The Luzerne Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Luzerne, PA

LEI: 549300EJ89CA12ZT7X03

Tax ID: 24-0648945

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Review & Overview

The Luzerne Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. The Luzerne Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Scranton, Pottsville, East Stroudsburg, Allentown, and Sayre among others. We have data for 8 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

The Luzerne 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. The Luzerne 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 about average rates.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.27% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.51% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.38% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.68% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.68% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.68% 4/21/24
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Originations

446

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$44,930,000

Employee count

75

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
SCRANTON--WILKES-BARRE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 425 $41,155,000 $96,835 $5,940 4.13%
Pottsville, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $2,375,000 $215,909 $5,171 5.32%
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $745,000 $248,333 $10,604 4.04%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $310,000 $155,000 $0 3.94%
Sayre, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 3.99%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 2.89%
BLOOMSBURG-BERWICK, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $70,000 $35,000 $0 3.94%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 4.99%
The Luzerne Bank's top markets include Scranton, Pottsville, East Stroudsburg, Allentown, and Sayre among others.

Their top states include:
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 324 $28,560,000 $88,148 n/a 3.72%
    Conventional 122 $16,370,000 $134,180 $6,183 5.32%

    For 2019, The Luzerne Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 324 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 122 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 186 $19,640,000 $105,591 $7,231 3.75%
    Home Purchase 109 $15,155,000 $139,037 $6,443 5.11%
    Home Improvement 97 $6,275,000 $64,691 $0 3.93%
    Other 52 $3,620,000 $69,615 $0 3.99%
    Cash Out Refi 2 $240,000 $120,000 $3,581 4.81%

    For 2019, The Luzerne Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 186 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 109 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 324 $28,550,000 $88,117 $0 3.72%
    20 Year 87 $10,065,000 $115,690 $0 5.35%
    30 Year 12 $3,470,000 $289,167 $6,066 5.06%
    15 Year 12 $840,000 $70,000 $0 5.46%
    30+ year 5 $1,675,000 $335,000 $6,442 4.88%
    5 Year 4 $80,000 $20,000 $0 5.31%
    10 Year 2 $250,000 $125,000 $0 5.38%

    For 2019, The Luzerne Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 324 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 87 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $2k-3k 9 $2,265,000 $251,667
    $1k-2k 3 $475,000 $158,333
    $5k+ 2 $1,730,000 $865,000
    $<1k 1 $15,000 $15,000
    $3k-4k 1 $625,000 $625,000

    The Luzerne Bank's average total fees were $6,066, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $2k-3k bucket, with 9 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 146 $12,970,000 $88,836
    3-4% 114 $10,560,000 $92,632
    4-5% 92 $9,580,000 $104,130
    5-6% 89 $11,555,000 $129,831
    6-7% 5 $265,000 $53,000

    During 2019, The Luzerne Bank's average interest rate for loans was 5.06%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 146 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 291 $14,795,000 $50,842 $2,503 4.19%
    $100k-200k 102 $13,150,000 $128,922 $4,672 3.97%
    $200k-400k 43 $10,785,000 $250,814 $5,378 4.13%
    $400k-600k 7 $3,325,000 $475,000 $10,604 5.13%
    $1MM+ 2 $2,250,000 $1,125,000 $15,490 5.50%
    $600k-1MM 1 $625,000 $625,000 $10,799 4.88%

    2019 saw The Luzerne Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 291 originations, totaling $14,795,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 100 $6,200,000 $62,000 $3,331 4.01%
    $50k-75k 91 $6,865,000 $75,440 $5,259 3.67%
    $100k-150k 66 $6,890,000 $104,394 $5,243 3.82%
    $75k-100k 49 $4,015,000 $81,939 $5,014 3.85%
    $150k-250k 29 $4,525,000 $156,034 $7,888 3.92%
    $250k+ 21 $5,525,000 $263,095 $9,341 4.14%

    The Luzerne Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 100 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 91 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 100 $9,460,000 $94,600 $15,490 3.84%
    30-36% 72 $6,790,000 $94,306 $3,892 3.95%
    <20% 67 $6,565,000 $97,985 $6,761 3.69%
    50-60% 19 $1,635,000 $86,053 $5,158 4.32%
    38% 16 $1,290,000 $80,625 $5,640 4.40%
    39% 14 $1,230,000 $87,857 $0 3.96%
    >60% 8 $750,000 $93,750 $5,259 4.47%
    36% 8 $510,000 $63,750 $0 3.54%
    40% 6 $430,000 $71,667 $0 3.60%
    44% 5 $435,000 $87,000 $3,857 3.73%
    43% 5 $555,000 $111,000 $0 3.90%
    37% 3 $365,000 $121,667 $0 3.59%
    46% 3 $175,000 $58,333 $0 3.84%
    47% 3 $215,000 $71,667 $0 3.96%
    48% 3 $365,000 $121,667 $0 2.89%
    41% 2 $120,000 $60,000 $0 4.49%
    49% 2 $190,000 $95,000 $0 3.99%
    42% 2 $170,000 $85,000 $0 3.44%
    45% 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 3.99%

    The Luzerne Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 100 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 72 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 355 $33,885,000 $95,451 $6,417 3.91%
    Not applicable 75 $9,265,000 $123,533 $0 5.44%
    Not provided 12 $1,380,000 $115,000 $5,173 3.46%
    Black 3 $225,000 $75,000 $0 4.29%
    Asian 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 3.99%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    90.94%

