Brookline Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Brookline, MA

LEI: 549300TR6MWKSIOP3B72

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Review & Overview

Brookline Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. Brookline Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Boston, Providence, Lebanon, Bangor, and Barnstable Town among others. We have data for 17 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Brookline 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. Brookline 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 about average rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 5.61% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.33% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.26% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.87% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.83% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.83% 12/16/24
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Originations

669

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$976,745,000

Awards

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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 604 $729,250,000 $1,207,368 $3,552 4.42%
PROVIDENCE-WARWICK, RI-MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $140,450,000 $7,802,778 $2,932 5.07%
Lebanon, NH-VT (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $54,800,000 $27,400,000 $0 5.69%
BANGOR, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $22,005,000 $22,005,000 $0 5.61%
BARNSTABLE TOWN, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $6,615,000 $508,846 $7,440 4.91%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $5,205,000 $1,735,000 $6,067 5.08%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $4,355,000 $4,355,000 $20,415 5.38%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $4,315,000 $1,438,333 $9,779 5.25%
Vineyard Haven, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $3,240,000 $1,620,000 $5,833 5.19%
WORCESTER, MA-CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $3,220,000 $268,333 $2,536 4.40%
NEW HAVEN-MILFORD, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $820,000 $410,000 $4,850 3.87%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $755,000 $755,000 $7,469 3.63%
Concord, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $510,000 $255,000 $3,413 4.31%
PITTSFIELD, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $440,000 $220,000 $3,531 4.69%
PORTLAND-SOUTH PORTLAND, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $3,447 5.13%
HARTFORD-EAST HARTFORD-MIDDLETOWN, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $0 3.00%
MANCHESTER-NASHUA, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,508 3.50%
Brookline Bank's top markets include Boston, Providence, Lebanon, Bangor, and Barnstable Town among others.

Their top states include:
  • Massachusetts (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Rhode Island (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New Hampshire (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Maine (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 512 $165,870,000 $323,965 n/a 4.47%
    Conventional 157 $810,875,000 $5,164,809 $4,008 4.41%

    For 2022, Brookline Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 512 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 157 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 251 $78,105,000 $311,175 $1,142 4.53%
    Refi 204 $355,710,000 $1,743,676 $4,128 4.29%
    Home Purchase 112 $511,160,000 $4,563,929 $4,432 4.54%
    Other 102 $31,770,000 $311,471 $4,395 4.49%

    For 2022, Brookline Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 251 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 204 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30+ year 510 $143,710,000 $281,784 $0 4.46%
    30 Year 87 $188,145,000 $2,162,586 $4,959 4.20%
    10 Year 29 $240,475,000 $8,292,241 $0 5.09%
    15 Year 17 $32,295,000 $1,899,706 $2,711 3.64%
    5 Year 15 $144,895,000 $9,659,667 $0 4.99%
    Other 8 $225,580,000 $28,197,500 $0 5.26%
    20 Year 2 $640,000 $320,000 $2,857 3.25%
    3 Year 1 $1,005,000 $1,005,000 $0 4.46%

    For 2022, Brookline Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30+ year, with 510 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 87 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 93 $47,815,000 $514,140
    $1k-2k 6 $9,680,000 $1,613,333
    $5k+ 3 $4,385,000 $1,461,667
    $2k-3k 1 $765,000 $765,000

    Brookline Bank's average total fees were $4,959, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 93 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 199 $112,335,000 $564,497
    5-6% 173 $263,305,000 $1,521,994
    2.5-3% 116 $36,980,000 $318,793
    4-5% 107 $204,445,000 $1,910,701
    6-7% 60 $352,930,000 $5,882,167
    7-8% 12 $6,370,000 $530,833
    <2.5% 2 $380,000 $190,000

    During 2022, Brookline Bank's average interest rate for loans was 4.20%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 199 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 195 $53,135,000 $272,487 $2,681 4.54%
    $100k-200k 156 $21,090,000 $135,192 $2,238 4.19%
    $100,000 or less 102 $6,510,000 $63,824 $357 4.46%
    $400k-600k 87 $41,555,000 $477,644 $3,715 4.54%
    $600k-1MM 65 $47,325,000 $728,077 $4,148 4.47%
    $1MM+ 64 $807,130,000 $12,611,406 $10,674 4.66%

    2022 saw Brookline Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 195 originations, totaling $53,135,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 202 $59,910,000 $296,584 $3,094 4.41%
    $250k+ 167 $99,085,000 $593,323 $7,437 4.55%
    $100k-150k 135 $33,375,000 $247,222 $2,522 4.39%
    $75k-100k 61 $9,655,000 $158,279 $2,013 4.25%
    $50k-75k 39 $6,535,000 $167,564 $2,733 4.29%
    $50k or less 14 $1,210,000 $86,429 $1,161 4.60%

    Brookline Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 202 originations. The second most popular income band? $250k+, with 167 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 134 $41,400,000 $308,955 $3,960 4.39%
    30-36% 104 $33,580,000 $322,885 $3,636 4.27%
    <20% 63 $27,315,000 $433,571 $4,224 4.47%
    50-60% 59 $16,215,000 $274,831 $2,530 4.39%
    49% 37 $11,685,000 $315,811 $2,807 4.44%
    38% 21 $7,735,000 $368,333 $7,211 3.93%
    37% 21 $5,685,000 $270,714 $3,377 4.41%
    43% 21 $8,515,000 $405,476 $6,694 4.59%
    46% 21 $7,535,000 $358,810 $2,655 5.05%
    39% 18 $5,660,000 $314,444 $4,266 4.24%
    48% 18 $5,340,000 $296,667 $2,970 4.74%
    41% 18 $8,470,000 $470,556 $3,625 4.52%
    42% 16 $8,150,000 $509,375 $10,208 4.85%
    40% 16 $4,110,000 $256,875 $4,226 3.94%
    44% 16 $4,270,000 $266,875 $2,993 4.44%
    45% 16 $6,550,000 $409,375 $3,201 4.27%
    47% 15 $4,165,000 $277,667 $2,006 4.83%
    36% 6 $950,000 $158,333 $0 4.09%
    >60% 5 $4,055,000 $811,000 $4,496 5.33%

    Brookline Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 134 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
    Not applicable 41 $762,465,000 $18,596,707 $0 4.96%
    White 436 $128,100,000 $293,807 $3,930 4.44%
    Not provided 130 $66,330,000 $510,231 $4,278 4.30%
    Asian 29 $9,725,000 $335,345 $0 4.02%
    Black 15 $4,485,000 $299,000 $859 4.82%
    Chinese 6 $2,030,000 $338,333 $0 3.88%
    Asian Indian 5 $1,685,000 $337,000 $4,416 5.85%
    American Indian 4 $1,640,000 $410,000 $0 6.38%
    Korean 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 5.25%
    Other Asian 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 3.75%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 4.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    82.98%

    Brookline Bank has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    87.59%

    Brookline Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 669 $976,745,000 $1,460,007

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    669 $976,745,000 $1,460,007

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 211 $200,685,000 $951,114 $3,465 4.34%
    40-60% 81 $335,405,000 $4,140,802 $6,305 4.35%
    60-80% 103 $305,325,000 $2,964,320 $4,494 4.68%
    80-100% 16 $14,600,000 $912,500 $5,435 4.46%
    Under 20% 258 $120,730,000 $467,946 $774 4.49%