Americu Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Rome, NY

LEI: 5493002C1SVHOFTWF108

Tax ID: 15-0542361

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    • Review & Overview

    Americu Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi, Home Purchase, and Refi loans. Americu Credit Union 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.) Their top markets by origination volume include: Syracuse, Utica, Watertown, Auburn, and Ogdensburg among others. We have data for 22 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    Americu Credit Union has an average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Americu 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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    Mortgage Type     		Simulated Rate Simulation Date
    Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.27% 12/16/24
    30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.63% 12/16/24
    30 Year Conventional Refi 6.07% 12/16/24
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.60% 12/16/24
    30 Year FHA Purchase 6.90% 12/16/24
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.82% 12/16/24
    15 Year Conventional Refi 5.73% 12/16/24
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.73% 12/16/24
    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

    2,341

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $300,235,000

    Awards

    AMERICU Credit Union FHA Loans gold
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    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
    SYRACUSE, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 925 $116,375,000 $125,811 $2,461 3.28%
    UTICA-ROME, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 883 $105,765,000 $119,779 $2,379 3.45%
    WATERTOWN-FORT DRUM, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 232 $38,370,000 $165,388 $3,275 3.34%
    Outside of Metro Areas 92 $12,660,000 $137,609 $2,924 3.34%
    Auburn, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 101 $10,005,000 $99,059 $2,063 3.57%
    Ogdensburg-Massena, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 34 $5,040,000 $148,235 $2,789 3.65%
    Oneonta, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,165,000 $240,556 $4,091 3.21%
    ROCHESTER, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,590,000 $159,000 $3,721 3.65%
    Cortland, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $1,395,000 $82,059 $1,598 3.82%
    Gloversville, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $1,285,000 $183,571 $4,631 3.25%
    ALBANY-SCHENECTADY-TROY, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $755,000 $151,000 $3,413 2.47%
    BUFFALO-CHEEKTOWAGA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $670,000 $167,500 $3,073 3.75%
    Amsterdam, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $545,000 $181,667 $4,234 3.54%
    KINGSTON, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $520,000 $260,000 $4,522 3.25%
    PROVIDENCE-WARWICK, RI-MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $3,968 2.88%
    Malone, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $460,000 $230,000 $4,822 3.62%
    Hudson, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $430,000 $215,000 $2,482 2.62%
    GLENS FALLS, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $430,000 $215,000 $1,992 3.19%
    Seneca Falls, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $410,000 $102,500 $2,605 3.65%
    ITHACA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $395,000 $131,667 $2,165 2.88%
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $275,000 $275,000 $3,040 2.50%
    BINGHAMTON, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $190,000 $95,000 $2,368 2.68%
    Americu Credit Union's top markets include Syracuse, Utica, Watertown, Auburn, and Ogdensburg among others.

    Their top states include:
  • New York (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Massachusetts (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)

    • Similar Lenders

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

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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 1,874 $265,700,000 $141,782 $2,479 3.59%
    HELOC 418 $27,410,000 $65,574 n/a 2.39%
    FHA 31 $3,875,000 $125,000 $4,758 3.70%
    VA 18 $3,250,000 $180,556 $5,551 3.60%

    For 2020, Americu Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,874 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 418 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 757 $80,115,000 $105,832 $1,447 4.02%
    Home Purchase 675 $109,035,000 $161,533 $3,642 3.49%
    Refi 461 $67,345,000 $146,085 $2,082 2.88%
    Home Improvement 280 $33,010,000 $117,893 $5,939 2.65%
    Other 168 $10,730,000 $63,869 $0 2.53%

    For 2020, Americu Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 757 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 675 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 886 $155,950,000 $176,016 $3,621 3.57%
    15 Year 578 $75,110,000 $129,948 $1,941 3.35%
    Other 463 $33,775,000 $72,948 $1,670 2.48%
    10 Year 203 $12,645,000 $62,291 $864 4.02%
    20 Year 136 $19,260,000 $141,618 $1,939 4.03%
    5 Year 74 $3,460,000 $46,757 $633 3.82%
    3 Year 1 $35,000 $35,000 $370 3.49%

