Eco Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Birmingham, AL

LEI: 254900QWNWNPOWGOC273

Tax ID: 63-0288906

5 stars - Updated: 4/21/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 7 reviews

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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% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.27% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.68% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.68% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.68% 4/21/24
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

51

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$5,215,000

Relative 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%
Eco Credit Union's top markets include Birmingham, Anniston, Cullman, and Talladega among others.

Their top states include:
  • Alabama (FHA|USDA|VA)
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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

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 19 $2,535,000 $133,421 $3,519 6.32%
    Cash Out Refi 16 $1,160,000 $72,500 $1,575 6.64%
    Other 8 $360,000 $45,000 $1,543 6.94%
    Refi 8 $1,160,000 $145,000 $3,446 6.78%

    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

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 37 $2,225,000 $60,135 $1,645 6.97%
    30 Year 11 $2,685,000 $244,091 $5,187 5.61%
    10 Year 3 $305,000 $101,667 $2,935 5.50%

    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

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 19 $845,000 $44,474
    $1k-2k 12 $1,010,000 $84,167
    $2k-3k 7 $1,405,000 $200,714
    $3k-4k 2 $650,000 $325,000
    $5k+ 2 $770,000 $385,000

    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

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 37 $1,905,000 $51,486 $1,528 6.86%
    $200k-400k 8 $2,090,000 $261,250 $5,217 5.94%
    $100k-200k 5 $725,000 $145,000 $3,849 5.80%
    $400k-600k 1 $495,000 $495,000 $6,954 5.75%

    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

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $75k-100k 16 $1,400,000 $87,500 $2,487 6.86%
    $50k-75k 13 $1,315,000 $101,154 $2,197 6.38%
    $150k-250k 9 $1,185,000 $131,667 $2,718 6.67%
    $100k-150k 7 $895,000 $127,857 $3,632 6.32%
    $50k or less 6 $420,000 $70,000 $2,259 6.50%

    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 applications
    100.00%

    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 origination

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 51 $5,215,000 $102,255

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    51 $5,215,000 $102,255

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 11 $685,000 $62,273 $1,749 6.95%
    40-60% 3 $395,000 $131,667 $3,080 5.75%
    60-80% 9 $1,455,000 $161,667 $3,659 6.00%
    80-100% 10 $1,470,000 $147,000 $3,615 6.15%
    Under 20% 15 $605,000 $40,333 $399 7.10%