Unity Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Clinton, NJ

LEI: 549300FNQXUCMCVLKL76

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Unity Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. Unity 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: New York, Allentown, Philadelphia, Ocean City, and Trenton among others. We have data for 17 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Unity Bank has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Unity 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 6.92% 11/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.80% 11/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.08% 11/21/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.42% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.32% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.66% 11/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.66% 11/21/24
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Originations

1,118

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$443,560,000

Employee count

206 Show all (5) awards

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 988 $408,080,000 $413,036 $4,072 3.33%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 75 $15,095,000 $201,267 $3,338 3.18%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 24 $7,750,000 $322,917 $3,652 3.23%
OCEAN CITY, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $3,785,000 $3,785,000 $12,822 4.25%
TRENTON-PRINCETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,180,000 $272,500 $3,091 3.39%
BRIDGEPORT-STAMFORD-NORWALK, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,875,000 $625,000 $4,050 3.92%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,335,000 $445,000 $4,972 4.63%
ATLANTIC CITY-HAMMONTON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $815,000 $815,000 $4,815 5.00%
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $565,000 $188,333 $3,253 3.04%
Outside of Metro Areas 3 $555,000 $185,000 $3,556 3.38%
POUGHKEEPSIE-NEWBURGH-MIDDLETOWN, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $510,000 $255,000 $0 4.50%
READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $330,000 $165,000 $3,242 3.06%
LAKE HAVASU CITY-KINGMAN, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $3,917 4.75%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,046 4.88%
YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 3.38%
SCRANTON--WILKES-BARRE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 3.63%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $2,181 5.00%
Unity Bank's top markets include New York, Allentown, Philadelphia, Ocean City, and Trenton among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 1,111 $440,005,000 $396,044 $3,966 3.33%
    FHA 6 $3,060,000 $510,000 $12,502 3.17%
    HELOC 1 $495,000 $495,000 n/a 2.88%

    For 2020, Unity Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,111 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 6 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 518 $226,390,000 $437,046 $5,112 3.70%
    Refi 460 $164,430,000 $357,457 $3,053 2.82%
    Cash Out Refi 125 $48,295,000 $386,360 $3,745 3.60%
    Home Improvement 11 $2,875,000 $261,364 $2,141 3.66%
    Other 4 $1,570,000 $392,500 $2,904 5.06%

    For 2020, Unity Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 518 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 460 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 855 $356,605,000 $417,082 $4,225 3.48%
    15 Year 200 $61,650,000 $308,250 $3,024 2.63%
    20 Year 30 $10,090,000 $336,333 $3,355 2.97%
    Other 26 $12,290,000 $472,692 $5,981 4.37%
    10 Year 4 $920,000 $230,000 $1,985 2.88%
    5 Year 2 $50,000 $25,000 $250 4.38%
    1 Year 1 $1,955,000 $1,955,000 $29,364 3.50%

    For 2020, Unity Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 855 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 200 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 897 $351,355,000 $391,700
    $5k+ 32 $26,760,000 $836,250
    $1k-2k 16 $4,090,000 $255,625
    $2k-3k 12 $6,080,000 $506,667
    $3k-4k 10 $5,580,000 $558,000
    $4k-5k 3 $655,000 $218,333

    Unity Bank's average total fees were $4,225, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 897 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 367 $141,635,000 $385,926
    <2.5% 262 $84,720,000 $323,359
    3-4% 222 $86,100,000 $387,838
    4-5% 159 $88,535,000 $556,824
    5-6% 103 $40,885,000 $396,942
    6-7% 5 $1,685,000 $337,000

    During 2020, Unity Bank's average interest rate for loans was 3.48%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 367 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 516 $152,010,000 $294,593 $3,305 3.16%
    $400k-600k 315 $151,945,000 $482,365 $4,283 3.35%
    $100k-200k 134 $20,900,000 $155,970 $2,999 3.36%
    $600k-1MM 112 $80,490,000 $718,661 $5,915 3.62%
    $1MM+ 22 $36,920,000 $1,678,182 $14,105 4.62%
    $100,000 or less 19 $1,295,000 $68,158 $1,168 4.22%

    2020 saw Unity Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 516 originations, totaling $152,010,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 319 $135,445,000 $424,592 $3,813 3.17%
    $100k-150k 270 $96,080,000 $355,852 $3,587 3.13%
    $250k+ 215 $117,755,000 $547,698 $5,065 3.35%
    $75k-100k 136 $39,440,000 $290,000 $3,580 3.24%
    $50k-75k 104 $26,570,000 $255,481 $3,570 3.52%
    $50k or less 50 $13,550,000 $271,000 $4,198 4.45%

