Alatrust Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Hoover, AL

LEI: 2549009IIR21WKPEE762

Tax ID: 63-0021787

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 9 reviews

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Review & Overview

Alatrust Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. Alatrust 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: Birmingham, Anniston, Jasper, Talladega, and Daphne among others. We have data for 9 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Alatrust 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. Alatrust 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
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.06% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.72% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.97% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.97% 4/5/25
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Originations

85

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$10,285,000

Relative Rate

Alatrust Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.98%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.43%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Alatrust Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,418.

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) 31 $5,025,000 $162,097 $1,925 7.35%
ANNISTON-OXFORD, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 30 $2,100,000 $70,000 $2,483 6.68%
Jasper, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,200,000 $150,000 $3,902 7.67%
Talladega-Sylacauga, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $715,000 $143,000 $5,080 6.90%
Outside of Metro Areas 5 $565,000 $113,000 $2,746 7.33%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $3,507 5.75%
GADSDEN, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $165,000 $55,000 $0 4.99%
DECATUR, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 7.50%
Albertville, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $1,553 7.75%
Alatrust Credit Union's top markets include Birmingham, Anniston, Jasper, Talladega, and Daphne among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 51 $4,065,000 $79,706 n/a 7.11%
    Conventional 31 $5,855,000 $188,871 $2,833 6.81%
    FHA 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 5.88%
    VA 1 $185,000 $185,000 $0 0.00%
    USDA 1 $75,000 $75,000 $6,120 6.13%

    For 2024, Alatrust Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 51 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 31 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 25 $2,935,000 $117,400 $2,208 7.59%
    Other 22 $1,720,000 $78,182 $6,069 6.57%
    Home Purchase 14 $3,530,000 $252,143 $3,523 6.85%
    Cash Out Refi 14 $1,540,000 $110,000 $2,321 6.73%
    Home Improvement 10 $560,000 $56,000 $1,642 6.94%

    For 2024, Alatrust Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 25 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 22 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 51 $5,275,000 $103,431 $4,418 6.98%
    Other 19 $3,845,000 $202,368 $0 0.00%
    10 Year 8 $540,000 $67,500 $2,430 6.60%
    15 Year 6 $520,000 $86,667 $1,952 7.31%
    20 Year 1 $105,000 $105,000 $1,553 7.75%

    For 2024, Alatrust Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 51 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 19 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 20 $2,450,000 $122,500
    $<1k 2 $180,000 $90,000
    $2k-3k 1 $135,000 $135,000
    $4k-5k 1 $425,000 $425,000

    Alatrust Credit Union's average total fees were $4,418, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 20 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 21 $1,715,000 $81,667
    Over 8% 21 $1,455,000 $69,286
    6-7% 11 $1,175,000 $106,818
    7-8% 8 $620,000 $77,500
    5-6% 5 $1,475,000 $295,000

    During 2024, Alatrust Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.98%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 21 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 58 $3,240,000 $55,862 $2,471 7.11%
    $100k-200k 18 $2,400,000 $133,333 $2,681 6.91%
    $200k-400k 4 $1,060,000 $265,000 $3,507 5.75%
    $400k-600k 2 $1,020,000 $510,000 $6,843 5.75%
    $600k-1MM 2 $1,420,000 $710,000 $0 4.99%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,145,000 $1,145,000 $0 0.00%

    2024 saw Alatrust Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 58 originations, totaling $3,240,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 24 $1,720,000 $71,667 $2,486 6.83%
    $150k-250k 18 $2,820,000 $156,667 $3,406 7.19%
    $50k-75k 18 $1,430,000 $79,444 $3,034 6.80%
    $75k-100k 18 $1,580,000 $87,778 $3,021 7.40%
    $50k or less 4 $170,000 $42,500 $0 6.33%
    $250k+ 3 $2,565,000 $855,000 $0 4.99%

    Alatrust Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 24 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 18 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 15 $1,215,000 $81,000 $5,315 6.65%
    30-36% 14 $910,000 $65,000 $1,326 7.71%
    <20% 7 $425,000 $60,714 $2,486 6.98%
    36% 4 $860,000 $215,000 $0 4.99%
    44% 4 $960,000 $240,000 $2,899 6.87%
    39% 4 $320,000 $80,000 $0 7.18%
    41% 4 $440,000 $110,000 $2,472 6.47%
    42% 3 $285,000 $95,000 $0 9.33%
    40% 2 $150,000 $75,000 $1,642 9.37%
    37% 2 $120,000 $60,000 $2,414 5.62%
    43% 1 $85,000 $85,000 $2,799 6.24%
    38% 1 $35,000 $35,000 $2,490 7.25%
    45% 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,147 7.25%
    46% 1 $275,000 $275,000 $3,507 5.75%
    50-60% 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 4.99%

    Alatrust Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 15 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 14 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 71 $8,645,000 $121,761 $3,074 6.97%
    Black 14 $1,640,000 $117,143 $2,066 6.97%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    63.32%

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

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    51.76%

    Alatrust 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
    0.0 32 $2,570,000 $80,313
    3939.53 1 $85,000 $85,000
    783.0 1 $105,000 $105,000
    786.0 1 $155,000 $155,000
    9319.91 1 $135,000 $135,000
    NA 49 $7,235,000 $147,653

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    85 $10,285,000 $121,000

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 26 $1,860,000 $71,538 $2,042 7.43%
    40-60% 10 $1,240,000 $124,000 $2,489 6.89%
    60-80% 13 $3,095,000 $238,077 $3,980 6.34%
    80-100% 6 $2,500,000 $416,667 $3,102 6.79%
    Over 100% 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 0.00%
    Under 20% 29 $1,495,000 $51,552 $1,977 6.91%