South Metro Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Prior Lake, MN

LEI: 254900NRU0TO5WZHHH62

Tax ID: 41-1761070

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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, Ann Arbor, Brainerd, and Grand Rapids among others. We have data for 7 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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Originations

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$8,725,000

Top Markets

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Market	Originations	Total Value	Average Loan	Average Fees	Average Rate
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA\|USDA\|VA)	28	$5,020,000	$179,286	$3,192	4.02%
OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS, NE-IA (FHA\|USDA\|VA)	23	$1,635,000	$71,087	$1,953	3.58%
ANN ARBOR, MI (FHA\|USDA\|VA)	9	$1,085,000	$120,556	$2,920	3.72%
Brainerd, MN (FHA\|USDA\|VA)	1	$515,000	$515,000	$8,667	4.24%
Outside of Metro Areas	2	$250,000	$125,000	$2,444	4.62%
Grand Rapids, MN (FHA\|USDA\|VA)	1	$155,000	$155,000	$1,434	3.74%
Winona, MN (FHA\|USDA\|VA)	1	$65,000	$65,000	$1,565	3.63%

South Metro Federal Credit Union's top markets include Minneapolis, Omaha, Ann Arbor, Brainerd, and Grand Rapids among others.

Their top states include:

Minnesota (FHA|USDA|VA)

Nebraska (FHA|USDA|VA)

Michigan (FHA|USDA|VA)

Wisconsin (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.

KELLOGG MIDWEST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
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MUTUAL FIRST
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Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank
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METRO CU
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Security First Bank
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Product Mix

Loan Type	Originations	Total Value	Avg. Loan	Avg. Fees	Avg. Rate
Conventional	65	$8,725,000	$134,231	$2,725	3.84%

For 2021, South Metro Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 65 originations.

Loan Reason

Loan Reason	Originations	Total Value	Avg. Loan	Avg. Fees	Avg. Rate
Home Purchase	54	$5,850,000	$108,333	$2,410	3.78%
Other	6	$810,000	$135,000	$2,082	4.14%
Cash Out Refi	3	$655,000	$218,333	$4,419	3.91%
Refi	2	$1,410,000	$705,000	$10,606	4.49%

For 2021, South Metro Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 54 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 6 originations.

Loan Duration/Length

Loan Length	Originations	Total Value	Average Loan	Average Fees	Average Rate
30 Year	33	$6,215,000	$188,333	$3,647	3.93%
5 Year	23	$1,965,000	$85,435	$2,125	3.50%
10 Year	5	$305,000	$61,000	$575	4.75%
15 Year	4	$240,000	$60,000	$1,258	3.84%

For 2021, South Metro Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 33 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 5 Year, with 23 originations.

Origination Fees/Closing Costs

Origination Fee/Closing Cost	Originations	Total Value	Average Loan
$1k-2k	41	$4,025,000	$98,171
$<1k	10	$590,000	$59,000
$2k-3k	8	$1,440,000	$180,000
$5k+	4	$2,330,000	$582,500
$3k-4k	2	$340,000	$170,000

South Metro Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $3,647, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 41 originations.

Interest Rates

Loan Rate	Originations	Total Value	Average Loan
3-4%	55	$6,305,000	$114,636
4-5%	9	$2,405,000	$267,222
6-7%	1	$15,000	$15,000

During 2021, South Metro Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.93%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 55 originations.

Loan Sizing

Loan Size	Originations	Total Value	Average Loan	Average Fees	Average Rate
$100,000 or less	31	$1,955,000	$63,065	$1,781	3.83%
$100k-200k	26	$3,170,000	$121,923	$2,668	3.78%
$400k-600k	4	$1,980,000	$495,000	$7,281	4.09%
$200k-400k	3	$795,000	$265,000	$3,793	3.87%
$600k-1MM	1	$825,000	$825,000	$12,068	4.49%

2021 saw South Metro Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 31 originations, totaling $1,955,000 in origination value.

Applicant Income

Applicant Income	Originations	Total Value	Average Loan	Average Fees	Average Rate
$50k-75k	16	$1,750,000	$109,375	$2,647	3.78%
$50k or less	13	$1,135,000	$87,308	$2,087	3.64%
$250k+	12	$2,710,000	$225,833	$3,992	3.93%
$150k-250k	9	$1,415,000	$157,222	$2,885	3.98%
$75k-100k	9	$765,000	$85,000	$2,017	3.96%
$100k-150k	6	$950,000	$158,333	$2,607	3.81%

South Metro Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 16 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 13 originations.

Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

DTI Ratio	Originations	Total Value	Average Loan	Average Fees	Average Rate
30-36%	14	$2,720,000	$194,286	$3,387	3.91%
20-30%	13	$1,555,000	$119,615	$2,461	4.05%
<20%	11	$1,595,000	$145,000	$2,917	3.71%
41%	4	$510,000	$127,500	$2,477	3.78%
38%	3	$305,000	$101,667	$2,467	3.75%
39%	3	$305,000	$101,667	$2,683	3.50%
43%	3	$455,000	$151,667	$3,755	4.00%
45%	3	$175,000	$58,333	$1,571	3.46%
42%	2	$330,000	$165,000	$1,686	3.87%
44%	2	$180,000	$90,000	$2,624	3.50%
47%	2	$120,000	$60,000	$2,075	3.88%
36%	1	$115,000	$115,000	$2,896	3.88%
46%	1	$35,000	$35,000	$762	4.74%
50-60%	1	$125,000	$125,000	$2,648	3.50%
40%	1	$115,000	$115,000	$3,339	3.88%
49%	1	$85,000	$85,000	$1,876	3.50%

South Metro Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 14 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 13 originations.

Ethnicity Mix

Applicant Ethnicity	Originations	Total Value	Average Loan	Average Fees	Average Rate
White	36	$4,130,000	$114,722	$2,432	3.79%
American Indian	6	$2,330,000	$388,333	$6,034	4.37%
Not provided	21	$2,045,000	$97,381	$2,246	3.77%
Black	2	$220,000	$110,000	$3,108	3.88%

Approval Rates

Total approvals of all applications
94.26%

South Metro Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate.

Pick Rate

Approvals leading to origination
86.15%

South Metro Federal Credit Union has an average pick rate.

Points and Fees

Points	Originations	Total Value	Average Loan
NA	65	$8,725,000	$134,231

Occupancy Type Mix

Dwelling Type	Originations	Total Value	Average Loan
	65	$8,725,000	$134,231

LTV Distribution

Loan to Value	Originations	Total Value	Average Loan	Average Fees	Average Rate
20-40%	2	$980,000	$490,000	$6,751	4.12%
40-60%	6	$1,010,000	$168,333	$3,338	3.89%
60-80%	10	$1,560,000	$156,000	$3,077	3.83%
80-100%	42	$4,990,000	$118,810	$2,634	3.68%
Under 20%	5	$185,000	$37,000	$441	4.95%

Complaints

Bank Name	Product	Issue	2021 CPFB Complaints	% of Total Issues
STANDARD MORTGAGE CORPORATION	Conventional home mortgage	Struggling to pay mortgage	1	16.7%
STANDARD MORTGAGE CORPORATION	Conventional home mortgage	Trouble during payment process	1	16.7%
STANDARD MORTGAGE CORPORATION	FHA mortgage	Struggling to pay mortgage	2	33.3%
STANDARD MORTGAGE CORPORATION	Other type of mortgage	Trouble during payment process	2	33.3%