Tradesmen Community Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Des Moines, IA

LEI: 254900XRTANBKSC2EB64

Tax ID: 42-0778025

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Review & Overview

Tradesmen Community Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement, Refi, and Cash Out Refi loans. Tradesmen Community Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top two markets are Des Moines and Ames .

Tradesmen Community Credit Union has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Tradesmen Community 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.73% 11/22/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 7.36% 11/22/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.88% 11/22/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 7.60% 11/22/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 7.60% 11/22/24
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Originations

66

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$4,560,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
DES MOINES-WEST DES MOINES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 63 $4,385,000 $69,603 $4,124 5.32%
AMES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $150,000 $75,000 $0 4.84%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 3.94%
Tradesmen Community Credit Union's top markets include Des Moines and Ames among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 58 $3,990,000 $68,793 $4,124 5.55%
    HELOC 8 $570,000 $71,250 n/a 3.29%

    For 2022, Tradesmen Community Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 58 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 8 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 22 $1,060,000 $48,182 $0 5.76%
    Refi 21 $1,625,000 $77,381 $4,740 5.01%
    Other 15 $595,000 $39,667 $0 4.91%
    Cash Out Refi 6 $970,000 $161,667 $4,140 5.19%
    Home Purchase 2 $310,000 $155,000 $3,151 5.88%

    For 2022, Tradesmen Community Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 22 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 21 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 25 $1,695,000 $67,800 $3,885 5.87%
    5 Year 13 $215,000 $16,538 $0 4.72%
    10 Year 11 $485,000 $44,091 $0 5.77%
    30 Year 9 $1,595,000 $177,222 $4,177 5.61%
    20 Year 8 $570,000 $71,250 $0 3.29%

    For 2022, Tradesmen Community Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 25 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 5 Year, with 13 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 4 $530,000 $132,500
    $2k-3k 4 $520,000 $130,000
    $3k-4k 2 $490,000 $245,000
    $4k-5k 1 $275,000 $275,000

    Tradesmen Community Credit Union's average total fees were $4,177, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 4 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 20 $1,210,000 $60,500
    5-6% 18 $1,670,000 $92,778
    6-7% 13 $685,000 $52,692
    4-5% 9 $655,000 $72,778
    7-8% 4 $250,000 $62,500
    Over 8% 2 $90,000 $45,000

    During 2022, Tradesmen Community Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 5.61%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 20 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 52 $2,230,000 $42,885 $3,470 5.37%
    $100k-200k 11 $1,535,000 $139,545 $3,978 4.79%
    $200k-400k 3 $795,000 $265,000 $4,852 5.58%

    2022 saw Tradesmen Community Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 52 originations, totaling $2,230,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 21 $2,025,000 $96,429 $4,508 5.02%
    $50k-75k 18 $850,000 $47,222 $3,365 4.99%
    $75k-100k 13 $755,000 $58,077 $4,544 5.27%
    $50k or less 9 $595,000 $66,111 $3,850 6.10%
    $150k-250k 5 $335,000 $67,000 $0 5.95%

    Tradesmen Community Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 21 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 18 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 23 $1,295,000 $56,304 $3,632 5.20%
    30-36% 14 $940,000 $67,143 $3,183 4.77%
    <20% 9 $405,000 $45,000 $0 4.77%
    37% 4 $280,000 $70,000 $0 6.93%
    36% 3 $245,000 $81,667 $0 6.67%
    40% 2 $220,000 $110,000 $4,267 5.14%
    38% 2 $320,000 $160,000 $5,194 5.50%
    43% 2 $60,000 $30,000 $0 4.34%
    41% 1 $85,000 $85,000 $3,502 4.63%
    50-60% 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 5.49%
    44% 1 $275,000 $275,000 $6,497 5.75%
    46% 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 8.49%
    47% 1 $155,000 $155,000 $4,546 4.49%
    48% 1 $195,000 $195,000 $4,544 5.99%
    39% 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 6.69%

    Tradesmen Community Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 23 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 14 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 54 $3,120,000 $57,778 $4,171 5.23%
    Not provided 10 $1,290,000 $129,000 $4,097 5.58%
    Black 2 $150,000 $75,000 $0 5.12%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    97.22%

    Tradesmen Community Credit Union has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    93.94%

    Tradesmen Community Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 66 $4,560,000 $69,091

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    66 $4,560,000 $69,091

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 21 $1,285,000 $61,190 $0 4.80%
    40-60% 10 $940,000 $94,000 $3,502 6.36%
    60-80% 5 $845,000 $169,000 $4,473 5.11%
    80-100% 5 $885,000 $177,000 $3,900 5.65%
    Under 20% 25 $605,000 $24,200 $0 5.21%