The Citizens National Bank Of Bluffton Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Bluffton, OH

LEI: 549300HNMUG8WS7JLL28

Tax ID: 34-4205025

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 15 reviews

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Review & Overview

The Citizens National Bank Of Bluffton is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. The Citizens National Bank Of Bluffton 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.) They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Lima, Defiance, Van Wert, Columbus, and Findlay among others. We have data for 26 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

The Citizens National Bank Of Bluffton 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 Citizens National Bank Of Bluffton 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
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.89% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.91% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.91% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.41% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.29% 4/5/25
30 Year USDA Purchase 7.02% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.16% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.79% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.79% 4/5/25
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Originations

231

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$47,675,000

Awards

The Citizens National Bank of Bluffton 30 Year Conventional Loans gold The Citizens National Bank of Bluffton 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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Relative Rate

The Citizens National Bank Of Bluffton's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.84%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.29%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

The Citizens National Bank Of Bluffton's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,819.

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
LIMA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 87 $15,065,000 $173,161 $3,576 7.01%
Defiance, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $3,990,000 $285,000 $2,842 7.47%
Van Wert, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $3,485,000 $183,421 $3,297 7.25%
Outside of Metro Areas 20 $3,280,000 $164,000 $3,231 7.21%
COLUMBUS, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $2,855,000 $571,000 $1,939 7.41%
Findlay, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $2,625,000 $238,636 $3,156 7.22%
TOLEDO, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $2,480,000 $155,000 $3,044 7.76%
Celina, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $2,475,000 $165,000 $3,074 7.55%
SPRINGFIELD, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,340,000 $292,500 $2,956 7.58%
Coldwater, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $2,030,000 $507,500 $4,054 8.03%
Wapakoneta, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,380,000 $230,000 $4,907 6.73%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,340,000 $335,000 $3,991 7.56%
DAYTON-KETTERING, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,025,000 $146,429 $0 7.94%
Greenville, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $740,000 $370,000 $6,725 7.25%
Auburn, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $2,540 7.00%
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $1,946 8.13%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $4,182 7.13%
Bucyrus-Galion, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $3,355 6.63%
MANSFIELD, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $240,000 $120,000 $0 7.80%
HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $3,319 6.38%
COLUMBUS, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $1,459 8.00%
Urbana, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $3,193 6.50%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 7.63%
Chillicothe, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 8.00%
YOUNGSTOWN-WARREN-BOARDMAN, OH-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $2,057 7.00%
CLEVELAND-ELYRIA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 7.50%
The Citizens National Bank Of Bluffton's top markets include Lima, Defiance, Van Wert, Columbus, and Findlay among others.

Their top states include:
  • Ohio (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Michigan (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Indiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Tennessee (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 206 $41,840,000 $203,107 $3,034 7.30%
    FHA 8 $1,620,000 $202,500 $7,242 6.80%
    HELOC 7 $1,785,000 $255,000 n/a 8.46%
    VA 7 $1,935,000 $276,429 $6,076 6.25%
    USDA 3 $495,000 $165,000 $5,408 6.13%

    For 2024, The Citizens National Bank Of Bluffton's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 206 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 8 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 183 $39,085,000 $213,579 $3,552 7.16%
    Refi 24 $5,530,000 $230,417 $3,221 7.60%
    Home Improvement 12 $1,330,000 $110,833 $1,276 8.32%
    Cash Out Refi 8 $1,020,000 $127,500 $2,708 7.31%
    Other 4 $710,000 $177,500 $3,630 7.06%

    For 2024, The Citizens National Bank Of Bluffton's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 183 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 24 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 121 $23,485,000 $194,091 $3,819 6.84%
    10 Year 40 $10,490,000 $262,250 $1,508 7.91%
    Other 23 $3,915,000 $170,217 $2,927 8.10%
    15 Year 18 $3,610,000 $200,556 $3,168 6.53%
    1 Year 17 $3,715,000 $218,529 $1,401 8.08%
    20 Year 11 $2,395,000 $217,727 $3,189 7.85%
    5 Year 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 7.88%

