United Community Bank Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Poynette, WI

LEI: 5493006F76Q4E2E2RJ61

Tax ID: 39-0148050

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Review & Overview

United Community Bank is a smaller bank specializing in Home Purchase and Refi loans. United Community Bank has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Madison, Baraboo, Watertown, Whitewater, and Milwaukee among others. We have data for 7 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

United Community Bank 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. United Community Bank 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

93

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$17,545,000

Awards

United Community Bank 30 Year Conventional Loans gold United Community Bank 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
MADISON, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 64 $11,590,000 $181,094 $1,454 4.67%
Outside of Metro Areas 12 $2,200,000 $183,333 $1,293 4.55%
Baraboo, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,305,000 $435,000 $0 5.17%
Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,140,000 $142,500 $1,178 4.80%
Whitewater, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $865,000 $288,333 $1,473 4.79%
MILWAUKEE-WAUKESHA, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $2,216 4.50%
JANESVILLE-BELOIT, WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $140,000 $70,000 $364 4.50%
United Community Bank's top markets include Madison, Baraboo, Watertown, Whitewater, and Milwaukee among others.

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  • Wisconsin (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 93 $17,545,000 $188,656 $1,389 4.68%

    For 2018, United Community Bank's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 93 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 49 $10,895,000 $222,347 $1,592 4.67%
    Refi 30 $5,240,000 $174,667 $994 4.62%
    Cash Out Refi 8 $1,190,000 $148,750 $1,858 4.59%
    Home Improvement 5 $185,000 $37,000 $522 5.40%
    Other 1 $35,000 $35,000 $364 4.50%

    For 2018, United Community Bank's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 49 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 30 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 34 $6,980,000 $205,294 $1,532 4.54%
    5 Year 21 $4,925,000 $234,524 $534 4.94%
    1 Year 14 $2,400,000 $171,429 $239 4.88%
    20 Year 8 $1,600,000 $200,000 $1,442 4.30%
    3 Year 6 $830,000 $138,333 $0 4.87%
    Other 5 $215,000 $43,000 $574 5.00%
    15 Year 4 $560,000 $140,000 $1,858 4.03%
    10 Year 1 $35,000 $35,000 $364 4.50%

    For 2018, United Community Bank's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 34 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 5 Year, with 21 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 49 $8,425,000 $171,939
    $1k-2k 5 $1,145,000 $229,000

    United Community Bank's average total fees were $1,532, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 49 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 73 $13,955,000 $191,164
    5-6% 15 $2,995,000 $199,667
    3-4% 5 $595,000 $119,000

    During 2018, United Community Bank's average interest rate for loans was 4.54%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 73 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 29 $4,015,000 $138,448 $1,443 4.64%
    $100,000 or less 27 $1,525,000 $56,481 $1,052 4.76%
    $200k-400k 27 $6,765,000 $250,556 $1,591 4.72%
    $400k-600k 7 $3,085,000 $440,714 $1,609 4.46%
    $600k-1MM 3 $2,155,000 $718,333 $0 4.67%

    2018 saw United Community Bank place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 29 originations, totaling $4,015,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 17 $2,165,000 $127,353 $1,247 4.73%
    $100k-150k 15 $2,275,000 $151,667 $1,224 4.81%
    $150k-250k 14 $3,450,000 $246,429 $1,745 4.42%
    $75k-100k 12 $1,770,000 $147,500 $1,435 4.86%
    $50k or less 8 $690,000 $86,250 $1,301 4.34%
    $250k+ 6 $1,680,000 $280,000 $1,440 4.58%

    United Community Bank lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 17 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 15 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 23 $3,855,000 $167,609 $1,471 4.52%
    30-36% 19 $2,715,000 $142,895 $1,073 4.74%
    <20% 8 $1,910,000 $238,750 $2,037 4.23%
    43% 4 $770,000 $192,500 $1,678 4.56%
    50-60% 4 $550,000 $137,500 $0 5.29%
    40% 3 $405,000 $135,000 $1,373 4.75%
    36% 3 $525,000 $175,000 $960 4.17%
    38% 2 $390,000 $195,000 $833 4.94%
    >60% 2 $440,000 $220,000 $0 4.88%
    41% 1 $165,000 $165,000 $906 4.50%
    42% 1 $5,000 $5,000 $553 6.00%
    39% 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 5.63%
    47% 1 $145,000 $145,000 $1,682 5.00%

    United Community Bank lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 23 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 19 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 72 $12,030,000 $167,083 $1,389 4.65%
    Not applicable 21 $5,515,000 $262,619 $0 4.79%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    92.04%

    United Community Bank has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    88.17%

    United Community Bank has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    0.0 1 $25,000 $25,000
    NA 92 $17,520,000 $190,435

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 3 $1,775,000 $591,667
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 2 $160,000 $80,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 88 $15,610,000 $177,386

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 8 $1,130,000 $141,250 $1,334 4.40%
    40-60% 19 $3,975,000 $209,211 $1,170 4.58%
    60-80% 44 $8,610,000 $195,682 $1,730 4.73%
    80-100% 16 $3,690,000 $230,625 $1,386 4.56%
    Under 20% 6 $140,000 $23,333 $573 5.38%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    UNITED COMMUNITY BANK Other type of mortgage Trouble during payment process 1 25.0%
    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%