Sunmark Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Albany, NY

LEI: 54930017CJWOENP0BZ82

Tax ID: 14-1364933

5 stars - Updated: 7/13/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 29 reviews

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  • Loan Sizes
  • Dwelling Types
  • Similar Lenders
  • Loan Length
  • Loan to Value Info
  • Debt-to-Income
  • Applicant Income
  • Ethnicity Info
  • Approval & Pick Rates
  • Points and Fees
  • Origination Fees (Closing Costs)

    • Review & Overview

    Sunmark Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement and Home Purchase loans. Sunmark Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Albany, Glens Falls, New York, Hudson, and Amsterdam among others. We have data for 14 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    Sunmark Federal 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. Sunmark 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 about average rates.

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    SimulatedRates™

    Mortgage Type     		Simulated Rate Simulation Date
    Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 4.96% 7/13/25
    30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.92% 7/13/25
    30 Year Conventional Refi 6.72% 7/13/25
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.65% 7/13/25
    30 Year FHA Purchase 7.36% 7/13/25
    30 Year FHA Refi 6.77% 7/13/25
    30 Year VA Purchase 6.71% 7/13/25
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.08% 7/13/25
    15 Year Conventional Refi 7.74% 7/13/25
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 7.74% 7/13/25
    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

    815

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $141,315,000
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    Relative Rate

    Sunmark Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.35%.

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

    This yields a difference of -0.2%.

    Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

    Sunmark Federal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $5,536.

    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

    Zoom/scroll map to see bank's per metro statistics. Subscribers can configure state/metro/county granularity, assorted fields and quantity of results. This map shows top 10 markets in the map viewport, as defined by descending origination volume.

    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    ALBANY-SCHENECTADY-TROY, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 626 $108,980,000 $174,089 $3,838 7.12%
    GLENS FALLS, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 32 $6,460,000 $201,875 $4,969 7.11%
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 38 $5,880,000 $154,737 $1,604 7.34%
    Outside of Metro Areas 25 $5,725,000 $229,000 $5,711 7.44%
    Hudson, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 35 $4,935,000 $141,000 $3,566 7.43%
    Amsterdam, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 24 $3,380,000 $140,833 $3,305 7.18%
    Gloversville, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $3,295,000 $143,261 $2,664 7.36%
    POUGHKEEPSIE-NEWBURGH-MIDDLETOWN, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,085,000 $217,000 $10,119 7.50%
    KINGSTON, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $595,000 $595,000 $10,035 6.50%
    Malone, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $4,038 6.63%
    Oneonta, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $230,000 $115,000 $3,387 6.31%
    BUFFALO-CHEEKTOWAGA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $3,168 7.13%
    SYRACUSE, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $2,655 7.75%
    UTICA-ROME, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 0.00%
    Sunmark Federal Credit Union's top markets include Albany, Glens Falls, New York, Hudson, and Amsterdam among others.

    Their top states include:
  • New York (FHA|USDA|VA)

    • Similar Lenders

    We use machine learning to identify the top lenders compared against SUNMARK FEDERAL CREDIT UNION based on their rates and fees, along with other useful metrics. A lower similarity rank signals a stronger match.

    FIRST NEW YORK
    Similarity Rank: 48
    Bank of Richmondville
    Similarity Rank: 50
    HUDSON RIVER COMMUNITY
    Similarity Rank: 52
    Columbia Bank
    Similarity Rank: 64
    The Bank of Greene County
    Similarity Rank: 99
    N C P D Federal Credit Union
    Similarity Rank: 126
    BNB Bank
    Similarity Rank: 154
    Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company
    Similarity Rank: 174
    ISLAND
    Similarity Rank: 260
    Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company
    Similarity Rank: 280

    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 479 $97,915,000 $204,415 $3,005 7.03%
    HELOC 261 $25,585,000 $98,027 n/a 7.65%
    FHA 70 $16,440,000 $234,857 $8,357 6.15%
    VA 5 $1,375,000 $275,000 $9,369 6.38%

    For 2024, Sunmark Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 479 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 261 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 415 $37,405,000 $90,133 $343 7.71%
    Home Purchase 294 $81,070,000 $275,748 $5,816 6.36%
    Cash Out Refi 63 $14,755,000 $234,206 $5,656 6.30%
    Refi 41 $7,935,000 $193,537 $2,576 7.68%
    Other 2 $150,000 $75,000 $320 8.25%

