Peoples Security Bank And Trust Company Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Hallstead, PA

LEI: 549300PJX0ZHPQ614C72

Tax ID: 24-0603570

5 stars - Updated: 7/7/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 28 reviews

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  • Loan Length
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  • Debt-to-Income
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  • Approval & Pick Rates
  • Points and Fees
  • Origination Fees (Closing Costs)

    • Review & Overview

    Peoples Security Bank And Trust Company is a smaller bank specializing in Home Improvement and Home Purchase loans. Peoples Security Bank And Trust Company has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Scranton, Allentown, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and New York among others. We have data for 20 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    Peoples Security Bank And Trust Company has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Peoples Security Bank And Trust Company 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
    Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 1.04% 7/7/25
    30 Year Conventional Purchase 5.51% 7/7/25
    30 Year Conventional Refi 5.28% 7/7/25
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.69% 7/7/25
    30 Year FHA Purchase 6.72% 7/7/25
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.00% 7/7/25
    15 Year Conventional Refi 6.49% 7/7/25
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.49% 7/7/25
    These are simulated rates generated by our proprietary machine learning models. These are not guaranteed by the bank. They are our estimates based on a lender's past behaviors combined with current market conditions. Contact an individual lender for their actual rates. Our models use fixed rate terms for conforming loans, 700+ FICO, 10% down for FHA and 20% for conventional. These are based on consensus, historical data-- not advertised promotional rates.

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    Originations

    792

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $147,520,000
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    Relative Rate

    Peoples Security Bank And Trust Company's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 3.12%.

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

    This yields a difference of -3.43%.

    Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

    Peoples Security Bank And Trust Company's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,425.

    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

    Zoom/scroll map to see bank's per metro statistics. Subscribers can configure state/metro/county granularity, assorted fields and quantity of results. This map shows top 10 markets in the map viewport, as defined by descending origination volume.

    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    SCRANTON--WILKES-BARRE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 362 $53,550,000 $147,928 $3,876 5.60%
    ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 104 $23,000,000 $221,154 $2,365 4.04%
    Outside of Metro Areas 123 $18,505,000 $150,447 $3,683 4.60%
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 50 $13,950,000 $279,000 $4,487 3.80%
    PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 41 $10,755,000 $262,317 $4,604 3.24%
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 29 $9,115,000 $314,310 $4,179 4.34%
    READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $4,600,000 $460,000 $2,228 4.26%
    EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $4,435,000 $177,400 $3,330 4.93%
    LEBANON, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $3,470,000 $216,875 $3,422 4.60%
    BINGHAMTON, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $1,865,000 $124,333 $2,413 3.44%
    ATLANTIC CITY-HAMMONTON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $860,000 $430,000 $816 4.50%
    SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $825,000 $275,000 $6,602 7.67%
    ERIE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $750,000 $375,000 $1,250 4.31%
    Pottsville, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $360,000 $180,000 $0 1.99%
    YOUNGSTOWN-WARREN-BOARDMAN, OH-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $0 1.99%
    ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $0 7.25%
    HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $290,000 $145,000 $0 7.25%
    LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $230,000 $115,000 $0 8.50%
    SYRACUSE, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $3,327 4.63%
    DuBois, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 1.99%
    Peoples Security Bank And Trust Company's top markets include Scranton, Allentown, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and New York among others.

    Their top states include:
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New Jersey (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New York (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Delaware (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Maryland (FHA|USDA|VA)

    • Similar Lenders

    We use machine learning to identify the top lenders compared against Peoples Security Bank and Trust Company based on their rates and fees, along with other useful metrics. A lower similarity rank signals a stronger match.

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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 511 $67,615,000 $132,319 n/a 3.91%
    Conventional 281 $79,905,000 $284,359 $3,716 6.58%

    For 2024, Peoples Security Bank And Trust Company's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 511 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 281 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 267 $33,215,000 $124,401 $1,428 4.05%
    Home Purchase 253 $72,325,000 $285,870 $4,189 5.91%
    Other 134 $13,900,000 $103,731 $3,022 4.70%
    Refi 134 $27,420,000 $204,627 $2,611 4.55%
    Cash Out Refi 4 $660,000 $165,000 $5,048 7.16%

    For 2024, Peoples Security Bank And Trust Company's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 267 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 253 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 487 $79,235,000 $162,700 $4,425 3.12%
    Other 139 $19,575,000 $140,827 $1,221 8.01%
    20 Year 58 $14,960,000 $257,931 $2,776 7.30%
    10 Year 27 $9,585,000 $355,000 $1,505 7.25%
    1 Year 26 $9,420,000 $362,308 $705 7.63%
    15 Year 26 $6,440,000 $247,692 $2,273 7.76%
    30+ year 19 $5,695,000 $299,737 $5,569 6.35%
    5 Year 10 $2,610,000 $261,000 $336 7.36%

