Ulster Savings Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Kingston, NY

LEI: 5493008GTOZI3HQKE634

Tax ID: 14-1136850

5 stars - Updated: 4/18/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 21 reviews

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Review & Overview

Ulster Savings Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. Ulster Savings Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Kingston, Poughkeepsie, New York, Albany, and Hudson among others. We have data for 8 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Ulster Savings 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. Ulster 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 about average rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.82% 4/18/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 7.01% 4/18/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.03% 4/18/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.04% 4/18/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.52% 4/18/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.58% 4/18/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.58% 4/18/25
These are simulated rates generated by our proprietary machine learning models. These are not guaranteed by the bank. They are our estimates based on a lender's past behaviors combined with current market conditions. Contact an individual lender for their actual rates. Our models use fixed rate terms for conforming loans, 700+ FICO, 10% down for FHA and 20% for conventional. These are based on consensus, historical data-- not advertised promotional rates.

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Originations

442

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$115,370,000

Awards

Ulster Savings Bank 30 Year Conventional Loans silver Ulster Savings Bank 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze
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Relative Rate

Ulster Savings Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.73%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.18%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Ulster Savings Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $5,680.

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
KINGSTON, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 258 $64,290,000 $249,186 $3,274 7.11%
POUGHKEEPSIE-NEWBURGH-MIDDLETOWN, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 103 $27,015,000 $262,282 $3,497 7.12%
Outside of Metro Areas 48 $11,470,000 $238,958 $3,859 7.00%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $9,045,000 $476,053 $4,880 7.13%
ALBANY-SCHENECTADY-TROY, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,630,000 $203,750 $4,190 6.53%
Hudson, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,330,000 $332,500 $3,955 6.66%
Amsterdam, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $4,398 7.00%
Gloversville, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $8,583 6.00%
Ulster Savings Bank's top markets include Kingston, Poughkeepsie, New York, Albany, and Hudson among others.

Their top states include:
  • New York (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Connecticut (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 440 $114,820,000 $260,955 $3,475 7.08%
    FHA 2 $550,000 $275,000 $7,790 6.63%

    For 2024, Ulster Savings Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 440 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 2 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 250 $92,320,000 $369,280 $5,677 6.75%
    Other 83 $6,725,000 $81,024 $291 7.59%
    Home Improvement 68 $4,810,000 $70,735 $543 7.60%
    Cash Out Refi 32 $7,780,000 $243,125 $3,116 7.35%
    Refi 9 $3,735,000 $415,000 $3,381 6.89%

    For 2024, Ulster Savings Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 250 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 83 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 263 $93,565,000 $355,760 $5,680 6.73%
    15 Year 61 $6,855,000 $112,377 $854 7.45%
    10 Year 47 $2,365,000 $50,319 $73 7.39%
    20 Year 43 $3,775,000 $87,791 $294 8.14%
    5 Year 17 $675,000 $39,706 $6 7.13%
    Other 8 $7,910,000 $988,750 $0 8.22%
    3 Year 2 $60,000 $30,000 $0 7.13%
    30+ year 1 $165,000 $165,000 $6,206 7.50%

    For 2024, Ulster Savings Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 263 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 61 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 176 $14,930,000 $84,830
    $1k-2k 98 $32,170,000 $328,265
    $2k-3k 48 $13,450,000 $280,208
    $5k+ 45 $22,775,000 $506,111
    $4k-5k 29 $11,925,000 $411,207
    $3k-4k 25 $8,565,000 $342,600

    Ulster Savings Bank's average total fees were $5,680, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 176 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 208 $63,520,000 $305,385
    7-8% 173 $35,115,000 $202,977
    Over 8% 48 $13,800,000 $287,500
    5-6% 9 $2,265,000 $251,667
    <2.5% 4 $670,000 $167,500

    During 2024, Ulster Savings Bank's average interest rate for loans was 6.73%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 208 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 151 $43,215,000 $286,192 $4,642 6.76%
    $100,000 or less 124 $5,490,000 $44,274 $127 7.59%
    $100k-200k 83 $12,215,000 $147,169 $1,925 7.01%
    $400k-600k 55 $25,715,000 $467,545 $6,301 6.82%
    $600k-1MM 23 $17,635,000 $766,739 $11,675 7.02%
    $1MM+ 6 $11,100,000 $1,850,000 $15,813 8.27%

    2024 saw Ulster Savings Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 151 originations, totaling $43,215,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 107 $22,195,000 $207,430 $2,871 7.11%
    $150k-250k 91 $30,035,000 $330,055 $5,060 7.03%
    $75k-100k 78 $11,520,000 $147,692 $2,052 7.24%
    $250k+ 71 $32,735,000 $461,056 $5,994 7.13%
    $50k-75k 64 $8,740,000 $136,563 $1,763 6.90%
    $50k or less 23 $2,235,000 $97,174 $1,601 6.59%

    Ulster Savings Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 107 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 91 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 94 $24,620,000 $261,915 $3,450 6.96%
    30-36% 81 $19,755,000 $243,889 $3,205 7.03%
    <20% 34 $7,320,000 $215,294 $2,616 6.93%
    42% 33 $5,585,000 $169,242 $2,540 7.30%
    41% 27 $7,215,000 $267,222 $3,170 7.21%
    39% 25 $5,685,000 $227,400 $3,298 7.09%
    44% 23 $8,465,000 $368,043 $5,363 7.47%
    37% 21 $4,435,000 $211,190 $2,850 7.17%
    40% 20 $5,460,000 $273,000 $4,454 7.18%
    38% 19 $4,875,000 $256,579 $4,983 6.88%
    36% 14 $1,820,000 $130,000 $1,268 7.39%
    43% 10 $2,490,000 $249,000 $5,661 7.19%
    49% 8 $2,760,000 $345,000 $4,296 6.66%
    45% 7 $1,705,000 $243,571 $4,650 6.59%
    48% 6 $2,020,000 $336,667 $5,761 6.92%
    46% 5 $1,145,000 $229,000 $2,810 6.58%
    47% 5 $1,135,000 $227,000 $4,881 6.63%
    50-60% 2 $970,000 $485,000 $4,805 6.88%

    Ulster Savings Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 94 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 81 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 375 $90,045,000 $240,120 $3,434 7.08%
    Not provided 24 $8,560,000 $356,667 $4,596 7.22%
    Not applicable 8 $7,910,000 $988,750 $0 8.22%
    Black 22 $5,290,000 $240,455 $3,114 6.93%
    Asian 12 $3,390,000 $282,500 $3,862 6.88%
    American Indian 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 2.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    91.88%

    Ulster Savings Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    86.88%

    Ulster Savings Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 442 $115,370,000 $261,018

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    442 $115,370,000 $261,018

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 50 $9,600,000 $192,000 $1,484 7.28%
    40-60% 48 $12,530,000 $261,042 $3,988 6.70%
    60-80% 108 $46,120,000 $427,037 $7,123 6.95%
    80-100% 113 $40,985,000 $362,699 $5,039 6.74%
    Under 20% 123 $6,135,000 $49,878 $106 7.58%