Qualstar Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Redmond, WA

LEI: 254900QPRPHIXEAX3L37

Tax ID: 91-6035907

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 17 reviews

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Review & Overview

Qualstar Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement and Home Purchase loans. Qualstar Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Seattle, Olympia, Portland, Bremerton, and Moses Lake among others. We have data for 18 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Qualstar Credit Union has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Qualstar 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 6.93% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.71% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.93% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.75% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.75% 4/5/25
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Originations

296

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$38,960,000

Awards

Qualstar Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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Relative Rate

Qualstar Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.85%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.3%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Qualstar Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $5,914.

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
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 227 $29,165,000 $128,480 $5,619 7.52%
OLYMPIA-LACEY-TUMWATER, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,360,000 $136,000 $7,368 7.14%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,135,000 $227,000 $7,031 7.12%
BREMERTON-SILVERDALE-PORT ORCHARD, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,060,000 $132,500 $5,093 6.90%
Moses Lake, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $900,000 $112,500 $0 7.65%
Oak Harbor, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $855,000 $285,000 $5,868 8.04%
Outside of Metro Areas 7 $715,000 $102,143 $0 7.45%
WENATCHEE, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $680,000 $170,000 $0 8.18%
MOUNT VERNON-ANACORTES, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $675,000 $135,000 $3,947 7.62%
Centralia, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $595,000 $119,000 $8,749 7.29%
Shelton, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $485,000 $161,667 $5,594 7.33%
YAKIMA, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $390,000 $97,500 $0 8.05%
Ellensburg, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $5,785 7.38%
SPOKANE-SPOKANE VALLEY, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 6.49%
BOISE CITY, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $6,114 5.50%
BELLINGHAM, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $150,000 $75,000 $0 6.12%
Aberdeen, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $3,698 6.63%
LEWISTON, ID-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 5.24%
Qualstar Credit Union's top markets include Seattle, Olympia, Portland, Bremerton, and Moses Lake among others.

Their top states include:
  • Washington (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Oregon (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Idaho (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 296 $38,960,000 $131,622 $5,833 7.47%

    For 2024, Qualstar Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 296 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 223 $21,115,000 $94,686 $5,868 7.54%
    Home Purchase 27 $10,375,000 $384,259 $6,625 7.02%
    Refi 26 $4,670,000 $179,615 $4,697 7.28%
    Cash Out Refi 20 $2,800,000 $140,000 $3,726 7.62%

    For 2024, Qualstar Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 223 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 27 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 267 $25,925,000 $97,097 $0 7.55%
    30 Year 27 $12,735,000 $471,667 $5,914 6.85%
    15 Year 1 $175,000 $175,000 $6,114 5.50%
    20 Year 1 $125,000 $125,000 $3,383 6.88%

    For 2024, Qualstar Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 267 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 27 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 17 $7,855,000 $462,059
    $5k+ 5 $2,195,000 $439,000
    $2k-3k 4 $1,700,000 $425,000
    $3k-4k 2 $520,000 $260,000
    $4k-5k 1 $765,000 $765,000

    Qualstar Credit Union's average total fees were $5,914, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 17 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    7-8% 101 $11,015,000 $109,059
    6-7% 88 $16,660,000 $189,318
    Over 8% 82 $9,060,000 $110,488
    5-6% 24 $2,160,000 $90,000
    2.5-3% 1 $65,000 $65,000

    During 2024, Qualstar Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.85%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 101 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 155 $8,835,000 $57,000 $0 7.45%
    $100k-200k 99 $13,445,000 $135,808 $4,208 7.65%
    $200k-400k 28 $7,570,000 $270,357 $5,352 7.25%
    $400k-600k 8 $3,680,000 $460,000 $6,387 7.00%
    $600k-1MM 4 $2,850,000 $712,500 $7,903 6.63%
    $1MM+ 2 $2,580,000 $1,290,000 $5,898 6.94%

    2024 saw Qualstar Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 155 originations, totaling $8,835,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 268 $26,050,000 $97,201 $3,383 7.54%
    $100k-150k 12 $4,130,000 $344,167 $4,972 6.72%
    $150k-250k 5 $2,215,000 $443,000 $8,766 6.83%
    $250k+ 5 $4,395,000 $879,000 $6,165 7.25%
    $75k-100k 3 $905,000 $301,667 $4,638 6.88%
    $50k-75k 2 $480,000 $240,000 $6,548 6.69%

    Qualstar Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 268 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 12 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    50-60% 68 $7,520,000 $110,588 $0 7.56%
    30-36% 39 $5,195,000 $133,205 $5,258 7.52%
    20-30% 31 $4,245,000 $136,935 $7,110 6.94%
    >60% 23 $2,055,000 $89,348 $0 7.51%
    45% 14 $1,780,000 $127,143 $4,002 7.73%
    44% 13 $2,305,000 $177,308 $4,263 7.93%
    39% 13 $1,975,000 $151,923 $5,091 7.23%
    41% 13 $1,795,000 $138,077 $6,528 7.43%
    42% 12 $2,350,000 $195,833 $5,669 7.80%
    40% 12 $1,580,000 $131,667 $11,984 7.94%
    46% 8 $910,000 $113,750 $9,397 7.74%
    <20% 7 $515,000 $73,571 $3,698 6.33%
    36% 7 $555,000 $79,286 $0 8.06%
    47% 7 $755,000 $107,857 $0 7.38%
    48% 7 $1,475,000 $210,714 $4,900 7.92%
    49% 7 $685,000 $97,857 $0 6.59%
    37% 6 $1,020,000 $170,000 $6,208 7.12%
    38% 5 $1,515,000 $303,000 $6,127 7.42%
    43% 4 $730,000 $182,500 $3,898 7.46%

    Qualstar Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 50-60%, with 68 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 39 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 244 $31,780,000 $130,246 $6,101 7.41%
    Black 21 $2,275,000 $108,333 $9,397 8.10%
    Not provided 4 $1,390,000 $347,500 $4,237 7.13%
    Asian 6 $1,040,000 $173,333 $6,631 7.18%
    American Indian 5 $755,000 $151,000 $4,206 7.44%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 4 $680,000 $170,000 $3,863 8.84%
    6 $580,000 $96,667 $0 7.78%
    Asian Indian 2 $200,000 $100,000 $0 6.99%
    Filipino 2 $170,000 $85,000 $0 6.99%
    Guamanian 2 $90,000 $45,000 $0 7.74%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    89.20%

    Qualstar Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    95.27%

    Qualstar 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 296 $38,960,000 $131,622

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    296 $38,960,000 $131,622

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 63 $10,255,000 $162,778 $4,132 7.76%
    40-60% 8 $2,600,000 $325,000 $5,094 6.78%
    60-80% 13 $4,315,000 $331,923 $5,548 7.12%
    80-100% 12 $6,820,000 $568,333 $7,063 6.77%
    Under 20% 200 $14,970,000 $74,850 $0 7.47%