Mutual Savings Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Birmingham, AL

LEI: 2549008PQJ4J5Z32RI14

Tax ID: 63-0148940

5 stars - Updated: 4/17/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 6 reviews

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Review & Overview

Mutual Savings Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Refi, Cash Out Refi, and Home Purchase loans. Mutual Savings Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Birmingham, Dothan, Alexander City, Tuscaloosa, and Selma among others. We have data for 7 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Mutual Savings Credit Union has a below average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Mutual Savings 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 4.90% 4/17/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.52% 4/17/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.27% 4/17/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 8.57% 4/17/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.12% 4/17/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.12% 4/17/25
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Originations

39

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$5,655,000

Awards

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Relative Rate

Mutual Savings Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.49%.

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

This yields a difference of -0.06%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Mutual Savings Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,090.

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
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $4,120,000 $158,462 $2,398 6.42%
DOTHAN, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $645,000 $645,000 $8,161 5.65%
Alexander City, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $390,000 $65,000 $1,800 6.58%
TUSCALOOSA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $240,000 $120,000 $2,293 6.75%
Selma, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $200,000 $100,000 $1,820 8.50%
Talladega-Sylacauga, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 7.25%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $25,000 $25,000 $2,132 8.50%
Mutual Savings Credit Union's top markets include Birmingham, Dothan, Alexander City, Tuscaloosa, and Selma among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 39 $5,655,000 $145,000 $2,365 6.62%

    For 2024, Mutual Savings Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 39 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 18 $1,740,000 $96,667 $1,468 6.61%
    Cash Out Refi 14 $1,530,000 $109,286 $1,997 6.90%
    Home Purchase 7 $2,385,000 $340,714 $5,353 6.08%

    For 2024, Mutual Savings Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 18 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 14 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 19 $4,245,000 $223,421 $3,090 6.49%
    15 Year 15 $1,195,000 $79,667 $1,715 7.03%
    10 Year 5 $215,000 $43,000 $1,425 5.90%

    For 2024, Mutual Savings Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 19 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 15 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 22 $1,170,000 $53,182
    $1k-2k 8 $1,110,000 $138,750
    $2k-3k 4 $1,090,000 $272,500
    $3k-4k 2 $930,000 $465,000
    $5k+ 2 $1,200,000 $600,000

    Mutual Savings Credit Union's average total fees were $3,090, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 22 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 14 $1,810,000 $129,286
    5-6% 13 $2,625,000 $201,923
    7-8% 8 $920,000 $115,000
    Over 8% 4 $300,000 $75,000

    During 2024, Mutual Savings Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.49%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 14 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 22 $1,170,000 $53,182 $1,122 6.79%
    $100k-200k 8 $1,060,000 $132,500 $2,288 6.78%
    $200k-400k 5 $1,295,000 $259,000 $4,081 6.44%
    $400k-600k 3 $1,485,000 $495,000 $6,864 5.58%
    $600k-1MM 1 $645,000 $645,000 $8,161 5.65%

    2024 saw Mutual Savings Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 22 originations, totaling $1,170,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 8 $950,000 $118,750 $2,054 6.94%
    $250k+ 8 $2,790,000 $348,750 $4,500 6.21%
    $50k-75k 8 $500,000 $62,500 $1,337 6.91%
    $75k-100k 7 $545,000 $77,857 $1,613 6.81%
    $100k-150k 5 $695,000 $139,000 $2,569 6.28%
    $50k or less 3 $175,000 $58,333 $1,403 6.25%

    Mutual Savings Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 8 originations. The second most popular income band? $250k+, with 8 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 14 $1,850,000 $132,143 $2,263 6.79%
    <20% 12 $1,570,000 $130,833 $2,091 6.44%
    30-36% 5 $1,175,000 $235,000 $3,665 6.60%
    36% 2 $100,000 $50,000 $563 6.63%
    43% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $1,465 5.75%
    46% 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 8.50%
    >60% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $1,362 5.75%
    37% 1 $105,000 $105,000 $1,725 6.00%
    39% 1 $75,000 $75,000 $1,558 8.50%
    41% 1 $495,000 $495,000 $7,527 5.10%

    Mutual Savings Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 14 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 12 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 30 $4,480,000 $149,333 $2,426 6.50%
    Black 9 $1,175,000 $130,556 $2,133 7.03%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    68.54%

    Mutual Savings Credit Union has a low approval rate. They may have poor market targeting or stringent lending standards.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    43.59%

    Mutual Savings 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 39 $5,655,000 $145,000

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    39 $5,655,000 $145,000

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 10 $560,000 $56,000 $1,243 6.33%
    40-60% 7 $1,195,000 $170,714 $2,746 6.44%
    60-80% 9 $1,535,000 $170,556 $3,253 6.83%
    80-100% 8 $2,100,000 $262,500 $4,022 6.53%
    Under 20% 5 $265,000 $53,000 $0 7.25%