Eastern Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Boston, MA

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5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 56 reviews

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Review & Overview

Eastern Bank is a small bank specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. Eastern Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Boston, Providence, Barnstable Town, Worcester, and Manchester among others. We have data for 14 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Eastern 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. Eastern 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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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 8.43% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.09% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.66% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.71% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.92% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Refi 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.72% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 2.83% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.94% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.94% 4/5/25
These are simulated rates generated by our proprietary machine learning models. These are not guaranteed by the bank. They are our estimates based on a lender's past behaviors combined with current market conditions. Contact an individual lender for their actual rates. Our models use fixed rate terms for conforming loans, 700+ FICO, 10% down for FHA and 20% for conventional. These are based on consensus, historical data-- not advertised promotional rates.

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Originations

3,130

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$1,186,780,000
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Relative Rate

Eastern Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 5.99%.

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

This yields a difference of -0.56%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Eastern Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $5,106.

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
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2,592 $916,270,000 $353,499 $4,681 7.67%
PROVIDENCE-WARWICK, RI-MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 149 $89,885,000 $603,255 $6,165 7.36%
BARNSTABLE TOWN, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 200 $59,400,000 $297,000 $5,242 7.87%
WORCESTER, MA-CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 65 $47,615,000 $732,538 $4,129 7.12%
MANCHESTER-NASHUA, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 37 $41,575,000 $1,123,649 $3,747 7.62%
Outside of Metro Areas 30 $11,000,000 $366,667 $4,545 7.08%
Concord, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $7,645,000 $449,706 $4,617 7.70%
Laconia, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $3,590,000 $359,000 $3,917 8.08%
Vineyard Haven, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $2,860,000 $715,000 $0 8.13%
Keene, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $2,755,000 $393,571 $3,706 7.51%
SPRINGFIELD, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,680,000 $210,000 $3,888 6.25%
Lebanon, NH-VT (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,215,000 $243,000 $3,657 7.20%
PITTSFIELD, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $920,000 $230,000 $3,616 7.25%
PORTLAND-SOUTH PORTLAND, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $370,000 $185,000 $2,639 7.25%
Eastern Bank's top markets include Boston, Providence, Barnstable Town, Worcester, and Manchester among others.

Their top states include:
  • Massachusetts (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New Hampshire (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Rhode Island (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Connecticut (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Maine (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 2,437 $528,955,000 $217,052 n/a 8.12%
    Conventional 664 $642,730,000 $967,967 $4,278 5.99%
    FHA 28 $14,790,000 $528,214 $14,259 6.11%
    VA 1 $305,000 $305,000 $4,574 6.13%

    For 2024, Eastern Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 2,437 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 664 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 968 $232,700,000 $240,393 $3,802 8.09%
    Refi 848 $248,610,000 $293,172 $4,303 8.03%
    Home Purchase 674 $537,520,000 $797,507 $4,827 6.23%
    Other 578 $117,060,000 $202,526 $4,294 8.11%
    Cash Out Refi 62 $50,890,000 $820,806 $4,936 6.58%

    For 2024, Eastern Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 968 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 848 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 2,450 $656,900,000 $268,122 $0 8.11%
    30 Year 522 $279,760,000 $535,939 $5,106 5.99%
    10 Year 81 $68,935,000 $851,049 $3,023 7.00%
    15 Year 48 $7,430,000 $154,792 $1,413 3.62%
    20 Year 13 $15,265,000 $1,174,231 $3,915 7.04%
    5 Year 13 $112,475,000 $8,651,923 $0 6.47%
    3 Year 3 $46,015,000 $15,338,333 $0 8.21%

    For 2024, Eastern Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 2,450 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 522 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 433 $244,465,000 $564,584
    $<1k 55 $4,715,000 $85,727
    $2k-3k 29 $11,915,000 $410,862
    $5k+ 16 $8,990,000 $561,875
    $3k-4k 15 $5,955,000 $397,000
    $4k-5k 3 $965,000 $321,667

    Eastern Bank's average total fees were $5,106, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 433 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 1,821 $467,625,000 $256,796
    7-8% 673 $236,115,000 $350,840
    6-7% 424 $323,170,000 $762,193
    5-6% 137 $124,585,000 $909,380
    <2.5% 51 $1,445,000 $28,333
    4-5% 21 $32,755,000 $1,559,762
    3-4% 3 $1,085,000 $361,667

