Star Usa Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Charleston, WV

LEI: 5493002Z4GZF8C2F3T27

Tax ID: 25-6035142

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 8 reviews

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Review & Overview

Star Usa Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase loans. Star Usa Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Beckley, Detroit, Hilton Head Island, Huntington, and Grand Rapids among others. We have data for 39 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Star Usa Federal 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. Star Usa 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
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.04% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.50% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.31% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 9.98% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 9.60% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 9.60% 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

65

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$5,965,000

Relative Rate

Star Usa Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.18%.

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

This yields a difference of -0.37%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Star Usa Federal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,130.

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
BECKLEY, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $500,000 $250,000 $3,448 6.41%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $420,000 $70,000 $0 8.93%
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $385,000 $385,000 $8,363 5.95%
Outside of Metro Areas 4 $330,000 $82,500 $3,574 8.44%
HUNTINGTON-ASHLAND, WV-KY-OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $320,000 $160,000 $3,915 6.41%
GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $315,000 $63,000 $0 10.34%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $285,000 $95,000 $0 8.83%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $285,000 $95,000 $0 8.97%
CHARLESTON, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $270,000 $135,000 $3,092 5.95%
Mount Gay-Shamrock, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $3,767 5.95%
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $210,000 $105,000 $0 11.18%
ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM-EASTON, PA-NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $170,000 $85,000 $0 9.00%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $145,000 $48,333 $0 10.13%
MANKATO, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $145,000 $145,000 $0 9.85%
ANN ARBOR, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $135,000 $45,000 $0 9.20%
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 11.30%
TOLEDO, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $120,000 $60,000 $0 8.05%
ALBANY-SCHENECTADY-TROY, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 11.30%
HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 8.35%
OCEAN CITY, NJ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 8.80%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 8.00%
Hannibal, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 11.60%
LANSING-EAST LANSING, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 8.65%
BOISE CITY, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 8.20%
LANCASTER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 11.30%
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 8.75%
Menomonie, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 8.00%
New Philadelphia-Dover, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 9.55%
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 10.00%
YORK-HANOVER, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 7.95%
MISSOULA, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 8.75%
Hudson, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 8.00%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 8.40%
Bluffton, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 11.70%
ROCHESTER, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 11.00%
WICHITA, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 11.00%
INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 9.25%
PEORIA, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 11.45%
Findlay, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 7.75%
Star Usa Federal Credit Union's top markets include Beckley, Detroit, Hilton Head Island, Huntington, and Grand Rapids among others.

Their top states include:
  • West Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Michigan (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Pennsylvania (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Ohio (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 65 $5,965,000 $91,769 $4,068 9.00%

    For 2024, Star Usa Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 65 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 59 $4,925,000 $83,475 $5,225 9.23%
    Refi 5 $755,000 $151,000 $2,931 6.95%
    Cash Out Refi 1 $285,000 $285,000 $3,992 5.95%

    For 2024, Star Usa Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 59 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 5 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 40 $3,470,000 $86,750 $0 9.32%
    20 Year 13 $545,000 $41,923 $0 9.75%
    30 Year 8 $1,740,000 $217,500 $4,130 6.18%
    15 Year 3 $185,000 $61,667 $3,574 8.98%
    10 Year 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 9.25%

    For 2024, Star Usa Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 40 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 13 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 9 $1,855,000 $206,111

    Star Usa Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $4,130, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 9 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 47 $3,435,000 $73,085
    7-8% 9 $675,000 $75,000
    5-6% 7 $1,415,000 $202,143
    6-7% 2 $440,000 $220,000

    During 2024, Star Usa Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.18%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 47 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 44 $2,610,000 $59,318 $2,343 9.29%
    $100k-200k 16 $1,980,000 $123,750 $3,253 9.06%
    $200k-400k 5 $1,375,000 $275,000 $4,903 6.32%

