Palco Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Muncy, PA

LEI: 549300YZRLQQC62C3P68

Tax ID: 24-0796253

5 stars - Updated: 3/28/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 5 reviews

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Review & Overview

Palco Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement and Home Purchase loans. Palco Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Williamsport, Bloomsburg, Scranton, Allentown, and Lock Haven among others. We have data for 7 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Palco Federal Credit Union has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Palco 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
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.97% 3/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.68% 3/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.68% 3/28/24
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Originations

28

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$1,870,000

Relative Rate

Palco Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 7.31%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.83%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Palco Federal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,587.

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) 16 $1,260,000 $78,750 $473 6.95%
BLOOMSBURG-BERWICK, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $240,000 $60,000 $0 7.07%
SCRANTON--WILKES-BARRE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $160,000 $40,000 $0 5.74%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 6.25%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $55,000 $55,000 $400 6.49%
Lock Haven, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 5.49%
DuBois, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 6.74%
Palco Federal Credit Union's top markets include Williamsport, Bloomsburg, Scranton, Allentown, and Lock Haven among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 28 $1,870,000 $66,786 $285 6.69%

    For 2023, Palco Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 28 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 12 $590,000 $49,167 $33 6.53%
    Refi 7 $365,000 $52,143 $0 6.68%
    Other 5 $335,000 $67,000 $80 7.22%
    Home Purchase 3 $535,000 $178,333 $2,392 6.87%
    NA 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 5.49%

    For 2023, Palco Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 12 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 7 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 12 $860,000 $71,667 $67 7.41%
    Other 6 $220,000 $36,667 $0 6.02%
    10 Year 5 $245,000 $49,000 $0 6.03%
    30 Year 2 $460,000 $230,000 $3,587 7.31%
    5 Year 2 $70,000 $35,000 $0 5.44%
    30+ year 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 6.74%

    For 2023, Palco Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 12 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 6 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 2 $460,000 $230,000

    Palco Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $3,587, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 2 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 13 $785,000 $60,385
    5-6% 8 $350,000 $43,750
    Over 8% 4 $250,000 $62,500
    7-8% 2 $460,000 $230,000
    4-5% 1 $25,000 $25,000

    During 2023, Palco Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 7.31%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 13 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 25 $1,205,000 $48,200 $32 6.66%
    $200k-400k 2 $520,000 $260,000 $2,105 6.88%
    $100k-200k 1 $145,000 $145,000 $2,965 7.13%

    2023 saw Palco Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 25 originations, totaling $1,205,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 7 $445,000 $63,571 $481 6.79%
    $50k or less 7 $275,000 $39,286 $0 6.48%
    $75k-100k 7 $565,000 $80,714 $0 6.71%
    $100k-150k 6 $540,000 $90,000 $768 6.94%
    $250k+ 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 5.89%

    Palco Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 7 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 7 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 8 $380,000 $47,500 $50 6.78%
    <20% 6 $290,000 $48,333 $0 5.78%
    20-30% 5 $225,000 $45,000 $0 6.35%
    38% 3 $195,000 $65,000 $133 7.68%
    39% 2 $30,000 $15,000 $0 6.37%
    47% 1 $145,000 $145,000 $2,965 7.13%
    36% 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 6.25%
    37% 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 10.09%
    46% 1 $315,000 $315,000 $4,210 7.50%

    Palco Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 8 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 6 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 24 $1,640,000 $68,333 $332 6.76%
    Not provided 4 $230,000 $57,500 $0 6.27%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    90.91%

    Palco Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    92.86%

    Palco Federal Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 28 $1,870,000 $66,786

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    28 $1,870,000 $66,786

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 11 $675,000 $61,364 $36 6.49%
    40-60% 4 $340,000 $85,000 $741 8.51%
    60-80% 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 6.25%
    80-100% 1 $315,000 $315,000 $4,210 7.50%
    Under 20% 11 $335,000 $30,455 $36 6.20%