Needham Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Needham, MA

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Review & Overview

Needham Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Needham Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Boston, Barnstable Town, Miami, Worcester, and Providence among others. We have data for 11 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% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.23% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.86% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.65% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.65% 4/28/24
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Originations

734

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$640,770,000

Awards

Needham Bank 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 663 $582,825,000 $879,072 $3,509 4.34%
BARNSTABLE TOWN, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $16,645,000 $792,619 $3,975 4.27%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $11,005,000 $11,005,000 $58,397 4.50%
Outside of Metro Areas 6 $10,870,000 $1,811,667 $8,553 5.92%
WORCESTER, MA-CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 20 $8,040,000 $402,000 $3,648 4.81%
PROVIDENCE-WARWICK, RI-MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $6,335,000 $422,333 $2,769 3.70%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $2,275,000 $2,275,000 $10,185 3.38%
PITTSFIELD, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $800,000 $400,000 $4,412 3.13%
SPRINGFIELD, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $760,000 $380,000 $2,920 5.00%
Vineyard Haven, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $750,000 $375,000 $3,317 3.13%
PORTLAND-SOUTH PORTLAND, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $465,000 $465,000 $3,003 3.00%
Needham Bank's top markets include Boston, Barnstable Town, Miami, Worcester, and Providence among others.

Their top states include:
  • Massachusetts (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Vermont (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Rhode Island (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New Hampshire (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 427 $558,615,000 $1,308,232 $3,766 4.42%
    HELOC 307 $82,155,000 $267,606 n/a 4.24%

    For 2022, Needham Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 427 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 307 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 249 $241,385,000 $969,418 $4,019 4.70%
    Other 247 $62,035,000 $251,154 $2,557 4.22%
    Refi 228 $300,000,000 $1,315,789 $3,402 4.07%
    Home Improvement 10 $37,350,000 $3,735,000 $4,226 4.89%

    For 2022, Needham Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 249 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 247 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 319 $92,445,000 $289,796 $3,549 4.22%
    30 Year 279 $352,425,000 $1,263,172 $3,698 4.51%
    30+ year 89 $74,335,000 $835,225 $4,391 4.63%
    15 Year 40 $17,760,000 $444,000 $2,950 3.59%
    10 Year 4 $54,970,000 $13,742,500 $2,818 4.06%
    5 Year 2 $47,830,000 $23,915,000 $0 4.75%
    Other 1 $1,005,000 $1,005,000 $0 5.50%

    For 2022, Needham Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 319 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 279 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 325 $233,995,000 $719,985
    $3k-4k 2 $620,000 $310,000
    $5k+ 2 $920,000 $460,000

    Needham Bank's average total fees were $3,698, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 325 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 209 $116,905,000 $559,354
    4-5% 190 $239,980,000 $1,263,053
    5-6% 172 $225,580,000 $1,311,512
    2.5-3% 115 $34,185,000 $297,261
    6-7% 35 $20,075,000 $573,571
    <2.5% 5 $755,000 $151,000
    7-8% 4 $1,000,000 $250,000
    Over 8% 4 $2,290,000 $572,500

    During 2022, Needham Bank's average interest rate for loans was 4.51%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 209 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 198 $55,200,000 $278,788 $2,778 4.42%
    $400k-600k 129 $63,365,000 $491,202 $3,086 4.61%
    $1MM+ 122 $412,510,000 $3,381,230 $6,553 4.45%
    $600k-1MM 120 $91,580,000 $763,167 $3,748 4.39%
    $100k-200k 108 $14,670,000 $135,833 $2,256 3.96%
    $100,000 or less 57 $3,445,000 $60,439 $750 3.93%

    2022 saw Needham Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 198 originations, totaling $55,200,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $250k+ 272 $201,390,000 $740,404 $5,031 4.32%
    $150k-250k 179 $70,285,000 $392,654 $3,388 4.25%
    $100k-150k 120 $36,250,000 $302,083 $2,945 4.41%
    $75k-100k 45 $11,765,000 $261,444 $2,768 4.65%
    $50k-75k 26 $5,090,000 $195,769 $2,528 3.71%
    $50k or less 5 $635,000 $127,000 $2,340 3.85%

    Needham Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $250k+ range, with 272 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 179 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 176 $82,260,000 $467,386 $3,666 4.19%
    30-36% 144 $90,180,000 $626,250 $4,613 4.23%
    <20% 84 $37,520,000 $446,667 $3,466 3.99%
    36% 34 $18,960,000 $557,647 $4,085 4.66%
    43% 30 $13,310,000 $443,667 $2,994 4.19%
    40% 28 $14,210,000 $507,500 $3,418 4.81%
    38% 27 $14,675,000 $543,519 $3,648 4.59%
    37% 26 $14,410,000 $554,231 $3,732 4.98%
    39% 25 $12,245,000 $489,800 $3,492 4.22%
    42% 21 $8,465,000 $403,095 $3,142 5.04%
    41% 20 $7,420,000 $371,000 $3,226 4.15%
    44% 20 $8,150,000 $407,500 $3,731 4.33%
    45% 5 $1,495,000 $299,000 $2,438 4.98%
    47% 3 $1,215,000 $405,000 $2,430 4.33%
    46% 2 $300,000 $150,000 $0 4.13%
    >60% 1 $455,000 $455,000 $3,268 3.88%

    Needham Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 176 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 144 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Not applicable 80 $313,240,000 $3,915,500 $0 4.65%
    White 452 $222,130,000 $491,438 $3,932 4.26%
    Asian 86 $50,950,000 $592,442 $3,594 4.97%
    Not provided 74 $37,750,000 $510,135 $3,815 3.94%
    Black 21 $8,155,000 $388,333 $2,737 4.21%
    Asian Indian 11 $4,995,000 $454,091 $3,782 3.78%
    Chinese 6 $2,490,000 $415,000 $3,088 4.92%
    American Indian 2 $580,000 $290,000 $3,219 4.63%
    Other Asian 2 $480,000 $240,000 $2,353 4.06%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    91.87%

    Needham Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    82.43%

    Needham Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 734 $640,770,000 $872,984

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    734 $640,770,000 $872,984

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 146 $52,190,000 $357,466 $2,726 4.28%
    40-60% 94 $188,590,000 $2,006,277 $3,576 4.31%
    60-80% 226 $298,020,000 $1,318,673 $4,129 4.62%
    80-100% 87 $70,675,000 $812,356 $3,864 4.43%
    Under 20% 181 $31,295,000 $172,901 $1,740 4.04%