Eco Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
Birmingham, ALLEI: 254900QWNWNPOWGOC273
Tax ID: 63-0288906
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Review & Overview
Eco Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase, Cash Out Refi, and Refi loans. Eco Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Birmingham, Anniston, Cullman, and Talladega among others. We have data for 5 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Eco Credit Union has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. Eco Credit Union is typically an average 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 relatively high rates.
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SimulatedRates™Mortgage Type |
Simulated Rate | Simulation Date |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.27% | 12/16/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.27% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 5.68% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 5.68% | 12/16/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 5.68% | 12/16/24 |
| 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
51Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$5,215,000Relative Rate
Eco Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was
5.61%.
The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.
This yields a difference of -0.87%.
Relative Fees (Closing Costs)
Eco Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate
mortgage were $5,187.
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 $9,089.
Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 46 | $4,820,000 | $104,783 | $2,585 | 6.55% |
| ANNISTON-OXFORD, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $205,000 | $205,000 | $4,902 | 5.75% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 2 | $80,000 | $40,000 | $2,262 | 7.25% |
| Cullman, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $55,000 | $55,000 | $0 | 6.75% |
| Talladega-Sylacauga, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $55,000 | $55,000 | $3,330 | 7.50% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 49 | $5,135,000 | $104,796 | $2,581 | 6.54% |
| HELOC | 2 | $80,000 | $40,000 | n/a | 7.88% |
For 2023, Eco Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 49 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 2 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2023, Eco Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 19 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 16 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2023, Eco Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 37 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 11 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
Eco Credit Union's average total fees were $5,187, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 19 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-7% | 25 | $1,945,000 | $77,800 |
| 5-6% | 14 | $2,300,000 | $164,286 |
| 7-8% | 8 | $520,000 | $65,000 |
| Over 8% | 3 | $135,000 | $45,000 |
| 4-5% | 1 | $315,000 | $315,000 |
During 2023, Eco Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 5.61%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 25 originations.
Loan Sizing
2023 saw Eco Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 37 originations, totaling $1,905,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Eco Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $75k-100k range, with 16 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 13 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
| DTI Ratio | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <20% | 50 | $4,900,000 | $98,000 | $2,503 | 6.64% |
| 46% | 1 | $315,000 | $315,000 | $5,760 | 4.25% |
Eco Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of <20%, with 50 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 46%, with 1 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
| Applicant Ethnicity | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44 | $4,480,000 | $101,818 | $2,490 | 6.65% |
| Black | 7 | $735,000 | $105,000 | $3,122 | 6.18% |
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications100.00%
Eco Credit Union has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to originationPoints and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 51 | $5,215,000 | $102,255 |