Ouachita Valley Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

West Monroe, LA

LEI: 254900MIHY4N3F840P17

Tax ID: 72-0568100

5 stars - Updated: 12/23/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 6 reviews

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Review & Overview

Ouachita Valley Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement loans. Ouachita Valley Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top (well, only) market is Monroe.

Ouachita Valley Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Ouachita Valley 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
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.97% 12/23/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.27% 12/23/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 8.14% 12/23/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.72% 12/23/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.72% 12/23/24
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Originations

39

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$2,535,000

Relative Rate

Ouachita Valley Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 7.38%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.9%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Ouachita Valley Federal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,348.

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
MONROE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 36 $2,390,000 $66,389 $1,712 7.40%
Outside of Metro Areas 3 $145,000 $48,333 $1,747 7.63%
Ouachita Valley Federal Credit Union's top markets include and Monroe among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 39 $2,535,000 $65,000 $1,715 7.42%

    For 2023, Ouachita Valley Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 39 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 21 $1,065,000 $50,714 $1,521 7.45%
    Home Purchase 6 $410,000 $68,333 $1,481 8.03%
    Refi 5 $435,000 $87,000 $2,982 6.82%
    Cash Out Refi 5 $445,000 $89,000 $1,442 7.35%
    Other 2 $180,000 $90,000 $1,968 6.93%

    For 2023, Ouachita Valley Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 21 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 6 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 18 $1,320,000 $73,333 $1,506 7.19%
    10 Year 9 $565,000 $62,778 $1,624 7.58%
    Other 6 $190,000 $31,667 $1,539 7.76%
    30 Year 3 $385,000 $128,333 $4,348 7.38%
    5 Year 3 $75,000 $25,000 $958 7.72%

    For 2023, Ouachita Valley Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 18 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 9 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 2 $260,000 $130,000
    $5k+ 1 $125,000 $125,000

    Ouachita Valley Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $4,348, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 2 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    7-8% 17 $875,000 $51,471
    6-7% 11 $955,000 $86,818
    Over 8% 11 $705,000 $64,091

    During 2023, Ouachita Valley Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 7.38%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 17 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 30 $1,330,000 $44,333 $1,557 7.54%
    $100k-200k 9 $1,205,000 $133,889 $2,243 7.02%

    2023 saw Ouachita Valley Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 30 originations, totaling $1,330,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 10 $440,000 $44,000 $1,822 7.35%
    $75k-100k 10 $730,000 $73,000 $1,432 7.70%
    $50k-75k 8 $540,000 $67,500 $2,506 7.28%
    $100k-150k 7 $505,000 $72,143 $1,310 7.44%
    $150k-250k 4 $320,000 $80,000 $1,281 7.18%

    Ouachita Valley Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 10 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 10 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 8 $360,000 $45,000 $1,615 7.08%
    <20% 7 $405,000 $57,857 $1,380 6.94%
    49% 3 $285,000 $95,000 $1,104 8.05%
    41% 3 $215,000 $71,667 $1,241 7.38%
    42% 2 $160,000 $80,000 $2,180 7.90%
    30-36% 2 $180,000 $90,000 $956 8.03%
    37% 2 $70,000 $35,000 $1,716 7.43%
    44% 2 $100,000 $50,000 $1,393 7.93%
    45% 2 $40,000 $20,000 $1,964 7.68%
    50-60% 2 $200,000 $100,000 $5,100 7.34%
    >60% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $1,687 8.30%
    46% 1 $75,000 $75,000 $1,808 8.05%
    47% 1 $155,000 $155,000 $1,800 6.55%
    40% 1 $115,000 $115,000 $1,784 6.55%
    39% 1 $45,000 $45,000 $1,715 7.55%
    38% 1 $75,000 $75,000 $1,861 8.30%

    Ouachita Valley Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 8 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 7 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 29 $1,895,000 $65,345 $1,556 7.49%
    Black 10 $640,000 $64,000 $2,175 7.21%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    77.78%

    Ouachita Valley Federal Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    94.87%

    Ouachita Valley Federal Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 39 $2,535,000 $65,000

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    39 $2,535,000 $65,000

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 10 $480,000 $48,000 $1,635 7.40%
    40-60% 2 $110,000 $55,000 $1,906 7.43%
    60-80% 10 $880,000 $88,000 $2,194 7.23%
    80-100% 5 $675,000 $135,000 $1,629 7.28%
    Under 20% 9 $295,000 $32,778 $1,554 7.44%