Horizon Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Williamsport, PA

LEI: 549300UI713YO3L6SF02

Tax ID: 24-0840764

5 stars - Updated: 12/16/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 11 reviews

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Review & Overview

Horizon Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement, Cash Out Refi, and Home Purchase loans. Horizon Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Williamsport, Lock Haven, State College, Harrisburg, and Dubois among others. We have data for 8 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Horizon Federal Credit Union 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. Horizon Federal Credit Union 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 relatively high rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.27% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.98% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.89% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.95% 12/16/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.69% 12/16/24
30 Year FHA Refi 6.27% 12/16/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.55% 12/16/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.27% 12/16/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.64% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.49% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.18% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.18% 12/16/24
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

117

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$7,125,000

Relative Rate

Horizon Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.63%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.15%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Horizon Federal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,234.

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
WILLIAMSPORT, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 61 $3,605,000 $59,098 $772 6.85%
Lock Haven, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 37 $2,295,000 $62,027 $1,015 6.83%
STATE COLLEGE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $625,000 $56,818 $803 6.77%
Outside of Metro Areas 2 $300,000 $150,000 $3,862 6.84%
HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $90,000 $45,000 $212 7.00%
DuBois, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $80,000 $40,000 $511 6.87%
BLOOMSBURG-BERWICK, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $195 7.50%
Sunbury, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $799 6.25%
Horizon Federal Credit Union's top markets include Williamsport, Lock Haven, State College, Harrisburg, and Dubois among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 117 $7,125,000 $60,897 $886 6.84%

    For 2023, Horizon Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 117 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 44 $1,700,000 $38,636 $296 6.68%
    Cash Out Refi 27 $1,495,000 $55,370 $777 6.94%
    Other 18 $600,000 $33,333 $246 6.98%
    Home Purchase 17 $2,835,000 $166,765 $3,534 6.78%
    Refi 11 $495,000 $45,000 $466 7.08%

    For 2023, Horizon Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 44 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 27 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 44 $1,880,000 $42,727 $403 7.06%
    15 Year 24 $1,670,000 $69,583 $581 7.47%
    5 Year 20 $470,000 $23,500 $242 6.02%
    30 Year 15 $2,655,000 $177,000 $4,234 6.63%
    Other 13 $435,000 $33,462 $267 6.57%
    3 Year 1 $15,000 $15,000 $167 5.24%

    For 2023, Horizon Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 44 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 24 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 13 $2,295,000 $176,538
    $1k-2k 2 $300,000 $150,000
    $2k-3k 1 $255,000 $255,000

    Horizon Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $4,234, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 13 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 43 $3,345,000 $77,791
    7-8% 34 $1,790,000 $52,647
    5-6% 26 $1,170,000 $45,000
    Over 8% 12 $740,000 $61,667
    4-5% 2 $80,000 $40,000

    During 2023, Horizon Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.63%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 43 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 102 $4,260,000 $41,765 $428 6.85%
    $100k-200k 10 $1,560,000 $156,000 $3,513 6.80%
    $200k-400k 5 $1,305,000 $261,000 $4,968 6.81%

    2023 saw Horizon Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 102 originations, totaling $4,260,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 32 $1,920,000 $60,000 $1,044 6.91%
    $75k-100k 26 $1,890,000 $72,692 $1,135 6.79%
    $100k-150k 24 $1,110,000 $46,250 $692 6.71%
    $50k or less 17 $725,000 $42,647 $696 7.00%
    $150k-250k 15 $965,000 $64,333 $457 6.76%
    $250k+ 3 $515,000 $171,667 $1,819 7.12%

    Horizon Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 32 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 26 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 39 $2,355,000 $60,385 $962 6.75%
    30-36% 29 $1,575,000 $54,310 $517 7.00%
    <20% 19 $815,000 $42,895 $542 6.35%
    41% 6 $600,000 $100,000 $2,171 6.91%
    38% 5 $155,000 $31,000 $187 6.90%
    40% 3 $105,000 $35,000 $180 6.17%
    36% 3 $85,000 $28,333 $184 7.01%
    39% 3 $325,000 $108,333 $2,125 7.92%
    42% 3 $155,000 $51,667 $366 7.11%
    43% 2 $240,000 $120,000 $2,522 8.21%
    37% 2 $120,000 $60,000 $186 8.00%
    48% 1 $395,000 $395,000 $5,094 6.38%
    44% 1 $155,000 $155,000 $4,121 7.25%
    46% 1 $45,000 $45,000 $3,694 6.75%

    Horizon Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 39 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 29 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 113 $6,395,000 $56,593 $761 6.84%
    Not provided 2 $420,000 $210,000 $5,845 6.47%
    Asian 1 $185,000 $185,000 $4,067 5.99%
    Black 1 $125,000 $125,000 $1,935 8.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    85.51%

    Horizon Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    59.83%

    Horizon Federal Credit Union has a low pick rate. They may have issues with closing loans or may approve everyone, but with onerous loan terms.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 117 $7,125,000 $60,897

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    117 $7,125,000 $60,897

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 23 $1,085,000 $47,174 $601 6.82%
    40-60% 16 $890,000 $55,625 $429 6.88%
    60-80% 18 $2,300,000 $127,778 $2,186 6.72%
    80-100% 8 $1,290,000 $161,250 $3,719 7.02%
    Under 20% 52 $1,560,000 $30,000 $267 6.85%