University Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Brunswick, ME

LEI: 254900QH6Q6RHDLHEC77

Tax ID: 01-6028792

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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, 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 above 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% 11/17/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.31% 11/17/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.74% 11/17/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 5.01% 11/17/24
30 Year USDA Refi 6.27% 11/17/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.71% 11/17/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.85% 11/17/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.85% 11/17/24
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Originations

366

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$74,160,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
PORTLAND-SOUTH PORTLAND, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 143 $35,645,000 $249,266 $3,490 3.03%
BANGOR, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 116 $22,620,000 $195,000 $2,845 3.26%
Outside of Metro Areas 80 $11,820,000 $147,750 $2,595 3.20%
LEWISTON-AUBURN, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $2,055,000 $137,000 $2,593 3.25%
Augusta-Waterville, ME (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $2,020,000 $168,333 $3,700 3.13%
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 354 $72,090,000 $203,644 $3,001 3.16%
    USDA 12 $2,070,000 $172,500 $4,671 2.88%

    For 2021, University Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 354 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was USDA, with 12 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 154 $38,490,000 $249,935 $3,390 3.21%
    Refi 77 $14,105,000 $183,182 $2,807 2.70%
    Cash Out Refi 76 $16,960,000 $223,158 $4,372 2.93%
    Home Improvement 31 $2,275,000 $73,387 $990 4.00%
    Other 28 $2,330,000 $83,214 $786 3.73%

    For 2021, University Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 154 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 77 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 188 $43,240,000 $230,000 $3,917 3.17%
    15 Year 127 $18,765,000 $147,756 $2,263 3.05%
    10 Year 23 $1,335,000 $58,043 $574 3.55%
    20 Year 17 $2,935,000 $172,647 $3,467 2.93%
    Other 6 $7,460,000 $1,243,333 $0 4.03%
    5 Year 5 $425,000 $85,000 $170 3.00%

    For 2021, University Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 188 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 127 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 232 $37,960,000 $163,621
    $1k-2k 49 $9,905,000 $202,143
    $2k-3k 23 $5,145,000 $223,696
    $5k+ 20 $5,780,000 $289,000
    $3k-4k 17 $4,295,000 $252,647
    $4k-5k 12 $2,860,000 $238,333

    University Credit Union's average total fees were $3,917, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 232 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 121 $26,565,000 $219,545
    3-4% 121 $22,415,000 $185,248
    <2.5% 88 $15,320,000 $174,091
    4-5% 29 $9,435,000 $325,345
    5-6% 5 $285,000 $57,000
    6-7% 2 $140,000 $70,000

    During 2021, University Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.17%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 121 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 138 $20,790,000 $150,652 $2,786 3.02%
    $200k-400k 117 $32,345,000 $276,453 $4,449 2.94%
    $100,000 or less 92 $5,910,000 $64,239 $1,274 3.60%
    $400k-600k 14 $6,600,000 $471,429 $5,292 3.24%
    $600k-1MM 4 $3,390,000 $847,500 $4,089 3.29%
    $1MM+ 1 $5,125,000 $5,125,000 $0 4.25%

    2021 saw University Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 138 originations, totaling $20,790,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 95 $18,895,000 $198,895 $3,534 3.19%
    $50k-75k 83 $13,615,000 $164,036 $3,017 3.21%
    $75k-100k 72 $13,240,000 $183,889 $2,702 3.13%
    $150k-250k 54 $12,870,000 $238,333 $3,060 3.07%
    $50k or less 49 $5,425,000 $110,714 $2,518 3.01%
    $250k+ 7 $2,665,000 $380,714 $5,184 3.34%

    University Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 95 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 83 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 75 $14,245,000 $189,933 $2,805 2.95%
    <20% 72 $13,060,000 $181,389 $2,972 2.97%
    30-36% 71 $13,135,000 $185,000 $3,571 3.23%
    41% 16 $3,110,000 $194,375 $2,558 3.42%
    40% 13 $2,415,000 $185,769 $4,188 3.09%
    45% 12 $1,880,000 $156,667 $1,858 3.55%
    38% 12 $2,140,000 $178,333 $3,003 3.49%
    44% 10 $930,000 $93,000 $1,312 3.59%
    39% 10 $2,110,000 $211,000 $3,370 2.91%
    47% 9 $1,465,000 $162,778 $3,441 3.53%
    48% 9 $2,105,000 $233,889 $3,426 2.78%
    37% 9 $2,025,000 $225,000 $3,658 3.33%
    43% 9 $1,895,000 $210,556 $3,820 3.14%
    46% 8 $1,210,000 $151,250 $1,815 3.50%
    42% 7 $1,505,000 $215,000 $3,015 2.86%
    36% 7 $1,465,000 $209,286 $3,503 3.09%
    49% 6 $1,370,000 $228,333 $4,556 3.06%
    50-60% 4 $490,000 $122,500 $1,614 3.94%

    University Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 75 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 72 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 319 $60,635,000 $190,078 $3,116 3.14%
    Not applicable 3 $6,255,000 $2,085,000 $0 4.18%
    Not provided 33 $5,255,000 $159,242 $2,635 3.36%
    Asian 8 $1,530,000 $191,250 $2,642 2.64%
    American Indian 2 $340,000 $170,000 $3,194 2.94%
    Black 1 $145,000 $145,000 $748 3.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    92.91%

    University Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    61.48%

    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 366 $74,160,000 $202,623

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    366 $74,160,000 $202,623

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 46 $4,510,000 $98,043 $1,464 3.43%
    40-60% 53 $8,335,000 $157,264 $2,511 2.76%
    60-80% 115 $32,085,000 $279,000 $3,987 3.03%
    80-100% 125 $27,955,000 $223,640 $3,646 3.19%
    Under 20% 26 $1,130,000 $43,462 $307 3.85%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2021 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    UNIVERSAL LENDING CORP. Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 100.0%