Lafayette Ambassador Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

East Petersburg, PA

LEI: J26ETGOCF82NJ2H0D828

Tax ID: 24-0638040

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Review & Overview

Lafayette Ambassador Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. Lafayette Ambassador Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Allentown, Philadelphia, Reading, Salisbury, and Washington among others. We have data for 10 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Lafayette Ambassador Bank 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. Lafayette Ambassador Bank 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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Originations

516

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$79,780,000

Awards

Lafayette Ambassador Bank 30 Year Conventional Loans silver Lafayette Ambassador Bank 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 449 $67,865,000 $151,147 $3,487 4.06%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 45 $7,005,000 $155,667 $2,729 4.80%
READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,435,000 $159,444 $2,984 4.02%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $985,000 $985,000 $5,279 4.38%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $755,000 $755,000 $6,878 4.00%
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $540,000 $135,000 $4,389 4.49%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $510,000 $255,000 $4,482 4.44%
SCRANTON--WILKES-BARRE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $325,000 $108,333 $3,290 4.96%
OCEAN CITY, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $0 3.49%
LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $3,793 4.75%
Lafayette Ambassador Bank's top markets include Allentown, Philadelphia, Reading, Salisbury, and Washington among others.

Their top states include:
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New Jersey (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Delaware (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 271 $24,555,000 $90,609 n/a 3.60%
    Conventional 245 $55,225,000 $225,408 $3,393 4.72%

    For 2018, Lafayette Ambassador Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 271 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 245 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 232 $50,440,000 $217,414 $3,385 4.77%
    Refi 98 $13,700,000 $139,796 $3,390 3.63%
    Home Improvement 86 $5,470,000 $63,605 $0 3.58%
    Other 84 $6,520,000 $77,619 $0 3.43%
    Cash Out Refi 16 $3,650,000 $228,125 $3,498 4.62%

    For 2018, Lafayette Ambassador Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 232 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 98 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 273 $25,935,000 $95,000 $3,227 3.61%
    30 Year 212 $45,530,000 $214,764 $3,242 4.75%
    15 Year 12 $2,350,000 $195,833 $3,826 4.34%
    30+ year 12 $4,540,000 $378,333 $5,596 4.56%
    20 Year 7 $1,425,000 $203,571 $3,692 4.85%

    For 2018, Lafayette Ambassador Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 273 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 212 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 208 $46,000,000 $221,154
    $1k-2k 21 $3,525,000 $167,857
    $2k-3k 7 $2,705,000 $386,429
    $3k-4k 2 $310,000 $155,000
    $4k-5k 1 $355,000 $355,000

    Lafayette Ambassador Bank's average total fees were $3,242, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 208 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 218 $48,450,000 $222,248
    3-4% 131 $14,185,000 $108,282
    2.5-3% 112 $10,760,000 $96,071
    5-6% 34 $5,180,000 $152,353
    6-7% 12 $730,000 $60,833
    7-8% 7 $325,000 $46,429
    Over 8% 2 $150,000 $75,000

    During 2018, Lafayette Ambassador Bank's average interest rate for loans was 4.75%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 218 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 220 $11,520,000 $52,364 $2,256 3.92%
    $100k-200k 181 $25,655,000 $141,740 $2,746 4.31%
    $200k-400k 75 $19,925,000 $265,667 $4,085 4.23%
    $400k-600k 29 $13,785,000 $475,345 $5,519 4.37%
    $600k-1MM 10 $7,630,000 $763,000 $6,367 4.29%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,265,000 $1,265,000 $0 4.50%

    2018 saw Lafayette Ambassador Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 220 originations, totaling $11,520,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 125 $14,875,000 $119,000 $2,808 4.19%
    $50k or less 120 $11,380,000 $94,833 $2,337 4.36%
    $100k-150k 86 $12,030,000 $139,884 $4,092 3.83%
    $150k-250k 72 $15,820,000 $219,722 $4,997 4.26%
    $75k-100k 65 $7,935,000 $122,077 $3,454 3.92%
    $250k+ 37 $14,905,000 $402,838 $5,751 4.08%

    Lafayette Ambassador Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 125 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 120 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 109 $13,685,000 $125,550 $3,326 4.04%
    30-36% 93 $15,505,000 $166,720 $3,456 4.44%
    <20% 64 $9,410,000 $147,031 $3,835 3.74%
    42% 28 $6,670,000 $238,214 $4,515 4.36%
    37% 23 $2,975,000 $129,348 $2,847 4.01%
    41% 22 $4,800,000 $218,182 $3,608 4.63%
    36% 20 $2,760,000 $138,000 $3,151 4.55%
    46% 19 $2,615,000 $137,632 $3,391 3.50%
    49% 19 $3,115,000 $163,947 $3,278 3.61%
    40% 16 $1,900,000 $118,750 $3,266 4.02%
    43% 16 $1,680,000 $105,000 $2,589 3.83%
    48% 15 $2,335,000 $155,667 $3,270 4.19%
    39% 15 $2,735,000 $182,333 $3,043 4.56%
    44% 13 $1,705,000 $131,154 $2,441 3.92%
    38% 13 $1,935,000 $148,846 $3,196 4.30%
    45% 13 $2,025,000 $155,769 $3,099 4.11%
    47% 7 $975,000 $139,286 $2,689 4.55%
    50-60% 4 $560,000 $140,000 $6,004 3.81%

    Lafayette Ambassador Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 109 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 93 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 435 $64,475,000 $148,218 $3,366 4.11%
    Asian 17 $4,755,000 $279,706 $4,400 4.50%
    Not provided 30 $4,440,000 $148,000 $3,177 3.95%
    Black 19 $2,595,000 $136,579 $2,964 4.28%
    Not applicable 5 $2,235,000 $447,000 $0 4.97%
    Asian Indian 3 $655,000 $218,333 $3,985 3.96%
    Other Pacific Islander 2 $260,000 $130,000 $2,399 5.19%
    American Indian 2 $150,000 $75,000 $2,118 4.63%
    Chinese 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 3.34%
    Vietnamese 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 3.34%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 3.49%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    76.65%

    Lafayette Ambassador Bank has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    87.98%

    Lafayette Ambassador Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 516 $79,780,000 $154,612

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 1 $1,265,000 $1,265,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 1 $55,000 $55,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 514 $78,460,000 $152,646

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 94 $8,020,000 $85,319 $2,824 3.58%
    40-60% 47 $7,315,000 $155,638 $3,276 3.65%
    60-80% 79 $17,345,000 $219,557 $3,855 4.52%
    80-100% 193 $43,205,000 $223,860 $3,283 4.58%
    Under 20% 103 $3,895,000 $37,816 $3,035 3.72%