Needham Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Needham, MA

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Review & Overview

Needham Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. Needham Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Boston, Providence, Barnstable Town, Worcester, and Vineyard Haven among others. We have data for 14 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Needham Bank has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Needham 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.36% 11/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.23% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.86% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.65% 11/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.65% 11/21/24
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Originations

588

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$497,100,000

Employee count

257

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 527 $451,605,000 $856,935 $3,309 3.29%
PROVIDENCE-WARWICK, RI-MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $15,310,000 $1,531,000 $4,140 3.28%
BARNSTABLE TOWN, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $10,340,000 $574,444 $3,698 3.28%
Outside of Metro Areas 4 $7,290,000 $1,822,500 $9,188 3.44%
WORCESTER, MA-CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $4,405,000 $293,667 $2,675 3.20%
Vineyard Haven, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $2,415,000 $805,000 $4,105 3.83%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $2,265,000 $2,265,000 $10,450 3.50%
PORTLAND-SOUTH PORTLAND, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,005,000 $335,000 $2,766 2.75%
BRIDGEPORT-STAMFORD-NORWALK, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $805,000 $805,000 $0 4.63%
HARTFORD-EAST HARTFORD-MIDDLETOWN, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $395,000 $395,000 $3,055 3.00%
Rutland, VT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $3,690 2.75%
Keene, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $2,355 4.25%
Berlin, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $2,638 2.88%
SPRINGFIELD, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $250,000 $125,000 $2,665 2.44%
Needham Bank's top markets include Boston, Providence, Barnstable Town, Worcester, and Vineyard Haven among others.

Their top states include:
  • Massachusetts (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Connecticut (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Rhode Island (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Maine (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 588 $497,100,000 $845,408 $3,365 3.29%

    For 2021, Needham Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 588 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 376 $237,140,000 $630,691 $2,919 3.15%
    Home Purchase 194 $169,100,000 $871,649 $4,294 3.48%
    Home Improvement 14 $85,250,000 $6,089,286 $3,546 4.01%
    Other 3 $4,505,000 $1,501,667 $6,789 3.46%
    NA 1 $1,105,000 $1,105,000 $0 4.50%

    For 2021, Needham Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 376 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 194 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 422 $341,780,000 $809,905 $3,468 3.39%
    15 Year 70 $28,620,000 $408,857 $2,654 2.68%
    20 Year 55 $30,455,000 $553,727 $2,684 2.99%
    30+ year 32 $39,420,000 $1,231,875 $5,007 3.68%
    Other 5 $2,565,000 $513,000 $2,620 3.28%
    10 Year 3 $4,255,000 $1,418,333 $2,753 3.04%
    5 Year 1 $50,005,000 $50,005,000 $0 4.75%

    For 2021, Needham Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 422 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 70 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 494 $328,540,000 $665,061
    $4k-5k 2 $840,000 $420,000
    $1k-2k 1 $215,000 $215,000
    $2k-3k 1 $255,000 $255,000
    $5k+ 1 $925,000 $925,000

    Needham Bank's average total fees were $3,468, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 494 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 237 $226,075,000 $953,903
    2.5-3% 224 $97,750,000 $436,384
    4-5% 85 $134,055,000 $1,577,118
    <2.5% 39 $10,465,000 $268,333
    5-6% 3 $28,755,000 $9,585,000

    During 2021, Needham Bank's average interest rate for loans was 3.39%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 237 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $400k-600k 160 $79,120,000 $494,500 $2,880 3.10%
    $200k-400k 153 $46,505,000 $303,954 $2,498 3.02%
    $600k-1MM 120 $95,060,000 $792,167 $3,710 3.63%
    $1MM+ 114 $270,650,000 $2,374,123 $5,866 3.65%
    $100k-200k 35 $5,525,000 $157,857 $2,167 3.06%
    $100,000 or less 6 $240,000 $40,000 $1,450 2.27%

