Saco Valley Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Saco, ME

LEI: 254900PZD34K8KYJD223

Tax ID: 01-0203515

5 stars - Updated: 11/17/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 10 reviews

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Review & Overview

Saco Valley Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. Saco Valley Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Portland, Augusta, 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 relatively high rates.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.39% 11/17/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 5.90% 11/17/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.37% 11/17/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.68% 11/17/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.02% 11/17/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.02% 11/17/24
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Originations

91

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$13,255,000

Awards

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Relative Rate

Saco Valley Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.5%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.02%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Saco Valley Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,092.

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
PORTLAND-SOUTH PORTLAND, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 86 $12,440,000 $144,651 $1,332 6.62%
Augusta-Waterville, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $540,000 $270,000 $2,002 6.88%
Outside of Metro Areas 2 $240,000 $120,000 $1,924 6.63%
LEWISTON-AUBURN, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $641 7.25%
Saco Valley Credit Union's top markets include Portland, Augusta, and Lewiston among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 91 $13,255,000 $145,659 $1,353 6.63%

    For 2023, Saco Valley Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 91 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 52 $5,740,000 $110,385 $1,008 6.69%
    Cash Out Refi 18 $2,220,000 $123,333 $1,377 6.40%
    Home Purchase 13 $4,515,000 $347,308 $3,277 6.54%
    Home Improvement 7 $745,000 $106,429 $622 6.92%
    Other 1 $35,000 $35,000 $584 6.99%

    For 2023, Saco Valley Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 52 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 18 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 45 $4,635,000 $103,000 $866 7.11%
    10 Year 16 $1,040,000 $65,000 $782 6.20%
    30 Year 16 $5,670,000 $354,375 $3,092 6.50%
    5 Year 7 $225,000 $32,143 $835 5.21%
    20 Year 4 $970,000 $242,500 $2,989 6.31%
    Other 3 $715,000 $238,333 $2,461 6.33%

    For 2023, Saco Valley Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 45 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 16 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 88 $11,870,000 $134,886
    $1k-2k 2 $1,010,000 $505,000

    Saco Valley Credit Union's average total fees were $3,092, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 88 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 41 $7,355,000 $179,390
    7-8% 25 $2,565,000 $102,600
    5-6% 20 $2,820,000 $141,000
    4-5% 3 $85,000 $28,333
    Over 8% 2 $430,000 $215,000

    During 2023, Saco Valley Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.50%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 41 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 52 $2,770,000 $53,269 $780 6.67%
    $200k-400k 16 $4,600,000 $287,500 $2,458 6.48%
    $100k-200k 15 $2,135,000 $142,333 $1,479 6.73%
    $400k-600k 7 $3,115,000 $445,000 $2,954 6.46%
    $600k-1MM 1 $635,000 $635,000 $4,196 7.13%

    2023 saw Saco Valley Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 52 originations, totaling $2,770,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 31 $5,335,000 $172,097 $1,386 6.67%
    $150k-250k 17 $2,875,000 $169,118 $1,463 6.62%
    $50k-75k 16 $1,500,000 $93,750 $1,349 6.65%
    $75k-100k 14 $1,190,000 $85,000 $903 6.82%
    $250k+ 7 $1,895,000 $270,714 $1,543 6.43%
    $50k or less 6 $460,000 $76,667 $1,671 6.25%

    Saco Valley Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 31 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 17 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 24 $2,140,000 $89,167 $1,007 6.39%
    30-36% 13 $1,785,000 $137,308 $1,455 6.46%
    43% 8 $1,360,000 $170,000 $1,666 7.23%
    44% 8 $900,000 $112,500 $1,161 6.94%
    <20% 7 $1,285,000 $183,571 $1,408 6.04%
    37% 6 $1,340,000 $223,333 $1,768 6.79%
    40% 5 $775,000 $155,000 $1,702 6.65%
    41% 5 $985,000 $197,000 $1,685 6.85%
    39% 3 $125,000 $41,667 $646 7.25%
    36% 3 $515,000 $171,667 $1,070 7.00%
    38% 3 $325,000 $108,333 $1,320 6.42%
    42% 3 $635,000 $211,667 $1,270 6.50%
    >60% 1 $75,000 $75,000 $1,322 7.75%

    Saco Valley Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 24 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 13 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 85 $12,415,000 $146,059 $1,339 6.61%
    Not provided 4 $590,000 $147,500 $1,207 7.00%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $175,000 $175,000 $3,158 6.00%
    Asian 1 $75,000 $75,000 $1,322 7.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    92.66%

    Saco Valley Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    90.11%

    Saco Valley Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 91 $13,255,000 $145,659

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    91 $13,255,000 $145,659

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 19 $2,365,000 $124,474 $1,270 6.60%
    40-60% 6 $1,610,000 $268,333 $1,759 6.37%
    60-80% 15 $4,955,000 $330,333 $2,950 6.37%
    80-100% 4 $1,800,000 $450,000 $3,497 6.94%
    Under 20% 47 $2,525,000 $53,723 $719 6.74%