    2024 saw Star Usa Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 44 originations, totaling $2,610,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 23 $1,805,000 $78,478 $0 9.21%
    $50k or less 16 $1,190,000 $74,375 $3,196 9.03%
    $100k-150k 11 $1,315,000 $119,545 $3,201 8.84%
    $75k-100k 11 $1,105,000 $100,455 $5,486 9.19%
    $150k-250k 3 $165,000 $55,000 $3,574 8.23%
    $250k+ 1 $385,000 $385,000 $8,363 5.95%

    Star Usa Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 23 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 16 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 17 $1,525,000 $89,706 $3,147 8.17%
    30-36% 15 $1,275,000 $85,000 $4,482 9.39%
    43% 5 $365,000 $73,000 $0 9.33%
    37% 5 $595,000 $119,000 $3,992 8.36%
    <20% 5 $675,000 $135,000 $5,535 8.45%
    38% 4 $430,000 $107,500 $0 9.30%
    44% 3 $205,000 $68,333 $0 11.45%
    45% 3 $215,000 $71,667 $0 9.42%
    41% 3 $205,000 $68,333 $0 9.53%
    40% 2 $230,000 $115,000 $0 8.93%
    42% 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 9.25%
    36% 1 $135,000 $135,000 $0 11.30%
    47% 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 8.05%

    Star Usa Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 17 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 15 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 38 $4,070,000 $107,105 $4,068 8.52%
    Not provided 23 $1,625,000 $70,652 $0 9.78%
    Black 3 $235,000 $78,333 $0 8.55%
    Asian 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 11.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    97.81%

    Star Usa Federal 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
    -6.15%

    Star Usa 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
    1012.73 1 $15,000 $15,000
    1091.2 1 $35,000 $35,000
    1120.0 1 $25,000 $25,000
    1203.39 1 $45,000 $45,000
    1459.61 1 $45,000 $45,000
    1494.19 1 $45,000 $45,000
    1647.0 1 $35,000 $35,000
    1651.25 1 $35,000 $35,000
    1681.42 1 $35,000 $35,000
    1854.46 1 $65,000 $65,000
    1900.0 1 $45,000 $45,000
    1956.64 1 $65,000 $65,000
    2065.51 1 $45,000 $45,000
    2121.69 1 $45,000 $45,000
    2398.04 1 $55,000 $55,000
    2400.0 10 $720,000 $72,000
    2408.49 1 $55,000 $55,000
    2507.75 1 $85,000 $85,000
    2522.33 1 $85,000 $85,000
    2530.0 1 $65,000 $65,000
    2579.05 1 $55,000 $55,000
    2988.86 1 $145,000 $145,000
    3134.8 1 $145,000 $145,000
    3154.9 1 $85,000 $85,000
    3187.28 1 $105,000 $105,000
    3236.89 1 $65,000 $65,000
    3247.0 1 $65,000 $65,000
    3347.34 1 $75,000 $75,000
    3406.06 1 $75,000 $75,000
    3593.2 1 $115,000 $115,000
    3867.26 1 $95,000 $95,000
    3886.56 1 $125,000 $125,000
    3891.39 1 $105,000 $105,000
    3970.0 1 $135,000 $135,000
    4201.99 1 $95,000 $95,000
    4238.95 1 $85,000 $85,000
    4250.0 1 $105,000 $105,000
    4366.66 1 $95,000 $95,000
    450.0 1 $15,000 $15,000
    4859.51 1 $105,000 $105,000
    4973.07 1 $105,000 $105,000
    5043.33 1 $135,000 $135,000
    5397.5 1 $125,000 $125,000
    608.02 1 $25,000 $25,000
    6660.11 1 $145,000 $145,000
    732.12 1 $25,000 $25,000
    938.14 1 $15,000 $15,000
    NA 9 $1,855,000 $206,111

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    65 $5,965,000 $91,769

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    40-60% 5 $525,000 $105,000 $3,915 7.97%
    60-80% 15 $1,695,000 $113,000 $4,652 7.97%
    80-100% 43 $3,595,000 $83,605 $3,392 9.50%
    Over 100% 2 $150,000 $75,000 $0 8.65%