Associated Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Norcross, GA

LEI: 254900132A3VX6LLZU43

Tax ID: 58-0240950

5 stars - Updated: 4/19/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 32 reviews

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Review & Overview

Associated Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase loans. Associated Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Atlanta, Augusta, Jefferson, Gainesville, and Athens among others. We have data for 32 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Associated Credit Union 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. Associated Credit Union is typically an average 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
30 Year Conventional Purchase 5.41% 4/19/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 5.52% 4/19/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 5.13% 4/19/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.00% 4/19/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 7.09% 4/19/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 7.09% 4/19/25
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Originations

1,019

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$250,135,000
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Relative Rate

Associated Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 5.66%.

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

This yields a difference of -0.89%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Associated Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $7,426.

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
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 860 $217,290,000 $252,663 $6,758 7.29%
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 44 $6,810,000 $154,773 $5,233 7.64%
Jefferson, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $4,915,000 $289,118 $6,930 6.43%
Outside of Metro Areas 25 $4,255,000 $170,200 $5,556 7.14%
GAINESVILLE, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $3,010,000 $167,222 $3,991 7.69%
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,900,000 $190,000 $6,152 7.24%
SAVANNAH, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,330,000 $332,500 $9,604 5.22%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,325,000 $265,000 $6,948 5.98%
CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,260,000 $315,000 $6,435 6.31%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $790,000 $395,000 $6,583 5.50%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $685,000 $685,000 $14,420 5.13%
MOBILE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $650,000 $325,000 $6,241 6.50%
KINGSPORT-BRISTOL, TN-VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $535,000 $535,000 $8,494 5.88%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $530,000 $265,000 $6,459 5.94%
Milledgeville, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $525,000 $175,000 $4,814 6.92%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $395,000 $131,667 $4,826 8.04%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $5,635 6.38%
Cedartown, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $350,000 $175,000 $4,464 7.00%
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $6,663 6.00%
PANAMA CITY, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $5,104 5.00%
Toccoa, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $7,338 5.63%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $7,749 5.00%
MACON-BIBB COUNTY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $280,000 $140,000 $3,400 5.94%
ROME, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $5,257 5.13%
THE VILLAGES, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $6,047 6.63%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 9.75%
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $4,594 5.00%
Seneca, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $4,474 5.88%
Talladega-Sylacauga, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $2,414 5.00%
Thomaston, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $2,369 5.63%
MONTGOMERY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 9.25%
VALDOSTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 9.50%
Associated Credit Union's top markets include Atlanta, Augusta, Jefferson, Gainesville, and Athens among others.

Their top states include:
  • Georgia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Tennessee (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Alabama (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 593 $214,735,000 $362,116 $6,598 6.09%
    HELOC 426 $35,400,000 $83,099 n/a 8.85%

    For 2024, Associated Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 593 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 426 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 381 $175,575,000 $460,827 $7,708 5.64%
    Home Improvement 291 $22,875,000 $78,608 $610 8.87%
    Refi 196 $39,090,000 $199,439 $5,923 6.85%
    Other 149 $11,865,000 $79,631 $604 8.73%
    Cash Out Refi 2 $730,000 $365,000 $3,597 5.50%

    For 2024, Associated Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 381 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 291 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 490 $206,720,000 $421,878 $7,426 5.66%
    10 Year 284 $27,600,000 $97,183 $1,048 8.41%
    Other 189 $11,125,000 $58,862 $1,096 9.34%
    15 Year 44 $3,700,000 $84,091 $1,584 8.42%
    5 Year 8 $300,000 $37,500 $349 7.75%
    20 Year 4 $690,000 $172,500 $5,031 6.13%

    For 2024, Associated Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 490 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 284 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $5k+ 197 $123,305,000 $625,914
    $<1k 92 $10,610,000 $115,326
    $4k-5k 81 $33,625,000 $415,123
    $2k-3k 73 $16,295,000 $223,219
    $3k-4k 70 $22,350,000 $319,286
    $1k-2k 55 $7,015,000 $127,545

