Norway Savings Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Norway, ME

LEI: 549300S32ZDD67D2FB46

Tax ID: 01-0130870

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Review & Overview

Norway Savings Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Cash Out Refi loans. Norway Savings Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Portland, Lewiston, Augusta, Miami, and Port St. Lucie among others. We have data for 12 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Norway Savings Bank 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. Norway Savings 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
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.27% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.72% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 7.11% 4/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.74% 4/28/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.09% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.70% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.27% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.27% 4/28/24
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Originations

760

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$199,810,000

Awards

Norway Savings Bank 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
PORTLAND-SOUTH PORTLAND, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 451 $127,565,000 $282,849 $4,672 4.78%
Outside of Metro Areas 231 $54,215,000 $234,697 $4,445 4.82%
LEWISTON-AUBURN, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 55 $10,895,000 $198,091 $4,344 4.69%
Augusta-Waterville, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,190,000 $219,000 $4,914 5.51%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,905,000 $1,905,000 $8,231 3.13%
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $805,000 $805,000 $8,078 3.88%
BANGOR, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $765,000 $255,000 $5,400 4.67%
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $555,000 $185,000 $5,294 4.25%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $5,030 3.00%
Berlin, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $230,000 $115,000 $3,381 5.44%
MANCHESTER-NASHUA, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 3.75%
Laconia, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,778 5.00%
Norway Savings Bank's top markets include Portland, Lewiston, Augusta, Miami, and Port St. Lucie among others.

Their top states include:
  • Maine (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New Hampshire (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 387 $64,355,000 $166,292 n/a 4.92%
    Conventional 367 $134,185,000 $365,627 $4,564 4.67%
    USDA 6 $1,270,000 $211,667 $5,851 3.50%

    For 2022, Norway Savings Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 387 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 367 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 264 $97,870,000 $370,720 $4,954 4.97%
    Home Improvement 182 $29,580,000 $162,527 $4,054 4.90%
    Cash Out Refi 148 $42,620,000 $287,973 $4,201 4.38%
    Other 140 $25,190,000 $179,929 $3,765 4.89%
    Refi 26 $4,550,000 $175,000 $3,169 3.95%

    For 2022, Norway Savings Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 264 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 182 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 423 $82,515,000 $195,071 $6,231 4.87%
    30 Year 145 $48,385,000 $333,690 $4,090 4.71%
    15 Year 67 $15,875,000 $236,940 $3,497 4.14%
    20 Year 59 $21,365,000 $362,119 $3,830 4.97%
    30+ year 54 $29,550,000 $547,222 $7,222 4.84%
    10 Year 6 $520,000 $86,667 $1,342 4.67%
    5 Year 4 $1,050,000 $262,500 $0 5.94%
    1 Year 2 $550,000 $275,000 $0 5.38%

    For 2022, Norway Savings Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 423 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 145 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 152 $48,570,000 $319,539
    $1k-2k 111 $44,605,000 $401,847
    $2k-3k 23 $6,455,000 $280,652
    $4k-5k 7 $1,705,000 $243,571
    $5k+ 4 $1,570,000 $392,500
    $3k-4k 3 $665,000 $221,667

    Norway Savings Bank's average total fees were $4,090, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 152 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 259 $67,975,000 $262,452
    4-5% 178 $50,230,000 $282,191
    5-6% 163 $43,475,000 $266,718
    6-7% 90 $17,520,000 $194,667
    7-8% 32 $5,590,000 $174,688
    2.5-3% 32 $13,940,000 $435,625
    Over 8% 3 $135,000 $45,000
    <2.5% 2 $840,000 $420,000

    During 2022, Norway Savings Bank's average interest rate for loans was 4.71%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 259 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 233 $64,255,000 $275,773 $4,731 4.85%
    $100k-200k 201 $27,935,000 $138,980 $3,570 4.74%
    $100,000 or less 190 $10,980,000 $57,789 $2,491 4.95%
    $400k-600k 81 $38,605,000 $476,605 $5,613 4.75%
    $600k-1MM 37 $27,095,000 $732,297 $6,123 4.30%
    $1MM+ 18 $30,940,000 $1,718,889 $7,905 3.99%

    2022 saw Norway Savings Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 233 originations, totaling $64,255,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 171 $32,245,000 $188,567 $4,499 4.86%
    $150k-250k 137 $39,345,000 $287,190 $5,074 4.67%
    $250k+ 111 $55,225,000 $497,523 $5,536 4.72%
    $75k-100k 102 $18,830,000 $184,608 $4,485 4.85%
    $50k-75k 101 $14,435,000 $142,921 $3,901 4.83%
    $50k or less 66 $7,470,000 $113,182 $3,599 4.76%

    Norway Savings Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 171 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 137 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 131 $30,975,000 $236,450 $4,650 4.69%
    30-36% 104 $23,740,000 $228,269 $4,437 4.75%
    <20% 76 $23,040,000 $303,158 $4,691 4.70%
    44% 54 $9,930,000 $183,889 $4,596 4.94%
    40% 36 $7,370,000 $204,722 $4,182 4.92%
    42% 29 $5,885,000 $202,931 $4,970 5.09%
    43% 28 $6,680,000 $238,571 $3,803 4.47%
    41% 27 $5,565,000 $206,111 $5,053 5.01%
    39% 25 $4,945,000 $197,800 $4,129 4.46%
    46% 23 $6,715,000 $291,957 $5,414 4.62%
    36% 23 $4,695,000 $204,130 $4,211 4.80%
    47% 22 $5,760,000 $261,818 $5,465 5.10%
    48% 21 $5,665,000 $269,762 $6,139 4.29%
    37% 19 $3,945,000 $207,632 $4,085 4.67%
    45% 16 $4,290,000 $268,125 $3,467 4.77%
    49% 16 $3,410,000 $213,125 $3,769 5.71%
    50-60% 16 $6,460,000 $403,750 $5,120 4.80%
    >60% 14 $6,720,000 $480,000 $5,361 5.03%
    38% 13 $2,725,000 $209,615 $3,893 5.07%

    Norway Savings Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 131 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 104 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 630 $155,650,000 $247,063 $4,590 4.83%
    Not applicable 63 $30,365,000 $481,984 $0 4.81%
    Not provided 55 $10,875,000 $197,727 $4,748 4.52%
    Asian 4 $1,430,000 $357,500 $4,390 3.19%
    Black 4 $1,020,000 $255,000 $3,662 3.91%
    American Indian 3 $405,000 $135,000 $3,734 4.79%
    Other Asian 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 4.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    83.41%

    Norway Savings Bank has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    75.13%

    Norway Savings Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 760 $199,810,000 $262,908

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    760 $199,810,000 $262,908

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 167 $28,215,000 $168,952 $3,333 4.69%
    40-60% 121 $39,775,000 $328,719 $4,299 4.52%
    60-80% 173 $64,305,000 $371,705 $4,755 4.80%
    80-100% 129 $51,565,000 $399,729 $5,136 4.85%
    Over 100% 2 $1,680,000 $840,000 $0 4.25%
    Under 20% 167 $14,015,000 $83,922 $1,488 5.02%