Discovery Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Wyomissing, PA

LEI: 254900DBXH1D6Z0HXT15

Tax ID: 23-1600048

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Review & Overview

Discovery Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement, Refi, and Home Purchase loans. Discovery Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Reading, Pottsville, Salisbury, Lebanon, and Lancaster among others. We have data for 5 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Discovery Federal Credit Union has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.11% 11/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.27% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.93% 11/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.93% 11/21/24
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Originations

79

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$5,115,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
READING, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 72 $4,590,000 $63,750 $0 0.00%
Pottsville, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $185,000 $61,667 $0 0.00%
SALISBURY, MD-DE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $0 0.00%
LEBANON, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $120,000 $60,000 $0 0.00%
LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 0.00%
Discovery Federal Credit Union's top markets include Reading, Pottsville, Salisbury, Lebanon, and Lancaster among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 79 $5,115,000 $64,747 $0 0.00%

    For 2018, Discovery Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 79 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 43 $1,495,000 $34,767 $0 0.00%
    Refi 24 $1,700,000 $70,833 $0 0.00%
    Home Purchase 10 $1,720,000 $172,000 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 2 $200,000 $100,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2018, Discovery Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 43 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 24 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 79 $5,115,000 $64,747 $0 0.00%

    For 2018, Discovery Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 79 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 65 $2,665,000 $41,000 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 12 $1,560,000 $130,000 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 1 $365,000 $365,000 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 1 $525,000 $525,000 $0 0.00%

    2018 saw Discovery Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 65 originations, totaling $2,665,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 27 $1,575,000 $58,333 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 20 $1,420,000 $71,000 $0 0.00%
    $100k-150k 13 $855,000 $65,769 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 11 $655,000 $59,545 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 7 $435,000 $62,143 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 0.00%

    Discovery Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 27 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 20 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 79 $5,115,000 $64,747 $0 0.00%

    Discovery Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 79 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 75 $4,885,000 $65,133 $0 0.00%
    Not provided 4 $230,000 $57,500 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    91.40%

    Discovery Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    93.67%

    Discovery Federal Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 79 $5,115,000 $64,747

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 1 $525,000 $525,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 78 $4,590,000 $58,846

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    DISCOVER BANK Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 7 77.8%
    DISCOVER BANK Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Closing on a mortgage 1 11.1%
    DISCOVER BANK Other type of mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 11.1%