    The Luzerne Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    87.44%

    The Luzerne Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 446 $44,930,000 $100,740

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 22 $4,760,000 $216,364
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 13 $895,000 $68,846
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 411 $39,275,000 $95,560

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 106 $7,330,000 $69,151 $2,387 3.99%
    40-60% 65 $5,995,000 $92,231 $5,171 3.85%
    60-80% 107 $14,055,000 $131,355 $5,275 4.60%
    80-100% 104 $15,370,000 $147,788 $7,466 4.20%
    Under 20% 64 $2,180,000 $34,063 $0 3.92%

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    The Luzerne Bank 118 Main Street Luzerne, PA 18709 Full Service B&M $100,809
    The Luzerne Bank 1320 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort, PA 18704 Full Service B&M $40,244
    The Luzerne Bank 10 Dessen Drive Hazleton, PA 18201 Full Service B&M $34,587
    The Luzerne Bank 1077 Highway 315 Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 Full Service Retail $30,659
    The Luzerne Bank 285 South Main Street Pittston, PA 18640 Full Service B&M $28,269
    The Luzerne Bank 509 Main Road Dallas, PA 18612 Full Service B&M $55,088
    The Luzerne Bank 669 State Route 93 Highway Sugarloaf, PA 18249 Full Service B&M $11,294
    The Luzerne Bank 67 Public Square Wilkes Barre, PA 18701 Full Service B&M $26,935
    The Luzerne Bank Corners Of Rt. 118 & 415 Dallas, PA 18612 Full Service B&M $48,697

    For 2019, The Luzerne Bank had 9 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $17,692
    Net interest income $14,665
    Total noninterest income $1,004
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $653
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $351
    Pre-tax net operating income $4,749
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $167
    Income before extraordinary items $3,945
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $3,945
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $3,945
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $0
    Net operating income $3,811

    The Luzerne Bank's gross interest income from loans was $17,692,000.
    The Luzerne Bank's net interest income from loans was $14,665,000.
    The Luzerne Bank's fee based income from loans was $653,000.
    The Luzerne Bank's net income from loans was $3,945,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $3,027
    Provision for credit losses $435
    Total noninterest expense $10,485
    Salaries and employee benefits $5,650
    Premises and equipment expense $1,680
    Additional noninterest expense $3,155
    Applicable income taxes $971
    Net charge-offs $96
    Cash dividends $1,145

    The Luzerne Bank's interest expense for loans was $3,027,000.
    The Luzerne Bank's payroll and benefits expense were $5,650,000.
    The Luzerne Bank's property, plant and equipment expenses $1,680,000.

    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 1.0%
    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 0.0%
    Unsecured commercial real estate loans 0.0%

    Deposits

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Total deposits $382,260
    Deposits held in domestic offices $382,260
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $366,392
    Deposits by U.S. Government $0
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $15,869
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $0
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $34,475
    Demand deposits $29,340
    Nontransaction accounts $347,786
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $41,694
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $196,912
    Total time deposits $109,179
    Total time and savings deposits $352,921
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $130,517
    Interest-bearing deposits $251,743
    Retail deposits $365,323
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $8,342
    Brokered deposits $1,100
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $453,131
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $18,335
    Interest-bearing balances $9,289
    Total securities $30,874
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $21,250
    Net loans and leases $343,034
    Loan and leases loss allowance $3,998
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $11,617
    Other real estate owned $0
    Goodwill and other intangibles $14,353
    All other assets $13,668

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $453,131
    Total Liabilities $399,962
    Total deposits $382,260
    Interest-bearing deposits $251,743
    Deposits held in domestic offices $382,260
    % insured (estimated) $81
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $3,015
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $7,825
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $6,862

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $343,034
    Loan and leases loss allowance $3,998
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $347,032
    All real estate loans $266,431
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $266,431
    Construction and development loans $3,654
    Residential 1-4 family construction $1,683
    Other construction, all land development and other land $1,971
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $113,612
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $21,387
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $92,225
    Multifamily residential real estate $8,169
    1-4 family residential loans $140,859
    Farmland loans $137
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $1,350
    Commercial and industrial loans $41,341
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $25,809
    Credit card loans $0
    Related Plans $101
    Consumer Auto Loans $23,342
    Other loans to individuals $2,366
    All other loans & leases $12,101
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $133
    Loans to depository institutions and acceptances of other banks $7,500
    Loans not secured by real estate $0
    Loans secured by real estate to non-U.S. addressees $0
    Restructured Loans & leases $1,580
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $1,253
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    The Luzerne Bank had $343,034,000 of loans outstanding in 2019. $266,431,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $3,654,000 of loans were in development loans. $8,169,000 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $140,859,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $1,350,000 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $23,342,000 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 321 $44,766 $139,458
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 95 $4,096 $43,116
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 127 $15,076 $118,709
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 99 $25,594 $258,525
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 320 $21,903 $68,447
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 238 $6,121 $25,718
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 56 $5,528 $98,714
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 26 $10,254 $394,385
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 2 $137 $68,500
    Farmland loans - <$100k 1 $30 $30,000
    Farmland loans - $100-250k 1 $107 $107,000
    Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM 1 $24 $24,000
    Agriculture operations loans - <$100k 1 $24 $24,000