University Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Brunswick, ME

LEI: 254900QH6Q6RHDLHEC77

Tax ID: 01-6028792

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  • Dwelling Types
  • Complaints
  • 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

    University Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase and Cash Out Refi 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, Augusta, and Lewiston 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 about average rates.

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    Mortgage Type     		Simulated Rate Simulation Date
    30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.67% 4/21/24
    30 Year Conventional Refi 6.31% 4/21/24
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.74% 4/21/24
    30 Year USDA Purchase 5.01% 4/21/24
    30 Year USDA Refi 6.27% 4/21/24
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.71% 4/21/24
    15 Year Conventional Refi 5.85% 4/21/24
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.85% 4/21/24
    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

    244

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $34,190,000

    Awards

    University 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) 77 $13,295,000 $172,662 $2,339 4.39%
    BANGOR, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 95 $12,305,000 $129,526 $2,409 4.21%
    Outside of Metro Areas 59 $6,995,000 $118,559 $3,002 4.36%
    Augusta-Waterville, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $805,000 $115,000 $2,792 4.02%
    LEWISTON-AUBURN, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $790,000 $131,667 $2,427 4.48%
    University Credit Union's top markets include Portland, Bangor, Augusta, and Lewiston among others.

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

    • Similar Lenders

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

    Piscataqua Savings Bank
    Similarity Rank: 52
    MAINE HIGHLANDS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
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    CASCO
    Similarity Rank: 126
    Maine Savings Federal Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 189
    ATLANTIC REGIONAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
    Similarity Rank: 320
    CUMBERLAND COUNTY
    Similarity Rank: 320
    Saco Valley Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 328
    TOWN & COUNTRY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
    Similarity Rank: 336
    INTEGRITY MORTGAGE LLC
    Similarity Rank: 350
    NORTHEAST CREDIT UNION
    Similarity Rank: 352

    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 234 $32,880,000 $140,513 $2,475 4.32%
    USDA 10 $1,310,000 $131,000 $4,136 3.89%

    For 2019, University Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 234 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was USDA, with 10 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 117 $19,955,000 $170,556 $3,240 4.19%
    Cash Out Refi 44 $8,270,000 $187,955 $3,300 4.00%
    Other 31 $1,335,000 $43,065 $408 5.11%
    Home Improvement 26 $1,160,000 $44,615 $527 4.99%
    Refi 26 $3,470,000 $133,462 $2,784 3.68%

    For 2019, University Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 117 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 44 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 127 $22,215,000 $174,921 $3,424 4.26%
    15 Year 68 $8,050,000 $118,382 $1,910 4.35%
    10 Year 32 $1,680,000 $52,500 $595 4.54%
    20 Year 11 $2,065,000 $187,727 $2,943 3.93%
    5 Year 6 $180,000 $30,000 $453 4.29%

    For 2019, University Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 127 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 68 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 189 $23,005,000 $121,720
    $1k-2k 28 $6,020,000 $215,000
    $2k-3k 14 $2,060,000 $147,143
    $5k+ 4 $830,000 $207,500
    $3k-4k 2 $350,000 $175,000
    $4k-5k 2 $270,000 $135,000

    University Credit Union's average total fees were $3,424, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 189 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 103 $18,035,000 $175,097
    4-5% 99 $12,775,000 $129,040
    5-6% 31 $2,425,000 $78,226
    6-7% 6 $210,000 $35,000
    2.5-3% 3 $605,000 $201,667
    <2.5% 1 $125,000 $125,000
    Over 8% 1 $15,000 $15,000

    During 2019, University Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.26%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 103 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 94 $13,890,000 $147,766 $3,170 4.06%
    $100,000 or less 93 $4,695,000 $50,484 $1,331 4.74%
    $200k-400k 52 $13,410,000 $257,885 $3,542 4.02%
    $400k-600k 5 $2,195,000 $439,000 $3,582 3.83%

    2019 saw University Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 94 originations, totaling $13,890,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 68 $9,270,000 $136,324 $2,589 4.30%
    $100k-150k 53 $7,485,000 $141,226 $2,203 4.31%
    $75k-100k 47 $6,725,000 $143,085 $2,754 4.40%
    $50k or less 42 $3,930,000 $93,571 $2,502 4.32%
    $150k-250k 20 $3,370,000 $168,500 $2,423 4.28%
    $250k+ 4 $730,000 $182,500 $3,015 4.44%

    University Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 68 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 53 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 53 $7,595,000 $143,302 $2,395 4.14%
    30-36% 52 $6,520,000 $125,385 $2,490 4.42%
    <20% 17 $1,945,000 $114,412 $2,592 4.33%
    39% 12 $2,000,000 $166,667 $2,844 3.84%
    50-60% 11 $1,145,000 $104,091 $1,916 5.02%
    41% 11 $1,815,000 $165,000 $3,061 3.99%
    49% 8 $1,480,000 $185,000 $2,601 5.13%
    43% 8 $1,010,000 $126,250 $1,764 4.02%
    36% 7 $1,005,000 $143,571 $3,055 4.01%
    48% 7 $805,000 $115,000 $2,286 4.41%
    37% 7 $865,000 $123,571 $2,482 4.24%
    40% 7 $735,000 $105,000 $1,935 4.13%
    42% 6 $740,000 $123,333 $1,824 4.31%
    44% 6 $330,000 $55,000 $1,127 4.69%
    45% 5 $795,000 $159,000 $2,816 5.13%
    38% 4 $520,000 $130,000 $4,318 4.41%
    46% 3 $745,000 $248,333 $3,920 4.63%
    47% 2 $430,000 $215,000 $5,662 4.25%

    University Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 53 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 52 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 204 $29,140,000 $142,843 $2,616 4.31%
    Not provided 29 $3,165,000 $109,138 $1,811 4.38%
    Asian 8 $1,370,000 $171,250 $3,140 3.94%
    American Indian 3 $515,000 $171,667 $3,238 3.96%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    89.39%

    University Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    50.41%

    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 244 $34,190,000 $140,123

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 3 $125,000 $41,667
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 241 $34,065,000 $141,349

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 16 $1,270,000 $79,375 $1,158 4.59%
    40-60% 25 $3,085,000 $123,400 $2,832 3.86%
    60-80% 48 $8,170,000 $170,208 $2,915 4.11%
    80-100% 96 $17,540,000 $182,708 $3,326 4.20%
    Under 20% 44 $1,560,000 $35,455 $576 4.96%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2019 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Unifirst Mortgage Corporation FHA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 100.0%