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, Refi, 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, Charlotte, and Forest City among others. We have data for 15 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

594

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$126,220,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
ASHEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 508 $109,540,000 $215,630 $4,093 3.30%
Cullowhee, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 40 $7,620,000 $190,500 $4,406 3.53%
Outside of Metro Areas 18 $3,230,000 $179,444 $4,294 3.65%
Brevard, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,830,000 $228,750 $4,630 3.22%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $880,000 $220,000 $4,097 3.03%
Forest City, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $705,000 $141,000 $3,834 3.28%
SPARTANBURG, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $430,000 $215,000 $4,810 3.25%
HICKORY-LENOIR-MORGANTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $3,093 3.25%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $370,000 $185,000 $4,030 2.94%
ELIZABETHTOWN-FORT KNOX, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $335,000 $335,000 $3,102 2.75%
Greeneville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $315,000 $315,000 $3,125 2.50%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $3,480 3.00%
Marion, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $2,650 2.75%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,855 2.75%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $2,743 3.38%
Champion Credit Union's top markets include Asheville, Cullowhee, Brevard, Charlotte, and Forest City among others.

Their top states include:
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Kentucky (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 580 $122,300,000 $210,862 $4,089 3.33%
    VA 6 $2,270,000 $378,333 $4,471 2.79%
    FHA 4 $880,000 $220,000 $7,466 2.75%
    USDA 4 $770,000 $192,500 $4,125 3.09%

    For 2020, Champion Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 580 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was VA, with 6 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 214 $48,820,000 $228,131 $4,556 3.53%
    Refi 191 $37,715,000 $197,461 $3,700 3.09%
    Cash Out Refi 188 $39,400,000 $209,574 $4,043 3.32%
    Other 1 $285,000 $285,000 $3,207 3.63%

    For 2020, Champion Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 214 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 191 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 488 $108,740,000 $222,828 $4,222 3.32%
    15 Year 70 $11,370,000 $162,429 $3,514 3.18%
    20 Year 28 $5,230,000 $186,786 $4,024 3.68%
    10 Year 7 $705,000 $100,714 $3,190 2.95%
    Other 1 $175,000 $175,000 $4,069 5.50%

    For 2020, Champion Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 488 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 70 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $2k-3k 195 $40,075,000 $205,513
    $1k-2k 159 $23,555,000 $148,145
    $<1k 153 $36,095,000 $235,915
    $3k-4k 65 $18,455,000 $283,923
    $4k-5k 20 $7,190,000 $359,500
    $5k+ 2 $850,000 $425,000

    Champion Credit Union's average total fees were $4,222, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $2k-3k bucket, with 195 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 344 $71,490,000 $207,820
    2.5-3% 161 $38,845,000 $241,273
    <2.5% 40 $8,250,000 $206,250
    4-5% 32 $5,860,000 $183,125
    5-6% 12 $1,390,000 $115,833
    6-7% 5 $385,000 $77,000

    During 2020, Champion Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.32%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 344 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 296 $79,700,000 $269,257 $4,522 3.22%
    $100k-200k 234 $35,690,000 $152,521 $3,766 3.34%
    $100,000 or less 49 $3,905,000 $79,694 $3,060 3.88%
    $400k-600k 14 $6,220,000 $444,286 $5,167 3.05%
    $600k-1MM 1 $705,000 $705,000 $3,200 2.88%

    2020 saw Champion Credit Union place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 296 originations, totaling $79,700,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 180 $34,540,000 $191,889 $3,879 3.31%
    $100k-150k 127 $32,625,000 $256,890 $4,545 3.25%
    $50k or less 114 $15,970,000 $140,088 $3,568 3.59%
    $75k-100k 107 $23,625,000 $220,794 $4,331 3.25%
    $150k-250k 61 $17,145,000 $281,066 $4,639 3.15%
    $250k+ 5 $2,315,000 $463,000 $3,348 2.88%

    Champion Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 180 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 127 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 186 $40,600,000 $218,280 $4,123 3.25%
    30-36% 132 $30,310,000 $229,621 $4,366 3.40%
    <20% 93 $17,535,000 $188,548 $3,802 3.15%
    37% 26 $4,760,000 $183,077 $4,182 3.70%
    36% 23 $4,425,000 $192,391 $4,064 3.60%
    40% 21 $4,325,000 $205,952 $4,195 3.46%
    38% 20 $4,370,000 $218,500 $4,510 3.43%
    42% 19 $3,655,000 $192,368 $4,102 3.56%
    39% 19 $3,405,000 $179,211 $3,923 3.37%
    41% 14 $2,820,000 $201,429 $3,898 3.33%
    44% 12 $3,020,000 $251,667 $3,920 3.04%
    43% 7 $1,555,000 $222,143 $4,643 3.14%
    46% 6 $1,490,000 $248,333 $3,932 3.10%
    45% 6 $1,150,000 $191,667 $3,469 3.00%
    48% 5 $1,295,000 $259,000 $3,483 3.48%
    47% 3 $765,000 $255,000 $3,583 3.04%
    50-60% 1 $375,000 $375,000 $3,093 3.25%
    >60% 1 $365,000 $365,000 $5,107 3.63%

    Champion Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 186 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 132 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 557 $117,565,000 $211,068 $4,146 3.34%
    Not provided 23 $5,825,000 $253,261 $3,360 3.09%
    Black 10 $2,180,000 $218,000 $4,275 3.11%
    American Indian 2 $300,000 $150,000 $3,932 3.00%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $195,000 $195,000 $4,199 3.25%
    Asian 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,515 2.88%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.84%

    Champion 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
    86.70%

    Champion Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 594 $126,220,000 $212,492

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 18 $1,730,000 $96,111
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 576 $124,490,000 $216,128

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 34 $3,930,000 $115,588 $3,133 2.86%
    40-60% 101 $17,775,000 $175,990 $3,462 3.11%
    60-80% 216 $47,840,000 $221,481 $3,994 3.21%
    80-100% 218 $51,350,000 $235,550 $4,603 3.59%
    Over 100% 15 $2,885,000 $192,333 $4,666 3.88%
    Under 20% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $3,253 2.25%