Telco Community Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Asheville, NC

LEI: 254900R0GC9CW77VXE28

Tax ID: 56-6047874

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 11 reviews

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Review & Overview

Telco Community Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi loans. Telco Community Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Asheville, Brevard, Hickory, Marion, and Charlotte among others. We have data for 9 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Telco Community Credit Union has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Telco Community 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 about average rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.72% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.00% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.00% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.00% 4/5/25
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Originations

121

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$19,335,000

Relative Rate

Telco Community Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 5.81%.

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

This yields a difference of -0.74%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Telco Community Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $7,290.

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 $8,356.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
ASHEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 76 $12,710,000 $167,237 $4,648 7.92%
Brevard, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $3,255,000 $361,667 $8,004 7.33%
HICKORY-LENOIR-MORGANTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $2,340,000 $90,000 $2,835 7.77%
Outside of Metro Areas 3 $355,000 $118,333 $4,253 8.17%
Marion, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $330,000 $165,000 $3,849 6.16%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $140,000 $70,000 $3,218 9.00%
Forest City, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $4,966 8.45%
North Wilkesboro, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 8.25%
Mount Airy, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 7.88%
Telco Community Credit Union's top markets include Asheville, Brevard, Hickory, Marion, and Charlotte among others.

Their top states include:
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 69 $15,415,000 $223,406 $4,596 7.38%
    HELOC 52 $3,920,000 $75,385 n/a 8.46%

    For 2024, Telco Community Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 69 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 52 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 112 $15,920,000 $142,143 $4,225 7.95%
    Home Purchase 9 $3,415,000 $379,444 $7,070 6.46%

    For 2024, Telco Community Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 112 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 9 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 77 $10,445,000 $135,649 $5,495 7.97%
    15 Year 19 $3,305,000 $173,947 $3,625 7.91%
    30 Year 10 $4,090,000 $409,000 $7,290 5.81%
    10 Year 9 $345,000 $38,333 $1,192 8.93%
    20 Year 4 $1,010,000 $252,500 $4,982 7.44%
    30+ year 1 $105,000 $105,000 $4,966 8.45%
    5 Year 1 $35,000 $35,000 $492 8.50%

    For 2024, Telco Community Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 77 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 19 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 20 $900,000 $45,000
    $1k-2k 17 $2,005,000 $117,941
    $3k-4k 12 $3,360,000 $280,000
    $2k-3k 7 $1,515,000 $216,429
    $5k+ 7 $5,505,000 $786,429
    $4k-5k 6 $2,130,000 $355,000

    Telco Community Credit Union's average total fees were $7,290, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 20 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 63 $3,945,000 $62,619
    7-8% 24 $4,660,000 $194,167
    6-7% 20 $4,640,000 $232,000
    5-6% 12 $5,230,000 $435,833
    4-5% 2 $860,000 $430,000

    During 2024, Telco Community Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 5.81%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 63 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 66 $3,300,000 $50,000 $1,377 8.69%
    $200k-400k 28 $8,000,000 $285,714 $6,026 6.94%
    $100k-200k 20 $2,530,000 $126,500 $3,229 7.06%
    $400k-600k 4 $1,960,000 $490,000 $8,792 5.49%
    $1MM+ 2 $2,640,000 $1,320,000 $20,533 5.18%
    $600k-1MM 1 $905,000 $905,000 $16,184 7.50%

    2024 saw Telco Community Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 66 originations, totaling $3,300,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 30 $2,650,000 $88,333 $2,806 8.32%
    $100k-150k 29 $4,805,000 $165,690 $4,104 7.51%
    $50k or less 20 $1,530,000 $76,500 $2,981 7.99%
    $75k-100k 17 $1,845,000 $108,529 $3,097 8.45%
    $150k-250k 16 $3,870,000 $241,875 $6,319 7.23%
    $250k+ 9 $4,635,000 $515,000 $12,931 6.94%

    Telco Community Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 30 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 29 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 33 $4,955,000 $150,152 $3,850 7.96%
    30-36% 18 $2,570,000 $142,778 $4,815 8.14%
    <20% 16 $3,430,000 $214,375 $5,924 7.43%
    38% 11 $1,565,000 $142,273 $4,722 7.73%
    40% 7 $1,005,000 $143,571 $2,676 7.29%
    50-60% 6 $370,000 $61,667 $2,627 8.25%
    37% 5 $375,000 $75,000 $2,349 8.53%
    42% 4 $580,000 $145,000 $6,473 8.30%
    39% 4 $610,000 $152,500 $3,219 8.63%
    44% 4 $1,320,000 $330,000 $6,290 6.36%
    46% 3 $445,000 $148,333 $4,239 7.00%
    36% 3 $1,065,000 $355,000 $7,010 6.38%
    43% 2 $130,000 $65,000 $3,218 8.69%
    45% 2 $570,000 $285,000 $6,200 9.50%
    >60% 1 $205,000 $205,000 $4,362 6.88%
    41% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $2,518 8.00%
    47% 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 8.25%

    Telco Community Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 33 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 18 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 119 $19,255,000 $161,807 $4,659 7.81%
    Asian 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 8.25%
    American Indian 1 $25,000 $25,000 $345 11.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    95.35%

    Telco Community 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
    94.21%

    Telco Community Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 121 $19,335,000 $159,793

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    121 $19,335,000 $159,793

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 41 $3,755,000 $91,585 $2,949 8.10%
    40-60% 22 $3,950,000 $179,545 $4,586 7.24%
    60-80% 19 $6,905,000 $363,421 $7,105 7.01%
    80-100% 5 $2,835,000 $567,000 $10,713 5.90%
    Over 100% 1 $365,000 $365,000 $7,797 7.38%
    Under 20% 33 $1,525,000 $46,212 $1,012 8.71%