Is Northwest Bank PA a cheap or expensive mortgage lender? To help you shop for a mortgage, we compare the interest rates and closing costs charged by Northwest Bank PA to those of other lenders for a comparable set of borrowers. Here is our review of Northwest Bank PA nationally:
| Review Item | Northwest Bank PA |
|---|---|
| Interest Rate | lower than other lenders (-0.10%) |
| Loan Related Closing Costs | lower than other lenders (-$318) |
| National Rate and Closing Cost Star Rating | (4.5) |
On average, Northwest Bank PA’s interest rates were lower than those of other lenders (-0.10%). Its loan related closing costs were also lower than those of other lenders, with a difference of -$318. Overall, combining interest rates and closing costs we estimate that Northwest Bank PA tends to be a cheap lender, and give it a National Rate and Closing Costs Rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. This is an excellent rating and places it among the top 15% of lenders nationwide.
We maintain our independence by not accepting any money from the mortgage lenders we review. To visit Northwest Bank PA, check out its website at: https://www.northwest.bank.
Northwest Bank PA’s Rate Review by City
Mortgage lenders often set different rates in different geographical markets. For our list of the top mortgage lenders by city, click here. In particular, among the cities we track Northwest Bank PA was most active in:
In addition, Northwest Bank PA is our top ranked/best mortgage lender in terms of interest rate and closing costs in:
- Erie, PA, for Jumbo mortgages
- St. Marys, PA, overall
- Treasure Lake, PA, overall
Northwest Bank PA’s Rate Review by Mortgage Type
Mortgage lenders also tend to charge different interest rates and closing costs depending on the type of mortgage. In our data, Northwest Bank PA originated Conforming, FHA, Jumbo, USDA and VA mortgages for new home purchases. It also originated Conforming, Jumbo and VA mortgages for refinances. Its average interest rate and total loan related closing cost difference relative to other lenders for comparable borrowers by mortgages type is as follows.
| New Purchase Mortgages | Conforming | FHA | Jumbo | USDA | VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest Rate Difference | -0.11% | -0.07% | +0.01% | -0.04% | -0.02% |
| Loan Related Closing Cost Difference | -$145 | -$52 | -$3 | -$28 | +$6 |
| Cost Adjusted Rate Difference | -0.13% | -0.07% | +0.01% | -0.04% | -0.02% |
| National Star Rating |
| Refinance Mortgages | Conforming | Jumbo | VA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interest Rate Difference | -0.10% | -0.00% | -0.00% |
| Loan Related Closing Cost Difference | -$498 | +$4 | -$41 |
| Cost Adjusted Rate Difference | -0.18% | -0.00% | -0.01% |
| Average Star Rating |
As a summary, Northwest Bank PA is cheap for Conforming and FHA purchase mortgages. It is similar to other lenders for Jumbo, USDA and VA purchase mortgages. For refinancing mortgages, Northwest Bank PA is cheap for Conforming mortgage refinance. It is similar to other lenders for Jumbo and VA mortgage refinance. Nevertheless, individual circumstances can matter a lot for mortgage rates, and we always recommend shopping among several of our top mortgage lenders in your area before signing.
Other information about Northwest Bank PA:
Registered city and state: Warren, PA, 16365
Regulator: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
Top holder: NORTHWEST BANCSHARES INC
* Source of the data is Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) and is for mortgages originated in the past year. Our comparable mortgages analysis controls for Northwest Bank PA’s distribution of loan term (e.g. 30 year vs 15 year), loan-to-value (LTV), debt-to-income (DTI), loan amount, loan program (e.g. Conforming/FHA), loan purpose (e.g. purchase/refinance), and commuting zone. Cost adjusted rates were computed based on each percent of the loan amount in above average loan related closing costs being worth +0.15 of a percentage point in interest rate. Furthermore, the amounts are regularized using a Bayesian approach to control for small samples.