Citizens & Northern Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Wellsboro, PA

LEI: 254900SK7KTN4QNPHP32

Tax ID: 24-0756925

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 28 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: Sayre, Philadelphia, Williamsport, Lancaster, and Binghamton 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 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 about average rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.17% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 7.27% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.14% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 8.66% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 7.45% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 7.45% 4/5/25
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Originations

788

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$143,600,000

Relative Rate

Citizens & Northern Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.99%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of 0.44%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Citizens & Northern Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $5,867.

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 $8,356.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Outside of Metro Areas 247 $32,605,000 $132,004 $4,572 7.75%
Sayre, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 243 $31,745,000 $130,638 $5,188 7.54%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 69 $27,465,000 $398,043 $12,737 7.85%
WILLIAMSPORT, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 68 $8,530,000 $125,441 $4,445 7.90%
LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $6,180,000 $515,000 $9,088 7.64%
BINGHAMTON, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 30 $4,260,000 $142,000 $4,707 7.41%
Corning, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $4,000,000 $200,000 $5,756 7.24%
ELMIRA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $3,675,000 $175,000 $5,348 7.51%
YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $3,665,000 $407,222 $7,311 7.72%
LEBANON, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $2,265,000 $755,000 $5,220 7.17%
Sunbury, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $2,185,000 $312,143 $6,733 7.42%
HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,705,000 $341,000 $8,195 7.48%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,655,000 $331,000 $14,842 7.95%
OCEAN CITY, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,610,000 $805,000 $0 8.09%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,335,000 $1,335,000 $0 8.50%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,285,000 $428,333 $18,213 7.54%
Bradford, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,075,000 $153,571 $6,738 7.43%
SCRANTON--WILKES-BARRE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,040,000 $260,000 $4,335 6.97%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $995,000 $995,000 $0 8.00%
Lock Haven, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $765,000 $109,286 $4,450 8.28%
READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $755,000 $151,000 $4,227 7.45%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $4,779 7.50%
Pottsville, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $475,000 $475,000 $7,385 7.25%
ROCHESTER, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $450,000 $225,000 $6,209 7.44%
Selinsgrove, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $8,598 7.13%
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $400,000 $200,000 $8,887 7.00%
Lewisburg, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $6,519 6.50%
TRENTON-PRINCETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $0 7.65%
ITHACA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $8,735 7.00%
STATE COLLEGE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $7,534 6.13%
YOUNGSTOWN-WARREN-BOARDMAN, OH-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $0 6.99%
UTICA-ROME, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $8,564 7.00%
GLENS FALLS, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $9,990 6.88%
DuBois, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $200,000 $100,000 $7,343 8.44%
ATLANTIC CITY-HAMMONTON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $5,871 7.38%
BLOOMSBURG-BERWICK, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $180,000 $90,000 $4,903 7.56%
Citizens & Northern Bank's top markets include Sayre, Philadelphia, Williamsport, Lancaster, and Binghamton among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 504 $111,030,000 $220,298 $5,376 7.39%
    HELOC 284 $32,570,000 $114,683 n/a 8.13%

    For 2024, Citizens & Northern Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 504 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 284 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 393 $93,485,000 $237,875 $6,710 7.35%
    Other 166 $14,630,000 $88,133 $489 8.03%
    Home Improvement 117 $12,155,000 $103,889 $1,375 8.07%
    Refi 106 $21,860,000 $206,226 $2,792 7.80%
    Cash Out Refi 6 $1,470,000 $245,000 $8,171 6.63%

    For 2024, Citizens & Northern Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 393 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 166 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 320 $40,850,000 $127,656 $3,665 8.10%
    30 Year 195 $43,005,000 $220,538 $5,867 6.99%
    15 Year 92 $6,900,000 $75,000 $912 7.92%
    30+ year 79 $27,895,000 $353,101 $9,570 7.15%
    10 Year 43 $12,125,000 $281,977 $1,405 7.66%
    20 Year 42 $7,210,000 $171,667 $5,375 7.48%
    5 Year 13 $3,785,000 $291,154 $491 8.24%
    1 Year 2 $470,000 $235,000 $0 8.06%
    3 Year 2 $1,360,000 $680,000 $506 8.19%

