The Milford Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Milford, CT

LEI: 549300M6EHOPLD2SFD66

Tax ID: 06-0453420

5 stars - Updated: 12/16/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 12 reviews

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Review & Overview

The Milford Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Cash Out Refi loans. The Milford Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: New Haven, Bridgeport, Hartford, and Torrington among others. We have data for 4 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

The Milford Bank has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. The Milford 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 relatively high rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 5.75% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 5.98% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 5.80% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 4.98% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 4.82% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 4.82% 12/16/24
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Originations

153

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$40,965,000

Awards

The Milford Bank 30 Year Conventional Loans silver The Milford Bank 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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Relative Rate

The Milford Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 5.99%.

The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.

This yields a difference of -0.49%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

The Milford Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $5,717.

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 $9,089.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
NEW HAVEN-MILFORD, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 115 $30,575,000 $265,870 $2,680 5.75%
BRIDGEPORT-STAMFORD-NORWALK, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 31 $8,045,000 $259,516 $1,820 5.50%
HARTFORD-EAST HARTFORD-MIDDLETOWN, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $2,300,000 $383,333 $3,514 6.21%
Torrington, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 4.00%
The Milford Bank's top markets include New Haven, Bridgeport, Hartford, and Torrington among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 153 $40,965,000 $267,745 $2,524 5.70%

    For 2023, The Milford Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 153 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 57 $22,385,000 $392,719 $5,665 6.04%
    Cash Out Refi 55 $14,025,000 $255,000 $1,144 5.49%
    Home Improvement 24 $1,490,000 $62,083 $7 5.35%
    Other 15 $1,755,000 $117,000 $0 5.63%
    Refi 2 $1,310,000 $655,000 $0 6.72%

    For 2023, The Milford Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 57 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 55 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 54 $19,810,000 $366,852 $5,717 5.99%
    10 Year 28 $3,180,000 $113,571 $461 5.37%
    15 Year 23 $2,895,000 $125,870 $505 5.84%
    5 Year 23 $1,135,000 $49,348 $0 4.38%
    20 Year 22 $7,490,000 $340,455 $1,939 6.59%
    Other 3 $6,455,000 $2,151,667 $0 6.30%

    For 2023, The Milford Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 54 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 28 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 105 $15,725,000 $149,762
    $2k-3k 14 $5,500,000 $392,857
    $5k+ 8 $2,910,000 $363,750
    $1k-2k 7 $2,735,000 $390,714
    $3k-4k 4 $1,450,000 $362,500
    $4k-5k 2 $460,000 $230,000

    The Milford Bank's average total fees were $5,717, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 105 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 77 $22,045,000 $286,299
    6-7% 40 $14,490,000 $362,250
    4-5% 26 $2,650,000 $101,923
    7-8% 6 $1,500,000 $250,000
    3-4% 4 $280,000 $70,000

    During 2023, The Milford Bank's average interest rate for loans was 5.99%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 77 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 60 $3,010,000 $50,167 $94 5.29%
    $200k-400k 44 $12,940,000 $294,091 $4,861 6.09%
    $100k-200k 20 $2,910,000 $145,500 $1,107 5.63%
    $400k-600k 17 $8,175,000 $480,882 $6,159 6.00%
    $600k-1MM 7 $4,745,000 $677,857 $7,435 5.94%
    $1MM+ 5 $9,185,000 $1,837,000 $0 6.19%

    2023 saw The Milford Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 60 originations, totaling $3,010,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 59 $18,705,000 $317,034 $2,792 5.65%
    $100k-150k 30 $4,600,000 $153,333 $1,586 5.47%
    $250k+ 20 $6,650,000 $332,500 $3,998 5.84%
    $75k-100k 16 $2,330,000 $145,625 $2,066 5.70%
    $50k-75k 10 $1,200,000 $120,000 $2,638 5.35%
    $50k or less 8 $510,000 $63,750 $1,338 5.98%

    The Milford Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 59 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 30 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 36 $6,970,000 $193,611 $2,897 5.68%
    30-36% 34 $7,310,000 $215,000 $2,251 5.59%
    <20% 23 $5,005,000 $217,609 $2,805 5.57%
    38% 10 $3,340,000 $334,000 $3,374 5.63%
    42% 8 $1,590,000 $198,750 $2,078 6.08%
    39% 7 $1,395,000 $199,286 $2,945 5.61%
    37% 6 $870,000 $145,000 $2,788 5.48%
    40% 6 $950,000 $158,333 $652 5.44%
    41% 4 $330,000 $82,500 $44 5.38%
    36% 3 $795,000 $265,000 $3,812 5.54%
    43% 1 $165,000 $165,000 $5,095 5.88%
    >60% 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 5.50%

    The Milford Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 36 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 34 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 123 $32,705,000 $265,894 $2,468 5.61%
    Not provided 18 $3,780,000 $210,000 $2,723 6.06%
    Asian 3 $1,635,000 $545,000 $2,381 6.14%
    Asian Indian 2 $1,030,000 $515,000 $0 5.90%
    American Indian 2 $580,000 $290,000 $3,712 6.06%
    Not applicable 2 $560,000 $280,000 $0 6.59%
    Black 1 $425,000 $425,000 $6,141 6.25%
    Korean 1 $165,000 $165,000 $5,095 5.88%
    Filipino 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 5.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    84.10%

    The Milford Bank has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    93.46%

    The Milford Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4594.0 1 $525,000 $525,000
    NA 152 $40,440,000 $266,053

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    153 $40,965,000 $267,745

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 15 $2,275,000 $151,667 $747 6.01%
    40-60% 12 $4,380,000 $365,000 $4,060 5.92%
    60-80% 35 $18,715,000 $534,714 $5,999 6.11%
    80-100% 25 $11,275,000 $451,000 $6,151 5.96%
    Under 20% 66 $4,320,000 $65,455 $49 5.28%