First Star Bank Mortgage Lending & HMDA Data, 2009
In 2009, First Star Bank of Bethlehem, PA reported 579 mortgage applications totaling $84.1 million, up 87% from 2008. The average application was for $145,322, and applicants reported an average income of $98,785. 69% of its applications resulted in an originated loan and 14% were denied. Its largest markets were Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (485), Philadelphia, PA (22) and Newark-Union, NJ-PA (7) (applications in parentheses).
| Mortgage Company & Address | First Star Bank 418 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018 Tel #: available with data download |
| Federal Regulator | * available with data download |
| Years | 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 |
| Total Number of Mortgage Applications | 579 |
| Total Mortgage Loan Application Amount | $84,142,000 |
| Average Mortgage Loan Application Amount | $145,322 |
| Highest Mortgage Loan Application Amount | $1,285,000 |
| Average Applicant Income | $98,785 |
| Highest Applicant Income | $947,000 |
About this data: figures come from the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) records First Star Bank filed with the FFIEC and count every application it reported (approved, denied, withdrawn or purchased), not just closed loans. Applications reported at $100 million or more are left out of these totals.
| Metro Area | Total Number of Mortgage Loan Applications | Total Dollar Amount of Mortgage Loan Applications | Average Mortgage Loan Application Amount | Average Applicant Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | 485 | $ 64,763,000 | $ 133,531 | $ 91,002 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 22 | $ 6,642,000 | $ 301,909 | $ 181,000 |
| Newark-Union, NJ-PA | 7 | $ 1,541,000 | $ 220,142 | $ 218,857 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | 5 | $ 953,000 | $ 190,600 | $ 92,000 |
| Williamsport, PA | 4 | $ 285,000 | $ 71,250 | $ 63,000 |
| Reading, PA | 3 | $ 559,000 | $ 186,333 | $ 84,000 |
| Edison-New Brunswick, NJ | 2 | $ 1,702,000 | $ 851,000 | $ 566,000 |
| Camden, NJ | 1 | $ 240,000 | $ 240,000 | $ 171,000 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | 1 | $ 116,000 | $ 116,000 | $ 187,000 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | 1 | $ 216,000 | $ 216,000 | $ 135,000 |
| Peabody, MA | 1 | $ 200,000 | $ 200,000 | $ 317,000 |
Mortgage Loan Application Detail Totals for First Star Bank in 2009
Loan Purpose |
Total Number of Mortgage Applications | Total Dollar Amount of Mortgage Loan Applications | Average Mortgage Loan Amount | Highest Mortgage Loan Amount | Average Applicant Income | Highest Applicant Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refinancing | 402 | $63,159,000 | $157,000 | $1,285,000 | $108,000 | $947,000 |
| Home Improvement | 98 | $8,856,000 | $90,000 | $350,000 | $85,000 | $325,000 |
| Home Purchase | 79 | $12,127,000 | $153,000 | $900,000 | $69,000 | $856,000 |
Applicant Race |
Total Number of Mortgage Applications | Total Dollar Amount of Mortgage Loan Applications | Average Mortgage Loan Amount | Highest Mortgage Loan Amount | Average Applicant Income | Highest Applicant Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 544 | $77,949,000 | $143,000 | $1,285,000 | $101,000 | $947,000 |
| Hispanic | 11 | $1,352,000 | $122,000 | $250,000 | $88,000 | $290,000 |
| Asian | 9 | $2,381,000 | $264,000 | $960,000 | $121,000 | $570,000 |
| Not applicable | 9 | $1,738,000 | $193,000 | $900,000 | $0 | $0 |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 2 | $125,000 | $62,000 | $115,000 | $45,000 | $53,000 |
| Black or African American | 2 | $249,000 | $124,000 | $155,000 | $53,000 | $59,000 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | $163,000 | $163,000 | $163,000 | $77,000 | $77,000 |
| Not Provided | 1 | $185,000 | $185,000 | $185,000 | $42,000 | $42,000 |
Loan Type |
Total Number of Mortgage Applications | Total Dollar Amount of Mortgage Loan Applications | Average Mortgage Loan Amount | Highest Mortgage Loan Amount | Average Applicant Income | Highest Applicant Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional (any loan other than FHA, VA, FSA, or RHS loans) | 579 | $84,142,000 | $145,000 | $1,285,000 | $99,000 | $947,000 |
| FHA-insured (Federal Housing Administration) | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FSA/RHS (Farm Service Agency or Rural Housing Service) | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VA-guaranteed (Veterans Administration) | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Outcome |
Total Number of Mortgage Applications | Total Dollar Amount of Mortgage Loan Applications | Average Mortgage Loan Amount | Highest Mortgage Loan Amount | Average Applicant Income | Highest Applicant Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loan Originated | 401 | $56,263,000 | $140,000 | $1,285,000 | $104,000 | $947,000 |
| Application Denied By Financial Institution | 81 | $12,003,000 | $148,000 | $960,000 | $80,000 | $317,000 |
| Application Withdrawn By Applicant | 46 | $6,392,000 | $138,000 | $417,000 | $81,000 | $220,000 |
| File Closed For Incompleteness | 43 | $7,876,000 | $183,000 | $638,000 | $109,000 | $420,000 |
| Application Approved But Not Accepted | 8 | $1,608,000 | $201,000 | $292,000 | $105,000 | $169,000 |
| Loan Purchased By The Institution | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Preapproval Approved but not Accepted | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Preapproval Denied by Financial Institution | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Denial Reason |
Total Number of Mortgage Applications | Total Dollar Amount of Mortgage Loan Applications | Average Mortgage Loan Amount | Highest Mortgage Loan Amount | Average Applicant Income | Highest Applicant Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt-To-Income Ratio | 37 | $5,535,000 | $149,000 | $395,000 | $55,000 | $180,000 |
| Collateral | 20 | $3,857,000 | $192,000 | $960,000 | $112,000 | $317,000 |
| Credit History | 15 | $1,384,000 | $92,000 | $288,000 | $85,000 | $203,000 |
| Credit Application Incomplete | 4 | $657,000 | $164,000 | $240,000 | $110,000 | $230,000 |
| Employment History | 3 | $295,000 | $98,000 | $163,000 | $120,000 | $290,000 |
| Insufficient Cash (Downpayment, Closing Cost) | 1 | $145,000 | $145,000 | $145,000 | $47,000 | $47,000 |
| Mortgage Insurance Denied | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Unverifiable Information | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Our comprehensive HMDA mortgage statistics provide invaluable insights into First Star Bank's 2009 lending activity. By analyzing detailed data on mortgage applications, total loan amounts, applicant incomes, loan purposes, and approval rates, industry professionals, researchers, and analysts can gain a clear understanding of this lender's role in the mortgage market.
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