California Bear Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Los Angeles, CA

LEI: 254900SJMHCSRQOMRK11

Tax ID: 95-0598145

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Review & Overview

California Bear Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement, Cash Out Refi, and Home Purchase loans. California Bear Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Los Angeles, Riverside, and Oxnard among others. We have data for 3 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

California Bear Credit Union has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders.

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Originations

50

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$7,440,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 46 $6,680,000 $145,217 $0 0.00%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $585,000 $195,000 $0 0.00%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 0.00%
California Bear Credit Union's top markets include Los Angeles, Riverside, and Oxnard among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 50 $7,440,000 $148,800 $0 0.00%

    For 2018, California Bear Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 50 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 24 $2,250,000 $93,750 $0 0.00%
    Cash Out Refi 15 $2,055,000 $137,000 $0 0.00%
    Other 6 $1,270,000 $211,667 $0 0.00%
    Home Purchase 3 $1,505,000 $501,667 $0 0.00%
    Refi 2 $360,000 $180,000 $0 0.00%

    For 2018, California Bear Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 24 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 15 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 50 $7,440,000 $148,800 $0 0.00%

    For 2018, California Bear Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 50 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 30 $1,550,000 $51,667 $0 0.00%
    $200k-400k 9 $2,875,000 $319,444 $0 0.00%
    $100k-200k 7 $1,065,000 $152,143 $0 0.00%
    $400k-600k 4 $1,950,000 $487,500 $0 0.00%

    2018 saw California Bear Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 30 originations, totaling $1,550,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 16 $2,890,000 $180,625 $0 0.00%
    $50k-75k 15 $1,575,000 $105,000 $0 0.00%
    $75k-100k 9 $995,000 $110,556 $0 0.00%
    $150k-250k 6 $1,190,000 $198,333 $0 0.00%
    $250k+ 2 $600,000 $300,000 $0 0.00%
    $50k or less 2 $190,000 $95,000 $0 0.00%

    California Bear Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 16 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 15 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 50 $7,440,000 $148,800 $0 0.00%

    California Bear Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 50 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Not provided 42 $6,590,000 $156,905 $0 0.00%
    White 5 $655,000 $131,000 $0 0.00%
    Black 2 $140,000 $70,000 $0 0.00%
    Asian 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    89.06%

    California Bear Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    88.00%

    California Bear Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Exempt 50 $7,440,000 $148,800

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 50 $7,440,000 $148,800

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Caliver Beach Mortgage, LLC FHA mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 100.0%