Eastern Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Boston, MA

LEI: X8V2II80XTQHRH7NCB19

Tax ID: 04-3067724

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  • Loan Length
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  • Debt-to-Income
  • Applicant Income
  • Ethnicity Info
  • Approval & Pick Rates
  • Points and Fees
  • Origination Fees (Closing Costs)

    • Review & Overview

    Eastern Bank is a small bank specializing in Home Purchase and Cash Out Refi 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.) They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Boston, Providence, Manchester, Barnstable Town, and Worcester among others. We have data for 19 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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    Mortgage Type     		Simulated Rate Simulation Date
    Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 5.04% 11/21/24
    30 Year Conventional Purchase 5.63% 11/21/24
    30 Year Conventional Refi 6.31% 11/21/24
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.12% 11/21/24
    30 Year FHA Purchase 6.92% 11/21/24
    30 Year VA Purchase 6.84% 11/21/24
    30 Year USDA Purchase 6.76% 11/21/24
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 4.22% 11/21/24
    15 Year Conventional Refi 5.65% 11/21/24
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.65% 11/21/24
    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

    5,047

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $2,099,055,000
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    Top Markets

    Zoom/scroll map to see bank's per metro statistics. Subscribers can configure state/metro/county granularity, assorted fields and quantity of results. This map shows top 10 markets in the map viewport, as defined by descending origination volume.

    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 4,203 $1,638,035,000 $389,730 $4,457 4.18%
    PROVIDENCE-WARWICK, RI-MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 247 $132,075,000 $534,717 $4,829 4.51%
    MANCHESTER-NASHUA, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 85 $104,775,000 $1,232,647 $4,085 4.45%
    BARNSTABLE TOWN, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 304 $72,110,000 $237,204 $4,350 4.31%
    WORCESTER, MA-CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 98 $55,860,000 $570,000 $4,284 4.04%
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $28,375,000 $28,375,000 $0 5.50%
    BURLINGTON-SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $18,510,000 $9,255,000 $0 5.79%
    Outside of Metro Areas 13 $9,655,000 $742,692 $4,206 4.62%
    PORTLAND-SOUTH PORTLAND, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $9,120,000 $4,560,000 $0 3.80%
    NORWICH-NEW LONDON, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $6,665,000 $317,381 $4,450 4.23%
    Laconia, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $5,795,000 $526,818 $8,228 4.02%
    Lebanon, NH-VT (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $4,665,000 $518,333 $5,101 4.36%
    Concord, NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $4,660,000 $179,231 $4,226 4.33%
    Vineyard Haven, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $3,425,000 $685,000 $7,921 3.95%
    SPRINGFIELD, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,310,000 $231,000 $3,881 4.43%
    NEW HAVEN-MILFORD, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,250,000 $312,500 $9,188 4.53%
    HARTFORD-EAST HARTFORD-MIDDLETOWN, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $860,000 $215,000 $4,047 5.38%
    BRIDGEPORT-STAMFORD-NORWALK, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $665,000 $665,000 $5,016 4.63%
    PITTSFIELD, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $3,640 4.38%
    Eastern Bank's top markets include Boston, Providence, Manchester, Barnstable Town, and Worcester among others.

    Their top states include:
  • Massachusetts (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New Hampshire (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Rhode Island (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Maryland (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Vermont (FHA|USDA|VA)

    • Similar Lenders

    We use machine learning to identify the top lenders compared against Eastern Bank based on their rates and fees, along with other useful metrics. A lower similarity rank signals a stronger match.

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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 3,909 $772,105,000 $197,520 n/a 4.21%
    Conventional 1,111 $1,314,805,000 $1,183,443 $4,224 4.17%
    FHA 24 $10,640,000 $443,333 $13,556 4.72%
    VA 2 $1,250,000 $625,000 $17,254 6.00%
    USDA 1 $255,000 $255,000 $8,181 3.75%

    For 2022, Eastern Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 3,909 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 1,111 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 1,891 $322,545,000 $170,568 $4,056 4.20%
    Refi 1,126 $340,490,000 $302,389 $3,768 4.12%
    Home Purchase 945 $712,535,000 $754,005 $4,769 4.34%
    Other 810 $156,580,000 $193,309 $5,075 4.30%
    Cash Out Refi 275 $566,905,000 $2,061,473 $3,935 3.89%

    For 2022, Eastern Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 1,891 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 1,126 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 3,920 $904,130,000 $230,645 $2,431 4.22%
    30 Year 840 $420,290,000 $500,345 $4,652 4.19%
    10 Year 169 $639,185,000 $3,782,160 $3,352 4.80%
    15 Year 102 $67,980,000 $666,471 $3,391 2.96%
    20 Year 14 $8,300,000 $592,857 $3,571 3.92%
    5 Year 2 $59,170,000 $29,585,000 $0 4.93%

