Meritus Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
Meritus Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi and Refi loans. Meritus Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Lafayette, Opelousas, and Morgan City among others. We have data for 3 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Meritus 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. Meritus 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 | 6.19% | 11/22/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 5.58% | 11/22/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 5.63% | 11/22/24 |
| 30 Year FHA Purchase | 6.27% | 11/22/24 |
| 30 Year VA Purchase | 6.27% | 11/22/24 |
| 30 Year USDA Purchase | 6.27% | 11/22/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 4.86% | 11/22/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 5.23% | 11/22/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 5.23% | 11/22/24 |
| 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
70Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$7,570,000Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAFAYETTE, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 65 | $7,055,000 | $108,538 | $3,141 | 3.60% |
| Opelousas, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $400,000 | $100,000 | $2,649 | 3.38% |
| Morgan City, LA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $115,000 | $115,000 | $3,806 | 3.00% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 69 | $7,515,000 | $108,913 | $3,131 | 3.58% |
| USDA | 1 | $55,000 | $55,000 | $2,489 | 3.50% |
For 2020, Meritus Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 69 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was USDA, with 1 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2020, Meritus Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 34 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 21 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2020, Meritus Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 47 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 10 Year, with 14 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
| Origination Fee/Closing Cost | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| $<1k | 43 | $3,305,000 | $76,860 |
| $1k-2k | 24 | $3,530,000 | $147,083 |
| $2k-3k | 3 | $735,000 | $245,000 |
Meritus Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $4,155, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 43 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4% | 42 | $4,520,000 | $107,619 |
| 2.5-3% | 16 | $1,930,000 | $120,625 |
| 4-5% | 10 | $1,050,000 | $105,000 |
| 5-6% | 2 | $70,000 | $35,000 |
During 2020, Meritus Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.17%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 42 originations.
Loan Sizing
2020 saw Meritus Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 36 originations, totaling $2,250,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Meritus Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 19 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 18 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Meritus Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 27 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 14 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications84.41%
Meritus Federal Credit Union has a below average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination35.71%
Meritus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 70 | $7,570,000 | $108,143 |
Occupancy Type Mix
| Dwelling Type | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured | 1 | $35,000 | $35,000 |
| Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built | 69 | $7,535,000 | $109,203 |
LTV Distribution
Complaints
| Bank Name | Product | Issue | 2020 CPFB Complaints | % of Total Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MORTGAGE LENDERS OF AMERICA | Conventional home mortgage | Trouble during payment process | 1 | 50.0% |
| MORTGAGE LENDERS OF AMERICA | Conventional home mortgage | Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage | 1 | 50.0% |