Metro Cu Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Omaha, NE

LEI: 54930015EUQKUCIRBQ14

Tax ID: 47-6026142

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Review & Overview

Metro Cu is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Other and Home Purchase loans. Metro Cu has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Omaha, Lincoln, and Fremont among others. We have data for 4 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Metro Cu 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. Metro Cu 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.40% 5/4/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.44% 5/4/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.70% 5/4/24
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.27% 5/4/24
30 Year VA Purchase 6.27% 5/4/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.04% 5/4/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.10% 5/4/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.10% 5/4/24
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

519

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$53,925,000

Awards

METRO CU 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Outside of Metro Areas 419 $33,655,000 $80,322 $2,655 4.54%
OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS, NE-IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 97 $19,775,000 $203,866 $2,788 4.37%
LINCOLN, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $300,000 $150,000 $2,537 3.81%
Fremont, NE (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $2,263 5.25%
Metro Cu's top markets include Omaha, Lincoln, and Fremont among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 416 $33,350,000 $80,168 n/a 0.00%
    Conventional 103 $20,575,000 $199,757 $2,774 4.37%

    For 2022, Metro Cu's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 416 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 103 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 418 $33,640,000 $80,478 $3,551 4.56%
    Home Purchase 57 $13,615,000 $238,860 $2,934 4.77%
    Cash Out Refi 32 $4,940,000 $154,375 $2,660 3.97%
    Refi 12 $1,730,000 $144,167 $2,189 3.52%

    For 2022, Metro Cu's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 418 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 57 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 403 $32,535,000 $80,732 $0 0.00%
    30 Year 78 $16,810,000 $215,513 $2,926 4.60%
    15 Year 19 $2,965,000 $156,053 $2,380 3.60%
    5 Year 13 $815,000 $62,692 $0 0.00%
    20 Year 6 $800,000 $133,333 $2,045 3.85%

    For 2022, Metro Cu's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 403 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 78 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 83 $14,335,000 $172,711
    $2k-3k 7 $2,475,000 $353,571
    $<1k 5 $1,485,000 $297,000
    $3k-4k 4 $920,000 $230,000
    $5k+ 3 $1,215,000 $405,000
    $4k-5k 1 $145,000 $145,000

    Metro Cu's average total fees were $2,926, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 83 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 42 $8,480,000 $201,905
    4-5% 22 $3,310,000 $150,455
    5-6% 18 $4,630,000 $257,222
    2.5-3% 12 $1,850,000 $154,167
    6-7% 9 $2,305,000 $256,111

    During 2022, Metro Cu's average interest rate for loans was 4.60%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 42 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 324 $16,730,000 $51,636 $2,384 3.99%
    $100k-200k 133 $18,155,000 $136,504 $2,485 4.29%
    $200k-400k 50 $13,150,000 $263,000 $2,696 4.65%
    $400k-600k 11 $5,285,000 $480,455 $5,300 4.65%
    $600k-1MM 1 $605,000 $605,000 $0 0.00%

    2022 saw Metro Cu place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 324 originations, totaling $16,730,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 147 $14,815,000 $100,782 $2,447 4.58%
    $150k-250k 121 $14,875,000 $122,934 $4,354 4.44%
    $75k-100k 85 $7,505,000 $88,294 $2,426 4.23%
    $50k-75k 77 $6,075,000 $78,896 $2,191 4.17%
    $50k or less 48 $3,440,000 $71,667 $2,640 4.31%
    $250k+ 41 $7,215,000 $175,976 $5,106 4.98%

    Metro Cu lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 147 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 121 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Exempt% 416 $33,350,000 $80,168 $0 0.00%
    20-30% 31 $5,745,000 $185,323 $2,710 4.25%
    30-36% 15 $2,895,000 $193,000 $2,437 4.68%
    <20% 11 $1,735,000 $157,727 $3,415 4.41%
    39% 8 $1,630,000 $203,750 $2,803 4.63%
    37% 5 $1,235,000 $247,000 $4,803 4.75%
    44% 5 $965,000 $193,000 $2,542 3.88%
    45% 4 $900,000 $225,000 $2,216 5.75%
    42% 4 $1,240,000 $310,000 $2,393 4.47%
    41% 3 $695,000 $231,667 $2,652 4.38%
    43% 3 $395,000 $131,667 $2,016 2.92%
    36% 3 $525,000 $175,000 $3,347 3.63%
    38% 2 $720,000 $360,000 $3,420 3.63%
    46% 2 $420,000 $210,000 $1,785 5.63%
    47% 2 $550,000 $275,000 $1,996 4.81%
    49% 2 $260,000 $130,000 $2,118 3.56%
    40% 2 $360,000 $180,000 $2,754 3.69%
    >60% 1 $305,000 $305,000 $1,786 3.75%

    Metro Cu lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of Exempt%, with 416 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 31 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 303 $32,085,000 $105,891 $2,594 4.33%
    Not provided 175 $16,635,000 $95,057 $3,720 4.65%
    Black 30 $3,320,000 $110,667 $2,326 4.15%
    Asian 8 $1,320,000 $165,000 $2,239 4.42%
    Asian Indian 1 $305,000 $305,000 $3,693 4.88%
    American Indian 2 $260,000 $130,000 $0 0.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    82.11%

    Metro Cu has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    63.78%

    Metro Cu 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
    Exempt 416 $33,350,000 $80,168
    NA 103 $20,575,000 $199,757

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    519 $53,925,000 $103,902

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 7 $675,000 $96,429 $2,224 4.21%
    40-60% 17 $1,975,000 $116,176 $2,108 3.76%
    60-80% 37 $8,375,000 $226,351 $3,353 4.45%
    80-100% 41 $9,375,000 $228,659 $2,634 4.62%