    For 2024, The Citizens National Bank Of Bluffton's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 121 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 40 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 127 $23,105,000 $181,929
    $1k-2k 19 $4,455,000 $234,474
    $2k-3k 8 $1,370,000 $171,250
    $3k-4k 3 $975,000 $325,000
    $5k+ 2 $670,000 $335,000

    The Citizens National Bank Of Bluffton's average total fees were $3,819, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 127 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 92 $17,720,000 $192,609
    7-8% 89 $18,905,000 $212,416
    Over 8% 36 $8,060,000 $223,889
    5-6% 14 $2,990,000 $213,571

    During 2024, The Citizens National Bank Of Bluffton's average interest rate for loans was 6.84%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 92 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 98 $14,280,000 $145,714 $3,105 7.11%
    $200k-400k 69 $19,655,000 $284,855 $4,209 7.05%
    $100,000 or less 50 $3,360,000 $67,200 $2,277 7.77%
    $400k-600k 6 $2,610,000 $435,000 $4,649 7.23%
    $600k-1MM 5 $3,945,000 $789,000 $5,384 8.02%
    $1MM+ 3 $3,825,000 $1,275,000 $0 7.90%

    2024 saw The Citizens National Bank Of Bluffton place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 98 originations, totaling $14,280,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 44 $6,690,000 $152,045 $3,370 6.97%
    $100k-150k 39 $9,145,000 $234,487 $4,518 7.15%
    $150k-250k 28 $6,980,000 $249,286 $3,019 7.33%
    $50k or less 27 $3,205,000 $118,704 $2,922 6.85%
    $75k-100k 27 $4,135,000 $153,148 $2,944 7.02%
    $250k+ 12 $3,380,000 $281,667 $3,675 7.12%

    The Citizens National Bank Of Bluffton lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 44 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 39 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 41 $7,035,000 $171,585 $2,910 7.16%
    20-30% 40 $7,210,000 $180,250 $3,398 6.89%
    <20% 23 $3,615,000 $157,174 $2,812 7.16%
    39% 7 $1,095,000 $156,429 $3,345 7.26%
    40% 7 $1,505,000 $215,000 $3,275 7.20%
    36% 7 $1,365,000 $195,000 $3,438 6.95%
    44% 7 $1,805,000 $257,857 $4,354 6.73%
    41% 6 $1,270,000 $211,667 $4,967 6.50%
    42% 5 $1,355,000 $271,000 $5,104 6.90%
    46% 4 $670,000 $167,500 $4,060 7.38%
    50-60% 4 $820,000 $205,000 $7,212 6.88%
    45% 3 $545,000 $181,667 $3,552 7.04%
    47% 3 $755,000 $251,667 $2,285 6.88%
    38% 3 $635,000 $211,667 $3,458 7.71%
    37% 3 $325,000 $108,333 $2,384 7.21%
    48% 2 $380,000 $190,000 $3,962 6.44%
    43% 2 $510,000 $255,000 $3,190 7.06%
    49% 1 $105,000 $105,000 $4,427 6.75%
    >60% 1 $835,000 $835,000 $5,384 7.75%

    The Citizens National Bank Of Bluffton lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 41 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 40 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 166 $31,920,000 $192,289 $3,401 7.09%
    Not applicable 52 $13,520,000 $260,000 $0 7.92%
    Black 9 $1,265,000 $140,556 $3,485 6.76%
    Asian 2 $630,000 $315,000 $5,897 6.31%
    Not provided 2 $340,000 $170,000 $1,459 8.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.64%

    The Citizens National Bank Of Bluffton 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
    79.22%

    The Citizens National Bank Of Bluffton has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 231 $47,675,000 $206,385

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    231 $47,675,000 $206,385

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 19 $2,515,000 $132,368 $2,644 7.29%
    40-60% 33 $6,915,000 $209,545 $3,230 7.52%
    60-80% 104 $22,610,000 $217,404 $2,956 7.42%
    80-100% 64 $13,580,000 $212,188 $4,136 6.75%
    Over 100% 1 $385,000 $385,000 $16,616 6.63%
    Under 20% 9 $615,000 $68,333 $1,455 8.18%