Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
Columbia, SCLEI: 5493004JGZVB2EPI6W51
Tax ID: 57-0314480
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Review & Overview
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Refi, Home Improvement, and Home Purchase loans. Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Columbia, Greenville, Myrtle Beach, Charleston, and Hilton Head Island among others. We have data for 11 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Palmetto Citizens 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. Palmetto Citizens 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) | 5.96% | 6/22/25 |
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.33% | 6/22/25 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.12% | 6/22/25 |
| 30 Year FHA Purchase | 6.72% | 6/22/25 |
| 30 Year FHA Refi | 6.72% | 6/22/25 |
| 30 Year VA Purchase | 6.72% | 6/22/25 |
| 30 Year VA Refi | 6.72% | 6/22/25 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 5.49% | 6/22/25 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 7.96% | 6/22/25 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 7.96% | 6/22/25 |
| 15 Year FHA Refi | 6.00% | 6/22/25 |
| 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
565Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$64,595,000Awards
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Relative Rate
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was
5.93%.
The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.
This yields a difference of -0.62%.
Relative Fees (Closing Costs)
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate
mortgage were $5,173.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 537 | $60,115,000 | $111,946 | $4,472 | 7.99% |
| GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $785,000 | $157,000 | $5,172 | 8.53% |
| MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $675,000 | $225,000 | $5,512 | 6.25% |
| CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $570,000 | $285,000 | $5,952 | 5.81% |
| HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $565,000 | $565,000 | $9,642 | 5.38% |
| Newberry, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $450,000 | $112,500 | $6,867 | 7.63% |
| Orangeburg, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 4 | $450,000 | $112,500 | $3,585 | 8.19% |
| CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $340,000 | $170,000 | $0 | 7.63% |
| Outside of Metro Areas | 4 | $330,000 | $82,500 | $4,459 | 7.94% |
| AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GA-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 2 | $220,000 | $110,000 | $3,743 | 9.44% |
| SPARTANBURG, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $95,000 | $95,000 | $3,679 | 6.63% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HELOC | 425 | $38,715,000 | $91,094 | n/a | 8.52% |
| Conventional | 140 | $25,880,000 | $184,857 | $4,547 | 6.34% |
For 2024, Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 425 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 140 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2024, Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 332 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 175 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
For 2024, Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 416 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 76 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $5,173, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 44 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-8% | 225 | $22,595,000 | $100,422 |
| Over 8% | 171 | $13,445,000 | $78,626 |
| 5-6% | 83 | $16,725,000 | $201,506 |
| 6-7% | 67 | $9,995,000 | $149,179 |
| 4-5% | 6 | $1,230,000 | $205,000 |
During 2024, Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 5.93%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 7-8%, with 225 originations.
Loan Sizing
2024 saw Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 322 originations, totaling $18,160,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 133 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 130 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 107 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 83 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications74.23%
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union has a below average approval rate.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination73.63%
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union has a below average pick rate.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 565 | $64,595,000 | $114,327 |