Union Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

LAKE ODESSA, MI

LEI: 2549003KE4TBG4N5AY60

Tax ID: 38-1117940

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 6 reviews

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Review & Overview

Union Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Cash Out Refi loans. Union Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Grand Rapids, Detroit, Lansing, Kalamazoo, and Kalispell among others. We have data for 10 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Union 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. Union 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
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.30% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.96% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.90% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 7.24% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 7.24% 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

42

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$11,850,000

Awards

Union Bank 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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Relative Rate

Union Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.98%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.43%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Union Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $2,997.

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
GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $2,880,000 $180,000 $2,227 7.03%
Outside of Metro Areas 11 $2,875,000 $261,364 $1,833 6.84%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,805,000 $1,805,000 $0 7.07%
LANSING-EAST LANSING, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,625,000 $232,143 $2,792 7.55%
KALAMAZOO-PORTAGE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,005,000 $1,005,000 $4,446 6.00%
Kalispell, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $695,000 $695,000 $4,726 7.75%
Cadillac, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $490,000 $245,000 $2,727 7.56%
Holland, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $3,532 7.50%
BATTLE CREEK, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $2,789 7.50%
MUSKEGON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $744 8.50%
Union Bank's top markets include Grand Rapids, Detroit, Lansing, Kalamazoo, and Kalispell among others.

Their top states include:
  • Michigan (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Montana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 42 $11,850,000 $282,143 $2,399 7.14%

    For 2024, Union Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 42 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 23 $7,345,000 $319,348 $3,097 6.95%
    Cash Out Refi 7 $3,285,000 $469,286 $1,900 7.51%
    Other 6 $500,000 $83,333 $1,237 7.08%
    Refi 5 $565,000 $113,000 $2,158 7.28%
    Home Improvement 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 8.75%

    For 2024, Union Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 23 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 7 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 23 $6,495,000 $282,391 $2,997 6.98%
    15 Year 10 $660,000 $66,000 $1,023 7.51%
    5 Year 4 $1,340,000 $335,000 $0 7.47%
    30+ year 3 $1,395,000 $465,000 $0 6.25%
    10 Year 1 $1,805,000 $1,805,000 $0 7.07%
    3 Year 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 8.75%

    For 2024, Union Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 23 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 10 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 19 $5,555,000 $292,368
    $<1k 14 $1,600,000 $114,286
    $2k-3k 3 $1,395,000 $465,000

    Union Bank's average total fees were $2,997, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 19 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    7-8% 20 $6,320,000 $316,000
    6-7% 13 $2,085,000 $160,385
    5-6% 6 $3,180,000 $530,000
    Over 8% 3 $265,000 $88,333

    During 2024, Union Bank's average interest rate for loans was 6.98%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 20 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 13 $3,925,000 $301,923 $2,854 7.02%
    $100,000 or less 11 $635,000 $57,727 $1,406 7.55%
    $100k-200k 11 $1,655,000 $150,455 $2,444 7.30%
    $400k-600k 3 $1,405,000 $468,333 $3,630 6.25%
    $1MM+ 2 $2,810,000 $1,405,000 $4,446 6.54%
    $600k-1MM 2 $1,420,000 $710,000 $4,726 6.88%

    2024 saw Union Bank place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 13 originations, totaling $3,925,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 9 $865,000 $96,111 $1,675 7.26%
    $250k+ 7 $3,685,000 $526,429 $3,814 7.00%
    $100k-150k 5 $1,425,000 $285,000 $2,931 6.83%
    $150k-250k 4 $1,220,000 $305,000 $3,148 7.06%
    $50k or less 4 $340,000 $85,000 $2,213 7.03%
    $75k-100k 4 $330,000 $82,500 $1,891 7.53%

    Union Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 9 originations. The second most popular income band? $250k+, with 7 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 7 $2,175,000 $310,714 $2,317 7.02%
    30-36% 5 $1,965,000 $393,000 $2,784 6.85%
    <20% 4 $530,000 $132,500 $1,916 7.56%
    38% 4 $390,000 $97,500 $2,294 7.09%
    36% 3 $475,000 $158,333 $1,773 7.17%
    41% 3 $365,000 $121,667 $2,719 7.08%
    39% 2 $410,000 $205,000 $1,536 7.13%
    44% 2 $350,000 $175,000 $2,652 6.63%
    46% 2 $800,000 $400,000 $3,228 7.38%
    48% 1 $345,000 $345,000 $3,534 7.63%
    49% 1 $175,000 $175,000 $2,859 7.00%
    40% 1 $415,000 $415,000 $3,721 5.75%
    37% 1 $155,000 $155,000 $1,185 7.00%

    Union Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 7 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 5 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 33 $7,125,000 $215,909 $2,337 7.08%
    Not applicable 5 $3,145,000 $629,000 $0 7.39%
    Not provided 3 $1,555,000 $518,333 $3,548 6.96%
    Asian 1 $25,000 $25,000 $744 8.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    84.29%

    Union Bank has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    69.05%

    Union Bank 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 42 $11,850,000 $282,143

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    42 $11,850,000 $282,143

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 9 $875,000 $97,222 $1,338 7.29%
    40-60% 8 $3,140,000 $392,500 $2,531 7.23%
    60-80% 14 $5,570,000 $397,857 $3,366 6.88%
    80-100% 8 $2,150,000 $268,750 $3,096 7.08%
    Under 20% 3 $115,000 $38,333 $836 7.88%