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 Home Purchase and Refi loans. Eco Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Birmingham, Daphne, Cullman, Tuscaloosa, and Alexander City among others. We have data for 7 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Eco Credit Union has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. Eco 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 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

77

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$11,355,000

Awards

Eco Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans gold Eco Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
BIRMINGHAM-HOOVER, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 65 $8,915,000 $137,154 $3,596 4.09%
DAPHNE-FAIRHOPE-FOLEY, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $785,000 $261,667 $4,272 3.25%
Cullman, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $525,000 $175,000 $3,547 4.50%
TUSCALOOSA, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $465,000 $155,000 $4,190 3.50%
Alexander City, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $4,507 3.10%
DECATUR, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,469 3.10%
Talladega-Sylacauga, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,267 6.25%
Eco Credit Union's top markets include Birmingham, Daphne, Cullman, Tuscaloosa, and Alexander City 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 77 $11,355,000 $147,468 $3,651 4.05%

    For 2022, Eco Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 77 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 32 $7,280,000 $227,500 $4,167 4.30%
    Cash Out Refi 27 $1,185,000 $43,889 $1,320 4.25%
    Refi 18 $2,890,000 $160,556 $3,348 3.31%

    For 2022, Eco Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 32 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 27 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 47 $3,745,000 $79,681 $2,599 4.28%
    30 Year 29 $7,505,000 $258,793 $4,516 3.73%
    10 Year 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,748 2.90%

    For 2022, Eco Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 47 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 29 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $2k-3k 16 $2,950,000 $184,375
    $1k-2k 12 $1,500,000 $125,000
    $3k-4k 9 $2,595,000 $288,333
    $<1k 8 $470,000 $58,750
    $4k-5k 6 $2,560,000 $426,667

    Eco Credit Union's average total fees were $4,516, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $2k-3k bucket, with 16 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 44 $7,140,000 $162,273
    4-5% 9 $1,145,000 $127,222
    6-7% 9 $615,000 $68,333
    2.5-3% 8 $1,910,000 $238,750
    5-6% 7 $545,000 $77,857

    During 2022, Eco Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.73%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 44 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 37 $1,825,000 $49,324 $1,974 4.37%
    $100k-200k 17 $2,615,000 $153,824 $3,132 3.93%
    $200k-400k 17 $4,355,000 $256,176 $4,494 3.73%
    $400k-600k 6 $2,560,000 $426,667 $6,557 3.33%

    2022 saw Eco Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 37 originations, totaling $1,825,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 21 $3,185,000 $151,667 $3,368 3.70%
    $100k-150k 19 $3,315,000 $174,474 $4,486 3.68%
    $50k or less 12 $960,000 $80,000 $2,669 4.31%
    $75k-100k 12 $1,370,000 $114,167 $3,227 4.48%
    $150k-250k 11 $1,685,000 $153,182 $3,861 4.70%
    $250k+ 2 $840,000 $420,000 $6,457 3.50%

    Eco Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 21 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 19 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 22 $3,340,000 $151,818 $3,870 4.23%
    20-30% 20 $2,710,000 $135,500 $3,406 3.84%
    <20% 12 $1,750,000 $145,833 $3,822 4.21%
    44% 5 $955,000 $191,000 $3,983 4.05%
    40% 4 $420,000 $105,000 $3,561 3.56%
    47% 4 $640,000 $160,000 $3,956 3.96%
    45% 3 $525,000 $175,000 $3,250 3.58%
    50-60% 2 $290,000 $145,000 $2,990 4.88%
    36% 2 $140,000 $70,000 $2,743 3.13%
    43% 1 $305,000 $305,000 $4,871 4.00%
    42% 1 $75,000 $75,000 $1,325 5.75%
    39% 1 $205,000 $205,000 $4,260 4.75%

    Eco Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 22 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 20 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 58 $8,690,000 $149,828 $3,703 3.98%
    Black 18 $2,570,000 $142,778 $3,491 4.32%
    Asian 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 3.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    79.38%

    Eco Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 23 $1,115,000 $48,478
    NA 54 $10,240,000 $189,630

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    77 $11,355,000 $147,468

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 11 $615,000 $55,909 $1,648 4.23%
    40-60% 7 $1,055,000 $150,714 $2,783 3.30%
    60-80% 17 $2,785,000 $163,824 $3,440 3.84%
    80-100% 27 $6,405,000 $237,222 $4,288 4.20%
    Under 20% 15 $495,000 $33,000 $1,667 4.23%