United Community Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Chatham, IL

LEI: 5493000XYE7QL54NMB52

Tax ID: 37-0863264

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 37 reviews

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Review & Overview

United Community Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase loans. United Community Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Springfield, St. Louis, Quincy, Fort Madison, and Macomb among others. We have data for 46 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

United Community Bank 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. United Community Bank 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 about average rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 8.00% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.78% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.78% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.94% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 7.29% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Refi 6.49% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Purchase 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year VA Refi 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year USDA Purchase 6.95% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.19% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.18% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.18% 4/5/25
15 Year FHA Purchase 6.00% 4/5/25
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

1,392

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$171,730,000
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Relative Rate

United Community Bank's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.55%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of -0%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

United Community Bank's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $2,481.

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 $8,356.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
SPRINGFIELD, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 450 $61,520,000 $136,711 $1,548 6.49%
ST. LOUIS, MO-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 296 $35,330,000 $119,358 $1,634 6.63%
Quincy, IL-MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 179 $18,675,000 $104,330 $1,668 6.51%
Outside of Metro Areas 105 $12,405,000 $118,143 $2,083 6.59%
Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 105 $9,415,000 $89,667 $2,085 6.60%
Macomb, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 52 $4,800,000 $92,308 $2,065 6.62%
Hannibal, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 21 $2,265,000 $107,857 $1,681 6.51%
ST. JOSEPH, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $2,240,000 $160,000 $2,821 6.79%
Lincoln, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 27 $1,805,000 $66,852 $1,839 6.33%
Jacksonville, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $1,780,000 $98,889 $2,067 6.56%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,765,000 $196,111 $3,042 6.21%
NAPLES-MARCO ISLAND, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,625,000 $541,667 $7,962 5.64%
Pontiac, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,605,000 $145,909 $2,530 6.32%
Taylorville, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 16 $1,530,000 $95,625 $2,354 6.49%
PEORIA, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,400,000 $140,000 $1,796 6.42%
BLOOMINGTON, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,300,000 $130,000 $2,424 6.11%
Ottawa, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,240,000 $124,000 $4,811 6.50%
CARBONDALE-MARION, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,140,000 $190,000 $4,582 6.60%
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,130,000 $565,000 $8,041 7.00%
Centralia, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $770,000 $192,500 $5,490 6.50%
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $685,000 $137,000 $1,660 7.00%
CAPE CORAL-FORT MYERS, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $630,000 $315,000 $1,444 6.66%
PANAMA CITY, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $585,000 $585,000 $0 6.40%
Maryville, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $535,000 $107,000 $2,123 6.35%
HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $495,000 $495,000 $2,021 6.75%
FORT COLLINS, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $415,000 $415,000 $0 7.50%
KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $410,000 $205,000 $2,104 6.75%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $405,000 $405,000 $2,609 6.63%
KINGSTON, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $4,022 7.38%
CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $0 6.95%
JEFFERSON CITY, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $350,000 $175,000 $2,540 6.75%
JOPLIN, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $325,000 $325,000 $3,458 7.50%
Branson, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $290,000 $145,000 $589 5.99%
Galesburg, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $285,000 $95,000 $2,714 6.75%
DAVENPORT-MOLINE-ROCK ISLAND, IA-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $250,000 $125,000 $0 6.91%
DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $0 6.61%
Charleston-Mattoon, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $210,000 $105,000 $2,697 6.50%
NILES, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $0 5.99%
Burlington, IA-IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,108 7.38%
Mount Vernon, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $190,000 $95,000 $4,051 6.19%
PALM BAY-MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $0 6.75%
SPRINGFIELD, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $2,235 7.38%
COLUMBIA, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $693 6.99%
DECATUR, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $70,000 $35,000 $424 7.00%
Washington, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 4.99%
Effingham, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $435 7.00%
United Community Bank's top markets include Springfield, St. Louis, Quincy, Fort Madison, and Macomb among others.

Their top states include:
  • Illinois (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Missouri (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Indiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Iowa (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 1,075 $145,135,000 $135,009 $1,581 6.73%
    HELOC 229 $14,535,000 $63,472 n/a 5.72%
    FHA 47 $6,625,000 $140,957 $5,560 6.47%
    USDA 31 $3,245,000 $104,677 $3,197 6.25%
    VA 10 $2,190,000 $219,000 $6,463 6.39%

    For 2024, United Community Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,075 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 229 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 677 $106,655,000 $157,541 $2,482 6.57%
    Home Improvement 271 $14,695,000 $54,225 $565 6.65%
    Refi 189 $26,635,000 $140,926 $1,276 6.48%
    Cash Out Refi 153 $17,915,000 $117,092 $1,654 6.70%
    Other 98 $5,470,000 $55,816 $695 5.88%
    NA 4 $360,000 $90,000 $493 7.16%

