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 Cash Out Refi and Home Purchase loans. Qualstar Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Seattle, Olympia, Bremerton, Aberdeen, and Bellingham among others. We have data for 23 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

207

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$45,875,000

Awards

Qualstar Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans gold Qualstar Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze 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) 150 $33,510,000 $223,400 $3,816 4.75%
OLYMPIA-LACEY-TUMWATER, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,980,000 $330,000 $4,996 4.54%
BREMERTON-SILVERDALE-PORT ORCHARD, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,470,000 $245,000 $6,040 5.37%
Aberdeen, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,045,000 $209,000 $3,571 5.52%
BELLINGHAM, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,025,000 $341,667 $4,099 4.33%
Outside of Metro Areas 4 $980,000 $245,000 $3,361 3.34%
Oak Harbor, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $735,000 $245,000 $3,330 5.75%
MOUNT VERNON-ANACORTES, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $575,000 $191,667 $3,207 3.25%
Moses Lake, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $550,000 $275,000 $6,745 3.75%
SALEM, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $545,000 $181,667 $3,573 4.71%
SPOKANE-SPOKANE VALLEY, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $520,000 $260,000 $2,919 5.06%
YAKIMA, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $430,000 $215,000 $4,516 3.25%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $430,000 $107,500 $4,318 5.71%
Sandpoint, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $9,084 6.88%
Centralia, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $305,000 $101,667 $3,422 5.25%
EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $4,510 3.88%
Port Angeles, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $6,124 5.25%
KENNEWICK-RICHLAND, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $0 5.99%
CORVALLIS, OR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $4,073 4.63%
LONGVIEW, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $4,989 7.63%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $125,000 $125,000 $3,852 3.13%
WENATCHEE, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $120,000 $60,000 $2,705 5.87%
Ellensburg, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $70,000 $35,000 $0 4.87%
Qualstar Credit Union's top markets include Seattle, Olympia, Bremerton, Aberdeen, and Bellingham 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 207 $45,875,000 $221,618 $3,944 4.78%

    For 2022, Qualstar Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 207 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 69 $19,975,000 $289,493 $3,758 4.00%
    Home Improvement 59 $4,675,000 $79,237 $2,382 5.89%
    Home Purchase 35 $12,695,000 $362,714 $5,307 5.05%
    Refi 34 $7,820,000 $230,000 $3,400 3.79%
    Other 10 $710,000 $71,000 $0 5.97%

    For 2022, Qualstar Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 69 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 59 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 88 $30,710,000 $348,977 $4,232 4.34%
    15 Year 33 $5,925,000 $179,545 $3,373 4.35%
    20 Year 32 $5,980,000 $186,875 $3,776 5.20%
    10 Year 28 $1,750,000 $62,500 $2,543 5.72%
    5 Year 17 $685,000 $40,294 $0 4.89%
    Other 8 $810,000 $101,250 $0 6.15%
    3 Year 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 4.49%

    For 2022, Qualstar Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 88 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 33 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 66 $22,570,000 $341,970
    $1k-2k 31 $7,555,000 $243,710
    $2k-3k 13 $3,685,000 $283,462
    $5k+ 8 $3,120,000 $390,000
    $4k-5k 6 $1,980,000 $330,000
    $3k-4k 4 $1,130,000 $282,500

    Qualstar Credit Union's average total fees were $4,232, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 66 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 59 $17,565,000 $297,712
    4-5% 44 $11,240,000 $255,455
    5-6% 38 $5,190,000 $136,579
    6-7% 22 $3,400,000 $154,545
    2.5-3% 17 $4,955,000 $291,471
    7-8% 15 $1,735,000 $115,667
    <2.5% 9 $1,615,000 $179,444
    Over 8% 3 $175,000 $58,333

    During 2022, Qualstar Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.34%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 59 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 71 $19,995,000 $281,620 $4,048 4.10%
    $100,000 or less 56 $2,410,000 $43,036 $670 5.87%
    $100k-200k 51 $7,075,000 $138,725 $3,460 4.78%
    $400k-600k 23 $11,445,000 $497,609 $5,086 4.34%
    $600k-1MM 4 $2,670,000 $667,500 $3,777 3.91%
    $1MM+ 2 $2,280,000 $1,140,000 $5,202 4.69%

    2022 saw Qualstar Credit Union place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 71 originations, totaling $19,995,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 58 $11,950,000 $206,034 $4,096 5.00%
    $150k-250k 37 $8,825,000 $238,514 $4,905 5.02%
    $75k-100k 34 $7,490,000 $220,294 $4,157 5.09%
    $50k-75k 29 $4,735,000 $163,276 $3,255 4.66%
    $50k or less 18 $2,160,000 $120,000 $2,551 4.40%
    $250k+ 8 $3,950,000 $493,750 $4,119 3.92%

    Qualstar Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 58 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 37 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 48 $9,010,000 $187,708 $3,288 4.87%
    30-36% 32 $7,860,000 $245,625 $3,659 4.22%
    <20% 26 $3,630,000 $139,615 $3,317 4.65%
    45% 6 $1,290,000 $215,000 $4,523 3.75%
    37% 6 $600,000 $100,000 $2,592 5.26%
    44% 5 $1,635,000 $327,000 $5,174 4.60%
    40% 5 $1,375,000 $275,000 $4,119 4.95%
    50-60% 4 $1,930,000 $482,500 $3,700 4.53%
    46% 4 $1,300,000 $325,000 $5,488 4.65%
    38% 4 $1,150,000 $287,500 $3,861 5.09%
    39% 4 $1,930,000 $482,500 $4,210 4.81%
    42% 2 $310,000 $155,000 $4,870 5.75%
    36% 2 $310,000 $155,000 $4,969 5.12%
    41% 2 $980,000 $490,000 $4,955 3.81%
    49% 2 $650,000 $325,000 $3,478 4.81%
    >60% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 7.99%
    43% 1 $615,000 $615,000 $4,315 3.88%
    47% 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 8.99%

    Qualstar Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 48 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 32 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 139 $32,415,000 $233,201 $3,836 4.67%
    Not provided 40 $7,980,000 $199,500 $3,775 5.04%
    Black 13 $2,895,000 $222,692 $4,613 5.26%
    American Indian 3 $985,000 $328,333 $4,529 3.61%
    Asian 4 $730,000 $182,500 $5,654 4.34%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $345,000 $345,000 $3,301 3.38%
    Not applicable 5 $265,000 $53,000 $0 5.49%
    Filipino 1 $205,000 $205,000 $6,427 4.00%
    Chinese 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 5.74%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    94.25%

    Qualstar Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    77.78%

    Qualstar Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 207 $45,875,000 $221,618

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    207 $45,875,000 $221,618

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 32 $5,810,000 $181,563 $3,041 4.36%
    40-60% 33 $8,945,000 $271,061 $3,413 3.95%
    60-80% 34 $12,130,000 $356,765 $4,750 4.31%
    80-100% 8 $5,100,000 $637,500 $4,515 3.98%
    Under 20% 63 $3,555,000 $56,429 $1,103 5.71%