Citadel Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Exton, PA

LEI: 549300XOOL3OJTITCV30

Tax ID: 23-1357102

5 stars - Updated: 4/21/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 47 reviews

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Review & Overview

Citadel Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Other and Cash Out Refi loans. Citadel Federal Credit Union 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.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Philadelphia, Lancaster, Ocean City, Reading, and Atlantic City among others. We have data for 32 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Citadel 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. Citadel 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 about average rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.25% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.49% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.52% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.53% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.16% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.99% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.99% 4/21/24
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Originations

2,208

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$309,920,000

Awards

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Relative Rate

Citadel Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 3.36%.

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

This yields a difference of -3.12%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Citadel Federal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,546.

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
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,940 $270,510,000 $139,438 $587 4.62%
LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 113 $11,515,000 $101,903 $829 4.97%
OCEAN CITY, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $7,470,000 $466,875 $4,308 5.11%
READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 59 $6,085,000 $103,136 $794 5.40%
ATLANTIC CITY-HAMMONTON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $2,275,000 $175,000 $2,255 4.16%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,935,000 $215,000 $2,460 4.49%
Easton, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,405,000 $1,405,000 $0 7.15%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $1,335,000 $102,692 $593 5.81%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,065,000 $152,143 $113 6.10%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $735,000 $735,000 $17,065 4.13%
HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $580,000 $290,000 $74 7.02%
YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $500,000 $125,000 $1,979 4.61%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $455,000 $455,000 $4,204 6.38%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $405,000 $135,000 $1,686 5.64%
DOVER, DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $385,000 $128,333 $0 2.66%
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $380,000 $190,000 $2,048 6.66%
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $4,472 7.25%
Sunbury, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $4,288 6.50%
OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $4,541 6.25%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $269 7.44%
WILLIAMSPORT, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $3,804 6.88%
Outside of Metro Areas 2 $240,000 $120,000 $246 4.47%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $0 1.99%
LEBANON, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $180,000 $90,000 $74 7.12%
VINELAND-BRIDGETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 4.99%
SCRANTON--WILKES-BARRE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $155,000 $51,667 $60 4.81%
TRENTON-PRINCETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 1.99%
ERIE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,272 6.25%
Huntingdon, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 2.99%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 4.49%
Pottsville, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $40,000 $20,000 $183 7.04%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 2.99%
Citadel Federal Credit Union's top markets include Philadelphia, Lancaster, Ocean City, Reading, and Atlantic City among others.

Their top states include:
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New Jersey (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Delaware (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Maryland (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 1,358 $202,110,000 $148,829 n/a 3.11%
    Conventional 849 $107,695,000 $126,849 $706 7.19%
    FHA 1 $115,000 $115,000 $6,055 7.63%

    For 2023, Citadel Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 1,358 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 849 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 1,145 $128,685,000 $112,389 $105 4.53%
    Cash Out Refi 546 $95,520,000 $174,945 $422 4.35%
    Home Improvement 329 $30,925,000 $93,997 $81 4.98%
    Home Purchase 138 $47,120,000 $341,449 $4,427 5.79%
    Refi 50 $7,670,000 $153,400 $742 6.54%

    For 2023, Citadel Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 1,145 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 546 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,464 $239,780,000 $163,784 $4,546 3.36%
    10 Year 243 $17,335,000 $71,337 $120 7.01%
    15 Year 221 $21,275,000 $96,267 $151 7.21%
    20 Year 182 $19,840,000 $109,011 $200 7.91%
    5 Year 56 $8,290,000 $148,036 $79 6.92%
    Other 42 $3,400,000 $80,952 $111 6.99%

    For 2023, Citadel Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,464 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 243 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 806 $92,670,000 $114,975
    $1k-2k 9 $1,745,000 $193,889
    $2k-3k 2 $890,000 $445,000
    $3k-4k 2 $670,000 $335,000
    $4k-5k 1 $295,000 $295,000
    $5k+ 1 $735,000 $735,000

