University Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Brunswick, ME

LEI: 254900QH6Q6RHDLHEC77

Tax ID: 01-6028792

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 14 reviews

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Review & Overview

University Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase loans. University Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Portland, Bangor, Lewiston, and Augusta among others. We have data for 5 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

University Credit Union has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. University 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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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.40% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.80% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 8.49% 4/5/25
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.26% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 7.62% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.99% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.99% 4/5/25
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Originations

197

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$31,825,000

Awards

University Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze
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Relative Rate

University Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 7.21%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.66%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

University Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,518.

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

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
PORTLAND-SOUTH PORTLAND, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 60 $10,910,000 $181,833 $1,807 7.36%
Outside of Metro Areas 52 $8,280,000 $159,231 $2,881 7.51%
BANGOR, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 64 $7,240,000 $113,125 $1,915 7.62%
LEWISTON-AUBURN, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $3,995,000 $363,182 $2,424 7.95%
Augusta-Waterville, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,400,000 $140,000 $2,429 7.88%
University Credit Union's top markets include Portland, Bangor, Lewiston, and Augusta 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 194 $31,190,000 $160,773 $2,132 7.57%
    USDA 3 $635,000 $211,667 $5,859 5.76%

    For 2024, University Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 194 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was USDA, with 3 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 84 $20,280,000 $241,429 $4,191 7.18%
    Home Improvement 48 $2,910,000 $60,625 $365 7.67%
    Other 41 $3,175,000 $77,439 $438 8.18%
    Refi 15 $3,975,000 $265,000 $965 7.19%
    Cash Out Refi 9 $1,485,000 $165,000 $3,451 7.92%

    For 2024, University Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 84 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 48 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 76 $19,210,000 $252,763 $4,518 7.21%
    15 Year 61 $6,015,000 $98,607 $782 8.19%
    10 Year 38 $2,630,000 $69,211 $297 7.66%
    5 Year 13 $425,000 $32,692 $237 6.34%
    20 Year 5 $855,000 $171,000 $3,452 6.70%
    Other 4 $2,690,000 $672,500 $0 7.63%

    For 2024, University Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 76 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 61 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 108 $8,520,000 $78,889
    $1k-2k 59 $11,555,000 $195,847
    $2k-3k 16 $5,270,000 $329,375
    $5k+ 5 $2,955,000 $591,000
    $4k-5k 4 $680,000 $170,000
    $3k-4k 1 $155,000 $155,000

    University Credit Union's average total fees were $4,518, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 108 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    7-8% 67 $11,465,000 $171,119
    6-7% 61 $11,835,000 $194,016
    Over 8% 51 $6,045,000 $118,529
    5-6% 17 $2,295,000 $135,000
    4-5% 1 $185,000 $185,000

    During 2024, University Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 7.21%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 67 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 98 $5,370,000 $54,796 $862 7.82%
    $100k-200k 45 $6,385,000 $141,889 $2,467 7.55%
    $200k-400k 42 $11,170,000 $265,952 $3,981 6.99%
    $400k-600k 6 $2,720,000 $453,333 $5,160 7.13%
    $600k-1MM 4 $2,520,000 $630,000 $6,417 7.09%
    $1MM+ 2 $3,660,000 $1,830,000 $12,189 7.31%

    2024 saw University Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 98 originations, totaling $5,370,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 45 $5,965,000 $132,556 $1,837 7.73%
    $50k-75k 45 $4,805,000 $106,778 $2,033 7.72%
    $75k-100k 39 $5,815,000 $149,103 $2,818 7.29%
    $150k-250k 33 $6,035,000 $182,879 $2,039 7.34%
    $50k or less 16 $950,000 $59,375 $1,315 7.56%
    $250k+ 15 $5,565,000 $371,000 $3,354 7.47%

    University Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 45 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 45 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 47 $7,705,000 $163,936 $2,653 7.25%
    30-36% 45 $5,275,000 $117,222 $1,641 7.63%
    <20% 20 $1,830,000 $91,500 $2,121 7.33%
    41% 8 $840,000 $105,000 $1,814 8.56%
    36% 8 $3,110,000 $388,750 $4,598 7.08%
    39% 8 $1,510,000 $188,750 $2,628 7.45%
    42% 8 $1,290,000 $161,250 $1,813 7.31%
    46% 7 $1,255,000 $179,286 $2,709 7.55%
    45% 6 $490,000 $81,667 $1,324 9.19%
    47% 6 $1,160,000 $193,333 $1,099 7.65%
    37% 6 $560,000 $93,333 $1,817 7.38%
    40% 5 $715,000 $143,000 $3,259 8.08%
    43% 5 $625,000 $125,000 $699 8.50%
    44% 4 $330,000 $82,500 $1,030 7.13%
    49% 4 $720,000 $180,000 $2,685 6.78%
    48% 4 $1,300,000 $325,000 $3,373 7.34%
    38% 2 $190,000 $95,000 $238 7.75%

    University Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 47 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 45 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 171 $26,465,000 $154,766 $2,233 7.55%
    Not applicable 4 $2,690,000 $672,500 $0 7.63%
    Not provided 18 $2,120,000 $117,778 $1,573 7.62%
    Asian 2 $300,000 $150,000 $1,839 6.75%
    Black 1 $185,000 $185,000 $8,801 6.00%
    American Indian 1 $65,000 $65,000 $160 6.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    88.25%

    University Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    52.79%

    University Credit Union has a low pick rate. They may have issues with closing loans or may approve everyone, but with onerous loan terms.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 197 $31,825,000 $161,548

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    197 $31,825,000 $161,548

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 41 $4,095,000 $99,878 $617 8.24%
    40-60% 12 $2,090,000 $174,167 $2,641 7.66%
    60-80% 24 $7,180,000 $299,167 $4,544 7.16%
    80-100% 51 $14,145,000 $277,353 $4,461 7.33%
    Over 100% 1 $235,000 $235,000 $6,070 5.95%
    Under 20% 67 $3,835,000 $57,239 $404 7.43%