    2021 saw Needham Bank place emphasis on $400k-600k loans with 160 originations, totaling $79,120,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $250k+ 180 $198,250,000 $1,101,389 $4,433 3.27%
    $150k-250k 132 $70,030,000 $530,530 $3,078 3.18%
    $100k-150k 95 $37,295,000 $392,579 $2,688 3.09%
    $75k-100k 57 $18,845,000 $330,614 $2,616 3.13%
    $50k-75k 42 $9,830,000 $234,048 $2,475 2.82%
    $50k or less 9 $1,655,000 $183,889 $2,169 3.05%

    Needham Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $250k+ range, with 180 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 132 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 138 $91,630,000 $663,986 $3,322 3.09%
    30-36% 129 $77,105,000 $597,713 $3,144 3.18%
    <20% 82 $61,340,000 $748,049 $3,667 3.09%
    42% 25 $14,525,000 $581,000 $3,314 3.13%
    36% 22 $14,100,000 $640,909 $3,454 3.18%
    39% 21 $15,285,000 $727,857 $4,053 3.21%
    40% 20 $10,170,000 $508,500 $3,233 3.22%
    37% 19 $10,915,000 $574,474 $3,323 3.27%
    38% 19 $11,095,000 $583,947 $3,047 3.11%
    41% 15 $9,745,000 $649,667 $3,431 3.33%
    43% 13 $10,335,000 $795,000 $3,541 3.21%
    44% 11 $8,015,000 $728,636 $3,327 3.50%
    50-60% 1 $1,645,000 $1,645,000 $7,032 3.75%

    Needham Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 138 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 129 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 370 $243,820,000 $658,973 $3,377 3.13%
    Not applicable 69 $159,635,000 $2,313,551 $0 4.28%
    Not provided 68 $47,180,000 $693,824 $3,465 3.07%
    Asian 46 $27,920,000 $606,957 $3,331 3.57%
    Black 24 $9,700,000 $404,167 $2,729 2.81%
    American Indian 4 $3,830,000 $957,500 $4,677 3.47%
    Asian Indian 2 $1,970,000 $985,000 $3,787 3.31%
    Filipino 1 $1,465,000 $1,465,000 $4,885 3.38%
    Chinese 3 $1,365,000 $455,000 $2,968 3.96%
    Other Asian 1 $215,000 $215,000 $2,463 2.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    92.33%

    Needham Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    77.89%

    Needham Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 588 $497,100,000 $845,408

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    588 $497,100,000 $845,408

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 79 $38,565,000 $488,165 $2,818 2.99%
    40-60% 135 $80,025,000 $592,778 $3,024 3.13%
    60-80% 278 $318,110,000 $1,144,281 $3,721 3.51%
    80-100% 78 $57,360,000 $735,385 $3,745 3.17%
    Under 20% 17 $2,555,000 $150,294 $2,023 2.75%

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    Needham Bank 1063 Great Plain Ave Needham, MA 2492 Full Service B&M $967,071
    Needham Bank 1063 Great Plain Avenue Needham, MA 2492 Full Service Cyber Office $92,048
    Needham Bank 1457 Tremont Street Mission Hill, MA 2120 Full Service B&M $29,304
    Needham Bank 17 West Central St Natick, MA 1760 Full Service B&M $122,757
    Needham Bank 341 Washington Street Westwood, MA 2090 Full Service B&M $243,330
    Needham Bank 402 Washington Street Dedham, MA 2026 Full Service B&M $185,554
    Needham Bank 41 Front Street Ashland, MA 1721 Full Service B&M $90,482
    Needham Bank 458 Washington Street Wellesley, MA 2482 Full Service B&M $334,493
    Needham Bank 520 Main Street Medfield, MA 2052 Full Service B&M $196,178
    Needham Bank 60 Centre St Dover, MA 2030 Full Service B&M $98,984
    Needham Bank 857 Main St Millis, MA 2054 Full Service B&M $84,236

    For 2021, Needham Bank had 11 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $92,441
    Net interest income $79,811
    Total noninterest income $6,679
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $622
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $6,057
    Pre-tax net operating income $27,151
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $481
    Income before extraordinary items $21,575
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $21,575
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $21,575
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $21,195

