Citadel Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Exton, PA

LEI: 549300XOOL3OJTITCV30

Tax ID: 23-1357102

5 stars - Updated: 4/16/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 48 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. Their top markets by origination volume include: Philadelphia, Lancaster, Ocean City, Reading, and Atlantic City among others. We have data for 31 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) 7.16% 4/16/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.74% 4/16/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.71% 4/16/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.68% 4/16/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.72% 4/16/25
30 Year VA Purchase 5.87% 4/16/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.68% 4/16/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.42% 4/16/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.42% 4/16/25
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Originations

2,266

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$347,310,000

Awards

CITADEL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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Relative Rate

Citadel Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 4.61%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of -1.94%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Citadel Federal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,079.

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 $8,356.

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) 1,986 $296,450,000 $149,270 $757 5.37%
LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 97 $11,125,000 $114,691 $1,185 5.83%
OCEAN CITY, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $6,655,000 $350,263 $5,278 4.83%
READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 54 $6,540,000 $121,111 $1,024 6.01%
ATLANTIC CITY-HAMMONTON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $4,295,000 $330,385 $3,823 6.08%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $3,580,000 $298,333 $3,180 5.35%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $3,130,000 $223,571 $2,630 5.76%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,860,000 $465,000 $4,558 5.53%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $1,650,000 $117,857 $999 5.73%
TRENTON-PRINCETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,485,000 $495,000 $3,946 4.70%
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,480,000 $246,667 $4,522 5.10%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,265,000 $1,265,000 $8,869 6.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 6 $1,170,000 $195,000 $132 5.58%
YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,010,000 $168,333 $2,415 5.50%
DOVER, DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $740,000 $185,000 $2,089 5.37%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $630,000 $315,000 $4,304 6.19%
Pottsville, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $605,000 $121,000 $1,263 6.16%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $545,000 $545,000 $5,942 6.88%
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $445,000 $445,000 $5,027 6.13%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $355,000 $118,333 $4,518 5.62%
GETTYSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $4,847 6.88%
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $3,089 5.88%
STATE COLLEGE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $4,707 6.88%
LEBANON, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $290,000 $145,000 $2,403 6.95%
SCRANTON--WILKES-BARRE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $260,000 $130,000 $0 4.49%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $4,127 5.88%
HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $205,000 $68,333 $76 6.94%
Lewistown, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $3,485 6.13%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 3.99%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 4.49%
Sunbury, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $60 7.39%
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)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Maryland (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 1,494 $238,350,000 $159,538 n/a 4.41%
    Conventional 772 $108,960,000 $141,140 $979 7.36%

    For 2024, Citadel Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 1,494 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 772 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 813 $92,565,000 $113,856 $132 5.52%
    Cash Out Refi 618 $112,510,000 $182,055 $515 5.15%
    Home Improvement 604 $67,910,000 $112,434 $86 5.33%
    Home Purchase 189 $63,915,000 $338,175 $4,369 5.95%
    Refi 42 $10,410,000 $247,857 $1,546 6.05%

    For 2024, Citadel Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 813 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 618 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,644 $292,000,000 $177,616 $4,079 4.61%
    10 Year 190 $12,130,000 $63,842 $90 7.27%
    20 Year 183 $21,165,000 $115,656 $316 8.03%
    15 Year 178 $16,710,000 $93,876 $275 7.48%
    5 Year 44 $3,510,000 $79,773 $85 7.12%
    Other 25 $1,425,000 $57,000 $115 7.27%
    1 Year 1 $355,000 $355,000 $0 10.50%
    3 Year 1 $15,000 $15,000 $60 7.14%

    For 2024, Citadel Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,644 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 190 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 756 $105,570,000 $139,643
    $1k-2k 1 $275,000 $275,000

    Citadel Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $4,079, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 756 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 839 $163,895,000 $195,346
    4-5% 565 $69,555,000 $123,106
    7-8% 480 $41,030,000 $85,479
    6-7% 134 $42,250,000 $315,299
    5-6% 128 $18,440,000 $144,063
    Over 8% 120 $12,140,000 $101,167

    During 2024, Citadel Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.61%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 839 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 881 $111,475,000 $126,532 $740 4.86%
    $100,000 or less 781 $41,115,000 $52,644 $117 6.39%
    $200k-400k 467 $122,565,000 $262,452 $2,809 4.96%
    $400k-600k 120 $56,070,000 $467,250 $4,702 4.82%
    $600k-1MM 13 $9,815,000 $755,000 $5,948 6.01%
    $1MM+ 4 $6,270,000 $1,567,500 $9,987 6.22%

    2024 saw Citadel Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 881 originations, totaling $111,475,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 690 $114,370,000 $165,754 $757 5.30%
    $100k-150k 604 $78,150,000 $129,387 $972 5.56%
    $250k+ 345 $89,955,000 $260,739 $2,058 4.79%
    $75k-100k 296 $31,490,000 $106,385 $850 5.70%
    $50k-75k 206 $18,510,000 $89,854 $787 5.64%
    $50k or less 75 $4,485,000 $59,800 $503 5.98%

    Citadel Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 690 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 604 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 498 $77,540,000 $155,703 $1,344 5.15%
    30-36% 415 $63,805,000 $153,747 $998 5.30%
    44% 244 $32,950,000 $135,041 $185 5.86%
    <20% 142 $20,310,000 $143,028 $678 5.01%
    43% 129 $17,575,000 $136,240 $857 5.60%
    42% 128 $17,910,000 $139,922 $761 5.72%
    41% 124 $18,330,000 $147,823 $730 5.49%
    37% 100 $14,670,000 $146,700 $247 5.31%
    40% 94 $13,880,000 $147,660 $763 5.47%
    38% 88 $17,180,000 $195,227 $1,153 5.18%
    39% 74 $10,660,000 $144,054 $835 5.68%
    36% 72 $11,630,000 $161,528 $1,218 5.39%
    45% 41 $6,085,000 $148,415 $1,392 5.61%
    47% 20 $4,350,000 $217,500 $2,131 6.17%
    49% 16 $2,860,000 $178,750 $4,146 5.64%
    46% 15 $2,505,000 $167,000 $1,667 5.62%
    48% 10 $2,160,000 $216,000 $3,288 5.40%
    50-60% 5 $2,235,000 $447,000 $6,286 5.31%

    Citadel Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 498 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 415 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,844 $280,970,000 $152,370 $981 5.40%
    Not provided 218 $34,580,000 $158,624 $1,043 5.62%
    Black 102 $10,880,000 $106,667 $473 5.48%
    Asian 51 $10,775,000 $211,275 $2,486 4.77%
    Asian Indian 25 $6,615,000 $264,600 $1,160 5.47%
    Not applicable 10 $1,500,000 $150,000 $0 6.74%
    American Indian 9 $815,000 $90,556 $557 5.22%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $460,000 $230,000 $0 3.99%
    Chinese 1 $365,000 $365,000 $0 3.99%
    Other Asian 3 $285,000 $95,000 $73 5.21%
    Filipino 1 $65,000 $65,000 $74 7.39%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    73.68%

    Citadel Federal Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    75.46%

    Citadel Federal Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 2,266 $347,310,000 $153,270

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2,266 $347,310,000 $153,270

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 863 $138,075,000 $159,994 $302 5.06%
    40-60% 211 $52,425,000 $248,460 $1,670 5.03%
    60-80% 142 $50,540,000 $355,915 $3,933 5.49%
    80-100% 85 $30,075,000 $353,824 $4,385 5.97%
    Under 20% 965 $76,195,000 $78,959 $136 5.75%