Citadel Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Exton, PA

LEI: 549300XOOL3OJTITCV30

Tax ID: 23-1357102

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Review & Overview

Citadel Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi and 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 Salisbury among others. We have data for 38 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% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.49% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.52% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.53% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.16% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.99% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.99% 12/16/24
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Originations

3,038

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$551,460,000

Awards

CITADEL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans gold CITADEL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans gold CITADEL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans silver CITADEL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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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) 2,674 $479,360,000 $179,267 $2,095 3.00%
LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 124 $18,470,000 $148,952 $1,889 3.08%
OCEAN CITY, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 42 $16,340,000 $389,048 $3,365 2.76%
READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 73 $10,975,000 $150,342 $2,208 3.09%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $4,645,000 $309,667 $3,372 2.96%
ATLANTIC CITY-HAMMONTON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $4,155,000 $377,727 $5,141 2.83%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $3,380,000 $422,500 $2,662 3.23%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $2,570,000 $214,167 $1,371 2.76%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,325,000 $147,222 $2,557 2.98%
SCRANTON--WILKES-BARRE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,305,000 $145,000 $2,306 3.12%
LEBANON, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,090,000 $181,667 $3,061 2.96%
Key West, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,005,000 $1,005,000 $8,668 3.25%
YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $925,000 $132,143 $1,674 3.45%
Outside of Metro Areas 5 $835,000 $167,000 $3,099 2.95%
HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $690,000 $172,500 $1,710 3.37%
TRENTON-PRINCETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $670,000 $167,500 $2,560 2.62%
BLOOMSBURG-BERWICK, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $310,000 $155,000 $2,344 2.88%
Pottsville, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $300,000 $75,000 $1,401 3.06%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $3,936 3.25%
WILLIAMSPORT, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $280,000 $140,000 $2,958 2.75%
VIRGINIA BEACH-NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 2.49%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $250,000 $125,000 $1,601 3.56%
DOVER, DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $235,000 $78,333 $49 3.32%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 2.49%
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $190,000 $95,000 $954 2.63%
NEW HAVEN-MILFORD, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $2,825 3.25%
VINELAND-BRIDGETON, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $180,000 $90,000 $150 3.50%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 2.49%
Sunbury, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $170,000 $85,000 $3,716 3.75%
GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 2.49%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $120,000 $60,000 $103 3.87%
Rockingham, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,792 3.13%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $199 3.63%
WINCHESTER, VA-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 2.99%
CHAMBERSBURG-WAYNESBORO, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $2,735 3.25%
STATE COLLEGE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $959 2.75%
THE VILLAGES, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 2.99%
SOUTH BEND-MISHAWAKA, IN-MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 3.49%
Citadel Federal Credit Union's top markets include Philadelphia, Lancaster, Ocean City, Reading, and Salisbury 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
    Conventional 1,764 $399,510,000 $226,480 $2,138 3.18%
    HELOC 1,274 $151,950,000 $119,270 n/a 2.77%

    For 2021, Citadel Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,764 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 1,274 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 1,668 $296,740,000 $177,902 $1,846 3.10%
    Other 615 $65,215,000 $106,041 $209 2.94%
    Refi 545 $131,665,000 $241,587 $2,267 2.75%
    Home Purchase 205 $57,425,000 $280,122 $3,982 3.15%
    Home Improvement 5 $415,000 $83,000 $58 3.14%

    For 2021, Citadel Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 1,668 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 615 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 1,330 $157,430,000 $118,368 $272 2.82%
    15 Year 582 $123,670,000 $212,491 $1,340 2.81%
    30 Year 537 $177,145,000 $329,879 $4,003 3.06%
    10 Year 352 $41,940,000 $119,148 $637 3.47%
    20 Year 212 $47,410,000 $223,632 $2,531 3.68%
    5 Year 25 $3,865,000 $154,600 $56 4.15%

    For 2021, Citadel Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 1,330 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 582 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 1,719 $384,445,000 $223,645
    $1k-2k 3 $865,000 $288,333
    $5k+ 2 $2,410,000 $1,205,000
    $4k-5k 1 $385,000 $385,000