    Needham Bank's gross interest income from loans was $92,441,000.
    Needham Bank's net interest income from loans was $79,811,000.
    Needham Bank's fee based income from loans was $622,000.
    Needham Bank's net income from loans was $21,575,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $12,630
    Provision for credit losses $2,050
    Total noninterest expense $57,289
    Salaries and employee benefits $38,046
    Premises and equipment expense $3,818
    Additional noninterest expense $15,425
    Applicable income taxes $6,057
    Net charge-offs $3,480
    Cash dividends $0

    Needham Bank's interest expense for loans was $12,630,000.
    Needham Bank's payroll and benefits expense were $38,046,000.
    Needham Bank's property, plant and equipment expenses $3,818,000.

    Loan Performance

    Type of Loan % of Loans Noncurrent (30+ days, end of period snapshot)
    All loans 0.0%
    Real Estate loans 0.0%
    Construction & Land Development loans 0.0%
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans 0.0%
    Multifamily residential loans 0.0%
    1-4 family residential loans 0.0%
    HELOC loans 0.0%
    All other family 0.0%
    Commercial & industrial loans 0.0%
    Personal loans 0.0%
    Credit card loans 0.0%
    Other individual loans 0.0%
    Auto loans 0.0%
    Other consumer loans 1.0%
    Unsecured commercial real estate loans 0.0%

    Deposits

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Total deposits $2,568,341
    Deposits held in domestic offices $2,568,341
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $2,414,719
    Deposits by U.S. Government $22,685
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $97,935
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $33,002
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $130,071
    Demand deposits $33,102
    Nontransaction accounts $2,438,270
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $699,309
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $777,508
    Total time deposits $961,454
    Total time and savings deposits $2,535,239
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $328,160
    Interest-bearing deposits $2,240,181
    Retail deposits $2,157,330
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $76,594
    Brokered deposits $50,000
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $2,917,992
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $457,181
    Interest-bearing balances $441,477
    Total securities $251,704
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $9,869
    Net loans and leases $2,086,408
    Loan and leases loss allowance $18,415
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $28,664
    Other real estate owned $0
    Goodwill and other intangibles $2,735
    All other assets $81,431

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $2,917,992
    Total Liabilities $2,591,948
    Total deposits $2,568,341
    Interest-bearing deposits $2,240,181
    Deposits held in domestic offices $2,568,341
    % insured (estimated) $66
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $0
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $256
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $23,351

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $2,086,408
    Loan and leases loss allowance $18,415
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $2,104,823
    All real estate loans $1,946,154
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $1,946,154
    Construction and development loans $411,744
    Residential 1-4 family construction $271,036
    Other construction, all land development and other land $140,708
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $535,225
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $128,729
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $406,496
    Multifamily residential real estate $141,966
    1-4 family residential loans $855,839
    Farmland loans $1,380
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $0
    Commercial and industrial loans $110,529
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $39,911
    Credit card loans $678
    Related Plans $3
    Consumer Auto Loans $4,028
    Other loans to individuals $35,202
    All other loans & leases $8,229
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $67
    Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks $0
    Loans not secured by real estate $0
    Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees $0
    Restructured Loans & leases $3,265
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $2,433
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    Needham Bank had $2,086,408,000 of loans outstanding in 2021. $1,946,154,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $411,744,000 of loans were in development loans. $141,966,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $855,839,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $0 of loans were in farm loans. $678,000 of loans were in credit card loans. $4,028,000 of loans were in the auto loan category.

    Small Business Loans

    Categorization # of Loans in Category $ amount of loans (in 000's) Average $/loan
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$1MM 214 $56,304 $263,103
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 49 $705 $14,388
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 35 $4,025 $115,000
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 130 $51,574 $396,723
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 800 $41,016 $51,270
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 502 $2,751 $5,480
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 105 $8,627 $82,162
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 193 $29,638 $153,565
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 1 $380 $380,000
    Farmland loans - $250k-1MM 1 $380 $380,000