    Citadel Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $4,546, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 806 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    <2.5% 756 $127,380,000 $168,492
    7-8% 425 $44,255,000 $104,129
    6-7% 350 $50,650,000 $144,714
    4-5% 231 $32,695,000 $141,537
    3-4% 200 $33,640,000 $168,200
    2.5-3% 118 $6,180,000 $52,373
    5-6% 75 $9,815,000 $130,867
    Over 8% 53 $5,305,000 $100,094

    During 2023, Citadel Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.36%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was <2.5%, with 756 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 964 $52,740,000 $54,710 $113 5.59%
    $100k-200k 756 $98,140,000 $129,815 $633 3.87%
    $200k-400k 385 $103,155,000 $267,935 $2,456 4.15%
    $400k-600k 85 $38,295,000 $450,529 $5,109 3.66%
    $600k-1MM 13 $9,055,000 $696,538 $7,165 5.98%
    $1MM+ 5 $8,535,000 $1,707,000 $12,067 6.68%

    2023 saw Citadel Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 964 originations, totaling $52,740,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 644 $99,030,000 $153,773 $633 4.48%
    $100k-150k 567 $65,545,000 $115,600 $560 4.83%
    $75k-100k 311 $32,295,000 $103,842 $793 4.78%
    $250k+ 290 $74,320,000 $256,276 $1,623 4.07%
    $50k-75k 245 $21,105,000 $86,143 $493 5.12%
    $50k or less 92 $5,470,000 $59,457 $415 5.12%

    Citadel Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 644 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 567 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 449 $64,045,000 $142,639 $659 4.25%
    30-36% 377 $55,675,000 $147,679 $862 4.44%
    44% 232 $24,740,000 $106,638 $80 5.03%
    43% 170 $19,710,000 $115,941 $348 4.73%
    42% 142 $16,860,000 $118,732 $363 4.81%
    <20% 120 $21,960,000 $183,000 $2,199 3.92%
    40% 96 $11,510,000 $119,896 $520 5.39%
    38% 93 $12,225,000 $131,452 $961 5.18%
    41% 91 $9,845,000 $108,187 $425 5.30%
    39% 90 $15,240,000 $169,333 $1,257 4.71%
    36% 81 $10,155,000 $125,370 $557 5.07%
    37% 78 $13,950,000 $178,846 $787 4.83%
    45% 51 $7,765,000 $152,255 $644 4.36%
    46% 25 $3,565,000 $142,600 $1,530 4.95%
    47% 19 $3,685,000 $193,947 $2,231 5.38%
    49% 14 $2,540,000 $181,429 $2,757 4.98%
    48% 13 $2,675,000 $205,769 $74 4.44%
    50-60% 5 $695,000 $139,000 $74 4.08%
    >60% 2 $400,000 $200,000 $59 4.99%

    Citadel Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 449 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 377 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,774 $241,500,000 $136,133 $694 4.67%
    Not provided 225 $34,595,000 $153,756 $1,026 4.67%
    Black 109 $11,965,000 $109,771 $403 4.94%
    Asian 50 $9,780,000 $195,600 $912 4.08%
    Not applicable 18 $7,540,000 $418,889 $0 6.91%
    Asian Indian 15 $2,695,000 $179,667 $64 3.96%
    American Indian 5 $565,000 $113,000 $67 4.53%
    Other Asian 4 $490,000 $122,500 $1,810 4.14%
    Chinese 3 $425,000 $141,667 $74 3.81%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 3 $245,000 $81,667 $59 4.47%
    Korean 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 5.49%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 5.49%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    70.70%

    Citadel Federal Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    73.60%

    Citadel Federal Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 2,208 $309,920,000 $140,362

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2,208 $309,920,000 $140,362

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 826 $123,740,000 $149,806 $183 4.17%
    40-60% 207 $45,865,000 $221,570 $1,613 4.02%
    60-80% 141 $49,295,000 $349,610 $3,989 4.61%
    80-100% 70 $23,210,000 $331,571 $4,151 5.48%
    Under 20% 964 $67,810,000 $70,342 $108 5.21%