Blueox Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Battle Creek, MI

LEI: 5493001I9VOT1BTB5V75

Tax ID: 38-1480245

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Review & Overview

Blueox Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi and Home Purchase loans. Blueox Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Battle Creek, Coldwater, Kalamazoo, Jackson, and Detroit among others. We have data for 8 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Blueox Credit Union 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. Blueox 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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Originations

137

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$17,455,000

Awards

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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
BATTLE CREEK, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 91 $9,805,000 $107,747 $2,066 3.00%
Coldwater, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $2,160,000 $154,286 $2,247 3.00%
KALAMAZOO-PORTAGE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,700,000 $170,000 $2,301 3.09%
JACKSON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $1,660,000 $138,333 $2,401 3.29%
Outside of Metro Areas 5 $1,075,000 $215,000 $2,068 2.94%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $705,000 $235,000 $2,571 2.87%
ANN ARBOR, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $2,241 2.88%
SOUTH BEND-MISHAWAKA, IN-MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $2,876 3.88%
Blueox Credit Union's top markets include Battle Creek, Coldwater, Kalamazoo, Jackson, and Detroit among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 137 $17,455,000 $127,409 $2,151 3.03%

    For 2020, Blueox Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 137 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 73 $8,875,000 $121,575 $2,096 3.01%
    Home Purchase 41 $5,565,000 $135,732 $2,287 3.12%
    Refi 15 $2,035,000 $135,667 $2,086 2.97%
    Home Improvement 4 $460,000 $115,000 $2,107 2.97%
    Other 4 $520,000 $130,000 $2,113 2.97%

    For 2020, Blueox Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 73 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 41 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 67 $9,665,000 $144,254 $2,230 3.25%
    15 Year 37 $4,325,000 $116,892 $2,060 2.78%
    20 Year 20 $2,140,000 $107,000 $2,068 3.00%
    10 Year 13 $1,325,000 $101,923 $2,153 2.70%

    For 2020, Blueox Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 67 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 37 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 81 $9,895,000 $122,160
    $<1k 51 $7,115,000 $139,510
    $2k-3k 2 $180,000 $90,000

    Blueox Credit Union's average total fees were $2,230, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 81 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 92 $11,850,000 $128,804
    3-4% 36 $4,500,000 $125,000
    <2.5% 7 $735,000 $105,000
    4-5% 2 $370,000 $185,000

    During 2020, Blueox Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.25%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 92 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 76 $10,340,000 $136,053 $2,170 3.04%
    $100,000 or less 48 $3,600,000 $75,000 $2,028 3.01%
    $200k-400k 12 $3,100,000 $258,333 $2,451 3.13%
    $400k-600k 1 $415,000 $415,000 $2,873 2.68%

    2020 saw Blueox Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 76 originations, totaling $10,340,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 52 $5,250,000 $100,962 $2,099 3.05%
    $50k-75k 39 $4,275,000 $109,615 $2,146 3.01%
    $75k-100k 19 $2,805,000 $147,632 $2,117 3.03%
    $100k-150k 15 $2,495,000 $166,333 $2,183 3.20%
    $150k-250k 10 $2,350,000 $235,000 $2,485 2.88%
    $250k+ 2 $280,000 $140,000 $2,013 2.56%

    Blueox Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 52 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 39 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 47 $5,875,000 $125,000 $2,120 3.01%
    30-36% 29 $3,585,000 $123,621 $2,048 3.14%
    <20% 17 $1,955,000 $115,000 $2,061 2.85%
    45% 7 $1,035,000 $147,857 $2,317 3.14%
    >60% 4 $500,000 $125,000 $2,960 3.38%
    36% 4 $580,000 $145,000 $2,267 3.03%
    40% 4 $570,000 $142,500 $2,295 3.12%
    37% 3 $375,000 $125,000 $2,083 3.21%
    47% 3 $335,000 $111,667 $2,177 3.08%
    38% 3 $395,000 $131,667 $2,225 2.71%
    43% 2 $180,000 $90,000 $1,922 2.69%
    44% 2 $160,000 $80,000 $1,842 2.63%
    48% 2 $230,000 $115,000 $1,955 2.75%
    46% 2 $290,000 $145,000 $2,459 2.75%
    41% 2 $660,000 $330,000 $3,012 2.78%
    42% 2 $190,000 $95,000 $2,287 3.25%
    50-60% 2 $190,000 $95,000 $1,972 3.94%
    39% 1 $215,000 $215,000 $2,437 3.25%
    49% 1 $135,000 $135,000 $2,266 3.00%

    Blueox Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 47 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 29 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 78 $10,800,000 $138,462 $2,224 3.09%
    Other Asian 45 $4,825,000 $107,222 $2,040 2.92%
    Not provided 5 $845,000 $169,000 $2,110 2.93%
    Asian 4 $460,000 $115,000 $2,183 3.44%
    American Indian 2 $300,000 $150,000 $2,329 2.88%
    Black 3 $225,000 $75,000 $1,658 3.17%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.39%

    Blueox 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
    64.96%

    Blueox 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 137 $17,455,000 $127,409

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 4 $420,000 $105,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 133 $17,035,000 $128,083

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 7 $585,000 $83,571 $2,060 2.82%
    40-60% 24 $2,600,000 $108,333 $2,076 2.84%
    60-80% 68 $9,300,000 $136,765 $2,185 3.08%
    80-100% 38 $4,970,000 $130,789 $2,157 3.11%