Citizens & Northern Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Wellsboro, PA

LEI: 254900SK7KTN4QNPHP32

Tax ID: 24-0756925

5 stars - Updated: 12/16/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 30 reviews

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Review & Overview

Citizens & Northern Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. Citizens & Northern Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Philadelphia, Sayre, Williamsport, Hagerstown, and Allentown among others. We have data for 36 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Citizens & Northern 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. Citizens & Northern 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
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.27% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.49% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.37% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.79% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.90% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.65% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.65% 12/16/24
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Originations

871

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$152,665,000

Relative Rate

Citizens & Northern Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.8%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.32%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Citizens & Northern Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $5,057.

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
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 74 $36,690,000 $495,811 $6,547 7.20%
Outside of Metro Areas 318 $36,060,000 $113,396 $3,687 7.40%
Sayre, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 241 $33,705,000 $139,855 $4,009 7.26%
WILLIAMSPORT, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 64 $7,000,000 $109,375 $3,755 7.23%
HAGERSTOWN-MARTINSBURG, MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $4,565,000 $4,565,000 $0 8.50%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $4,340,000 $723,333 $0 6.74%
Corning, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 28 $3,860,000 $137,857 $3,501 7.16%
BINGHAMTON, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $3,775,000 $164,130 $4,801 7.33%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $3,585,000 $325,909 $4,466 6.73%
ELMIRA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $2,660,000 $133,000 $4,262 7.21%
Bradford, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $2,370,000 $118,500 $3,426 7.38%
LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,620,000 $162,000 $5,797 7.32%
BLOOMSBURG-BERWICK, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,420,000 $236,667 $4,435 7.40%
SCRANTON--WILKES-BARRE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,250,000 $312,500 $8,030 6.50%
HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,160,000 $193,333 $5,581 7.45%
LEBANON, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $930,000 $465,000 $6,170 7.00%
TRENTON-PRINCETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $805,000 $805,000 $0 6.75%
YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $805,000 $161,000 $0 7.70%
STATE COLLEGE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $715,000 $238,333 $10,838 8.21%
UTICA-ROME, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $685,000 $685,000 $21,012 6.50%
Sunbury, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $655,000 $131,000 $2,248 6.73%
ROCHESTER, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $555,000 $185,000 $8,828 7.03%
OCEAN CITY, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $525,000 $525,000 $7,682 6.63%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $9,119 7.00%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $9,383 6.88%
READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $350,000 $175,000 $4,349 6.88%
St. Marys, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $325,000 $108,333 $3,637 7.25%
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $4,677 6.38%
ATLANTIC CITY-HAMMONTON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $3,970 6.50%
SEBRING-AVON PARK, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $3,854 5.63%
Lock Haven, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $205,000 $68,333 $3,323 7.17%
ITHACA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $0 7.13%
WATERTOWN-FORT DRUM, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $0 8.00%
Lewisburg, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $2,659 7.25%
Pottsville, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $474 8.50%
Cortland, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $5,000 $5,000 $533 7.38%
Citizens & Northern Bank's top markets include Philadelphia, Sayre, Williamsport, Hagerstown, and Allentown among others.

Their top states include:
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New York (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New Jersey (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Maryland (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 582 $123,090,000 $211,495 $4,124 7.10%
    HELOC 289 $29,575,000 $102,336 n/a 7.67%

    For 2023, Citizens & Northern Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 582 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 289 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 453 $99,385,000 $219,393 $5,298 7.12%
    Other 192 $15,290,000 $79,635 $670 7.50%
    Refi 120 $20,180,000 $168,167 $1,588 7.31%
    Home Improvement 105 $17,655,000 $168,143 $675 7.63%
    Cash Out Refi 1 $155,000 $155,000 $4,205 6.88%

    For 2023, Citizens & Northern Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 453 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 192 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 340 $40,970,000 $120,500 $2,669 7.65%
    30 Year 236 $49,450,000 $209,534 $5,057 6.80%
    15 Year 137 $10,225,000 $74,635 $1,053 7.41%
    30+ year 53 $15,095,000 $284,811 $8,317 6.97%
    10 Year 47 $19,415,000 $413,085 $654 7.31%
    20 Year 39 $5,995,000 $153,718 $2,878 7.08%
    5 Year 17 $7,985,000 $469,706 $599 7.26%
    1 Year 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 7.53%
    3 Year 1 $3,285,000 $3,285,000 $0 6.72%

