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 Cash Out Refi and Home Purchase loans. United has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top (well, only) market is Chicago.

United has a below average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. United is typically an average 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

6

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$750,000

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) 6 $750,000 $125,000 $4,831 3.89%
United's top markets include and Chicago among others.

Their top states include:
  • Illinois (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 6 $750,000 $125,000 $4,831 3.89%

    For 2020, United's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 6 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 4 $460,000 $115,000 $3,846 3.84%
    Home Purchase 1 $155,000 $155,000 $6,546 4.25%
    Refi 1 $135,000 $135,000 $7,057 3.75%

    For 2020, United's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 4 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 1 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 5 $665,000 $133,000 $5,163 3.95%
    15 Year 1 $85,000 $85,000 $3,168 3.60%

    For 2020, United's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 5 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 1 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 4 $560,000 $140,000
    4-5% 2 $190,000 $95,000

    During 2020, United's average interest rate for loans was 3.95%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 4 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 3 $425,000 $141,667 $5,950 3.92%
    $100,000 or less 2 $120,000 $60,000 $3,654 3.93%
    $200k-400k 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,826 3.75%

    2020 saw United place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 3 originations, totaling $425,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $75k-100k 3 $445,000 $148,333 $4,513 3.87%
    $150k-250k 1 $135,000 $135,000 $4,248 3.75%
    $50k-75k 1 $135,000 $135,000 $7,057 3.75%
    $50k or less 1 $35,000 $35,000 $4,140 4.25%

    United lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $75k-100k range, with 3 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 1 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 2 $270,000 $135,000 $5,652 3.75%
    37% 1 $85,000 $85,000 $3,168 3.60%
    38% 1 $155,000 $155,000 $6,546 4.25%
    40% 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,826 3.75%
    42% 1 $35,000 $35,000 $4,140 4.25%

    United lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 2 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 37%, with 1 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Black 5 $595,000 $119,000 $4,488 3.82%
    White 1 $155,000 $155,000 $6,546 4.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    60.00%

    United has a low approval rate. They may have poor market targeting or stringent lending standards.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 6 $750,000 $125,000

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 6 $750,000 $125,000

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 1 $85,000 $85,000 $3,168 3.60%
    40-60% 1 $135,000 $135,000 $7,057 3.75%
    60-80% 3 $325,000 $108,333 $4,978 4.08%
    80-100% 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,826 3.75%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    UNITED COMMUNITY BANK Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Incorrect information on your report 1 16.7%
    UNITED COMMUNITY BANK Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 16.7%
    UNITED COMMUNITY BANK Conventional home mortgage Closing on a mortgage 1 16.7%
    UNITED COMMUNITY BANK Conventional home mortgage Trouble during payment process 3 50.0%