    Associated Credit Union's average total fees were $7,426, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $5k+ bucket, with 197 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 445 $35,725,000 $80,281
    5-6% 372 $165,780,000 $445,645
    6-7% 84 $20,110,000 $239,405
    7-8% 67 $6,015,000 $89,776
    4-5% 51 $22,505,000 $441,275

    During 2024, Associated Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 5.66%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 445 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 401 $21,465,000 $53,529 $1,358 8.69%
    $100k-200k 187 $25,315,000 $135,374 $3,774 7.51%
    $200k-400k 187 $54,825,000 $293,182 $6,386 6.08%
    $400k-600k 139 $68,465,000 $492,554 $8,761 5.58%
    $600k-1MM 97 $71,165,000 $733,660 $10,208 5.52%
    $1MM+ 8 $8,900,000 $1,112,500 $11,038 5.58%

    2024 saw Associated Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 401 originations, totaling $21,465,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 278 $63,020,000 $226,691 $6,569 7.29%
    $150k-250k 267 $87,815,000 $328,895 $7,716 6.92%
    $75k-100k 149 $21,225,000 $142,450 $4,762 7.62%
    $50k-75k 132 $14,120,000 $106,970 $4,079 7.65%
    $250k+ 111 $56,745,000 $511,216 $8,895 6.43%
    $50k or less 68 $5,100,000 $75,000 $3,438 7.82%

    Associated Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 278 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 267 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 249 $67,905,000 $272,711 $6,912 7.00%
    30-36% 203 $50,145,000 $247,020 $6,453 7.14%
    <20% 111 $18,305,000 $164,910 $5,512 7.76%
    43% 46 $9,820,000 $213,478 $5,635 7.49%
    42% 45 $11,415,000 $253,667 $7,015 7.11%
    39% 42 $10,470,000 $249,286 $7,022 7.34%
    44% 42 $11,070,000 $263,571 $6,408 7.47%
    45% 41 $6,885,000 $167,927 $6,678 8.14%
    41% 41 $10,495,000 $255,976 $6,559 7.02%
    36% 36 $8,290,000 $230,278 $5,800 7.48%
    38% 35 $9,415,000 $269,000 $6,875 7.29%
    37% 33 $8,155,000 $247,121 $6,595 7.36%
    46% 33 $9,245,000 $280,152 $6,554 6.80%
    40% 32 $11,050,000 $345,313 $6,727 6.63%
    >60% 10 $1,350,000 $135,000 $9,388 8.18%
    47% 8 $2,960,000 $370,000 $7,221 5.94%
    48% 6 $1,430,000 $238,333 $7,466 7.35%
    49% 3 $1,615,000 $538,333 $10,492 6.04%
    50-60% 3 $115,000 $38,333 $0 8.50%

    Associated Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 249 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 203 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 482 $103,890,000 $215,539 $5,986 7.32%
    Asian 108 $58,490,000 $541,574 $8,727 5.79%
    Not provided 183 $41,315,000 $225,765 $7,015 7.42%
    Black 203 $25,605,000 $126,133 $4,688 7.92%
    Asian Indian 29 $17,015,000 $586,724 $9,151 5.75%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 4 $1,250,000 $312,500 $7,440 6.78%
    American Indian 6 $1,080,000 $180,000 $5,200 7.63%
    Other Asian 2 $1,050,000 $525,000 $7,808 5.13%
    1 $365,000 $365,000 $8,613 6.63%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 9.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    84.42%

    Associated Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    37.88%

    Associated Credit Union has a low pick rate. They may have issues with closing loans or may approve everyone, but with onerous loan terms.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,019 $250,135,000 $245,471

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,019 $250,135,000 $245,471

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 194 $22,790,000 $117,474 $2,764 8.31%
    40-60% 86 $23,880,000 $277,674 $5,966 6.26%
    60-80% 178 $82,770,000 $465,000 $8,165 5.69%
    80-100% 205 $98,405,000 $480,024 $7,949 5.64%
    Under 20% 340 $18,950,000 $55,735 $1,134 8.74%