The Ephrata National Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Ephrata, PA

LEI: 549300T560RY8NY4EY89

Tax ID: 23-0559393

5 stars - Updated: 3/28/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 32 reviews

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Review & Overview

The Ephrata National Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. The Ephrata National Bank 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: Lancaster, Reading, Philadelphia, Lebanon, and Harrisburg among others. We have data for 27 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

The Ephrata National 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. The Ephrata National 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
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.27% 3/28/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.61% 3/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.67% 3/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.53% 3/28/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.51% 3/28/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.15% 3/28/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.88% 3/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.44% 3/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.40% 3/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.40% 3/28/24
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

997

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$240,375,000

Awards

The Ephrata National Bank 30 Year Conventional Loans gold The Ephrata National Bank 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze The Ephrata National Bank 30 Year Conventional Loans gold The Ephrata National Bank 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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Relative Rate

The Ephrata National Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.53%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.05%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

The Ephrata National Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $7,076.

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
LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 609 $127,595,000 $209,516 $7,868 5.58%
READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 94 $24,820,000 $264,043 $9,405 5.55%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 68 $23,330,000 $343,088 $10,495 5.92%
LEBANON, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 86 $19,060,000 $221,628 $7,399 6.10%
HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 44 $16,360,000 $371,818 $9,721 6.02%
YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 39 $9,325,000 $239,103 $6,928 6.79%
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $3,195,000 $456,429 $10,970 6.50%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $2,850,000 $475,000 $11,417 6.02%
Pottsville, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $2,065,000 $413,000 $6,362 6.29%
STATE COLLEGE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,870,000 $467,500 $11,288 6.06%
OCEAN CITY, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,425,000 $1,425,000 $11,626 5.13%
Lewisburg, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $940,000 $235,000 $7,829 7.09%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $905,000 $301,667 $5,144 7.08%
Outside of Metro Areas 3 $865,000 $288,333 $7,581 6.46%
Sunbury, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $780,000 $195,000 $7,523 6.59%
Selinsgrove, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $780,000 $195,000 $8,180 6.56%
DuBois, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $760,000 $380,000 $8,336 6.63%
GETTYSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $690,000 $345,000 $8,837 6.18%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $570,000 $285,000 $9,282 8.06%
Indiana, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $545,000 $545,000 $6,909 5.75%
Lewistown, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $460,000 $230,000 $6,592 5.68%
WILLIAMSPORT, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $430,000 $215,000 $8,509 7.25%
Huntingdon, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 9.50%
BLOOMSBURG-BERWICK, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $8,971 6.25%
Lock Haven, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $4,079 8.25%
ERIE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,579 6.75%
Portsmouth, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $5,300 6.13%
The Ephrata National Bank's top markets include Lancaster, Reading, Philadelphia, Lebanon, and Harrisburg among others.

Their top states include:
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New Jersey (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Maryland (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Ohio (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 513 $68,615,000 $133,752 n/a 5.17%
    Conventional 472 $169,510,000 $359,131 $8,351 6.39%
    FHA 8 $1,320,000 $165,000 $6,780 6.47%
    VA 3 $775,000 $258,333 $9,647 7.00%
    USDA 1 $155,000 $155,000 $9,357 6.25%

    For 2023, The Ephrata National Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 513 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 472 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 469 $157,465,000 $335,746 $8,330 6.43%
    Home Improvement 205 $32,445,000 $158,268 $10,814 5.14%
    Other 198 $23,490,000 $118,636 $0 5.03%
    Refi 107 $22,755,000 $212,664 $8,793 5.33%
    Cash Out Refi 18 $4,220,000 $234,444 $5,397 6.28%

    For 2023, The Ephrata National Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 469 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 205 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 520 $71,820,000 $138,115 $9,269 5.20%
    30 Year 282 $83,330,000 $295,496 $7,076 6.53%
    30+ year 132 $70,370,000 $533,106 $11,548 5.96%
    20 Year 32 $7,010,000 $219,063 $4,886 6.88%
    15 Year 25 $6,315,000 $252,600 $7,497 6.21%
    10 Year 6 $1,530,000 $255,000 $3,731 6.58%

    For 2023, The Ephrata National Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 520 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 282 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $5k+ 120 $67,270,000 $560,583
    $<1k 82 $28,520,000 $347,805
    $3k-4k 74 $19,690,000 $266,081
    $2k-3k 68 $18,410,000 $270,735
    $4k-5k 56 $18,150,000 $324,107
    $1k-2k 46 $10,130,000 $220,217

