South Metro Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Prior Lake, MN

LEI: 254900NRU0TO5WZHHH62

Tax ID: 41-1761070

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  • Loan Sizes
  • Dwelling Types
  • Complaints
  • Similar Lenders
  • Loan Length
  • Loan to Value Info
  • Debt-to-Income
  • Applicant Income
  • Ethnicity Info
  • Approval & Pick Rates
  • Points and Fees
  • Origination Fees (Closing Costs)

    • Review & Overview

    South Metro Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase loans. South Metro Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Minneapolis, Omaha, Faribault, Ann Arbor, and Marshall among others. We have data for 6 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    South Metro 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. South Metro 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 about average rates.

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    SimulatedRates™

    Mortgage Type     		Simulated Rate Simulation Date
    30 Year Conventional Purchase 11.34% 12/17/24
    30 Year Conventional Refi 11.03% 12/17/24
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 10.83% 12/17/24
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 10.76% 12/17/24
    15 Year Conventional Refi 5.68% 12/17/24
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.68% 12/17/24
    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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    The default purchase price is the median sales price across the US for 2022Q4, per FRED.


    Originations

    89

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $11,655,000

    Awards

    South Metro Federal Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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    Top Markets

    Zoom/scroll map to see bank's per metro statistics. Subscribers can configure state/metro/county granularity, assorted fields and quantity of results. This map shows top 10 markets in the map viewport, as defined by descending origination volume.

    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 49 $8,715,000 $177,857 $3,793 4.11%
    OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS, NE-IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 31 $1,795,000 $57,903 $1,947 3.83%
    Faribault-Northfield, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $530,000 $265,000 $4,419 4.99%
    ANN ARBOR, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $445,000 $89,000 $2,938 4.10%
    Marshall, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,606 4.24%
    ST. CLOUD, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $589 3.99%
    South Metro Federal Credit Union's top markets include Minneapolis, Omaha, Faribault, Ann Arbor, and Marshall among others.

    Their top states include:
  • Minnesota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Nebraska (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Michigan (FHA|USDA|VA)

    • Similar Lenders

    We use machine learning to identify the top lenders compared against South Metro Federal Credit Union based on their rates and fees, along with other useful metrics. A lower similarity rank signals a stronger match.

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    Similarity Rank: 207
    KELLOGG MIDWEST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
    Similarity Rank: 252
    MUTUAL FIRST
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    LIBERTY FIRST
    Similarity Rank: 396
    CORNHUSKER BANK
    Similarity Rank: 495
    Peoples Bank Midwest
    Similarity Rank: 608
    Cobalt Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 855
    METRO CU
    Similarity Rank: 880
    Liberty Bank Minnesota
    Similarity Rank: 882
    Central National Bank
    Similarity Rank: 900

    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 89 $11,655,000 $130,955 $3,070 4.03%

    For 2020, South Metro Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 89 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 73 $9,355,000 $128,151 $3,098 3.96%
    Cash Out Refi 6 $790,000 $131,667 $3,374 4.08%
    Other 5 $265,000 $53,000 $502 5.44%
    Refi 5 $1,245,000 $249,000 $4,869 3.69%

    For 2020, South Metro Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 73 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 6 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 75 $10,685,000 $142,467 $3,365 3.97%
    15 Year 6 $370,000 $61,667 $1,214 4.56%
    10 Year 3 $115,000 $38,333 $943 4.20%
    5 Year 3 $235,000 $78,333 $1,881 4.66%
    30+ year 1 $55,000 $55,000 $2,051 3.50%
    Other 1 $195,000 $195,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2020, South Metro Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 75 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 6 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 51 $4,105,000 $80,490
    $2k-3k 12 $1,640,000 $136,667
    $<1k 9 $455,000 $50,556
    $3k-4k 8 $1,710,000 $213,750
    $4k-5k 5 $1,655,000 $331,000
    $5k+ 3 $1,895,000 $631,667

    South Metro Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $3,365, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 51 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 53 $5,845,000 $110,283
    4-5% 32 $5,450,000 $170,313
    5-6% 3 $165,000 $55,000

    During 2020, South Metro Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.97%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 53 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 52 $3,210,000 $61,731 $1,976 4.06%
    $100k-200k 21 $2,905,000 $138,333 $3,258 3.91%
    $200k-400k 13 $3,645,000 $280,385 $5,500 4.11%
    $400k-600k 2 $950,000 $475,000 $8,188 3.99%
    $600k-1MM 1 $945,000 $945,000 $14,357 4.49%

    2020 saw South Metro Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 52 originations, totaling $3,210,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 20 $1,590,000 $79,500 $2,547 3.96%
    $50k-75k 19 $1,655,000 $87,105 $2,467 3.96%
    $250k+ 18 $3,830,000 $212,778 $4,354 4.31%
    $100k-150k 14 $2,180,000 $155,714 $3,456 3.92%
    $75k-100k 11 $1,465,000 $133,182 $2,719 3.90%
    $150k-250k 7 $935,000 $133,571 $2,629 4.14%

    South Metro Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 20 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 19 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 25 $2,855,000 $114,200 $2,647 4.03%
    30-36% 18 $2,750,000 $152,778 $3,508 3.93%
    <20% 17 $2,185,000 $128,529 $2,966 4.19%
    44% 6 $800,000 $133,333 $3,938 3.89%
    43% 3 $235,000 $78,333 $2,465 4.08%
    38% 3 $515,000 $171,667 $3,711 4.25%
    39% 3 $485,000 $161,667 $3,689 3.87%
    41% 2 $110,000 $55,000 $1,849 3.69%
    36% 2 $110,000 $55,000 $2,383 3.50%
    37% 2 $150,000 $75,000 $2,438 4.63%
    40% 2 $760,000 $380,000 $5,164 4.18%
    50-60% 2 $280,000 $140,000 $2,969 4.06%
    45% 1 $165,000 $165,000 $2,926 3.88%
    48% 1 $95,000 $95,000 $2,419 3.63%
    >60% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $2,004 4.13%
    42% 1 $95,000 $95,000 $2,870 4.63%

    South Metro Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 25 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 18 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 67 $7,155,000 $106,791 $2,663 3.98%
    American Indian 14 $3,790,000 $270,714 $5,307 4.45%
    Black 4 $330,000 $82,500 $2,211 3.72%
    Not provided 3 $325,000 $108,333 $3,083 3.70%
    Asian 1 $55,000 $55,000 $1,986 3.88%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    91.24%

    South Metro Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    76.40%

    South Metro Federal Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 89 $11,655,000 $130,955

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 89 $11,655,000 $130,955

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 4 $240,000 $60,000 $1,658 4.12%
    40-60% 6 $1,020,000 $170,000 $3,363 4.14%
    60-80% 22 $5,040,000 $229,091 $4,805 4.06%
    80-100% 53 $5,165,000 $97,453 $2,611 3.89%
    Under 20% 4 $190,000 $47,500 $471 5.55%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    STANDARD MORTGAGE CORPORATION Conventional home mortgage Incorrect information on your report 1 14.3%
    STANDARD MORTGAGE CORPORATION Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 3 42.9%
    STANDARD MORTGAGE CORPORATION FHA mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 2 28.6%
    STANDARD MORTGAGE CORPORATION VA mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 14.3%