    For 2024, Sunmark Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 415 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 294 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 288 $28,040,000 $97,361 $918 7.63%
    30 Year 262 $65,580,000 $250,305 $5,536 6.35%
    20 Year 116 $12,930,000 $111,466 $813 7.81%
    Other 83 $18,775,000 $226,205 $320 7.25%
    10 Year 37 $2,185,000 $59,054 $544 7.43%
    30+ year 27 $13,735,000 $508,704 $9,501 6.70%
    5 Year 2 $70,000 $35,000 $320 7.81%

    For 2024, Sunmark Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 288 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 262 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 193 $54,035,000 $279,974
    $<1k 178 $15,420,000 $86,629
    $2k-3k 66 $16,320,000 $247,273
    $3k-4k 16 $4,010,000 $250,625
    $4k-5k 16 $4,260,000 $266,250
    $5k+ 9 $2,905,000 $322,778

    Sunmark Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $5,536, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 193 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 300 $62,920,000 $209,733
    7-8% 181 $21,455,000 $118,536
    Over 8% 149 $14,295,000 $95,940
    5-6% 117 $24,415,000 $208,675

    During 2024, Sunmark Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.35%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 300 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 305 $16,875,000 $55,328 $632 7.70%
    $100k-200k 234 $33,990,000 $145,256 $3,765 7.09%
    $200k-400k 222 $59,860,000 $269,640 $5,532 6.51%
    $400k-600k 42 $20,610,000 $490,714 $7,729 6.66%
    $600k-1MM 10 $7,230,000 $723,000 $9,100 6.55%
    $1MM+ 2 $2,750,000 $1,375,000 $10,207 7.25%

    2024 saw Sunmark Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 305 originations, totaling $16,875,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 199 $32,165,000 $161,633 $3,536 7.23%
    $150k-250k 156 $34,290,000 $219,808 $4,179 7.16%
    $75k-100k 149 $21,175,000 $142,114 $3,699 7.20%
    $50k-75k 143 $18,275,000 $127,797 $3,999 7.03%
    $50k or less 59 $4,575,000 $77,542 $2,520 7.22%
    $250k+ 41 $12,605,000 $307,439 $6,698 7.08%

    Sunmark Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 199 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 156 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 150 $23,250,000 $155,000 $3,661 7.03%
    30-36% 135 $22,275,000 $165,000 $3,625 7.25%
    <20% 46 $6,510,000 $141,522 $3,977 6.86%
    49% 46 $6,780,000 $147,391 $2,225 7.28%
    42% 33 $5,185,000 $157,121 $3,495 7.37%
    38% 33 $5,225,000 $158,333 $3,733 7.05%
    39% 31 $5,195,000 $167,581 $4,144 7.40%
    40% 31 $4,705,000 $151,774 $3,738 6.87%
    37% 31 $5,745,000 $185,323 $4,593 7.18%
    41% 29 $4,845,000 $167,069 $3,827 7.16%
    43% 28 $3,480,000 $124,286 $2,289 7.76%
    44% 24 $5,130,000 $213,750 $4,654 7.47%
    50-60% 23 $5,645,000 $245,435 $8,694 6.54%
    46% 23 $3,625,000 $157,609 $3,968 7.13%
    48% 22 $3,670,000 $166,818 $3,165 7.32%
    36% 22 $5,050,000 $229,545 $6,212 7.01%
    45% 22 $3,550,000 $161,364 $5,210 7.38%
    47% 18 $3,220,000 $178,889 $2,829 7.19%

    Sunmark Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 150 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 135 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 523 $80,835,000 $154,560 $3,426 7.24%
    Not provided 130 $25,440,000 $195,692 $4,626 6.91%
    Not applicable 68 $18,230,000 $268,088 $0 0.00%
    Black 56 $9,790,000 $174,821 $5,253 7.11%
    Asian 22 $4,460,000 $202,727 $2,794 7.13%
    American Indian 7 $1,015,000 $145,000 $5,449 7.05%
    Other Asian 4 $890,000 $222,500 $4,418 6.76%
    Other Pacific Islander 2 $310,000 $155,000 $5,936 7.31%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $280,000 $140,000 $4,298 6.94%
    Filipino 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 6.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    87.27%

    Sunmark Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    65.03%

    Sunmark 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
    0.0 1 $85,000 $85,000
    NA 814 $141,230,000 $173,501

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    815 $141,315,000 $173,393

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 179 $19,925,000 $111,313 $700 7.76%
    40-60% 66 $13,090,000 $198,333 $3,958 6.99%
    60-80% 83 $22,945,000 $276,446 $5,247 6.61%
    80-100% 209 $55,835,000 $267,153 $5,983 6.43%
    Under 20% 210 $11,290,000 $53,762 $385 7.65%