Saco Valley Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Saco, ME

LEI: 254900PZD34K8KYJD223

Tax ID: 01-0203515

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 10 reviews

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  • Top Markets
  • Product Mix
  • Loan Reason
  • Typical Rates
  • Loan Sizes
  • Dwelling Types
  • 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

    Saco Valley Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Refi, Home Improvement, and Home Purchase loans. Saco Valley Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Portland, Cape Coral, and Lewiston among others. We have data for 4 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    Saco Valley Credit Union has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Saco Valley 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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    Mortgage Type     		Simulated Rate Simulation Date
    30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.91% 4/5/25
    30 Year Conventional Refi 6.85% 4/5/25
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.20% 4/5/25
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.00% 4/5/25
    15 Year Conventional Refi 7.44% 4/5/25
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 7.44% 4/5/25
    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

    98

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $17,200,000

    Awards

    Saco Valley Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans gold Saco Valley Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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    Relative Rate

    Saco Valley Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.8%.

    The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

    This yields a difference of 0.25%.

    Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

    Saco Valley Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,146.

    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 $8,356.

    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
    PORTLAND-SOUTH PORTLAND, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 93 $16,345,000 $175,753 $1,502 7.00%
    Outside of Metro Areas 2 $450,000 $225,000 $2,765 6.50%
    CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $3,636 7.00%
    LEWISTON-AUBURN, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $170,000 $85,000 $674 7.75%
    Saco Valley Credit Union's top markets include Portland, Cape Coral, and Lewiston among others.

    Their top states include:
  • Maine (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)

    • Similar Lenders

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

    TOWN & COUNTRY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
    Similarity Rank: 70
    Saco Valley Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 136
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    Similarity Rank: 145
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    Similarity Rank: 210
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    Similarity Rank: 232
    CUMBERLAND COUNTY
    Similarity Rank: 280
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    Similarity Rank: 324
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    Similarity Rank: 525
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    Similarity Rank: 594
    Bangor Savings Bank
    Similarity Rank: 700

    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 98 $17,200,000 $175,510 $1,534 7.01%

    For 2024, Saco Valley Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 98 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 43 $6,785,000 $157,791 $1,589 7.12%
    Cash Out Refi 27 $2,875,000 $106,481 $1,091 6.95%
    Home Improvement 17 $3,895,000 $229,118 $1,068 7.03%
    Home Purchase 11 $3,645,000 $331,364 $3,325 6.66%

    For 2024, Saco Valley Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 43 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 27 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 47 $5,955,000 $126,702 $985 7.57%
    30 Year 22 $7,970,000 $362,273 $3,146 6.80%
    10 Year 15 $1,125,000 $75,000 $1,002 6.58%
    5 Year 8 $370,000 $46,250 $1,094 5.56%
    20 Year 4 $1,330,000 $332,500 $3,140 6.50%
    Other 2 $450,000 $225,000 $1,219 5.88%

    For 2024, Saco Valley Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 47 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 22 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 97 $16,905,000 $174,278

    Saco Valley Credit Union's average total fees were $3,146, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 97 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    7-8% 41 $4,795,000 $116,951
    6-7% 40 $10,190,000 $254,750
    5-6% 16 $2,170,000 $135,625
    Over 8% 1 $45,000 $45,000

    During 2024, Saco Valley Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.80%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 41 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 44 $2,790,000 $63,409 $859 6.97%
    $100k-200k 25 $3,395,000 $135,800 $1,238 7.39%
    $200k-400k 20 $5,550,000 $277,500 $2,810 6.78%
    $400k-600k 6 $2,900,000 $483,333 $3,721 6.58%
    $600k-1MM 2 $1,280,000 $640,000 $3,759 6.63%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,285,000 $1,285,000 $0 7.00%

    2024 saw Saco Valley Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 44 originations, totaling $2,790,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 25 $4,405,000 $176,200 $1,376 7.13%
    $75k-100k 23 $2,535,000 $110,217 $1,416 6.86%
    $50k-75k 20 $2,570,000 $128,500 $1,665 6.95%
    $150k-250k 19 $4,165,000 $219,211 $1,635 7.08%
    $250k+ 6 $2,960,000 $493,333 $2,357 7.13%
    $50k or less 4 $270,000 $67,500 $929 6.88%

    Saco Valley Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 25 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 23 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 20 $3,290,000 $164,500 $1,344 7.00%
    20-30% 15 $3,545,000 $236,333 $1,693 6.87%
    44% 11 $2,435,000 $221,364 $2,290 7.02%
    43% 9 $1,005,000 $111,667 $895 7.47%
    <20% 8 $1,340,000 $167,500 $1,786 6.59%
    40% 6 $1,190,000 $198,333 $1,208 7.33%
    39% 6 $470,000 $78,333 $1,158 6.96%
    41% 6 $660,000 $110,000 $1,154 6.92%
    36% 5 $995,000 $199,000 $2,306 6.70%
    42% 4 $980,000 $245,000 $1,911 7.13%
    38% 3 $715,000 $238,333 $1,790 6.75%
    37% 1 $75,000 $75,000 $607 7.75%
    48% 1 $115,000 $115,000 $1,294 7.75%
    45% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $659 7.75%
    46% 1 $35,000 $35,000 $779 6.75%

    Saco Valley Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 20 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 15 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 91 $16,455,000 $180,824 $1,583 7.00%
    Not provided 5 $355,000 $71,000 $836 7.05%
    Not applicable 1 $295,000 $295,000 $0 6.75%
    Asian 1 $95,000 $95,000 $719 7.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.33%

    Saco Valley Credit Union has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    92.86%

    Saco Valley Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 98 $17,200,000 $175,510

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    98 $17,200,000 $175,510

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 28 $3,550,000 $126,786 $1,220 7.33%
    40-60% 5 $1,405,000 $281,000 $3,047 6.65%
    60-80% 18 $6,510,000 $361,667 $3,242 6.68%
    80-100% 5 $2,825,000 $565,000 $3,271 6.65%
    Under 20% 42 $2,910,000 $69,286 $824 7.01%