Southern Mass Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Fairhaven, MA

LEI: 2549004PVBWPAZBFE759

Tax ID: 04-1853650

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

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Review & Overview

Southern Mass Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase and Cash Out Refi loans. Southern Mass Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top two markets are Providence and Boston .

Southern Mass Credit Union has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Southern Mass Credit Union 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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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.77% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.39% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.12% 4/5/25
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Originations

18

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$5,950,000

Awards

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Relative Rate

Southern Mass Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.51%.

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

This yields a difference of -0.04%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Southern Mass Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,623.

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
PROVIDENCE-WARWICK, RI-MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $4,745,000 $316,333 $4,324 6.61%
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,205,000 $401,667 $5,012 6.37%
Southern Mass Credit Union's top markets include Providence and Boston among others.

Their top states include:
  • Massachusetts (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Rhode Island (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 18 $5,950,000 $330,556 $4,439 6.57%

    For 2024, Southern Mass Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 18 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 10 $4,230,000 $423,000 $5,422 6.33%
    Cash Out Refi 6 $1,270,000 $211,667 $3,442 7.04%
    Home Improvement 1 $325,000 $325,000 $5,032 6.50%
    Refi 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 6.25%

    For 2024, Southern Mass Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 10 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 6 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 16 $5,600,000 $350,000 $4,623 6.51%
    15 Year 1 $255,000 $255,000 $4,867 6.13%
    20 Year 1 $95,000 $95,000 $1,070 8.00%

    For 2024, Southern Mass Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 16 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 1 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 9 $3,255,000 $361,667
    $2k-3k 4 $1,430,000 $357,500
    $<1k 3 $305,000 $101,667
    $3k-4k 1 $465,000 $465,000
    $4k-5k 1 $495,000 $495,000

    Southern Mass Credit Union's average total fees were $4,623, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 9 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 10 $3,070,000 $307,000
    5-6% 5 $2,435,000 $487,000
    7-8% 3 $445,000 $148,333

    During 2024, Southern Mass Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.51%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 10 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $400k-600k 8 $3,550,000 $443,750 $5,675 6.32%
    $200k-400k 4 $1,200,000 $300,000 $4,551 6.56%
    $100k-200k 3 $385,000 $128,333 $2,697 6.54%
    $100,000 or less 2 $180,000 $90,000 $1,507 8.00%
    $600k-1MM 1 $635,000 $635,000 $5,187 5.88%

    2024 saw Southern Mass Credit Union place emphasis on $400k-600k loans with 8 originations, totaling $3,550,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 8 $2,530,000 $316,250 $4,698 6.83%
    $75k-100k 5 $1,335,000 $267,000 $3,610 6.32%
    $150k-250k 4 $1,950,000 $487,500 $5,006 6.28%
    $50k-75k 1 $135,000 $135,000 $4,239 7.00%

    Southern Mass Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 8 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 5 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 5 $2,115,000 $423,000 $5,420 6.22%
    20-30% 3 $985,000 $328,333 $3,812 6.83%
    38% 2 $220,000 $110,000 $535 7.13%
    41% 1 $445,000 $445,000 $5,261 6.63%
    43% 1 $355,000 $355,000 $4,650 6.50%
    44% 1 $265,000 $265,000 $3,657 7.13%
    46% 1 $405,000 $405,000 $4,519 5.99%
    48% 1 $135,000 $135,000 $4,239 7.00%
    49% 1 $495,000 $495,000 $7,961 5.99%
    39% 1 $125,000 $125,000 $3,851 6.38%
    40% 1 $405,000 $405,000 $6,155 6.88%

    Southern Mass Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 5 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 3 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 18 $5,950,000 $330,556 $4,439 6.57%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    100.00%

    Southern Mass Credit Union has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    61.11%

    Southern Mass 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 18 $5,950,000 $330,556

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    18 $5,950,000 $330,556

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 2 $250,000 $125,000 $1,926 6.31%
    40-60% 4 $1,550,000 $387,500 $5,685 6.31%
    60-80% 7 $3,105,000 $443,571 $5,215 6.43%
    80-100% 3 $865,000 $288,333 $4,597 6.50%
    Under 20% 2 $180,000 $90,000 $1,507 8.00%