    During 2024, Eastern Bank's average interest rate for loans was 5.99%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 1,821 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 929 $251,295,000 $270,501 $4,329 7.70%
    $100k-200k 868 $116,460,000 $134,171 $3,522 8.06%
    $100,000 or less 626 $35,870,000 $57,300 $63 7.57%
    $400k-600k 354 $164,840,000 $465,650 $5,495 7.28%
    $600k-1MM 223 $163,015,000 $731,009 $6,362 7.10%
    $1MM+ 130 $455,300,000 $3,502,308 $6,899 6.86%

    2024 saw Eastern Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 929 originations, totaling $251,295,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 851 $212,215,000 $249,371 $5,037 7.84%
    $100k-150k 738 $152,030,000 $206,003 $4,933 7.59%
    $250k+ 691 $332,475,000 $481,151 $5,674 7.82%
    $75k-100k 370 $63,080,000 $170,486 $3,836 7.36%
    $50k-75k 240 $35,390,000 $147,458 $3,739 7.43%
    $50k or less 80 $9,250,000 $115,625 $3,632 7.98%

    Eastern Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 851 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 738 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 689 $165,695,000 $240,486 $4,390 7.82%
    30-36% 557 $158,925,000 $285,323 $4,139 7.62%
    42% 550 $141,730,000 $257,691 $4,552 7.83%
    <20% 357 $94,855,000 $265,700 $5,668 7.99%
    41% 154 $45,430,000 $295,000 $4,809 7.73%
    40% 128 $35,250,000 $275,391 $4,999 7.72%
    37% 115 $30,915,000 $268,826 $4,150 7.70%
    38% 110 $30,790,000 $279,909 $4,232 7.53%
    36% 105 $28,905,000 $275,286 $5,348 7.77%
    39% 103 $26,265,000 $255,000 $4,047 7.63%
    43% 40 $10,210,000 $255,250 $4,290 5.74%
    44% 34 $11,290,000 $332,059 $4,220 4.65%
    49% 15 $7,095,000 $473,000 $7,299 6.27%
    45% 13 $4,785,000 $368,077 $6,894 6.67%
    50-60% 12 $5,540,000 $461,667 $11,081 6.45%
    48% 10 $5,710,000 $571,000 $7,597 6.24%
    47% 9 $4,115,000 $457,222 $6,632 6.43%
    46% 6 $3,060,000 $510,000 $6,459 6.37%
    >60% 2 $780,000 $390,000 $0 7.34%

    Eastern Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 689 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 557 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 2,367 $623,595,000 $263,454 $4,607 7.77%
    Not applicable 110 $365,360,000 $3,321,455 $0 6.90%
    Black 270 $68,620,000 $254,148 $5,623 7.09%
    Asian 153 $67,395,000 $440,490 $4,250 6.90%
    Not provided 165 $44,235,000 $268,091 $6,397 7.86%
    Asian Indian 26 $9,800,000 $376,923 $4,674 7.92%
    American Indian 17 $4,095,000 $240,882 $3,493 8.07%
    8 $950,000 $118,750 $0 8.25%
    Vietnamese 3 $905,000 $301,667 $0 8.00%
    Other Asian 5 $745,000 $149,000 $0 8.25%
    Filipino 4 $630,000 $157,500 $0 8.13%
    Chinese 1 $405,000 $405,000 $0 8.00%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 8.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    70.56%

    Eastern Bank has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    85.69%

    Eastern Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 3,130 $1,186,780,000 $379,163

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3,130 $1,186,780,000 $379,163

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 1,030 $369,380,000 $358,621 $3,691 8.01%
    40-60% 380 $254,730,000 $670,342 $4,306 7.71%
    60-80% 285 $228,425,000 $801,491 $4,901 7.04%
    80-100% 276 $166,380,000 $602,826 $6,006 6.21%
    Over 100% 6 $32,050,000 $5,341,667 $0 6.22%
    Under 20% 1,153 $135,815,000 $117,793 $547 7.80%