Sunstate Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Gainesville, FL

LEI: 254900YB9XQDO5W4KU33

Tax ID: 59-0808589

5 stars - Updated: 11/17/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 16 reviews

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Review & Overview

Sunstate Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement, Other, and Home Purchase loans. Sunstate Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Gainesville, Lake City, Ocala, Tallahassee, and Palatka among others. We have data for 12 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Sunstate Federal Credit Union has a below average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have a below average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Sunstate 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.08% 11/17/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 7.29% 11/17/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.06% 11/17/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.32% 11/17/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 7.13% 11/17/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 7.13% 11/17/24
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Originations

254

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$29,860,000

Awards

SunState Federal Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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Relative Rate

Sunstate Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.93%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.45%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Sunstate Federal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,719.

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
GAINESVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 165 $20,465,000 $124,030 $2,616 8.01%
Lake City, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 26 $2,580,000 $99,231 $2,951 8.03%
Outside of Metro Areas 22 $2,380,000 $108,182 $3,056 7.81%
OCALA, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 15 $1,655,000 $110,333 $2,675 7.66%
TALLAHASSEE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $550,000 $137,500 $2,950 7.09%
Palatka, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $515,000 $103,000 $3,031 8.35%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $460,000 $230,000 $3,908 7.88%
JACKSONVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $440,000 $73,333 $1,598 8.44%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $355,000 $118,333 $2,935 8.38%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $345,000 $115,000 $2,368 8.46%
TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $70,000 $35,000 $0 8.38%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 10.00%
Sunstate Federal Credit Union's top markets include Gainesville, Lake City, Ocala, Tallahassee, and Palatka among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 181 $17,295,000 $95,552 n/a 8.30%
    Conventional 73 $12,565,000 $172,123 $2,725 7.24%

    For 2023, Sunstate Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 181 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 73 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 112 $9,770,000 $87,232 $0 8.18%
    Other 68 $6,880,000 $101,176 $1,872 8.48%
    Cash Out Refi 29 $3,865,000 $133,276 $2,711 7.35%
    Home Purchase 24 $6,660,000 $277,500 $3,571 6.91%
    Refi 21 $2,685,000 $127,857 $2,042 7.57%

    For 2023, Sunstate Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 112 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 68 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 150 $16,830,000 $112,200 $2,421 8.38%
    10 Year 72 $4,650,000 $64,583 $1,550 7.69%
    30 Year 28 $6,620,000 $236,429 $3,719 6.93%
    20 Year 2 $250,000 $125,000 $3,822 6.50%
    Other 2 $1,510,000 $755,000 $0 6.93%

    For 2023, Sunstate Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 150 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 72 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 64 $9,370,000 $146,406

    Sunstate Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $3,719, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 64 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 136 $13,400,000 $98,529
    7-8% 54 $4,720,000 $87,407
    6-7% 33 $6,955,000 $210,758
    5-6% 20 $3,200,000 $160,000
    4-5% 11 $1,585,000 $144,091

    During 2023, Sunstate Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.93%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 136 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 136 $7,210,000 $53,015 $1,609 8.42%
    $100k-200k 80 $11,080,000 $138,500 $2,996 7.74%
    $200k-400k 31 $8,005,000 $258,226 $3,851 7.10%
    $400k-600k 5 $2,055,000 $411,000 $4,722 6.65%
    $600k-1MM 2 $1,510,000 $755,000 $0 6.93%

    2023 saw Sunstate Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 136 originations, totaling $7,210,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 67 $7,505,000 $112,015 $2,407 7.92%
    $50k-75k 57 $4,195,000 $73,596 $2,926 8.47%
    $150k-250k 54 $7,900,000 $146,296 $3,065 7.74%
    $75k-100k 39 $3,815,000 $97,821 $2,529 8.31%
    $50k or less 14 $990,000 $70,714 $3,251 8.25%
    $250k+ 13 $2,005,000 $154,231 $3,228 7.55%

    Sunstate Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 67 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 57 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 51 $5,355,000 $105,000 $2,825 7.56%
    30-36% 40 $3,600,000 $90,000 $2,980 8.11%
    42% 38 $4,810,000 $126,579 $2,844 8.34%
    41% 19 $2,295,000 $120,789 $3,054 8.38%
    43% 19 $1,885,000 $99,211 $2,343 8.71%
    40% 16 $1,430,000 $89,375 $2,020 8.10%
    38% 12 $1,280,000 $106,667 $2,415 7.48%
    39% 12 $930,000 $77,500 $1,894 8.50%
    <20% 11 $1,535,000 $139,545 $5,098 7.65%
    37% 7 $1,085,000 $155,000 $3,743 8.66%
    36% 5 $495,000 $99,000 $3,646 8.40%
    50-60% 3 $325,000 $108,333 $2,444 8.00%
    45% 2 $160,000 $80,000 $1,648 8.50%
    48% 2 $220,000 $110,000 $1,973 8.38%

    Sunstate Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 51 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 40 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 173 $19,045,000 $110,087 $2,688 7.93%
    Not provided 52 $5,620,000 $108,077 $2,813 8.24%
    Not applicable 9 $3,195,000 $355,000 $0 6.29%
    Black 16 $1,490,000 $93,125 $3,030 8.72%
    Asian 3 $405,000 $135,000 $2,198 8.54%
    American Indian 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 8.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    60.75%

    Sunstate Federal Credit Union has a low approval rate. They may have poor market targeting or stringent lending standards.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    68.11%

    Sunstate 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 254 $29,860,000 $117,559

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    254 $29,860,000 $117,559

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 78 $8,200,000 $105,128 $2,344 7.96%
    40-60% 33 $5,685,000 $172,273 $3,518 7.74%
    60-80% 27 $7,485,000 $277,222 $3,523 7.05%
    80-100% 8 $1,980,000 $247,500 $3,746 7.53%
    Under 20% 100 $5,250,000 $52,500 $1,571 8.47%