Star Usa Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Charleston, WV

LEI: 5493002Z4GZF8C2F3T27

Tax ID: 25-6035142

5 stars - Updated: 4/18/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 9 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: Charleston, Beckley, Minneapolis, New York, and Grand Rapids among others. We have data for 54 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Star Usa 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. 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 Cash-out Refi 6.03% 4/18/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 10.39% 4/18/24
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Originations

80

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$5,160,000

Relative Rate

Star Usa Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 4.95%.

The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.

This yields a difference of -1.53%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Star Usa Federal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $4,229.

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 $9,089.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
CHARLESTON, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $475,000 $158,333 $3,386 5.28%
Outside of Metro Areas 9 $415,000 $46,111 $2,005 9.99%
BECKLEY, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $380,000 $190,000 $3,378 6.25%
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-BLOOMINGTON, MN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $295,000 $59,000 $0 9.97%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $220,000 $110,000 $0 9.13%
GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $180,000 $90,000 $0 9.75%
DENVER-AURORA-LAKEWOOD, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $170,000 $85,000 $0 10.25%
ROCHESTER, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $150,000 $75,000 $0 9.38%
BOISE CITY, ID (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $140,000 $70,000 $0 10.38%
BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $130,000 $65,000 $0 8.88%
BUFFALO-CHEEKTOWAGA, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 9.50%
ELKHART-GOSHEN, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $125,000 $41,667 $0 9.42%
RACINE, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 10.25%
Helena, MT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 11.00%
LANSING-EAST LANSING, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 9.75%
HARRISBURG-CARLISLE, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $0 8.00%
ALBANY-SCHENECTADY-TROY, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 10.25%
GREELEY, CO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 9.75%
SOUTH BEND-MISHAWAKA, IN-MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 9.75%
ST. CLOUD, MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 9.50%
POUGHKEEPSIE-NEWBURGH-MIDDLETOWN, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 9.75%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $75,000 $25,000 $0 9.92%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 9.75%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 9.50%
JACKSON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 10.75%
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $0 11.00%
TOLEDO, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $60,000 $30,000 $0 10.25%
RICHMOND, VA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 9.50%
Sikeston, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 10.25%
LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 9.75%
JEFFERSON CITY, MO (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 10.75%
PITTSBURGH, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 10.25%
DES MOINES-WEST DES MOINES, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 9.25%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 9.50%
LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 8.30%
Mount Sterling, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 10.25%
Emporia, KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 10.00%
ORLANDO-KISSIMMEE-SANFORD, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 9.50%
BRIDGEPORT-STAMFORD-NORWALK, CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 8.50%
Holland, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 9.75%
Wahpeton, ND-MN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 11.00%
KANSAS CITY, MO-KS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 9.75%
ASHEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 11.25%
MONROE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 9.50%
Oskaloosa, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 10.25%
Cadillac, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 10.75%
Baraboo, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 10.25%
Stevens Point, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 10.00%
Traverse City, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 10.00%
CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 8.50%
BLOOMINGTON, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 8.75%
WAUSAU-WESTON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 9.75%
MORGANTOWN, WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 9.25%
WATERLOO-CEDAR FALLS, IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 9.00%
Star Usa Federal Credit Union's top markets include Charleston, Beckley, Minneapolis, New York, and Grand Rapids among others.

Their top states include:
  • West Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Michigan (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New York (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Minnesota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Colorado (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 80 $5,160,000 $64,500 $3,153 9.55%

    For 2023, Star Usa Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 80 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 75 $4,595,000 $61,267 $3,442 9.66%
    Refi 3 $265,000 $88,333 $4,229 8.07%
    Other 2 $300,000 $150,000 $2,182 7.85%

    For 2023, Star Usa Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 75 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 3 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 39 $1,825,000 $46,795 $4,111 9.72%
    Other 32 $2,690,000 $84,063 $2,103 9.55%
    15 Year 7 $185,000 $26,429 $2,005 9.85%
    1 Year 1 $255,000 $255,000 $2,359 5.75%
    30 Year 1 $205,000 $205,000 $4,229 4.95%

    For 2023, Star Usa Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 39 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 32 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 5 $855,000 $171,000

    Star Usa Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $4,229, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 5 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 73 $4,125,000 $56,507
    4-5% 2 $310,000 $155,000
    5-6% 2 $420,000 $210,000
    7-8% 2 $180,000 $90,000
    6-7% 1 $125,000 $125,000