    For 2022, Eastern Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 3,920 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 840 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 825 $408,565,000 $495,230
    $2k-3k 40 $15,150,000 $378,750
    $5k+ 22 $12,840,000 $583,636
    $3k-4k 18 $9,670,000 $537,222
    $4k-5k 9 $4,225,000 $469,444

    Eastern Bank's average total fees were $4,652, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 825 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 1,643 $364,865,000 $222,072
    4-5% 1,508 $708,980,000 $470,146
    5-6% 878 $312,610,000 $356,048
    3-4% 617 $538,755,000 $873,185
    6-7% 304 $134,480,000 $442,368
    <2.5% 80 $34,880,000 $436,000
    7-8% 9 $4,195,000 $466,111

    During 2022, Eastern Bank's average interest rate for loans was 4.19%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 1,643 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 1,423 $392,545,000 $275,857 $4,078 4.21%
    $100k-200k 1,361 $182,255,000 $133,913 $3,392 4.18%
    $100,000 or less 1,160 $67,980,000 $58,603 $641 4.24%
    $400k-600k 604 $281,300,000 $465,728 $4,774 4.20%
    $600k-1MM 318 $232,160,000 $730,063 $5,161 4.23%
    $1MM+ 181 $942,815,000 $5,208,923 $6,534 4.13%

    2022 saw Eastern Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 1,423 originations, totaling $392,545,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 1,434 $352,080,000 $245,523 $4,487 4.13%
    $250k+ 1,114 $445,770,000 $400,153 $5,172 4.21%
    $100k-150k 1,108 $235,640,000 $212,671 $4,795 4.21%
    $75k-100k 552 $100,580,000 $182,210 $4,094 4.27%
    $50k-75k 444 $70,410,000 $158,581 $3,666 4.16%
    $50k or less 153 $15,525,000 $101,471 $3,634 4.28%

    Eastern Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 1,434 originations. The second most popular income band? $250k+, with 1,114 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 1,360 $306,470,000 $225,346 $4,211 4.15%
    30-36% 924 $245,260,000 $265,433 $4,191 4.20%
    42% 676 $161,540,000 $238,964 $4,530 4.29%
    <20% 670 $158,580,000 $236,687 $3,925 4.11%
    41% 226 $64,690,000 $286,239 $4,284 4.20%
    40% 199 $56,495,000 $283,894 $4,380 4.32%
    39% 176 $45,490,000 $258,466 $4,253 4.21%
    36% 174 $48,400,000 $278,161 $4,274 4.08%
    37% 169 $46,115,000 $272,870 $4,185 4.30%
    38% 168 $50,170,000 $298,631 $4,278 4.05%
    43% 39 $13,305,000 $341,154 $6,400 4.16%
    44% 22 $9,670,000 $439,545 $6,578 4.08%
    49% 12 $4,850,000 $404,167 $8,298 4.58%
    50-60% 12 $4,430,000 $369,167 $14,182 4.85%
    45% 9 $4,145,000 $460,556 $3,789 4.68%
    47% 8 $3,420,000 $427,500 $8,716 4.70%
    48% 7 $1,965,000 $280,714 $3,638 4.07%
    46% 6 $2,570,000 $428,333 $4,077 4.10%

    Eastern Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 1,360 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 924 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 3,895 $976,735,000 $250,766 $4,395 4.19%
    Not applicable 169 $859,865,000 $5,087,959 $0 4.87%
    Asian 250 $91,290,000 $365,160 $5,094 3.98%
    Not provided 324 $73,410,000 $226,574 $3,880 4.21%
    Black 294 $67,510,000 $229,626 $4,996 4.33%
    Asian Indian 41 $12,405,000 $302,561 $4,260 3.94%
    American Indian 24 $5,370,000 $223,750 $2,762 4.51%
    Chinese 15 $4,255,000 $283,667 $0 3.83%
    Other Asian 10 $1,970,000 $197,000 $0 3.90%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $1,910,000 $955,000 $0 3.50%
    Vietnamese 7 $1,815,000 $259,286 $0 3.61%
    11 $1,565,000 $142,273 $0 4.82%
    Filipino 2 $670,000 $335,000 $14,012 5.75%
    Other Pacific Islander 3 $285,000 $95,000 $0 4.08%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    78.30%

    Eastern Bank has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    85.93%

    Eastern Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 5,047 $2,099,055,000 $415,902

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5,047 $2,099,055,000 $415,902

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 1,515 $390,825,000 $257,970 $3,717 4.15%
    40-60% 542 $479,020,000 $883,801 $4,138 4.17%
    60-80% 540 $705,630,000 $1,306,722 $4,458 4.17%
    80-100% 430 $225,180,000 $523,674 $4,986 4.30%
    Over 100% 19 $94,115,000 $4,953,421 $27,645 4.86%
    Under 20% 2,001 $204,285,000 $102,091 $1,732 4.25%