    For 2024, United Community Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 677 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 271 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 594 $99,180,000 $166,970 $2,481 6.55%
    10 Year 275 $16,945,000 $61,618 $874 5.91%
    15 Year 199 $16,585,000 $83,342 $1,041 6.98%
    5 Year 113 $13,575,000 $120,133 $483 6.86%
    Other 102 $9,680,000 $94,902 $701 6.75%
    20 Year 74 $10,130,000 $136,892 $1,692 6.72%
    1 Year 33 $5,605,000 $169,848 $1,291 7.01%
    3 Year 2 $30,000 $15,000 $395 6.25%

    For 2024, United Community Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 594 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 275 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 932 $118,700,000 $127,361
    $1k-2k 45 $7,325,000 $162,778
    $2k-3k 19 $3,985,000 $209,737
    $3k-4k 5 $1,675,000 $335,000
    $5k+ 2 $570,000 $285,000

    United Community Bank's average total fees were $2,481, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 932 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 851 $118,545,000 $139,301
    5-6% 276 $24,700,000 $89,493
    7-8% 181 $21,605,000 $119,365
    4-5% 74 $5,750,000 $77,703
    Over 8% 9 $815,000 $90,556
    3-4% 1 $315,000 $315,000

    During 2024, United Community Bank's average interest rate for loans was 6.55%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 851 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 761 $37,805,000 $49,678 $1,243 6.51%
    $100k-200k 389 $54,125,000 $139,139 $2,244 6.53%
    $200k-400k 197 $52,765,000 $267,843 $2,710 6.68%
    $400k-600k 31 $14,445,000 $465,968 $2,913 6.57%
    $600k-1MM 12 $8,770,000 $730,833 $3,373 6.74%
    $1MM+ 2 $3,820,000 $1,910,000 $0 6.93%

    2024 saw United Community Bank place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 761 originations, totaling $37,805,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 310 $27,810,000 $89,710 $1,899 6.41%
    $100k-150k 287 $37,745,000 $131,516 $1,843 6.57%
    $150k-250k 230 $35,070,000 $152,478 $1,884 6.58%
    $50k or less 199 $13,405,000 $67,362 $1,828 6.41%
    $75k-100k 198 $20,720,000 $104,646 $1,809 6.60%
    $250k+ 68 $20,890,000 $307,206 $2,233 6.61%

    United Community Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 310 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 287 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 380 $41,620,000 $109,526 $1,759 6.48%
    30-36% 263 $33,025,000 $125,570 $1,726 6.56%
    <20% 201 $20,995,000 $104,453 $1,569 6.39%
    36% 63 $5,875,000 $93,254 $1,775 6.36%
    41% 51 $6,605,000 $129,510 $1,769 6.60%
    38% 48 $4,890,000 $101,875 $1,868 6.60%
    39% 47 $6,235,000 $132,660 $2,182 6.54%
    42% 41 $5,115,000 $124,756 $2,261 6.48%
    37% 35 $4,975,000 $142,143 $2,110 6.37%
    40% 35 $4,325,000 $123,571 $1,663 6.51%
    43% 26 $4,040,000 $155,385 $2,816 6.66%
    44% 24 $4,010,000 $167,083 $2,952 6.56%
    48% 11 $2,345,000 $213,182 $3,093 6.58%
    >60% 10 $1,080,000 $108,000 $1,564 6.23%
    46% 10 $1,770,000 $177,000 $2,166 6.40%
    49% 10 $2,040,000 $204,000 $2,130 6.57%
    45% 8 $1,900,000 $237,500 $2,614 6.50%
    47% 5 $1,095,000 $219,000 $4,399 6.95%
    50-60% 3 $775,000 $258,333 $2,890 6.83%

    United Community Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 380 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 263 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,248 $148,630,000 $119,095 $1,865 6.51%
    Not applicable 83 $14,695,000 $177,048 $0 7.05%
    Not provided 30 $4,700,000 $156,667 $2,334 6.60%
    Asian 6 $1,570,000 $261,667 $1,568 6.71%
    Black 17 $1,395,000 $82,059 $1,444 6.65%
    American Indian 4 $440,000 $110,000 $1,263 6.94%
    Other Asian 2 $170,000 $85,000 $3,744 6.00%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $65,000 $65,000 $1,607 6.00%
    Asian Indian 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 4.99%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    90.11%

    United Community Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    82.61%

    United Community Bank has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    0.0 1 $75,000 $75,000
    NA 1,391 $171,655,000 $123,404

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,392 $171,730,000 $123,369

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 240 $18,060,000 $75,250 $922 6.49%
    40-60% 137 $22,315,000 $162,883 $1,604 6.65%
    60-80% 300 $51,720,000 $172,400 $2,109 6.66%
    80-100% 432 $68,460,000 $158,472 $2,611 6.55%
    Over 100% 5 $1,565,000 $313,000 $7,913 6.68%
    Under 20% 278 $9,610,000 $34,568 $541 6.40%