Bowater Employees Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Calhoun, TN

LEI: 254900TTXC2DBWKBNZ05

Tax ID: 62-0553259

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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 markets by origination volume include: Cleveland, Athens, Chattanooga, Dayton, and Knoxville among others. We have data for 6 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 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.53% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.56% 4/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.54% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.39% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.21% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.21% 4/28/24
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Originations

75

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$12,525,000

Awards

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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
CLEVELAND, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 32 $5,790,000 $180,938 $4,710 4.43%
Athens, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 31 $4,555,000 $146,935 $4,344 4.32%
Outside of Metro Areas 8 $1,490,000 $186,250 $4,810 4.09%
CHATTANOOGA, TN-GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $6,924 3.63%
Dayton, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $260,000 $130,000 $3,770 3.38%
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $4,135 4.75%
Bowater Employees Credit Union's top markets include Cleveland, Athens, Chattanooga, Dayton, and Knoxville 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 75 $12,525,000 $167,000 $4,566 4.32%

    For 2022, Bowater Employees Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 75 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 41 $6,405,000 $156,220 $4,391 4.45%
    Home Purchase 22 $4,560,000 $207,273 $5,143 4.39%
    Refi 9 $1,105,000 $122,778 $4,010 3.36%
    Home Improvement 3 $455,000 $151,667 $4,402 4.79%

    For 2022, Bowater Employees Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 41 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 22 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 52 $9,790,000 $188,269 $4,833 4.31%
    15 Year 20 $2,430,000 $121,500 $3,996 4.26%
    20 Year 2 $200,000 $100,000 $3,805 5.88%
    10 Year 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,628 2.75%

    For 2022, Bowater Employees Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 52 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 20 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $2k-3k 43 $6,115,000 $142,209
    $3k-4k 19 $4,565,000 $240,263
    $1k-2k 10 $660,000 $66,000
    $4k-5k 2 $600,000 $300,000
    $5k+ 1 $585,000 $585,000

    Bowater Employees Credit Union's average total fees were $4,833, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $2k-3k bucket, with 43 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 26 $4,370,000 $168,077
    4-5% 25 $4,315,000 $172,600
    5-6% 10 $1,770,000 $177,000
    2.5-3% 9 $1,335,000 $148,333
    6-7% 5 $735,000 $147,000

    During 2022, Bowater Employees Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.31%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 26 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 40 $5,800,000 $145,000 $4,268 4.31%
    $200k-400k 21 $5,195,000 $247,381 $5,592 4.48%
    $100,000 or less 13 $945,000 $72,692 $3,398 4.07%
    $400k-600k 1 $585,000 $585,000 $10,158 4.13%

    2022 saw Bowater Employees Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 40 originations, totaling $5,800,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 26 $3,300,000 $126,923 $4,046 4.24%
    $50k-75k 21 $3,665,000 $174,524 $4,671 4.38%
    $75k-100k 18 $3,360,000 $186,667 $4,803 4.15%
    $100k-150k 8 $1,460,000 $182,500 $4,742 4.70%
    $150k-250k 2 $740,000 $370,000 $7,389 4.56%

    Bowater Employees Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 26 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 21 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 15 $2,465,000 $164,333 $4,549 4.33%
    30-36% 13 $2,155,000 $165,769 $4,583 4.53%
    36% 10 $1,800,000 $180,000 $4,686 4.25%
    <20% 6 $590,000 $98,333 $3,635 3.81%
    44% 5 $825,000 $165,000 $4,509 4.13%
    41% 4 $750,000 $187,500 $4,922 4.66%
    39% 3 $745,000 $248,333 $5,154 5.08%
    38% 3 $515,000 $171,667 $4,568 3.67%
    43% 3 $535,000 $178,333 $5,059 5.33%
    46% 3 $425,000 $141,667 $4,246 3.25%
    40% 2 $390,000 $195,000 $4,965 4.06%
    37% 2 $250,000 $125,000 $3,929 4.06%
    >60% 1 $205,000 $205,000 $5,567 4.88%
    42% 1 $195,000 $195,000 $5,290 4.88%
    45% 1 $135,000 $135,000 $4,070 5.63%
    47% 1 $155,000 $155,000 $4,339 5.00%
    48% 1 $285,000 $285,000 $5,883 2.63%
    50-60% 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,729 3.88%

    Bowater Employees Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 15 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 13 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 70 $11,840,000 $169,143 $4,593 4.32%
    Not provided 5 $685,000 $137,000 $4,188 4.28%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    82.39%

    Bowater Employees Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    42.67%

    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 75 $12,525,000 $167,000

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    75 $12,525,000 $167,000

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 13 $1,435,000 $110,385 $3,823 4.14%
    40-60% 19 $2,445,000 $128,684 $4,085 4.37%
    60-80% 22 $4,220,000 $191,818 $4,859 4.32%
    80-100% 21 $4,425,000 $210,714 $5,155 4.36%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2022 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Better Mortgage, Inc. Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 100.0%