Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Lockport, NY

LEI: 254900LTYFDA8IOP9O78

Tax ID: 16-0817398

5 stars - Updated: 12/16/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 26 reviews

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Review & Overview

Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Other, Home Improvement, and Refi loans. Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union has an average proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Buffalo, Rochester, Olean, and Batavia among others. We have data for 5 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Cornerstone Community Federal 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. Cornerstone Community Federal 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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Originations

694

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$68,180,000

Relative Rate

Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.65%.

The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.

This yields a difference of 0.17%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,512.

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
BUFFALO-CHEEKTOWAGA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 667 $65,635,000 $98,403 $4,507 2.69%
ROCHESTER, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $1,230,000 $87,857 $4,837 3.07%
Olean, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $670,000 $167,500 $4,386 3.28%
Outside of Metro Areas 7 $435,000 $62,143 $0 2.25%
Batavia, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $210,000 $105,000 $0 2.25%
Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union's top markets include Buffalo, Rochester, Olean, and Batavia among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 642 $58,930,000 $91,791 n/a 2.38%
    Conventional 52 $9,250,000 $177,885 $4,512 6.63%

    For 2023, Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 642 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 52 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 285 $24,985,000 $87,667 $0 2.27%
    Home Improvement 209 $16,345,000 $78,206 $0 2.40%
    Refi 132 $16,250,000 $123,106 $0 2.71%
    Home Purchase 61 $9,595,000 $157,295 $4,620 5.29%
    Cash Out Refi 7 $1,005,000 $143,571 $3,775 6.48%

    For 2023, Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 285 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 209 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 625 $56,775,000 $90,840 $0 2.32%
    30 Year 47 $8,395,000 $178,617 $4,512 6.65%
    15 Year 18 $2,240,000 $124,444 $0 4.74%
    10 Year 4 $770,000 $192,500 $0 6.45%

    For 2023, Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 625 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 47 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 33 $5,125,000 $155,303
    $2k-3k 8 $1,920,000 $240,000
    $<1k 3 $295,000 $98,333
    $3k-4k 3 $1,055,000 $351,667

    Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $4,512, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 33 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    <2.5% 629 $57,315,000 $91,121
    6-7% 46 $8,150,000 $177,174
    Over 8% 10 $1,230,000 $123,000
    7-8% 8 $1,220,000 $152,500
    5-6% 1 $265,000 $265,000

    During 2023, Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.65%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was <2.5%, with 629 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 391 $20,755,000 $53,082 $3,907 2.45%
    $100k-200k 237 $29,395,000 $124,030 $4,276 2.89%
    $200k-400k 59 $14,945,000 $253,305 $5,150 3.60%
    $400k-600k 7 $3,085,000 $440,714 $6,936 2.91%

    2023 saw Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 391 originations, totaling $20,755,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 192 $20,990,000 $109,323 $4,523 2.66%
    $75k-100k 146 $11,780,000 $80,685 $4,542 2.62%
    $50k-75k 138 $10,630,000 $77,029 $4,607 2.71%
    $150k-250k 108 $13,290,000 $123,056 $4,909 2.65%
    $50k or less 66 $3,480,000 $52,727 $3,705 3.01%
    $250k+ 40 $7,240,000 $181,000 $6,936 2.37%

    Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 192 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 146 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 230 $24,560,000 $106,783 $4,627 2.66%
    30-36% 131 $11,705,000 $89,351 $3,878 2.56%
    <20% 98 $9,990,000 $101,939 $4,251 2.29%
    40% 28 $2,470,000 $88,214 $4,253 3.13%
    39% 27 $2,025,000 $75,000 $4,661 2.73%
    36% 25 $2,335,000 $93,400 $4,488 2.79%
    38% 24 $2,100,000 $87,500 $0 2.25%
    41% 24 $2,270,000 $94,583 $4,672 3.48%
    37% 19 $1,555,000 $81,842 $4,119 2.96%
    44% 15 $1,585,000 $105,667 $3,589 3.33%
    42% 14 $1,170,000 $83,571 $5,675 2.90%
    45% 14 $1,300,000 $92,857 $4,386 3.06%
    43% 13 $805,000 $61,923 $0 2.25%
    46% 11 $735,000 $66,818 $0 2.25%
    50-60% 7 $1,465,000 $209,286 $4,952 3.48%
    47% 4 $310,000 $77,500 $0 3.94%
    48% 3 $415,000 $138,333 $5,325 5.21%
    49% 2 $360,000 $180,000 $0 2.25%
    >60% 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 2.25%

    Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 230 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 131 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 583 $58,035,000 $99,545 $4,555 2.69%
    Not provided 83 $7,275,000 $87,651 $4,318 2.66%
    Black 16 $1,230,000 $76,875 $2,708 2.50%
    American Indian 6 $780,000 $130,000 $0 2.25%
    Asian 3 $485,000 $161,667 $5,543 3.83%
    Other Asian 1 $255,000 $255,000 $0 9.00%
    Not applicable 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 6.39%
    Other Pacific Islander 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 2.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    87.33%

    Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    80.12%

    Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 694 $68,180,000 $98,242

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    694 $68,180,000 $98,242

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 301 $27,095,000 $90,017 $3,332 2.43%
    40-60% 103 $13,105,000 $127,233 $4,172 2.63%
    60-80% 54 $9,870,000 $182,778 $4,625 4.13%
    80-100% 37 $8,235,000 $222,568 $4,764 4.91%
    Under 20% 199 $9,875,000 $49,623 $3,966 2.35%