Qualstar Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Redmond, WA

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Review & Overview

Qualstar Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. Qualstar Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Seattle, Olympia, Centralia, Bellingham, and Bremerton among others. We have data for 19 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Qualstar 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. 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 9.98% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 9.78% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 9.70% 4/21/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.27% 4/21/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.27% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 10.64% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 8.39% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 8.39% 4/21/24
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Originations

354

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$77,510,000

Awards

Qualstar 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
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 168 $54,790,000 $326,131 $3,698 4.24%
Outside of Metro Areas 123 $8,105,000 $65,894 $2,926 6.16%
OLYMPIA-LACEY-TUMWATER, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $3,140,000 $261,667 $3,437 4.81%
Centralia, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,300,000 $216,667 $4,044 5.19%
BELLINGHAM, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,105,000 $368,333 $3,934 4.63%
BREMERTON-SILVERDALE-PORT ORCHARD, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,025,000 $205,000 $4,228 4.45%
SPOKANE-SPOKANE VALLEY, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $960,000 $240,000 $3,634 4.09%
Ellensburg, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $945,000 $315,000 $3,395 4.75%
YAKIMA, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $920,000 $230,000 $3,514 4.63%
Port Angeles, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $760,000 $190,000 $4,258 4.63%
WENATCHEE, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $635,000 $211,667 $3,026 4.88%
Oak Harbor, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $605,000 $201,667 $2,396 4.04%
MOUNT VERNON-ANACORTES, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $600,000 $300,000 $3,975 4.44%
Moses Lake, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $530,000 $265,000 $3,164 5.69%
Aberdeen, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $485,000 $97,000 $3,049 5.30%
Shelton, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $480,000 $240,000 $3,251 4.38%
MEDFORD, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $460,000 $230,000 $3,638 5.00%
LONGVIEW, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $380,000 $190,000 $3,569 4.44%
BOISE CITY, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $5,301 3.75%
Qualstar Credit Union's top markets include Seattle, Olympia, Centralia, Bellingham, and Bremerton among others.

Their top states include:
  • Washington (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • (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 325 $75,725,000 $233,000 $3,657 4.89%
    FHA 18 $910,000 $50,556 $0 6.45%
    VA 11 $875,000 $79,545 $0 5.70%

    For 2019, Qualstar Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 325 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 18 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 160 $41,550,000 $259,688 $3,287 4.53%
    Home Purchase 80 $25,380,000 $317,250 $4,208 4.49%
    Home Improvement 49 $2,375,000 $48,469 $0 6.64%
    NA 35 $2,155,000 $61,571 $0 6.27%
    Cash Out Refi 26 $5,760,000 $221,538 $3,894 4.53%
    Other 4 $290,000 $72,500 $1,442 5.50%

    For 2019, Qualstar Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 160 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 80 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 185 $58,125,000 $314,189 $3,734 4.50%
    Other 120 $7,390,000 $61,583 $0 6.23%
    15 Year 32 $8,020,000 $250,625 $3,462 3.75%
    20 Year 15 $3,615,000 $241,000 $3,224 4.11%
    10 Year 2 $360,000 $180,000 $2,928 3.63%

    For 2019, Qualstar Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 185 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 120 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 132 $41,670,000 $315,682
    $1k-2k 53 $12,725,000 $240,094
    $2k-3k 22 $6,580,000 $299,091
    $3k-4k 12 $3,840,000 $320,000
    $4k-5k 9 $3,635,000 $403,889
    $5k+ 6 $1,670,000 $278,333

    Qualstar Credit Union's average total fees were $3,734, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 132 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 136 $33,010,000 $242,721
    3-4% 89 $30,315,000 $340,618
    5-6% 73 $11,115,000 $152,260
    6-7% 25 $1,085,000 $43,400
    7-8% 14 $730,000 $52,143
    Over 8% 14 $740,000 $52,857
    2.5-3% 3 $515,000 $171,667

    During 2019, Qualstar Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.50%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 136 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 126 $35,360,000 $280,635 $3,741 4.34%
    $100,000 or less 108 $5,170,000 $47,870 $2,960 6.27%
    $100k-200k 79 $12,025,000 $152,215 $3,163 4.65%
    $400k-600k 29 $13,795,000 $475,690 $4,272 4.37%
    $600k-1MM 7 $4,775,000 $682,143 $4,477 4.13%
    $1MM+ 5 $6,385,000 $1,277,000 $4,132 4.00%

    2019 saw Qualstar Credit Union place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 126 originations, totaling $35,360,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 48 $8,410,000 $175,208 $4,244 5.76%
    $75k-100k 43 $5,075,000 $118,023 $3,478 5.73%
    $50k-75k 42 $5,580,000 $132,857 $3,681 5.34%
    $150k-250k 29 $6,095,000 $210,172 $4,462 5.62%
    $50k or less 22 $2,340,000 $106,364 $5,218 4.98%
    $250k+ 6 $4,680,000 $780,000 $4,258 4.10%

    Qualstar Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 48 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 43 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 233 $44,505,000 $191,009 $3,507 5.08%
    Not provided 84 $22,290,000 $265,357 $3,957 4.60%
    Asian 14 $6,330,000 $452,143 $3,762 5.19%
    Black 18 $3,410,000 $189,444 $3,330 5.26%
    Not applicable 3 $485,000 $161,667 $3,033 6.21%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $405,000 $405,000 $5,978 3.88%
    American Indian 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 7.74%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    92.93%

    Qualstar Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    83.33%

    Qualstar Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 354 $77,510,000 $218,955

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 2 $190,000 $95,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 352 $77,320,000 $219,659

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    40-60% 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 5.13%
    60-80% 1 $615,000 $615,000 $5,214 3.88%
    Under 20% 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 4.13%