Southeastern Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Valdosta, GA

LEI: 5493003T62KDXQ6J4W58

Tax ID: 58-0801176

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Review & Overview

Southeastern Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. Southeastern Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Valdosta, Tifton, Waycross, Albany, and Brunswick among others. We have data for 14 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Southeastern 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. Southeastern 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
30 Year Conventional Purchase 7.19% 12/16/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.86% 12/16/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.27% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 7.07% 12/16/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.56% 12/16/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.56% 12/16/24
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Originations

247

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$42,205,000

Awards

SOUTHEASTERN Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans gold SOUTHEASTERN Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans gold
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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
VALDOSTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 146 $21,150,000 $144,863 $3,215 4.18%
Tifton, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $6,635,000 $603,182 $2,468 4.36%
Waycross, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 48 $6,310,000 $131,458 $2,369 4.07%
Outside of Metro Areas 22 $3,740,000 $170,000 $3,415 4.14%
ALBANY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,895,000 $379,000 $0 4.35%
BRUNSWICK, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $610,000 $152,500 $3,344 4.05%
ATLANTA-SANDY SPRINGS-ALPHARETTA, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $565,000 $188,333 $4,199 3.93%
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $3,594 3.55%
Moultrie, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $290,000 $145,000 $3,504 4.03%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $215,000 $215,000 $0 4.75%
Douglas, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $0 5.00%
TALLAHASSEE, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 4.00%
St. Marys, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $2,273 3.80%
Fitzgerald, GA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $2,191 4.75%
Southeastern Credit Union's top markets include Valdosta, Tifton, Waycross, Albany, and Brunswick among others.

Their top states include:
  • Georgia (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 237 $41,345,000 $174,451 $3,029 4.15%
    HELOC 10 $860,000 $86,000 n/a 4.54%

    For 2020, Southeastern Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 237 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was HELOC, with 10 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 115 $21,625,000 $188,043 $2,848 4.18%
    Home Purchase 81 $12,405,000 $153,148 $3,176 4.16%
    Cash Out Refi 45 $7,605,000 $169,000 $3,122 4.12%
    Home Improvement 3 $195,000 $65,000 $0 4.62%
    NA 3 $375,000 $125,000 $0 4.17%

    For 2020, Southeastern Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 115 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 81 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    15 Year 102 $16,220,000 $159,020 $2,415 4.35%
    30 Year 52 $10,950,000 $210,577 $3,290 3.85%
    20 Year 45 $6,695,000 $148,778 $2,964 3.86%
    Other 24 $6,480,000 $270,000 $0 4.52%
    10 Year 10 $650,000 $65,000 $2,475 4.20%
    1 Year 9 $845,000 $93,889 $0 4.42%
    5 Year 3 $215,000 $71,667 $0 4.33%
    3 Year 2 $150,000 $75,000 $0 4.12%

    For 2020, Southeastern Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 15 Year, with 102 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 52 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 52 $4,800,000 $92,308
    $1k-2k 43 $8,165,000 $189,884
    $2k-3k 9 $3,035,000 $337,222
    $3k-4k 4 $1,760,000 $440,000
    $4k-5k 1 $565,000 $565,000

    Southeastern Credit Union's average total fees were $3,290, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 52 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 138 $24,740,000 $179,275
    4-5% 88 $14,620,000 $166,136
    5-6% 21 $2,845,000 $135,476

    During 2020, Southeastern Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.85%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 138 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 99 $5,895,000 $59,545 $2,267 4.38%
    $100k-200k 87 $12,265,000 $140,977 $2,738 4.04%
    $200k-400k 45 $12,175,000 $270,556 $3,729 3.90%
    $400k-600k 9 $4,225,000 $469,444 $6,557 4.06%
    $1MM+ 5 $5,905,000 $1,181,000 $0 4.45%
    $600k-1MM 2 $1,740,000 $870,000 $0 4.63%

    2020 saw Southeastern Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 99 originations, totaling $5,895,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 35 $4,075,000 $116,429 $2,574 4.08%
    $100k-150k 34 $6,480,000 $190,588 $3,369 3.91%
    $50k or less 28 $3,060,000 $109,286 $2,601 4.09%
    $75k-100k 27 $3,575,000 $132,407 $2,842 4.02%
    $150k-250k 23 $3,675,000 $159,783 $3,528 4.13%
    $250k+ 20 $4,100,000 $205,000 $4,852 4.16%

    Southeastern Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 35 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 34 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 51 $8,295,000 $162,647 $2,929 3.99%
    <20% 43 $4,915,000 $114,302 $2,764 4.03%
    30-36% 36 $4,730,000 $131,389 $3,211 4.32%
    39% 8 $1,520,000 $190,000 $3,614 4.07%
    50-60% 5 $1,125,000 $225,000 $2,691 4.01%
    42% 5 $1,235,000 $247,000 $3,236 3.70%
    40% 4 $600,000 $150,000 $2,759 4.01%
    41% 4 $810,000 $202,500 $4,252 4.04%
    38% 3 $395,000 $131,667 $3,065 3.70%
    48% 2 $110,000 $55,000 $1,933 4.20%
    43% 2 $460,000 $230,000 $3,196 3.70%
    37% 2 $310,000 $155,000 $2,955 4.05%
    44% 2 $410,000 $205,000 $3,513 3.65%
    36% 1 $85,000 $85,000 $2,048 3.60%

    Southeastern Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 51 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 43 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 152 $23,200,000 $152,632 $3,007 4.05%
    Not applicable 75 $16,745,000 $223,267 $0 4.40%
    Black 19 $2,045,000 $107,632 $3,204 4.19%
    Asian 1 $215,000 $215,000 $3,504 4.05%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    90.73%

    Southeastern Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    89.07%

    Southeastern Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 247 $42,205,000 $170,870

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Manufactured 2 $280,000 $140,000
    Multifamily:Site-Built 14 $7,760,000 $554,286
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 4 $170,000 $42,500
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 227 $33,995,000 $149,758

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 11 $865,000 $78,636 $2,268 4.46%
    40-60% 34 $4,020,000 $118,235 $2,474 4.17%
    60-80% 91 $12,655,000 $139,066 $3,153 4.21%
    80-100% 86 $21,020,000 $244,419 $3,073 4.03%
    Over 100% 2 $520,000 $260,000 $0 4.05%
    Under 20% 7 $545,000 $77,857 $0 4.67%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    SOUTHSTATE CORPORATION Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 14.3%
    SOUTHSTATE CORPORATION Conventional home mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 14.3%
    SOUTHSTATE CORPORATION Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 5 71.4%