Bowater Employees Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Calhoun, TN

LEI: 254900TTXC2DBWKBNZ05

Tax ID: 62-0553259

5 stars - Updated: 3/27/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 5 reviews

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Review & Overview

Bowater Employees Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi and Home Purchase loans. Bowater Employees Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top two markets are Cleveland and Athens .

Bowater Employees Credit Union has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Bowater Employees 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.53% 3/27/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.56% 3/27/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.54% 3/27/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.39% 3/27/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.21% 3/27/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.21% 3/27/24
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Originations

25

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$3,995,000

Relative Rate

Bowater Employees Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 7.2%.

The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.

This yields a difference of 0.72%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Bowater Employees Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,820.

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 $4,750.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
CLEVELAND, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $2,375,000 $182,692 $4,808 6.94%
Athens, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,300,000 $130,000 $4,420 7.09%
Outside of Metro Areas 2 $320,000 $160,000 $4,673 6.75%
Bowater Employees Credit Union's top markets include Cleveland and Athens among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 25 $3,995,000 $159,800 $4,642 6.99%

    For 2023, Bowater Employees Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 25 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 12 $1,830,000 $152,500 $4,598 6.85%
    Home Purchase 9 $1,595,000 $177,222 $4,780 7.21%
    Refi 3 $445,000 $148,333 $4,591 6.25%
    Home Improvement 1 $125,000 $125,000 $4,078 8.75%

    For 2023, Bowater Employees Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 12 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
    30 Year 19 $3,375,000 $177,632 $4,820 7.20%
    10 Year 2 $120,000 $60,000 $3,293 6.81%
    15 Year 2 $220,000 $110,000 $4,176 5.81%
    20 Year 2 $280,000 $140,000 $4,761 6.31%

    For 2023, Bowater Employees Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 19 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 2 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $2k-3k 14 $2,020,000 $144,286
    $3k-4k 5 $1,035,000 $207,000
    $1k-2k 4 $240,000 $60,000
    $4k-5k 2 $700,000 $350,000

    Bowater Employees Credit Union's average total fees were $4,820, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $2k-3k bucket, with 14 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 13 $2,165,000 $166,538
    7-8% 7 $1,115,000 $159,286
    Over 8% 3 $495,000 $165,000
    5-6% 2 $220,000 $110,000

    During 2023, Bowater Employees Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 7.20%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 13 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 14 $2,050,000 $146,429 $4,576 7.13%
    $200k-400k 6 $1,620,000 $270,000 $5,773 6.83%
    $100,000 or less 5 $325,000 $65,000 $3,469 6.75%

    2023 saw Bowater Employees Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 14 originations, totaling $2,050,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 9 $1,125,000 $125,000 $4,329 7.19%
    $50k or less 7 $965,000 $137,857 $4,163 6.93%
    $75k-100k 5 $1,165,000 $233,000 $5,511 7.00%
    $100k-150k 4 $740,000 $185,000 $5,096 6.59%

    Bowater Employees Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 9 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 7 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 8 $1,110,000 $138,750 $4,440 6.83%
    45% 4 $820,000 $205,000 $5,335 6.53%
    43% 3 $405,000 $135,000 $4,479 7.46%
    44% 2 $360,000 $180,000 $4,161 6.75%
    30-36% 2 $280,000 $140,000 $4,289 6.94%
    48% 1 $265,000 $265,000 $5,834 6.50%
    50-60% 1 $165,000 $165,000 $4,724 7.75%
    36% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $3,457 6.88%
    38% 1 $135,000 $135,000 $4,517 7.75%
    41% 1 $225,000 $225,000 $5,421 7.13%
    42% 1 $175,000 $175,000 $4,897 8.13%

    Bowater Employees Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 8 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 45%, with 4 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 23 $3,805,000 $165,435 $4,711 6.96%
    Not provided 2 $190,000 $95,000 $3,846 7.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    92.93%

    Bowater Employees Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    12.00%

    Bowater Employees Credit Union has a low pick rate. They may have issues with closing loans or may approve everyone, but with onerous loan terms.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 25 $3,995,000 $159,800

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    25 $3,995,000 $159,800

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 6 $580,000 $96,667 $3,837 6.73%
    40-60% 3 $375,000 $125,000 $4,185 6.42%
    60-80% 9 $1,895,000 $210,556 $5,399 6.96%
    80-100% 6 $1,080,000 $180,000 $4,711 7.77%
    Under 20% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $3,615 5.75%