Rock Valley Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Loves Park, IL

LEI: 254900XIJWVBUNAUBG18

Tax ID: 36-2659309

5 stars - Updated: 4/21/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 11 reviews

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Review & Overview

Rock Valley Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. Rock Valley Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Rockford, Rochelle, Janesville, Dixon, and Chicago among others. We have data for 5 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Rock Valley 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. Rock Valley 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 6.27% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.27% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.68% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.68% 4/21/24
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Originations

115

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$8,095,000

Awards

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Relative Rate

Rock Valley Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 7%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.52%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Rock Valley Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $2,603.

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
ROCKFORD, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 99 $6,795,000 $68,636 $1,503 7.63%
Rochelle, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $790,000 $79,000 $1,591 7.81%
JANESVILLE-BELOIT, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $355,000 $118,333 $2,521 7.61%
Dixon, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $80,000 $40,000 $801 7.93%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $1,330 8.73%
Rock Valley Credit Union's top markets include Rockford, Rochelle, Janesville, Dixon, and Chicago among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 101 $7,565,000 $74,901 $1,524 7.56%
    HELOC 14 $530,000 $37,857 n/a 8.36%

    For 2023, Rock Valley Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 101 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 14 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 95 $5,305,000 $55,842 $1,147 7.79%
    Home Purchase 20 $2,790,000 $139,500 $3,054 7.00%

    For 2023, Rock Valley Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 95 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 20 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 58 $2,380,000 $41,034 $827 8.14%
    30 Year 24 $3,490,000 $145,417 $2,603 7.00%
    Other 13 $1,245,000 $95,769 $2,176 7.31%
    15 Year 11 $595,000 $54,091 $1,830 7.03%
    5 Year 5 $195,000 $39,000 $0 8.15%
    20 Year 4 $190,000 $47,500 $1,639 6.81%

    For 2023, Rock Valley Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 58 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 24 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 100 $7,520,000 $75,200

    Rock Valley Credit Union's average total fees were $2,603, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 100 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    7-8% 46 $4,200,000 $91,304
    Over 8% 42 $1,540,000 $36,667
    6-7% 20 $1,900,000 $95,000
    5-6% 7 $455,000 $65,000

    During 2023, Rock Valley Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 7.00%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 46 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 90 $4,010,000 $44,556 $1,224 7.81%
    $100k-200k 19 $2,495,000 $131,316 $2,326 7.11%
    $200k-400k 6 $1,590,000 $265,000 $2,970 7.04%

    2023 saw Rock Valley Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 90 originations, totaling $4,010,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 34 $2,470,000 $72,647 $1,494 7.52%
    $100k-150k 25 $1,925,000 $77,000 $1,848 7.97%
    $50k or less 22 $1,160,000 $52,727 $1,510 7.18%
    $75k-100k 18 $1,030,000 $57,222 $1,167 8.06%
    $150k-250k 14 $1,330,000 $95,000 $1,530 7.58%
    $250k+ 2 $180,000 $90,000 $1,269 8.09%

    Rock Valley Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 34 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 25 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 36 $2,370,000 $65,833 $1,550 7.60%
    30-36% 22 $1,840,000 $83,636 $1,617 7.47%
    <20% 9 $515,000 $57,222 $1,427 7.82%
    42% 9 $795,000 $88,333 $1,317 7.85%
    41% 6 $260,000 $43,333 $1,512 7.92%
    44% 5 $185,000 $37,000 $813 8.75%
    50-60% 4 $500,000 $125,000 $1,526 7.43%
    36% 4 $150,000 $37,500 $1,166 7.69%
    37% 3 $185,000 $61,667 $1,576 7.98%
    43% 3 $145,000 $48,333 $1,571 7.48%
    40% 3 $455,000 $151,667 $2,371 7.65%
    39% 2 $170,000 $85,000 $1,764 7.16%
    45% 2 $60,000 $30,000 $1,191 7.29%
    46% 2 $120,000 $60,000 $1,182 7.53%
    38% 2 $160,000 $80,000 $2,094 6.21%
    49% 2 $130,000 $65,000 $2,392 7.79%
    47% 1 $55,000 $55,000 $944 8.32%

    Rock Valley Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 36 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 22 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 103 $7,125,000 $69,175 $1,549 7.69%
    Not provided 8 $580,000 $72,500 $1,218 7.65%
    American Indian 1 $245,000 $245,000 $2,293 6.20%
    Asian 1 $95,000 $95,000 $1,512 6.36%
    Black 2 $50,000 $25,000 $1,084 7.21%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    76.50%

    Rock Valley Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    55.65%

    Rock Valley 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 115 $8,095,000 $70,391

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    115 $8,095,000 $70,391

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 33 $1,945,000 $58,939 $1,362 7.71%
    40-60% 13 $1,115,000 $85,769 $1,968 7.10%
    60-80% 10 $1,380,000 $138,000 $2,021 6.89%
    80-100% 15 $2,385,000 $159,000 $2,908 6.98%
    Under 20% 44 $1,270,000 $28,864 $771 8.18%