Hershey Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Hummelstown, PA

LEI: 549300FVHSR5J0LNLQ61

Tax ID: 23-1491457

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Review & Overview

Hershey is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Cash Out Refi and Home Purchase loans. Hershey has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Harrisburg, Lebanon, Reading, Lancaster, and York among others. We have data for 7 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Hershey 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. Hershey 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 Refi 6.19% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.68% 11/21/24
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Originations

100

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$12,740,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 42 $6,450,000 $153,571 $1,242 3.67%
LEBANON, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 30 $3,140,000 $104,667 $873 3.75%
READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $880,000 $110,000 $241 3.91%
LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $775,000 $110,714 $217 4.04%
YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $705,000 $100,714 $0 3.89%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $435,000 $145,000 $0 3.92%
Pottsville, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $355,000 $118,333 $2,886 3.42%
Hershey's top markets include Harrisburg, Lebanon, Reading, Lancaster, and York among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 100 $12,740,000 $127,400 $1,043 3.75%

    For 2020, Hershey's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 100 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 46 $5,790,000 $125,870 $3,212 3.76%
    Home Purchase 21 $3,705,000 $176,429 $296 3.78%
    Refi 18 $2,340,000 $130,000 $1,091 3.68%
    Home Improvement 15 $905,000 $60,333 $270 3.79%

    For 2020, Hershey's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 46 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 21 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 82 $10,260,000 $125,122 $936 3.81%
    10 Year 7 $675,000 $96,429 $264 3.78%
    30 Year 4 $1,140,000 $285,000 $2,656 3.38%
    5 Year 4 $270,000 $67,500 $256 3.37%
    20 Year 2 $210,000 $105,000 $2,438 3.13%
    Other 1 $185,000 $185,000 $2,886 3.25%

    For 2020, Hershey's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 82 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 7 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 38 $4,040,000 $106,316
    $1k-2k 2 $370,000 $185,000
    $2k-3k 1 $135,000 $135,000

    Hershey's average total fees were $2,656, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 38 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 81 $10,435,000 $128,827
    4-5% 12 $1,260,000 $105,000
    2.5-3% 6 $940,000 $156,667

    During 2020, Hershey's average interest rate for loans was 3.38%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 81 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 45 $6,305,000 $140,111 $2,203 3.69%
    $100,000 or less 42 $2,500,000 $59,524 $328 3.87%
    $200k-400k 10 $2,350,000 $235,000 $1,535 3.55%
    $400k-600k 3 $1,585,000 $528,333 $1,121 3.71%

    2020 saw Hershey place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 45 originations, totaling $6,305,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 22 $2,370,000 $107,727 $683 3.83%
    $50k-75k 12 $1,070,000 $89,167 $1,224 3.57%
    $150k-250k 9 $1,725,000 $191,667 $1,916 3.63%
    $50k or less 7 $425,000 $60,714 $850 3.77%
    $75k-100k 6 $800,000 $133,333 $2,060 3.50%
    $250k+ 4 $490,000 $122,500 $259 3.49%

    Hershey lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 22 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 12 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 11 $945,000 $85,909 $868 3.91%
    <20% 9 $935,000 $103,889 $961 3.47%
    30-36% 6 $450,000 $75,000 $1,197 3.56%
    42% 3 $645,000 $215,000 $544 3.79%
    37% 3 $535,000 $178,333 $280 3.66%
    39% 2 $170,000 $85,000 $1,525 3.38%
    41% 2 $360,000 $180,000 $1,757 3.50%
    47% 1 $195,000 $195,000 $2,947 2.88%
    36% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $2,080 3.25%
    45% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $312 4.00%
    46% 1 $115,000 $115,000 $2,854 2.75%
    38% 1 $75,000 $75,000 $167 3.74%

    Hershey lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 11 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 9 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Not applicable 41 $5,995,000 $146,220 $0 3.85%
    White 52 $5,080,000 $97,692 $672 3.76%
    Not provided 5 $1,245,000 $249,000 $2,621 3.10%
    Black 1 $215,000 $215,000 $2,711 3.25%
    Asian 1 $205,000 $205,000 $4,115 3.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    100.00%

    Hershey 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
    94.00%

    Hershey has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 100 $12,740,000 $127,400

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 4 $1,550,000 $387,500
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 96 $11,190,000 $116,563

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 12 $870,000 $72,500 $656 4.00%
    40-60% 7 $995,000 $142,143 $2,383 3.17%
    60-80% 50 $7,720,000 $154,400 $1,381 3.78%
    80-100% 18 $2,580,000 $143,333 $1,669 3.76%
    Over 100% 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 3.50%
    Under 20% 12 $460,000 $38,333 $249 3.70%