    For 2024, Citizens & Northern Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 320 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 195 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 106 $8,070,000 $76,132
    $1k-2k 102 $16,360,000 $160,392
    $5k+ 65 $30,275,000 $465,769
    $2k-3k 53 $11,865,000 $223,868
    $3k-4k 42 $8,750,000 $208,333
    $4k-5k 26 $6,290,000 $241,923

    Citizens & Northern Bank's average total fees were $5,867, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 106 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 265 $30,485,000 $115,038
    6-7% 253 $56,255,000 $222,352
    7-8% 252 $53,190,000 $211,071
    5-6% 17 $3,495,000 $205,588
    4-5% 1 $175,000 $175,000

    During 2024, Citizens & Northern Bank's average interest rate for loans was 6.99%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 265 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 334 $16,900,000 $50,599 $1,550 8.03%
    $100k-200k 225 $32,265,000 $143,400 $5,024 7.42%
    $200k-400k 159 $43,775,000 $275,314 $7,699 7.31%
    $400k-600k 38 $18,170,000 $478,158 $10,482 7.40%
    $600k-1MM 22 $16,160,000 $734,545 $10,893 7.45%
    $1MM+ 10 $16,330,000 $1,633,000 $25,276 7.30%

    2024 saw Citizens & Northern Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 334 originations, totaling $16,900,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 152 $20,370,000 $134,013 $4,976 7.65%
    $50k-75k 135 $13,725,000 $101,667 $3,898 7.66%
    $150k-250k 124 $25,830,000 $208,306 $6,999 7.50%
    $75k-100k 124 $15,030,000 $121,210 $4,977 7.75%
    $50k or less 87 $5,675,000 $65,230 $2,967 7.63%
    $250k+ 86 $37,400,000 $434,884 $9,990 7.70%

    Citizens & Northern Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 152 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 135 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 179 $23,845,000 $133,212 $4,528 7.62%
    30-36% 156 $23,130,000 $148,269 $4,885 7.71%
    <20% 71 $18,375,000 $258,803 $7,057 7.64%
    39% 43 $7,195,000 $167,326 $4,820 7.67%
    42% 41 $6,455,000 $157,439 $4,405 8.00%
    40% 35 $4,955,000 $141,571 $6,347 7.70%
    38% 34 $6,140,000 $180,588 $5,952 7.68%
    41% 33 $4,195,000 $127,121 $4,623 7.48%
    37% 29 $4,305,000 $148,448 $5,721 7.80%
    36% 18 $2,330,000 $129,444 $8,162 7.99%
    43% 18 $3,730,000 $207,222 $6,229 7.21%
    44% 17 $4,905,000 $288,529 $8,524 7.07%
    45% 8 $2,020,000 $252,500 $6,838 6.75%
    46% 7 $985,000 $140,714 $4,355 6.80%
    47% 4 $840,000 $210,000 $6,521 6.81%
    49% 4 $880,000 $220,000 $8,980 6.63%
    50-60% 4 $810,000 $202,500 $0 8.06%
    48% 2 $320,000 $160,000 $4,948 7.13%
    >60% 1 $365,000 $365,000 $5,120 7.13%

    Citizens & Northern Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 179 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 156 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 678 $106,550,000 $157,153 $5,145 7.65%
    Not applicable 63 $22,445,000 $356,270 $0 7.71%
    Not provided 31 $10,165,000 $327,903 $8,750 7.84%
    Asian 7 $1,535,000 $219,286 $5,447 7.54%
    Asian Indian 2 $1,250,000 $625,000 $10,854 7.00%
    Black 4 $930,000 $232,500 $6,760 6.59%
    Filipino 1 $315,000 $315,000 $18,236 6.50%
    Other Asian 1 $295,000 $295,000 $4,544 7.63%
    American Indian 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,388 7.13%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    88.43%

    Citizens & Northern Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    79.70%

    Citizens & Northern Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    308.0 12 $490,000 $40,833
    NA 776 $143,110,000 $184,420

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    788 $143,600,000 $182,234

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 169 $19,165,000 $113,402 $1,314 7.99%
    40-60% 107 $27,995,000 $261,636 $6,264 7.61%
    60-80% 195 $49,615,000 $254,436 $7,042 7.55%
    80-100% 177 $40,045,000 $226,243 $6,319 7.17%
    Under 20% 140 $6,780,000 $48,429 $612 8.03%