Bowater Employees Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
Bowater Employees Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi, Home Purchase, and Refi loans. Bowater Employees Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Cleveland, Athens, and Knoxville among others. We have data for 4 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Bowater Employees 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. Bowater Employees 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 | 6.53% | 12/4/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.56% | 12/4/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.54% | 12/4/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.39% | 12/4/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 6.21% | 12/4/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.21% | 12/4/24 |
| 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
90Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$11,980,000Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEVELAND, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 44 | $5,840,000 | $132,727 | $3,945 | 2.75% |
| Athens, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 39 | $5,045,000 | $129,359 | $4,002 | 2.89% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 5 | $685,000 | $137,000 | $4,058 | 3.15% |
| KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $410,000 | $205,000 | $4,914 | 3.25% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 90 | $11,980,000 | $133,111 | $3,998 | 2.85% |
For 2021, Bowater Employees Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 90 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2021, Bowater Employees Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 36 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 22 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2021, Bowater Employees Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 58 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 | 48 | $6,390,000 | $133,125 |
| $1k-2k | 28 | $2,070,000 | $73,929 |
| $3k-4k | 13 | $3,215,000 | $247,308 |
| $5k+ | 1 | $305,000 | $305,000 |
Bowater Employees Credit Union's average total fees were $4,340, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $2k-3k bucket, with 48 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5-3% | 33 | $4,225,000 | $128,030 |
| <2.5% | 32 | $3,890,000 | $121,563 |
| 3-4% | 22 | $3,520,000 | $160,000 |
| 4-5% | 3 | $345,000 | $115,000 |
During 2021, Bowater Employees Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.36%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 33 originations.
Loan Sizing
2021 saw Bowater Employees Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 47 originations, totaling $6,295,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Bowater Employees Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 33 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 32 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Bowater Employees Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 24 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 19 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications86.79%
Bowater Employees Credit Union has an average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination68.89%
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 | 90 | $11,980,000 | $133,111 |
LTV Distribution
Complaints
| Bank Name | Product | Issue | 2021 CPFB Complaints | % of Total Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Better Mortgage, Inc. | Conventional home mortgage | Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage | 74 | 49.7% |
| Better Mortgage, Inc. | Conventional home mortgage | Closing on a mortgage | 49 | 32.9% |
| Better Mortgage, Inc. | Conventional home mortgage | Trouble during payment process | 17 | 11.4% |
| Better Mortgage, Inc. | FHA mortgage | Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage | 1 | 0.7% |
| Better Mortgage, Inc. | FHA mortgage | Closing on a mortgage | 1 | 0.7% |
| Better Mortgage, Inc. | Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) | Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage | 1 | 0.7% |
| Better Mortgage, Inc. | Other type of mortgage | Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage | 4 | 2.7% |
| Better Mortgage, Inc. | Other type of mortgage | Closing on a mortgage | 1 | 0.7% |
| Better Mortgage, Inc. | VA mortgage | Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage | 1 | 0.7% |