    For 2020, Americu Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 886 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 578 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 1,270 $146,220,000 $115,134
    $1k-2k 444 $75,050,000 $169,032
    $2k-3k 123 $27,355,000 $222,398
    $3k-4k 48 $10,400,000 $216,667
    $5k+ 21 $8,635,000 $411,190
    $4k-5k 16 $5,100,000 $318,750

    Americu Credit Union's average total fees were $3,621, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 1,270 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 1,088 $159,980,000 $147,040
    <2.5% 473 $50,935,000 $107,685
    2.5-3% 431 $64,885,000 $150,545
    4-5% 212 $16,170,000 $76,274
    5-6% 66 $4,210,000 $63,788
    6-7% 43 $2,575,000 $59,884
    7-8% 21 $1,315,000 $62,619
    Over 8% 7 $165,000 $23,571

    During 2020, Americu Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.57%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 1,088 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 1,027 $56,305,000 $54,825 $1,394 3.57%
    $100k-200k 905 $128,865,000 $142,392 $2,778 3.27%
    $200k-400k 377 $98,125,000 $260,279 $3,831 3.12%
    $400k-600k 26 $12,270,000 $471,923 $6,286 3.11%
    $600k-1MM 6 $4,670,000 $778,333 $9,099 3.15%

    2020 saw Americu Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 1,027 originations, totaling $56,305,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 598 $87,300,000 $145,987 $2,671 3.24%
    $50k-75k 557 $57,165,000 $102,630 $2,279 3.50%
    $75k-100k 462 $54,370,000 $117,684 $2,415 3.39%
    $50k or less 368 $30,080,000 $81,739 $2,368 3.70%
    $150k-250k 288 $52,140,000 $181,042 $2,903 3.08%
    $250k+ 60 $18,840,000 $314,000 $4,542 2.95%

    Americu Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 598 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 557 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 666 $86,870,000 $130,435 $2,448 3.15%
    30-36% 483 $66,575,000 $137,836 $2,711 3.42%
    <20% 257 $34,755,000 $135,233 $2,378 2.87%
    36% 105 $12,885,000 $122,714 $2,461 3.62%
    41% 99 $11,715,000 $118,333 $2,360 3.72%
    42% 95 $10,925,000 $115,000 $2,343 3.86%
    39% 91 $10,805,000 $118,736 $2,130 3.65%
    40% 88 $10,490,000 $119,205 $2,771 3.48%
    37% 81 $9,635,000 $118,951 $2,599 3.69%
    38% 73 $8,845,000 $121,164 $2,697 3.63%
    43% 57 $7,505,000 $131,667 $3,069 3.79%
    44% 51 $5,815,000 $114,020 $3,014 3.30%
    45% 41 $5,375,000 $131,098 $2,550 3.44%
    50-60% 40 $4,630,000 $115,750 $1,999 3.74%
    46% 37 $3,735,000 $100,946 $2,468 3.66%
    48% 29 $3,855,000 $132,931 $4,447 3.52%
    47% 23 $2,995,000 $130,217 $3,073 3.85%
    49% 19 $1,965,000 $103,421 $2,066 3.56%
    >60% 5 $845,000 $169,000 $982 4.70%

    Americu Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 666 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 483 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 2,270 $290,460,000 $127,956 $2,525 3.37%
    Asian 33 $4,945,000 $149,848 $3,002 3.51%
    Black 30 $4,140,000 $138,000 $3,510 3.63%
    Not provided 5 $455,000 $91,000 $2,820 2.67%
    Other Asian 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,158 3.88%
    American Indian 1 $85,000 $85,000 $2,209 2.75%
    Not applicable 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 1.99%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    82.59%

    Americu Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    91.76%

    Americu Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 2,341 $300,235,000 $128,251

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 44 $4,670,000 $106,136
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 2,297 $295,565,000 $128,674

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 360 $21,270,000 $59,083 $846 3.52%
    40-60% 309 $32,025,000 $103,641 $1,641 3.12%
    60-80% 613 $98,605,000 $160,856 $2,499 3.25%
    80-100% 791 $139,775,000 $176,707 $3,543 3.45%
    Over 100% 3 $755,000 $251,667 $12,686 3.79%
    Under 20% 262 $7,250,000 $27,672 $532 3.54%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    AMERICA FIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 2 66.7%
    AMERICA FIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 33.3%