Community Choice Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
Community Choice Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Other and Home Purchase loans. Community Choice Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Des Moines, Ames, Pella, Fort Dodge, and Mason City among others. We have data for 16 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Community Choice Credit Union has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Community Choice 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 relatively high rates.
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SimulatedRates™Mortgage Type |
Simulated Rate | Simulation Date |
|---|---|---|
| Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) | 1.62% | 12/3/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.04% | 12/3/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 5.67% | 12/3/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.16% | 12/3/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 5.68% | 12/3/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 6.58% | 12/3/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.58% | 12/3/24 |
| 15 Year VA Refi | 5.68% | 12/3/24 |
| These are simulated rates generated by our proprietary machine learning models. These are not guaranteed by the bank. They are our estimates based on a lender's past behaviors combined with current market conditions. Contact an individual lender for their actual rates. Our models use fixed rate terms for conforming loans, 700+ FICO, 10% down for FHA and 20% for conventional. These are based on consensus, historical data-- not advertised promotional rates. | ||
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Originations
976Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
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Relative Rate
Community Choice Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was
5.4%.
The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.
This yields a difference of -1.08%.
Relative Fees (Closing Costs)
Community Choice Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate
mortgage were $2,546.
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 $9,089.
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) | 843 | $103,825,000 | $123,161 | $1,778 | 5.69% |
| AMES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 77 | $7,805,000 | $101,364 | $1,628 | 5.44% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 31 | $2,255,000 | $72,742 | $1,189 | 5.92% |
| Pella, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 8 | $580,000 | $72,500 | $1,366 | 5.16% |
| Fort Dodge, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $515,000 | $515,000 | $2,394 | 6.50% |
| Mason City, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $480,000 | $240,000 | $2,396 | 8.38% |
| Spirit Lake, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $470,000 | $235,000 | $0 | 6.25% |
| Marshalltown, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $255,000 | $85,000 | $2,743 | 6.49% |
| Ottumwa, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $210,000 | $105,000 | $2,244 | 6.12% |
| Clinton, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $105,000 | $105,000 | $2,552 | 7.25% |
| Oskaloosa, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $95,000 | $95,000 | $273 | 8.20% |
| DAVENPORT-MOLINE-ROCK ISLAND, IA-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $55,000 | $55,000 | $0 | 3.99% |
| Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $45,000 | $45,000 | $163 | 5.67% |
| WATERLOO-CEDAR FALLS, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $45,000 | $45,000 | $0 | 5.99% |
| OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS, NE-IA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $0 | 5.99% |
| Burlington, IA-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 3.99% |
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Product Mix
For 2023, Community Choice Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 596 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 377 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2023, Community Choice Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 397 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 255 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2023, Community Choice Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 831 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 54 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
Community Choice Credit Union's average total fees were $2,546, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 206 originations.
Interest Rates
During 2023, Community Choice Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 5.40%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 308 originations.
Loan Sizing
2023 saw Community Choice Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 622 originations, totaling $30,200,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Community Choice Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 341 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 208 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Community Choice Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 264 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 238 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications81.45%
Community Choice Credit Union has a below average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination76.64%
Community Choice Credit Union has a below average pick rate.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 976 | $116,800,000 | $119,672 |