United Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Chicago, IL

LEI: 549300631WQW7LPEC356

Tax ID: 36-1894017

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Review & Overview

United is a smaller mortgage company specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. United has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top (well, only) market is Chicago.

United 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. United 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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Originations

65

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$9,455,000

Awards

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Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 65 $9,455,000 $145,462 $1,350 4.11%
United's top markets include and Chicago among others.

Their top states include:
  • Illinois (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Similar Lenders

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    Similarity Rank: 28
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 65 $9,455,000 $145,462 $1,350 4.11%

    For 2018, United'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
    Refi 51 $7,325,000 $143,627 $913 4.08%
    Home Purchase 12 $1,910,000 $159,167 $3,420 4.35%
    Cash Out Refi 2 $220,000 $110,000 $839 3.55%

    For 2018, United's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 51 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 12 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 30 $5,170,000 $172,333 $1,724 4.23%
    20 Year 13 $1,535,000 $118,077 $1,043 4.69%
    15 Year 12 $1,730,000 $144,167 $835 3.60%
    10 Year 10 $1,020,000 $102,000 $1,069 3.63%

    For 2018, United's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 30 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 61 $8,855,000 $145,164
    $1k-2k 3 $315,000 $105,000
    $2k-3k 1 $285,000 $285,000

    United's average total fees were $1,724, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 61 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 31 $5,325,000 $171,774
    3-4% 28 $3,660,000 $130,714
    5-6% 6 $470,000 $78,333

    During 2018, United's average interest rate for loans was 4.23%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 31 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 39 $5,705,000 $146,282 $1,499 4.09%
    $100,000 or less 15 $1,005,000 $67,000 $1,287 4.21%
    $200k-400k 10 $2,310,000 $231,000 $898 4.05%
    $400k-600k 1 $435,000 $435,000 $746 4.25%

    2018 saw United place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 39 originations, totaling $5,705,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 20 $2,710,000 $135,500 $1,193 4.04%
    $75k-100k 17 $2,515,000 $147,941 $1,287 4.24%
    $50k-75k 13 $1,595,000 $122,692 $2,071 4.13%
    $150k-250k 9 $1,715,000 $190,556 $1,023 3.94%
    $50k or less 4 $540,000 $135,000 $751 4.09%
    $250k+ 2 $380,000 $190,000 $1,421 4.50%

    United lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 20 originations. The second most popular income band? $75k-100k, with 17 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 19 $2,725,000 $143,421 $1,664 4.07%
    30-36% 16 $2,860,000 $178,750 $954 3.99%
    <20% 13 $1,485,000 $114,231 $1,506 3.94%
    41% 3 $485,000 $161,667 $2,506 4.25%
    39% 2 $250,000 $125,000 $746 3.93%
    38% 2 $250,000 $125,000 $1,086 4.13%
    40% 2 $400,000 $200,000 $909 4.13%
    37% 1 $165,000 $165,000 $751 3.60%
    44% 1 $145,000 $145,000 $836 4.25%
    50-60% 1 $215,000 $215,000 $751 3.60%

    United lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 19 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 16 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 31 $5,065,000 $163,387 $1,405 4.04%
    Black 28 $3,500,000 $125,000 $1,107 4.10%
    Asian 6 $890,000 $148,333 $2,485 4.54%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    74.76%

    United has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    81.54%

    United has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1000.0 1 $105,000 $105,000
    1125.0 1 $115,000 $115,000
    1515.0 1 $155,000 $155,000
    2800.0 1 $285,000 $285,000
    412.5 1 $45,000 $45,000
    540.0 1 $55,000 $55,000
    562.5 1 $55,000 $55,000
    950.0 1 $95,000 $95,000
    NA 57 $8,545,000 $149,912

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 65 $9,455,000 $145,462

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 8 $670,000 $83,750 $960 3.76%
    40-60% 7 $1,075,000 $153,571 $1,322 4.09%
    60-80% 37 $5,735,000 $155,000 $1,338 4.19%
    80-100% 12 $1,950,000 $162,500 $1,674 4.19%
    Under 20% 1 $25,000 $25,000 $1,426 3.50%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    UNITED COMMUNITY BANK Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 25.0%
    UNITED COMMUNITY BANK Other type of mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 25.0%
    UNITED COMMUNITY BANK Other type of mortgage Struggling to pay mortgage 1 25.0%
    UNITED COMMUNITY BANK Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 25.0%