Champion Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Canton, NC

LEI: 25490080ZZ98MNHU5R63

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Review & Overview

Champion Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase and Cash Out Refi loans. Champion 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.) They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Asheville, Cullowhee, Brevard, Marion, and Greenville among others. We have data for 11 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Champion 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. Champion 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 5.82% 12/23/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 5.27% 12/23/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 5.51% 12/23/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.27% 12/23/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.00% 12/23/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 7.11% 12/23/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 7.11% 12/23/24
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Originations

315

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$59,385,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
ASHEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 262 $50,100,000 $191,221 $3,984 4.19%
Cullowhee, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 25 $4,285,000 $171,400 $4,057 4.26%
Brevard, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,470,000 $245,000 $4,676 3.79%
Outside of Metro Areas 10 $1,310,000 $131,000 $3,722 4.25%
Marion, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $730,000 $182,500 $3,628 4.22%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $380,000 $190,000 $3,522 3.31%
Sanford, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $3,945 3.25%
SPARTANBURG, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $310,000 $155,000 $3,700 4.00%
HICKORY-LENOIR-MORGANTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,557 3.99%
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $3,640 4.38%
JOHNSON CITY, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $5,277 3.50%
Champion Credit Union's top markets include Asheville, Cullowhee, Brevard, Marion, and Greenville among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 302 $56,760,000 $187,947 $3,960 4.19%
    FHA 5 $895,000 $179,000 $6,175 3.68%
    USDA 5 $965,000 $193,000 $4,021 4.25%
    VA 3 $765,000 $255,000 $2,994 3.54%

    For 2019, Champion Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 302 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 5 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 167 $32,195,000 $192,784 $4,097 4.33%
    Cash Out Refi 87 $16,105,000 $185,115 $3,818 4.14%
    Refi 61 $11,085,000 $181,721 $3,927 3.84%

    For 2019, Champion Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 167 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 87 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 269 $52,455,000 $195,000 $4,049 4.15%
    15 Year 30 $4,810,000 $160,333 $3,667 3.94%
    20 Year 10 $1,520,000 $152,000 $3,549 4.81%
    Other 5 $515,000 $103,000 $3,548 6.19%
    10 Year 1 $85,000 $85,000 $3,410 3.38%

    For 2019, Champion Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 269 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 30 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 113 $15,985,000 $141,460
    $2k-3k 99 $20,055,000 $202,576
    $<1k 70 $13,670,000 $195,286
    $3k-4k 27 $7,595,000 $281,296
    $4k-5k 3 $995,000 $331,667
    $5k+ 2 $910,000 $455,000

    Champion Credit Union's average total fees were $4,049, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 113 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 151 $27,845,000 $184,404
    3-4% 141 $28,405,000 $201,454
    5-6% 14 $1,520,000 $108,571
    2.5-3% 5 $1,275,000 $255,000
    6-7% 4 $340,000 $85,000

    During 2019, Champion Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.15%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 151 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 145 $21,255,000 $146,586 $3,709 4.23%
    $200k-400k 129 $33,385,000 $258,798 $4,472 4.01%
    $100,000 or less 37 $2,985,000 $80,676 $3,115 4.65%
    $400k-600k 4 $1,760,000 $440,000 $6,500 3.75%

    2019 saw Champion Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 145 originations, totaling $21,255,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 100 $17,750,000 $177,500 $3,926 4.27%
    $50k or less 85 $11,635,000 $136,882 $3,509 4.23%
    $75k-100k 60 $13,910,000 $231,833 $4,330 4.18%
    $100k-150k 49 $11,045,000 $225,408 $4,272 4.02%
    $150k-250k 17 $3,825,000 $225,000 $4,418 3.92%
    $250k+ 4 $1,220,000 $305,000 $5,211 3.94%

    Champion Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 100 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 85 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 101 $17,675,000 $175,000 $3,901 4.21%
    30-36% 79 $14,815,000 $187,532 $4,010 4.19%
    <20% 25 $4,465,000 $178,600 $3,762 3.77%
    43% 11 $2,455,000 $223,182 $4,118 3.94%
    45% 11 $2,055,000 $186,818 $3,639 4.14%
    38% 11 $2,295,000 $208,636 $4,089 4.26%
    40% 11 $2,405,000 $218,636 $4,544 4.58%
    41% 11 $2,635,000 $239,545 $4,083 4.22%
    39% 10 $1,560,000 $156,000 $3,981 4.37%
    37% 8 $1,360,000 $170,000 $4,150 4.31%
    44% 7 $1,505,000 $215,000 $4,493 4.35%
    >60% 6 $1,240,000 $206,667 $4,316 4.27%
    36% 6 $1,260,000 $210,000 $4,332 4.50%
    42% 6 $1,360,000 $226,667 $4,003 4.23%
    50-60% 5 $785,000 $157,000 $3,102 3.95%
    46% 3 $365,000 $121,667 $3,238 4.08%
    47% 2 $680,000 $340,000 $5,684 4.06%
    48% 1 $235,000 $235,000 $5,608 4.13%
    49% 1 $235,000 $235,000 $3,322 3.38%

    Champion Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 101 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 79 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 293 $55,335,000 $188,857 $4,026 4.18%
    Not provided 14 $2,830,000 $202,143 $3,392 4.13%
    Asian 2 $440,000 $220,000 $3,525 4.56%
    American Indian 3 $425,000 $141,667 $3,492 4.38%
    Black 3 $355,000 $118,333 $3,751 4.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    91.10%

    Champion Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    74.60%

    Champion Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 315 $59,385,000 $188,524

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 17 $1,555,000 $91,471
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 298 $57,830,000 $194,060

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 16 $1,850,000 $115,625 $3,300 3.88%
    40-60% 31 $4,495,000 $145,000 $3,346 4.06%
    60-80% 119 $23,015,000 $193,403 $3,873 4.05%
    80-100% 136 $27,900,000 $205,147 $4,283 4.29%
    Over 100% 13 $2,125,000 $163,462 $4,307 4.85%