    For 2024, Peoples Security Bank And Trust Company's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 487 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 139 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 130 $28,190,000 $216,846
    $1k-2k 28 $7,530,000 $268,929
    $2k-3k 9 $3,505,000 $389,444
    $3k-4k 4 $1,670,000 $417,500
    $5k+ 2 $1,400,000 $700,000

    Peoples Security Bank And Trust Company's average total fees were $4,425, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 130 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    <2.5% 355 $47,295,000 $133,225
    7-8% 183 $42,525,000 $232,377
    6-7% 89 $23,885,000 $268,371
    Over 8% 77 $12,865,000 $167,078
    4-5% 72 $17,190,000 $238,750
    5-6% 16 $3,760,000 $235,000

    During 2024, Peoples Security Bank And Trust Company's average interest rate for loans was 3.12%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was <2.5%, with 355 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 329 $18,195,000 $55,304 $1,456 4.43%
    $100k-200k 202 $28,490,000 $141,040 $3,317 5.03%
    $200k-400k 183 $49,475,000 $270,355 $4,383 4.95%
    $400k-600k 52 $24,140,000 $464,231 $4,712 5.35%
    $600k-1MM 16 $12,330,000 $770,625 $6,462 6.98%
    $1MM+ 10 $14,890,000 $1,489,000 $13,169 7.51%

    2024 saw Peoples Security Bank And Trust Company place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 329 originations, totaling $18,195,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 163 $22,715,000 $139,356 $3,989 4.42%
    $50k-75k 132 $12,360,000 $93,636 $3,353 4.65%
    $150k-250k 126 $24,700,000 $196,032 $5,074 4.27%
    $75k-100k 106 $14,100,000 $133,019 $3,080 4.91%
    $250k+ 97 $31,815,000 $327,990 $6,081 4.13%
    $50k or less 66 $5,650,000 $85,606 $2,783 4.72%

    Peoples Security Bank And Trust Company lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 163 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 132 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 167 $25,175,000 $150,749 $4,105 4.36%
    30-36% 132 $20,850,000 $157,955 $3,937 4.43%
    <20% 54 $9,260,000 $171,481 $2,749 4.37%
    41% 47 $5,825,000 $123,936 $4,153 3.97%
    40% 43 $6,245,000 $145,233 $3,270 4.25%
    39% 39 $6,175,000 $158,333 $3,661 4.35%
    42% 38 $4,190,000 $110,263 $2,699 3.54%
    38% 37 $5,805,000 $156,892 $2,594 5.03%
    36% 32 $4,310,000 $134,688 $2,745 3.68%
    37% 28 $5,020,000 $179,286 $3,516 5.60%
    43% 19 $3,385,000 $178,158 $4,443 3.69%
    44% 12 $2,170,000 $180,833 $5,064 3.00%
    45% 8 $2,610,000 $326,250 $4,507 4.99%
    48% 8 $2,350,000 $293,750 $3,922 5.07%
    >60% 6 $1,000,000 $166,667 $6,869 6.87%
    46% 6 $1,880,000 $313,333 $3,611 6.88%
    49% 2 $220,000 $110,000 $2,920 5.63%
    50-60% 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 8.00%
    47% 1 $505,000 $505,000 $0 1.99%

    Peoples Security Bank And Trust Company lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 167 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 132 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 598 $90,920,000 $152,040 $3,611 4.47%
    Not applicable 86 $34,600,000 $402,326 $0 7.75%
    Not provided 72 $15,600,000 $216,667 $4,700 5.01%
    Asian 14 $3,160,000 $225,714 $4,442 3.65%
    Black 17 $2,465,000 $145,000 $3,569 3.92%
    Other Asian 2 $510,000 $255,000 $3,752 5.81%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 1.99%
    American Indian 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 9.50%
    Filipino 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 1.99%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    79.27%

    Peoples Security Bank And Trust Company has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    87.63%

    Peoples Security Bank And Trust Company has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    0.0 1 $125,000 $125,000
    NA 791 $147,395,000 $186,340

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    792 $147,520,000 $186,263

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 231 $30,015,000 $129,935 $2,114 4.09%
    40-60% 131 $29,835,000 $227,748 $3,150 4.92%
    60-80% 153 $44,935,000 $293,693 $3,966 6.28%
    80-100% 94 $27,190,000 $289,255 $4,482 5.55%
    Over 100% 2 $1,680,000 $840,000 $0 7.50%
    Under 20% 176 $12,040,000 $68,409 $892 4.10%