Eco Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Birmingham, AL

LEI: 254900QWNWNPOWGOC273

Tax ID: 63-0288906

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Review & Overview

Eco Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi and Home Purchase loans. Eco Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top two markets are Birmingham and Tuscaloosa .

Eco Credit Union has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They typically have about average rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.72% 4/16/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.72% 4/16/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.00% 4/16/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.00% 4/16/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.00% 4/16/25
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Originations

45

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$3,945,000

Relative Rate

Eco Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.56%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of 0.01%.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 42 $3,690,000 $87,857 $0 7.45%
Outside of Metro Areas 2 $200,000 $100,000 $0 7.50%
TUSCALOOSA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 7.25%
Eco Credit Union's top markets include Birmingham and Tuscaloosa 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 40 $3,730,000 $93,250 $0 7.34%
    HELOC 5 $215,000 $43,000 n/a 8.30%

    For 2024, Eco Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 40 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 5 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 19 $1,765,000 $92,895 $0 7.36%
    Home Purchase 12 $1,390,000 $115,833 $0 7.13%
    Other 11 $665,000 $60,455 $0 7.82%
    Refi 3 $125,000 $41,667 $0 8.00%

    For 2024, Eco Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 19 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 12 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 35 $2,115,000 $60,429 $0 7.75%
    30 Year 8 $1,630,000 $203,750 $0 6.56%
    10 Year 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 6.00%
    5 Year 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 5.50%

    For 2024, Eco Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 35 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 8 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    7-8% 25 $1,425,000 $57,000
    6-7% 10 $1,430,000 $143,000
    Over 8% 6 $280,000 $46,667
    5-6% 4 $810,000 $202,500

    During 2024, Eco Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.56%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 25 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 30 $1,390,000 $46,333 $0 7.78%
    $100k-200k 12 $1,680,000 $140,000 $0 6.88%
    $200k-400k 2 $420,000 $210,000 $0 6.63%
    $400k-600k 1 $455,000 $455,000 $0 6.00%

    2024 saw Eco Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 30 originations, totaling $1,390,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 8 $580,000 $72,500 $0 7.53%
    $75k-100k 5 $245,000 $49,000 $0 7.55%
    $100k-150k 4 $290,000 $72,500 $0 7.94%
    $150k-250k 4 $690,000 $172,500 $0 6.88%
    $50k or less 3 $275,000 $91,667 $0 7.58%

    Eco Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 8 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 5 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    <20% 24 $1,930,000 $80,417 $0 7.46%

    Eco Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of <20%, with 24 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 39 $3,575,000 $91,667 $0 7.47%
    Black 6 $370,000 $61,667 $0 7.33%

    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 45 $3,945,000 $87,667

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    45 $3,945,000 $87,667

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 6 $330,000 $55,000 $0 7.63%
    40-60% 3 $285,000 $95,000 $0 7.58%
    60-80% 2 $330,000 $165,000 $0 6.13%
    80-100% 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 7.00%
    Under 20% 11 $445,000 $40,455 $0 7.95%