    For 2023, Citizens & Northern Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 340 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 236 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 196 $22,950,000 $117,092
    $1k-2k 136 $21,200,000 $155,882
    $5k+ 39 $14,325,000 $367,308
    $2k-3k 31 $5,885,000 $189,839
    $3k-4k 29 $7,155,000 $246,724
    $4k-5k 18 $5,020,000 $278,889

    Citizens & Northern Bank's average total fees were $5,057, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 196 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 304 $61,290,000 $201,612
    7-8% 261 $42,025,000 $161,015
    Over 8% 214 $29,760,000 $139,065
    5-6% 78 $18,040,000 $231,282
    4-5% 11 $1,205,000 $109,545
    % 3 $345,000 $115,000

    During 2023, Citizens & Northern Bank's average interest rate for loans was 6.80%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 304 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 400 $19,880,000 $49,700 $1,576 7.60%
    $100k-200k 235 $32,515,000 $138,362 $3,758 7.12%
    $200k-400k 165 $44,365,000 $268,879 $6,811 6.92%
    $400k-600k 42 $19,710,000 $469,286 $8,712 6.74%
    $600k-1MM 17 $12,665,000 $745,000 $9,581 7.04%
    $1MM+ 12 $23,530,000 $1,960,833 $0 7.59%

    2023 saw Citizens & Northern Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 400 originations, totaling $19,880,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 185 $26,965,000 $145,757 $4,532 7.29%
    $50k-75k 158 $14,850,000 $93,987 $3,290 7.22%
    $75k-100k 140 $16,730,000 $119,500 $4,108 7.29%
    $150k-250k 117 $23,925,000 $204,487 $5,175 7.10%
    $50k or less 117 $6,345,000 $54,231 $2,152 7.68%
    $250k+ 73 $27,595,000 $378,014 $7,285 7.15%

    Citizens & Northern Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 185 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 158 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 200 $28,790,000 $143,950 $3,881 7.28%
    20-30% 188 $23,990,000 $127,606 $3,996 7.34%
    <20% 67 $8,815,000 $131,567 $2,922 7.23%
    42% 53 $6,725,000 $126,887 $4,493 7.34%
    38% 41 $6,415,000 $156,463 $4,865 7.17%
    40% 40 $7,020,000 $175,500 $4,640 7.04%
    39% 37 $5,435,000 $146,892 $4,524 6.94%
    37% 36 $6,120,000 $170,000 $4,943 7.17%
    36% 34 $4,660,000 $137,059 $3,231 7.24%
    41% 28 $3,740,000 $133,571 $4,731 7.61%
    43% 12 $1,010,000 $84,167 $1,882 7.13%
    44% 8 $1,880,000 $235,000 $6,845 6.90%
    49% 5 $1,155,000 $231,000 $5,429 6.93%
    46% 4 $630,000 $157,500 $3,349 6.91%
    47% 3 $455,000 $151,667 $3,713 7.50%
    48% 2 $710,000 $355,000 $11,975 7.38%
    45% 2 $450,000 $225,000 $6,994 6.50%
    50-60% 2 $320,000 $160,000 $158 7.88%
    >60% 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 6.99%

    Citizens & Northern Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 200 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 188 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 733 $104,555,000 $142,640 $4,046 7.31%
    Not applicable 62 $34,180,000 $551,290 $0 7.22%
    Not provided 68 $12,020,000 $176,765 $4,672 7.18%
    Asian 2 $730,000 $365,000 $4,614 6.37%
    Black 5 $645,000 $129,000 $2,986 7.45%
    Asian Indian 1 $535,000 $535,000 $18,192 7.13%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    87.66%

    Citizens & Northern Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    88.17%

    Citizens & Northern Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    308.0 13 $635,000 $48,846
    316.0 1 $45,000 $45,000
    NA 857 $151,985,000 $177,345

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    871 $152,665,000 $175,276

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 154 $23,080,000 $149,870 $1,706 7.46%
    40-60% 108 $27,190,000 $251,759 $3,792 7.16%
    60-80% 200 $42,660,000 $213,300 $4,690 7.30%
    80-100% 231 $51,665,000 $223,658 $5,609 6.96%
    Under 20% 178 $8,070,000 $45,337 $531 7.63%