Orion Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Memphis, TN

LEI: 254900U2ZPLWQTSD3158

Tax ID: 62-0586328

5 stars - Updated: 10/7/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 14 reviews

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Review & Overview

Orion Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase loans. Orion Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Memphis, Jackson, Atlanta, Nashville, and Dallas among others. We have data for 20 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Orion Federal 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. Orion Federal 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 relatively high rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.32% 10/7/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.32% 10/7/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.53% 10/7/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.30% 10/7/24
30 Year FHA Refi 7.80% 10/7/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.27% 10/7/24
30 Year VA Refi 6.27% 10/7/24
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.27% 10/7/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.35% 10/7/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.38% 10/7/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.38% 10/7/24
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

190

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$44,070,000
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Relative Rate

Orion Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.52%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.04%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Orion Federal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,412.

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 $9,089.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
MEMPHIS, TN-MS-AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 139 $30,445,000 $219,029 $4,328 6.56%
JACKSON, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $3,595,000 $211,471 $4,201 6.29%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,745,000 $581,667 $10,020 6.54%
NASHVILLE-DAVIDSON-MURFREESBORO-FRANKLIN, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,570,000 $392,500 $4,835 6.41%
Outside of Metro Areas 7 $955,000 $136,429 $3,411 6.55%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $790,000 $395,000 $4,451 6.50%
Sevierville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $695,000 $695,000 $11,608 7.50%
KNOXVILLE, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $645,000 $645,000 $5,400 6.88%
FAYETTEVILLE-SPRINGDALE-ROGERS, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $610,000 $305,000 $3,521 5.75%
Cookeville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $555,000 $555,000 $3,165 6.00%
Greeneville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $5,703 6.38%
Oxford, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $0 7.50%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $4,076 7.13%
LITTLE ROCK-NORTH LITTLE ROCK-CONWAY, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $295,000 $98,333 $2,515 5.83%
Searcy, AR (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $6,976 7.00%
Brownsville, TN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $230,000 $115,000 $0 7.44%
BATON ROUGE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $3,516 6.50%
LANSING-EAST LANSING, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,939 6.25%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $2,105 5.88%
JACKSON, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $2,156 6.75%
Orion Federal Credit Union's top markets include Memphis, Jackson, Atlanta, Nashville, and Dallas among others.

Their top states include:
  • Tennessee (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Mississippi (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Georgia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arkansas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 177 $40,865,000 $230,876 $4,027 6.55%
    FHA 13 $3,205,000 $246,538 $8,482 6.24%

    For 2023, Orion Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 177 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 13 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 155 $38,745,000 $249,968 $4,498 6.48%
    Cash Out Refi 33 $4,625,000 $140,152 $3,663 6.72%
    Refi 2 $700,000 $350,000 $6,192 6.81%

    For 2023, Orion Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 155 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 33 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 171 $40,555,000 $237,164 $4,412 6.52%
    15 Year 16 $3,320,000 $207,500 $4,824 6.62%
    20 Year 2 $140,000 $70,000 $1,426 6.91%
    10 Year 1 $55,000 $55,000 $2,322 6.00%

    For 2023, Orion Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 171 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 16 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 116 $26,750,000 $230,603
    $1k-2k 16 $3,100,000 $193,750
    $5k+ 12 $5,380,000 $448,333
    $2k-3k 9 $2,865,000 $318,333
    $4k-5k 5 $1,185,000 $237,000
    $3k-4k 4 $1,210,000 $302,500

    Orion Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $4,412, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 116 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 97 $23,615,000 $243,454
    5-6% 47 $10,235,000 $217,766
    7-8% 41 $9,005,000 $219,634
    Over 8% 3 $735,000 $245,000
    4-5% 2 $480,000 $240,000

    During 2023, Orion Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.52%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 97 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 76 $20,770,000 $273,289 $4,569 6.47%
    $100k-200k 65 $9,295,000 $143,000 $3,551 6.47%
    $100,000 or less 27 $2,105,000 $77,963 $2,493 6.71%
    $400k-600k 16 $7,350,000 $459,375 $6,030 6.66%
    $600k-1MM 5 $3,375,000 $675,000 $8,079 6.83%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,175,000 $1,175,000 $17,986 5.75%

    2023 saw Orion Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 76 originations, totaling $20,770,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 53 $12,635,000 $238,396 $4,336 6.60%
    $50k-75k 44 $7,650,000 $173,864 $4,063 6.22%
    $150k-250k 36 $10,160,000 $282,222 $5,197 6.92%
    $75k-100k 34 $6,710,000 $197,353 $4,187 6.45%
    $50k or less 14 $1,960,000 $140,000 $2,867 6.24%
    $250k+ 9 $4,955,000 $550,556 $7,705 6.74%

    Orion Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 53 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 44 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 34 $8,370,000 $246,176 $4,814 6.41%
    20-30% 33 $6,315,000 $191,364 $3,514 6.47%
    <20% 12 $2,120,000 $176,667 $2,935 6.32%
    46% 11 $2,465,000 $224,091 $4,691 6.42%
    42% 10 $2,440,000 $244,000 $4,729 6.55%
    37% 10 $2,410,000 $241,000 $6,041 6.53%
    41% 10 $3,390,000 $339,000 $5,083 6.60%
    45% 9 $2,455,000 $272,778 $4,218 6.44%
    48% 9 $2,395,000 $266,111 $3,779 6.49%
    44% 9 $2,425,000 $269,444 $4,808 6.74%
    40% 7 $2,115,000 $302,143 $3,918 6.89%
    43% 7 $1,235,000 $176,429 $5,151 6.71%
    39% 6 $1,010,000 $168,333 $3,017 6.69%
    36% 6 $930,000 $155,000 $2,891 6.35%
    47% 6 $1,340,000 $223,333 $4,595 6.83%
    38% 4 $560,000 $140,000 $2,861 6.94%
    49% 4 $1,280,000 $320,000 $4,351 6.91%
    50-60% 2 $540,000 $270,000 $13,264 5.50%
    >60% 1 $275,000 $275,000 $8,715 7.50%

    Orion Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 34 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 33 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 105 $24,965,000 $237,762 $4,238 6.53%
    Black 47 $9,155,000 $194,787 $4,571 6.46%
    Asian 20 $5,870,000 $293,500 $4,677 6.75%
    Not provided 15 $3,355,000 $223,667 $4,993 6.48%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $375,000 $375,000 $5,054 6.13%
    American Indian 2 $350,000 $175,000 $1,832 6.31%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    94.96%

    Orion Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    45.79%

    Orion Federal 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 190 $44,070,000 $231,947

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    190 $44,070,000 $231,947

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 9 $945,000 $105,000 $2,536 6.33%
    40-60% 27 $4,805,000 $177,963 $3,063 6.36%
    60-80% 57 $12,835,000 $225,175 $3,891 6.75%
    80-100% 96 $25,430,000 $264,896 $5,222 6.47%
    Under 20% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $2,322 6.00%