Circle Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
Circle Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase loans. Circle Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: South Bend, Niles, Elkhart, Tampa, and Lafayette among others. We have data for 8 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Circle Federal Credit Union has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Circle 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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SimulatedRates™Mortgage Type |
Simulated Rate | Simulation Date |
|---|---|---|
| Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) | 6.83% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.42% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.30% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.11% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year USDA Purchase | 7.34% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.15% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 7.03% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 7.03% | 12/16/24 |
| 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
86Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
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Relative Rate
Circle Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was
6.92%.
The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.
This yields a difference of 0.44%.
Relative Fees (Closing Costs)
Circle Federal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate
mortgage were $3,141.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH BEND-MISHAWAKA, IN-MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 52 | $10,030,000 | $192,885 | $2,920 | 6.87% |
| NILES, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) | 19 | $3,215,000 | $169,211 | $3,345 | 7.18% |
| ELKHART-GOSHEN, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 8 | $1,790,000 | $223,750 | $3,829 | 7.39% |
| TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $335,000 | $335,000 | $4,760 | 7.50% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 3 | $295,000 | $98,333 | $2,518 | 6.88% |
| LAFAYETTE-WEST LAFAYETTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $185,000 | $185,000 | $2,405 | 6.88% |
| OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $95,000 | $95,000 | $2,013 | 6.50% |
| INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $95,000 | $95,000 | $2,204 | 6.13% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 86 | $16,040,000 | $186,512 | $3,081 | 6.98% |
For 2023, Circle Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 86 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2023, Circle Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 63 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 9 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2023, Circle Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 74 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 3 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
Circle Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $3,141, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 52 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-7% | 42 | $7,340,000 | $174,762 |
| 7-8% | 36 | $7,030,000 | $195,278 |
| 5-6% | 4 | $1,050,000 | $262,500 |
| Over 8% | 3 | $495,000 | $165,000 |
| 4-5% | 1 | $125,000 | $125,000 |
During 2023, Circle Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.92%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 42 originations.
Loan Sizing
2023 saw Circle Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 38 originations, totaling $5,450,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Circle Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 22 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 17 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Circle Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 22 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 20 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications91.27%
Circle Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination80.23%
Circle Federal Credit Union has a below average pick rate.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 86 | $16,040,000 | $186,512 |