    Unity Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 319 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 270 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 240 $87,720,000 $365,500 $3,615 2.85%
    30-36% 175 $63,845,000 $364,829 $3,594 2.98%
    >60% 125 $54,155,000 $433,240 $5,660 5.10%
    <20% 117 $45,785,000 $391,325 $3,485 2.98%
    43% 35 $14,335,000 $409,571 $3,945 3.30%
    42% 34 $15,840,000 $465,882 $4,999 3.35%
    44% 34 $13,390,000 $393,824 $3,791 3.07%
    37% 33 $12,225,000 $370,455 $3,191 2.99%
    48% 33 $12,775,000 $387,121 $3,761 3.01%
    50-60% 33 $14,965,000 $453,485 $6,212 4.20%
    49% 32 $15,480,000 $483,750 $5,340 3.21%
    41% 32 $12,180,000 $380,625 $4,148 3.23%
    39% 31 $9,615,000 $310,161 $3,413 3.12%
    47% 27 $9,265,000 $343,148 $3,163 3.05%
    38% 27 $11,475,000 $425,000 $3,654 3.20%
    36% 23 $8,745,000 $380,217 $3,937 3.24%
    45% 22 $11,620,000 $528,182 $3,899 3.12%
    46% 21 $7,525,000 $358,333 $3,600 3.06%
    40% 18 $6,900,000 $383,333 $3,781 3.19%

    Unity Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 240 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 175 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 800 $325,160,000 $406,450 $4,057 3.40%
    Asian 242 $87,590,000 $361,942 $3,556 2.97%
    Black 32 $12,520,000 $391,250 $3,891 3.30%
    Not provided 26 $10,320,000 $396,923 $5,750 3.80%
    Not applicable 15 $6,695,000 $446,333 $5,958 4.80%
    Asian Indian 3 $1,275,000 $425,000 $5,478 4.13%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    97.29%

    Unity Bank has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    93.56%

    Unity Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,118 $443,560,000 $396,744

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 5 $2,515,000 $503,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 1,113 $441,045,000 $396,267

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 63 $20,205,000 $320,714 $3,131 2.95%
    40-60% 206 $73,040,000 $354,563 $3,558 2.98%
    60-80% 583 $241,585,000 $414,383 $4,184 3.47%
    80-100% 256 $106,910,000 $417,617 $4,355 3.36%
    Under 20% 10 $1,820,000 $182,000 $1,619 4.00%

    Bank Details

    Branches

    Bank Name Branch Branch Type Deposits (000's)
    Unity Bank 104 Raritan Avenue Highland Park, NJ 8901 Full Service B&M $76,344
    Unity Bank 12 Mountain Avenue Somerville, NJ 8876 Full Service B&M $63,423
    Unity Bank 120 Cedar Grove Lane Somerset, NJ 8873 Full Service B&M $69,915
    Unity Bank 1225 Us - 22 W Phillipsburg, NJ 8865 Full Service B&M $39,959
    Unity Bank 1230 Bound Brook Road Middlesex, NJ 8846 Full Service B&M $50,473
    Unity Bank 157 Main Street Flemington, NJ 8822 Full Service B&M $95,684
    Unity Bank 1700 Sullivan Trail Easton, PA 18040 Full Service B&M $53,035
    Unity Bank 1746 Oak Tree Road Edison, NJ 8820 Full Service B&M $84,349
    Unity Bank 2222 South Avenue Scotch Plains Township, NJ 7076 Full Service B&M $85,017
    Unity Bank 2426 Plainfield Avenue South Plainfield, NJ 7080 Full Service B&M $39,414
    Unity Bank 2850 Easton Ave Bethlehem, PA 18017 Full Service B&M $8,033
    Unity Bank 370 Route 22 Whitehouse Station, NJ 8889 Full Service B&M $91,387
    Unity Bank 4 Emerson Plaza West Emerson, NJ 7630 Full Service B&M $44,005
    Unity Bank 450 Somerset Street North Plainfield, NJ 7060 Full Service B&M $95,763
    Unity Bank 475 Franklin Tpke. Ramsey, NJ 7446 Full Service B&M $18,332
    Unity Bank 5 East Asbury Anderson Road Washington, NJ 7882 Full Service B&M $70,796
    Unity Bank 628 North Wood Avenue Linden, NJ 7036 Full Service B&M $46,875
    Unity Bank 64 Old Highway 22 Clinton, NJ 8809 Full Service B&M $407,443
    Unity Bank 952 Stuyvesant Avenue Union Township, NJ 7083 Full Service B&M $44,212

    For 2020, Unity Bank had 19 branches.

    Yearly Performance Overview

    Bank Income

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest income $80,071
    Net interest income $65,938
    Total noninterest income $11,718
    Gross Fiduciary activities income $0
    Service charges on deposit accounts $1,289
    Trading account gains and fees $0
    Additional Noninterest Income $10,429
    Pre-tax net operating income $30,244
    Securities gains (or losses, -) $334
    Income before extraordinary items $23,091
    Discontinued Operations (Extraordinary gains, net) $0
    Net income of bank and minority interests $23,091
    Minority interest net income $0
    Net income $23,091
    Sale, conversion, retirement of capital stock, net $1,411
    Net operating income $22,827

    Unity Bank's gross interest income from loans was $80,071,000.
    Unity Bank's net interest income from loans was $65,938,000.
    Unity Bank's fee based income from loans was $1,289,000.
    Unity Bank's net income from loans was $23,091,000.