    The Ephrata National Bank's average total fees were $7,076, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $5k+ bucket, with 120 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 264 $41,320,000 $156,515
    6-7% 181 $55,315,000 $305,608
    4-5% 147 $27,725,000 $188,605
    5-6% 139 $56,125,000 $403,777
    7-8% 129 $39,125,000 $303,295
    Over 8% 111 $16,645,000 $149,955
    <2.5% 26 $4,120,000 $158,462

    During 2023, The Ephrata National Bank's average interest rate for loans was 6.53%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 264 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 320 $88,450,000 $276,406 $7,349 6.12%
    $100k-200k 264 $37,210,000 $140,947 $5,354 5.65%
    $100,000 or less 242 $13,360,000 $55,207 $4,164 5.38%
    $400k-600k 112 $52,860,000 $471,964 $9,873 5.79%
    $600k-1MM 46 $32,140,000 $698,696 $13,968 5.85%
    $1MM+ 13 $16,355,000 $1,258,077 $19,346 6.11%

    2023 saw The Ephrata National Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 320 originations, totaling $88,450,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 247 $56,745,000 $229,737 $7,854 5.76%
    $150k-250k 214 $67,850,000 $317,056 $10,036 5.61%
    $75k-100k 185 $31,355,000 $169,486 $6,891 5.77%
    $50k-75k 155 $20,625,000 $133,065 $5,938 5.72%
    $250k+ 112 $51,030,000 $455,625 $12,627 5.69%
    $50k or less 52 $5,210,000 $100,192 $4,675 6.22%

    The Ephrata National Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 247 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 214 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 200 $36,080,000 $180,400 $7,156 5.52%
    30-36% 167 $35,315,000 $211,467 $7,163 6.02%
    <20% 86 $16,060,000 $186,744 $7,362 5.44%
    44% 64 $12,580,000 $196,563 $9,241 5.78%
    50-60% 53 $14,735,000 $278,019 $11,959 5.27%
    43% 43 $9,515,000 $221,279 $9,228 5.87%
    40% 42 $14,190,000 $337,857 $10,402 6.14%
    38% 39 $10,435,000 $267,564 $7,730 5.94%
    42% 37 $8,915,000 $240,946 $9,706 5.94%
    39% 36 $11,860,000 $329,444 $9,769 5.99%
    48% 28 $8,060,000 $287,857 $7,883 5.47%
    41% 28 $8,400,000 $300,000 $8,921 5.62%
    37% 27 $5,625,000 $208,333 $6,495 6.02%
    45% 20 $9,280,000 $464,000 $10,199 6.07%
    36% 19 $5,935,000 $312,368 $8,627 5.71%
    47% 18 $7,120,000 $395,556 $8,785 6.51%
    49% 14 $4,940,000 $352,857 $8,670 5.56%
    46% 13 $5,745,000 $441,923 $10,663 5.98%
    >60% 4 $1,880,000 $470,000 $8,787 4.62%

    The Ephrata National Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 200 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 167 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 882 $204,320,000 $231,655 $8,232 5.70%
    Not provided 67 $21,435,000 $319,925 $8,369 6.21%
    Not applicable 26 $6,350,000 $244,231 $0 6.84%
    Asian 14 $4,950,000 $353,571 $11,291 5.43%
    Black 5 $2,275,000 $455,000 $9,704 6.70%
    American Indian 2 $630,000 $315,000 $11,244 3.99%
    Asian Indian 1 $415,000 $415,000 $6,501 4.99%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    82.11%

    The Ephrata National Bank has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    86.96%

    The Ephrata National Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5839.82 1 $245,000 $245,000
    NA 996 $240,130,000 $241,094

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    997 $240,375,000 $241,098

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 218 $28,730,000 $131,789 $5,477 5.13%
    40-60% 112 $26,890,000 $240,089 $7,487 5.78%
    60-80% 226 $71,720,000 $317,345 $7,998 6.31%
    80-100% 252 $99,500,000 $394,841 $8,899 6.35%
    Over 100% 4 $1,340,000 $335,000 $15,112 5.02%
    Under 20% 185 $12,195,000 $65,919 $3,511 5.06%