Saco Valley Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Saco, ME

LEI: 254900PZD34K8KYJD223

Tax ID: 01-0203515

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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 (well, only) market is Portland.

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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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.39% 11/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 5.90% 11/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.37% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.68% 11/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.02% 11/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.02% 11/21/24
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Originations

22

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$4,130,000

Awards

Saco Valley Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans gold Saco Valley Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
PORTLAND-SOUTH PORTLAND, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $3,975,000 $189,286 $2,456 4.92%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $155,000 $155,000 $2,237 4.50%
Saco Valley Credit Union's top markets include and Portland 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 22 $4,130,000 $187,727 $2,446 4.90%

    For 2018, Saco Valley Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 22 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 12 $1,940,000 $161,667 $2,403 5.09%
    Home Purchase 9 $2,045,000 $227,222 $2,547 4.67%
    Home Improvement 1 $145,000 $145,000 $2,044 4.63%

    For 2018, Saco Valley Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 12 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 9 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 11 $2,675,000 $243,182 $2,667 4.75%
    20 Year 4 $590,000 $147,500 $2,166 4.56%
    15 Year 3 $465,000 $155,000 $2,137 3.99%
    10 Year 2 $150,000 $75,000 $809 6.00%
    Other 2 $250,000 $125,000 $3,887 6.63%

    For 2018, Saco Valley Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 11 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 4 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 22 $4,130,000 $187,727

    Saco Valley Credit Union's average total fees were $2,667, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 22 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 15 $3,185,000 $212,333
    3-4% 4 $580,000 $145,000
    5-6% 1 $295,000 $295,000
    7-8% 1 $35,000 $35,000
    Over 8% 1 $35,000 $35,000

    During 2018, Saco Valley Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.75%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 15 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 9 $2,685,000 $298,333 $2,743 4.71%
    $100k-200k 8 $1,150,000 $143,750 $2,039 4.44%
    $100,000 or less 5 $295,000 $59,000 $2,562 5.97%

    2018 saw Saco Valley Credit Union place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 9 originations, totaling $2,685,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 8 $1,670,000 $208,750 $2,235 4.48%
    $50k or less 8 $880,000 $110,000 $2,451 5.62%
    $50k-75k 3 $715,000 $238,333 $2,446 4.67%
    $75k-100k 2 $600,000 $300,000 $3,347 4.44%
    $150k-250k 1 $265,000 $265,000 $2,291 3.99%

    Saco Valley Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 8 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 8 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 6 $710,000 $118,333 $2,016 5.02%
    20-30% 5 $705,000 $141,000 $2,600 5.12%
    48% 2 $670,000 $335,000 $3,453 4.69%
    38% 1 $355,000 $355,000 $2,872 4.63%
    39% 1 $125,000 $125,000 $2,410 4.50%
    40% 1 $305,000 $305,000 $2,724 4.75%
    41% 1 $165,000 $165,000 $1,975 4.63%
    42% 1 $215,000 $215,000 $2,082 4.25%
    44% 1 $275,000 $275,000 $2,805 4.75%
    50-60% 1 $295,000 $295,000 $2,412 6.00%
    36% 1 $155,000 $155,000 $2,284 4.63%
    37% 1 $155,000 $155,000 $2,237 4.50%

    Saco Valley Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 6 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 5 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 21 $3,845,000 $183,095 $2,453 4.90%
    Asian 1 $285,000 $285,000 $2,296 4.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    100.00%

    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
    95.45%

    Saco Valley Credit Union has an exceptionally high pick rate. They most likely have borrower friendly terms or other characteristics like being fast to close or are easy to work with.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 22 $4,130,000 $187,727

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 1 $35,000 $35,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 21 $4,095,000 $195,000

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 3 $225,000 $75,000 $1,139 5.38%
    40-60% 4 $710,000 $177,500 $3,623 5.56%
    60-80% 12 $2,510,000 $209,167 $2,371 4.60%
    80-100% 3 $685,000 $228,333 $2,482 4.71%