    Bank Expenses

    Item Value (in 000's)
    Total interest expense $14,133
    Provision for credit losses $7,000
    Total noninterest expense $40,412
    Salaries and employee benefits $23,449
    Premises and equipment expense $5,279
    Additional noninterest expense $11,684
    Applicable income taxes $7,487
    Net charge-offs $290
    Cash dividends $8,207

    Unity Bank's interest expense for loans was $14,133,000.
    Unity Bank's payroll and benefits expense were $23,449,000.
    Unity Bank's property, plant and equipment expenses $5,279,000.

    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 1.0%
    HELOC loans 1.0%
    All other family 1.0%
    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 $1,558,283
    Deposits held in domestic offices $1,558,283
    Deposits by Individuals, partnerships, and corporations $1,396,494
    Deposits by U.S. Government $6,750
    Deposits by States and political subdivisions in the U.S. $142,591
    Deposits by Commercial banks and other depository institutions in U.S. $12,448
    Deposits by Banks in foreign countries $0
    Deposits by Foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Transaction accounts $664,055
    Demand deposits $459,819
    Nontransaction accounts $894,228
    Money market deposit accounts (MMDAs) $18,220
    Other savings deposits (excluding MMDAs) $437,410
    Total time deposits $438,598
    Total time and savings deposits $1,098,464
    Noninterest-bearing deposits $459,819
    Interest-bearing deposits $1,098,464
    Retail deposits $1,319,006
    IRAs and Keogh plan accounts $38,506
    Brokered deposits $172,701
    Deposits held in foreign offices $0

    Assets

    Asset Value (in 000's)
    Total Assets $1,951,990
    Cash & Balances due from depository institutions $214,810
    Interest-bearing balances $192,358
    Total securities $46,568
    Federal funds sold & reverse repurchase $0
    Net loans and leases $1,606,921
    Loan and leases loss allowance $23,105
    Trading account assets $0
    Bank premises and fixed assets $18,594
    Other real estate owned $0
    Goodwill and other intangibles $3,373
    All other assets $61,724

    Liabilities

    Liabilities Value (in 000's)
    Total liabilities and capital $1,951,990
    Total Liabilities $1,773,853
    Total deposits $1,558,283
    Interest-bearing deposits $1,098,464
    Deposits held in domestic offices $1,558,283
    % insured (estimated) $60
    Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements $0
    Trading liabilities $0
    Other borrowed funds $202,417
    Subordinated debt $0
    All other liabilities $13,153

    Issued Loan Types

    Type Value (in 000's)
    Net loans and leases $1,606,921
    Loan and leases loss allowance $23,105
    Total loans and leases (domestic) $1,630,026
    All real estate loans $1,415,169
    Real estate loans in domestic offices $1,415,169
    Construction and development loans $180,239
    Residential 1-4 family construction $111,293
    Other construction, all land development and other land $68,946
    Loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties $690,676
    Nonfarm nonresidential secured by owner-occupied properties $402,799
    Commercial real estate & other non-farm, non-residential $287,877
    Multifamily residential real estate $0
    1-4 family residential loans $544,174
    Farmland loans $80
    Loans held in foreign offices $0
    Farm loans $0
    Commercial and industrial loans $210,421
    To non-U.S. addressees $0
    Loans to individuals $1,374
    Credit card loans $0
    Related Plans $173
    Consumer Auto Loans $461
    Other loans to individuals $740
    All other loans & leases $3,062
    Loans to foreign governments and official institutions $0
    Other loans $3,062
    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 $663
    Non 1-4 family restructured loans & leases $663
    Total loans and leases (foreign) $0

    Unity Bank had $1,606,921,000 of loans outstanding in 2020. $1,415,169,000 of loans were in real estate loans. $180,239,000 of loans were in development loans. $0 of loans were in multifamily mortgage loans. $544,174,000 of loans were in 1-4 family mortgage loans. $0 of loans were in farm loans. $0 of loans were in credit card loans. $461,000 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 883 $211,964 $240,050
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - <$100k 80 $2,803 $35,038
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $100-250k 195 $22,805 $116,949
    Nonfarm, nonresidential loans - $250k-1MM 608 $186,356 $306,507
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$1MM 1,521 $126,619 $83,247
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - <$100k 1,030 $34,000 $33,010
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $100-250k 280 $32,100 $114,643
    Commercial & Industrial, US addressed loans - $250k-1MM 211 $60,519 $286,820
    Farmland loans - <$1MM 1 $80 $80,000
    Farmland loans - <$100k 1 $80 $80,000
    Agriculture operations loans - <$1MM 80 $0 $0
    Agriculture operations loans - <$100k 80 $0 $0