (well, only) market is Hartford.

Stafford Savings Bank has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Stafford Savings Bank 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 relatively high rates.

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Originations

35

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$4,435,000

Awards

Stafford Savings Bank 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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Relative Rate

Stafford Savings Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.74%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.26%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Stafford Savings Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,833.

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
HARTFORD-EAST HARTFORD-MIDDLETOWN, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 35 $4,435,000 $126,714 $1,762 6.22%
Stafford Savings Bank's top markets include and Hartford among others.

Their top states include:
  • Connecticut (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Similar Lenders

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

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    Similarity Rank: 32
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    Similarity Rank: 45
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    Similarity Rank: 56
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    Similarity Rank: 63
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 35 $4,435,000 $126,714 $1,762 6.22%

    For 2023, Stafford Savings Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 35 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 13 $2,805,000 $215,769 $3,806 6.58%
    Refi 11 $1,205,000 $109,545 $908 6.19%
    Home Improvement 7 $235,000 $33,571 $200 5.64%
    Other 4 $190,000 $47,500 $200 6.13%

    For 2023, Stafford Savings Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 13 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 11 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 13 $2,995,000 $230,385 $3,833 6.74%
    10 Year 9 $345,000 $38,333 $200 5.89%
    15 Year 6 $470,000 $78,333 $628 6.04%
    5 Year 5 $265,000 $53,000 $583 5.58%
    Other 2 $360,000 $180,000 $1,677 6.44%

    For 2023, Stafford Savings Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 13 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 9 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 35 $4,435,000 $126,714

    Stafford Savings Bank's average total fees were $3,833, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 35 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 19 $3,325,000 $175,000
    5-6% 15 $1,085,000 $72,333
    4-5% 1 $25,000 $25,000

    During 2023, Stafford Savings Bank's average interest rate for loans was 6.74%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 19 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 20 $890,000 $44,500 $371 5.97%
    $200k-400k 8 $2,250,000 $281,250 $3,934 6.42%
    $100k-200k 6 $880,000 $146,667 $2,788 6.65%
    $400k-600k 1 $415,000 $415,000 $6,042 7.00%

    2023 saw Stafford Savings Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 20 originations, totaling $890,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 15 $2,375,000 $158,333 $2,278 6.02%
    $75k-100k 8 $630,000 $78,750 $1,237 6.25%
    $50k or less 5 $195,000 $39,000 $415 6.40%
    $50k-75k 4 $480,000 $120,000 $1,824 6.50%
    $150k-250k 3 $755,000 $251,667 $2,737 6.46%

    Stafford Savings Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 15 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 8 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 11 $725,000 $65,909 $678 5.82%
    30-36% 9 $1,645,000 $182,778 $2,597 6.53%
    40% 5 $985,000 $197,000 $3,215 6.50%
    42% 2 $80,000 $40,000 $200 6.25%
    <20% 2 $350,000 $175,000 $1,663 6.63%
    37% 2 $140,000 $70,000 $1,158 5.69%
    45% 1 $45,000 $45,000 $200 6.25%
    36% 1 $275,000 $275,000 $5,141 6.25%
    39% 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,170 7.00%
    41% 1 $35,000 $35,000 $200 5.75%

    Stafford Savings Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 11 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 9 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 35 $4,435,000 $126,714 $1,762 6.22%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    92.68%

    Stafford Savings Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    91.43%

    Stafford Savings Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 35 $4,435,000 $126,714

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    35 $4,435,000 $126,714

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 12 $700,000 $58,333 $617 6.09%
    40-60% 4 $510,000 $127,500 $1,880 6.19%
    60-80% 10 $2,390,000 $239,000 $3,398 6.59%
    80-100% 2 $620,000 $310,000 $5,679 6.56%
    Under 20% 7 $215,000 $30,714 $200 5.82%