    During 2023, Star Usa Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.95%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 73 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 69 $3,605,000 $52,246 $2,005 9.81%
    $100k-200k 9 $1,095,000 $121,667 $3,442 8.54%
    $200k-400k 2 $460,000 $230,000 $3,294 5.35%

    2023 saw Star Usa Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 69 originations, totaling $3,605,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k or less 30 $1,250,000 $41,667 $4,229 9.69%
    $50k-75k 21 $1,335,000 $63,571 $2,005 9.73%
    $75k-100k 20 $1,720,000 $86,000 $2,964 9.41%
    $100k-150k 8 $820,000 $102,500 $3,378 8.84%
    $150k-250k 1 $35,000 $35,000 $0 10.25%

    Star Usa Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k or less range, with 30 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 21 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 20 $1,360,000 $68,000 $3,825 9.65%
    20-30% 18 $860,000 $47,778 $0 9.81%
    39% 9 $575,000 $63,889 $0 9.42%
    41% 5 $245,000 $49,000 $0 9.85%
    40% 4 $220,000 $55,000 $0 9.38%
    38% 4 $240,000 $60,000 $0 9.81%
    <20% 3 $405,000 $135,000 $2,156 6.88%
    36% 3 $205,000 $68,333 $0 9.50%
    37% 3 $315,000 $105,000 $4,229 8.32%
    43% 3 $205,000 $68,333 $4,397 8.92%
    45% 3 $165,000 $55,000 $0 10.42%
    44% 2 $120,000 $60,000 $0 10.68%
    46% 2 $90,000 $45,000 $0 10.38%
    42% 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 9.75%

    Star Usa Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 20 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 18 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 46 $3,390,000 $73,696 $3,383 9.32%
    Not provided 29 $1,595,000 $55,000 $0 9.85%
    American Indian 2 $80,000 $40,000 $0 9.75%
    Black 2 $80,000 $40,000 $2,005 10.60%
    Other Asian 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 9.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    89.69%

    Star Usa Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    -93.75%

    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
    100.0 1 $25,000 $25,000
    1010.28 1 $35,000 $35,000
    1039.55 1 $35,000 $35,000
    1086.88 1 $35,000 $35,000
    1107.66 1 $35,000 $35,000
    1111.0 1 $15,000 $15,000
    1210.0 1 $25,000 $25,000
    1217.28 1 $55,000 $55,000
    1243.0 1 $25,000 $25,000
    1250.0 23 $1,465,000 $63,696
    1265.42 1 $45,000 $45,000
    1275.38 1 $45,000 $45,000
    1326.76 1 $55,000 $55,000
    1368.14 1 $45,000 $45,000
    1387.17 1 $45,000 $45,000
    1477.07 1 $35,000 $35,000
    1621.11 1 $55,000 $55,000
    1760.0 1 $45,000 $45,000
    1768.82 1 $55,000 $55,000
    1816.36 1 $65,000 $65,000
    1888.0 1 $45,000 $45,000
    1934.81 1 $65,000 $65,000
    1950.0 1 $45,000 $45,000
    2001.59 1 $45,000 $45,000
    2300.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    2308.5 1 $75,000 $75,000
    2400.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    2513.67 1 $55,000 $55,000
    2574.29 1 $65,000 $65,000
    2650.0 1 $75,000 $75,000
    2871.86 1 $65,000 $65,000
    2935.48 1 $95,000 $95,000
    3029.35 1 $155,000 $155,000
    310.0 1 $15,000 $15,000
    3294.96 1 $105,000 $105,000
    3385.84 1 $75,000 $75,000
    3502.5 1 $95,000 $95,000
    3578.0 1 $85,000 $85,000
    3726.0 1 $95,000 $95,000
    4199.0 1 $105,000 $105,000
    447.2 1 $15,000 $15,000
    4656.0 1 $95,000 $95,000
    5140.33 1 $105,000 $105,000
    587.88 1 $15,000 $15,000
    627.99 1 $25,000 $25,000
    748.14 1 $25,000 $25,000
    799.0 1 $65,000 $65,000
    845.52 1 $25,000 $25,000
    873.88 1 $25,000 $25,000
    905.54 1 $35,000 $35,000
    953.37 1 $35,000 $35,000
    999.0 1 $85,000 $85,000
    NA 6 $900,000 $150,000

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    80 $5,160,000 $64,500

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 2 $300,000 $150,000 $2,359 7.75%
    40-60% 8 $650,000 $81,250 $3,577 8.11%
    60-80% 15 $845,000 $56,333 $3,825 9.26%
    80-100% 55 $3,365,000 $61,182 $2,005 9.91%