    Citadel Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $4,003, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 1,719 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 1,155 $238,105,000 $206,152
    <2.5% 1,009 $185,115,000 $183,464
    3-4% 623 $108,165,000 $173,620
    4-5% 165 $13,265,000 $80,394
    5-6% 85 $6,755,000 $79,471
    6-7% 1 $55,000 $55,000

    During 2021, Citadel Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.06%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 1,155 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 1,059 $147,245,000 $139,042 $1,836 2.77%
    $100,000 or less 977 $54,555,000 $55,839 $519 3.48%
    $200k-400k 774 $206,050,000 $266,214 $2,558 2.79%
    $400k-600k 143 $67,545,000 $472,343 $3,888 2.84%
    $600k-1MM 65 $48,295,000 $743,000 $6,116 2.87%
    $1MM+ 20 $27,770,000 $1,388,500 $8,281 2.92%

    2021 saw Citadel Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 1,059 originations, totaling $147,245,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 751 $136,705,000 $182,031 $1,913 3.00%
    $100k-150k 749 $118,335,000 $157,991 $1,872 3.04%
    $75k-100k 481 $69,445,000 $144,376 $2,027 3.04%
    $50k-75k 407 $52,835,000 $129,816 $1,962 3.04%
    $250k+ 385 $135,465,000 $351,857 $3,671 2.81%
    $50k or less 175 $18,875,000 $107,857 $1,906 3.01%

    Citadel Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 751 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 749 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 815 $147,865,000 $181,429 $2,149 2.91%
    30-36% 594 $113,840,000 $191,650 $2,049 3.02%
    <20% 377 $72,705,000 $192,851 $2,152 2.80%
    42% 149 $21,535,000 $144,530 $1,501 3.42%
    41% 129 $20,525,000 $159,109 $1,632 3.29%
    40% 115 $18,825,000 $163,696 $1,796 3.08%
    36% 115 $22,235,000 $193,348 $2,296 3.06%
    39% 111 $19,215,000 $173,108 $2,303 3.04%
    37% 108 $16,470,000 $152,500 $1,802 3.04%
    38% 102 $17,540,000 $171,961 $1,935 3.09%
    43% 84 $13,570,000 $161,548 $2,422 3.05%
    44% 81 $10,915,000 $134,753 $3,327 2.92%
    45% 45 $7,805,000 $173,444 $3,215 3.00%
    46% 38 $6,910,000 $181,842 $2,794 3.00%
    47% 28 $5,320,000 $190,000 $3,353 2.92%
    49% 26 $6,250,000 $240,385 $4,106 2.91%
    48% 12 $2,890,000 $240,833 $3,473 3.00%
    50-60% 10 $2,320,000 $232,000 $3,199 2.71%
    >60% 3 $1,055,000 $351,667 $2,503 2.67%

    Citadel Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 815 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 594 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 2,296 $408,500,000 $177,918 $2,099 3.00%
    Not provided 505 $101,435,000 $200,861 $2,324 2.96%
    Black 116 $15,400,000 $132,759 $1,780 3.20%
    Asian 57 $11,765,000 $206,404 $2,712 2.78%
    Not applicable 31 $7,445,000 $240,161 $0 4.15%
    Asian Indian 16 $3,270,000 $204,375 $2,580 2.87%
    Other Asian 6 $1,470,000 $245,000 $2,179 2.58%
    American Indian 5 $1,245,000 $249,000 $3,207 2.92%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $360,000 $180,000 $3,371 2.93%
    Other Pacific Islander 2 $310,000 $155,000 $959 2.56%
    Korean 2 $260,000 $130,000 $0 2.74%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    83.71%

    Citadel Federal Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    63.27%

    Citadel 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 3,038 $551,460,000 $181,521

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3,038 $551,460,000 $181,521

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 762 $102,730,000 $134,816 $1,100 2.87%
    40-60% 474 $100,730,000 $212,511 $1,987 2.71%
    60-80% 704 $221,160,000 $314,148 $3,045 2.93%
    80-100% 217 $66,545,000 $306,659 $3,628 2.94%
    Under 20% 881 $60,295,000 $68,439 $163 3.37%