Allentown Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Allentown, PA

LEI: 549300YS7CHMGGRDEV77

Tax ID: 23-1499751

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Review & Overview

Allentown is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Refi and Cash Out Refi loans. Allentown has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Allentown, Philadelphia, and Reading among others. We have data for 3 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Allentown has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. Allentown 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.27% 11/17/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.27% 11/17/24
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Originations

60

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$5,290,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 52 $4,550,000 $87,500 $385 3.07%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $420,000 $70,000 $0 2.50%
READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $320,000 $160,000 $280 3.75%
Allentown's top markets include Allentown, Philadelphia, and Reading 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
    HELOC 40 $2,450,000 $61,250 n/a 2.50%
    Conventional 20 $2,840,000 $142,000 $373 4.10%

    For 2018, Allentown's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 40 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 20 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 26 $2,600,000 $100,000 $459 3.06%
    Home Improvement 15 $495,000 $33,000 $160 2.62%
    Cash Out Refi 13 $1,395,000 $107,308 $320 3.23%
    Home Purchase 6 $800,000 $133,333 $350 3.54%

    For 2018, Allentown's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 26 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 15 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 43 $2,565,000 $59,651 $352 2.65%
    Other 8 $1,310,000 $163,750 $386 3.97%
    30 Year 7 $1,235,000 $176,429 $385 4.14%
    20 Year 2 $180,000 $90,000 $330 3.75%

    For 2018, Allentown's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 43 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 8 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    <2.5% 40 $2,450,000 $61,250
    3-4% 12 $1,690,000 $140,833
    4-5% 8 $1,150,000 $143,750

    During 2018, Allentown's average interest rate for loans was 4.14%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was <2.5%, with 40 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 35 $1,615,000 $46,143 $381 2.76%
    $100k-200k 22 $2,880,000 $130,909 $362 3.28%
    $200k-400k 3 $795,000 $265,000 $410 4.42%

    2018 saw Allentown place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 35 originations, totaling $1,615,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $75k-100k 18 $1,920,000 $106,667 $383 3.22%
    $50k-75k 15 $1,295,000 $86,333 $437 3.13%
    $100k-150k 13 $1,155,000 $88,846 $455 2.88%
    $150k-250k 7 $345,000 $49,286 $0 2.50%
    $50k or less 5 $425,000 $85,000 $205 3.05%
    $250k+ 2 $150,000 $75,000 $160 3.38%

    Allentown lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $75k-100k range, with 18 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 15 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 28 $2,630,000 $93,929 $456 3.04%
    <20% 18 $1,520,000 $84,444 $292 2.92%
    30-36% 9 $405,000 $45,000 $380 2.92%
    38% 2 $210,000 $105,000 $60 3.13%
    36% 1 $165,000 $165,000 $350 4.25%
    37% 1 $105,000 $105,000 $350 3.99%
    42% 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 3.75%

    Allentown lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 28 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 18 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 59 $5,215,000 $88,390 $365 3.02%
    Black 1 $75,000 $75,000 $499 3.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.24%

    Allentown has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 60 $5,290,000 $88,167

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 60 $5,290,000 $88,167

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 14 $860,000 $61,429 $485 2.66%
    40-60% 11 $1,175,000 $106,818 $60 2.73%
    60-80% 9 $1,375,000 $152,778 $428 3.58%
    80-100% 9 $1,325,000 $147,222 $380 4.00%
    Under 20% 17 $555,000 $32,647 $285 2.74%