Qualstar Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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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% | 5/25/25 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.71% | 5/25/25 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.93% | 5/25/25 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 5.75% | 5/25/25 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 5.75% | 5/25/25 |
| 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
296Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
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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% |
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications89.20%
Qualstar Credit Union has an average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination95.27%
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 |