Premier Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Des Moines, IA

LEI: 2549004WBDC394DA3W87

Tax ID: 42-0127275

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Review & Overview

Premier Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi loans. Premier Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Des Moines, Ames, Pella, Marshalltown, and Mason City among others. We have data for 7 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Premier 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. Premier 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 6.39% 5/4/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.96% 5/4/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.58% 5/4/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.35% 5/4/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.63% 5/4/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.63% 5/4/24
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Originations

300

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$32,480,000

Awards

Premier Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans silver Premier Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans gold Premier Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
DES MOINES-WEST DES MOINES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 255 $26,325,000 $103,235 $3,792 3.68%
AMES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 28 $4,720,000 $168,571 $2,617 3.85%
Outside of Metro Areas 11 $855,000 $77,727 $2,512 3.56%
Pella, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $275,000 $91,667 $5,417 3.00%
Marshalltown, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $2,537 4.88%
Mason City, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 0.00%
Oskaloosa, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 0.00%
Premier Credit Union's top markets include Des Moines, Ames, Pella, Marshalltown, and Mason City among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 298 $32,300,000 $108,389 $3,565 3.71%
    FHA 2 $180,000 $90,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, Premier Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 298 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 2 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 116 $17,140,000 $147,759 $3,645 3.72%
    Other 81 $3,775,000 $46,605 $0 0.00%
    Home Improvement 40 $1,170,000 $29,250 $0 0.00%
    Home Purchase 33 $5,645,000 $171,061 $3,556 3.76%
    Refi 30 $4,750,000 $158,333 $3,261 3.58%

    For 2019, Premier Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 116 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 81 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 74 $3,290,000 $44,459 $2,714 3.25%
    15 Year 65 $7,565,000 $116,385 $3,544 3.40%
    30 Year 65 $14,335,000 $220,538 $3,556 3.86%
    20 Year 41 $5,035,000 $122,805 $3,847 3.68%
    Other 28 $1,330,000 $47,500 $0 0.00%
    5 Year 27 $925,000 $34,259 $0 0.00%

    For 2019, Premier Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 74 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 65 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 65 $13,005,000 $200,077
    $2k-3k 22 $3,270,000 $148,636
    $3k-4k 19 $4,205,000 $221,316
    $4k-5k 5 $1,585,000 $317,000
    $5k+ 3 $1,245,000 $415,000

    Premier Credit Union's average total fees were $3,556, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 65 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 77 $16,505,000 $214,351
    4-5% 23 $4,265,000 $185,435
    2.5-3% 12 $2,270,000 $189,167
    5-6% 2 $270,000 $135,000

    During 2019, Premier Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.86%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 77 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 181 $7,545,000 $41,685 $2,716 3.72%
    $100k-200k 66 $9,450,000 $143,182 $3,456 3.76%
    $200k-400k 45 $11,805,000 $262,333 $3,941 3.65%
    $400k-600k 8 $3,680,000 $460,000 $3,846 3.58%

    2019 saw Premier Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 181 originations, totaling $7,545,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 92 $10,750,000 $116,848 $3,799 3.57%
    $150k-250k 68 $9,060,000 $133,235 $3,662 3.64%
    $50k-75k 59 $4,675,000 $79,237 $3,252 3.89%
    $75k-100k 43 $3,335,000 $77,558 $3,819 3.48%
    $50k or less 25 $2,095,000 $83,800 $3,240 4.03%
    $250k+ 13 $2,565,000 $197,308 $2,600 3.81%

    Premier Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 92 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 68 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 98 $10,130,000 $103,367 $3,376 3.58%
    30-36% 72 $8,030,000 $111,528 $3,602 3.66%
    <20% 40 $3,910,000 $97,750 $3,280 3.87%
    40% 12 $1,340,000 $111,667 $4,029 4.36%
    39% 10 $1,240,000 $124,000 $4,281 3.32%
    43% 9 $665,000 $73,889 $3,447 4.56%
    38% 9 $825,000 $91,667 $3,774 3.94%
    42% 9 $965,000 $107,222 $4,818 3.75%
    44% 9 $525,000 $58,333 $2,572 3.38%
    37% 8 $810,000 $101,250 $5,256 4.19%
    36% 8 $1,520,000 $190,000 $2,904 3.60%
    41% 6 $520,000 $86,667 $2,677 3.75%
    49% 3 $465,000 $155,000 $2,911 3.33%
    >60% 3 $745,000 $248,333 $6,024 3.19%
    50-60% 2 $420,000 $210,000 $3,482 4.00%
    45% 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 0.00%
    46% 1 $325,000 $325,000 $2,155 3.38%

    Premier Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 98 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 72 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 282 $31,180,000 $110,567 $3,547 3.70%
    Not provided 12 $620,000 $51,667 $0 0.00%
    Asian 4 $500,000 $125,000 $5,019 3.44%
    Black 2 $180,000 $90,000 $2,612 4.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    92.68%

    Premier Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    86.00%

    Premier Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 300 $32,480,000 $108,267

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 300 $32,480,000 $108,267

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 59 $4,105,000 $69,576 $2,775 3.50%
    40-60% 20 $2,440,000 $122,000 $3,342 3.72%
    60-80% 59 $11,435,000 $193,814 $3,630 3.61%
    80-100% 45 $10,635,000 $236,333 $3,593 3.84%
    Under 20% 114 $3,750,000 $32,895 $0 0.00%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2019 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Premier Lending, Inc. Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 100.0%