Valley Strong Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Bakersfield, CA

LEI: 5493006MA7WP1WL8U431

Tax ID: 95-1652797

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    • Review & Overview

    Valley Strong Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi, Refi, and Home Purchase loans. Valley Strong Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Bakersfield, Los Angeles, Visalia, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Maria among others. We have data for 25 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    Valley Strong 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. Valley Strong Credit Union 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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    SimulatedRates™

    Mortgage Type     		Simulated Rate Simulation Date
    30 Year Conventional Purchase 5.28% 12/16/24
    30 Year Conventional Refi 5.78% 12/16/24
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 5.84% 12/16/24
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.06% 12/16/24
    15 Year Conventional Refi 5.65% 12/16/24
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.65% 12/16/24
    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

    1,226

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $297,630,000

    Awards

    VALLEY STRONG CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans gold VALLEY STRONG CREDIT UNION 30 Year Conventional Loans gold VALLEY STRONG 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
    BAKERSFIELD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,099 $251,035,000 $228,421 $3,940 3.15%
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 23 $10,025,000 $435,870 $3,448 3.49%
    VISALIA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 30 $7,410,000 $247,000 $3,161 3.16%
    SAN LUIS OBISPO-PASO ROBLES, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $7,405,000 $673,182 $3,533 3.06%
    SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $4,905,000 $4,905,000 $0 3.25%
    RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $3,395,000 $261,154 $2,021 4.07%
    CRESTVIEW-FORT WALTON BEACH-DESTIN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $2,265,000 $2,265,000 $3,588 2.75%
    San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $2,155,000 $307,857 $624 4.55%
    SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $2,090,000 $261,250 $2,019 3.67%
    OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $1,330,000 $665,000 $1,647 2.75%
    SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,280,000 $160,000 $263 5.38%
    STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,135,000 $227,000 $1,924 3.20%
    VALLEJO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,015,000 $338,333 $1,802 2.96%
    SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $470,000 $235,000 $588 4.00%
    LUBBOCK, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $365,000 $365,000 $3,580 2.88%
    AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $3,328 2.25%
    HANFORD-CORCORAN, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $0 2.63%
    MODESTO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $210,000 $105,000 $300 5.50%
    Minot, ND (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $210,000 $105,000 $934 3.25%
    Elko, NV (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $950 5.00%
    CHICO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $175 5.00%
    SANTA ROSA-PETALUMA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $175 6.00%
    Outside of Metro Areas 1 $85,000 $85,000 $422 2.63%
    FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $600 5.00%
    SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $25,000 $25,000 $175 4.00%
    Valley Strong Credit Union's top markets include Bakersfield, Los Angeles, Visalia, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Maria among others.

    Their top states include:
  • California (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Florida (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • North Dakota (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Nevada (FHA|USDA|VA)

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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 1,226 $297,630,000 $242,765 $3,776 3.20%

    For 2021, Valley Strong Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 1,226 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 384 $97,490,000 $253,880 $4,617 2.84%
    Refi 310 $66,790,000 $215,452 $3,401 2.58%
    Home Purchase 232 $110,450,000 $476,078 $6,988 3.14%
    Home Improvement 222 $16,980,000 $76,486 $503 4.43%
    Other 78 $5,920,000 $75,897 $1,035 4.14%

    For 2021, Valley Strong Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 384 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 310 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 419 $143,945,000 $343,544 $4,954 2.83%
    15 Year 321 $59,345,000 $184,875 $2,677 3.08%
    10 Year 257 $27,085,000 $105,389 $1,041 3.60%
    20 Year 182 $31,760,000 $174,505 $3,355 3.43%
    30+ year 42 $32,400,000 $771,429 $16,945 4.23%
    5 Year 3 $1,835,000 $611,667 $0 5.50%
    Other 2 $1,260,000 $630,000 $0 3.75%

    For 2021, Valley Strong Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 419 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 321 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 505 $91,205,000 $180,604
    $1k-2k 324 $78,040,000 $240,864
    $5k+ 116 $56,000,000 $482,759
    $2k-3k 92 $19,390,000 $210,761
    $3k-4k 68 $16,930,000 $248,971
    $4k-5k 45 $11,615,000 $258,111

    Valley Strong Credit Union's average total fees were $4,954, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 505 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 456 $152,160,000 $333,684
    <2.5% 368 $75,210,000 $204,375
    3-4% 251 $47,565,000 $189,502
    4-5% 84 $7,010,000 $83,452
    5-6% 65 $15,425,000 $237,308
    6-7% 2 $260,000 $130,000

    During 2021, Valley Strong Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 2.83%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 456 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 389 $105,055,000 $270,064 $4,776 2.73%
    $100k-200k 353 $52,395,000 $148,428 $3,244 2.85%
    $100,000 or less 322 $17,550,000 $54,503 $747 4.20%
    $400k-600k 76 $36,070,000 $474,605 $5,989 2.76%
    $600k-1MM 65 $48,645,000 $748,385 $11,731 3.56%
    $1MM+ 21 $37,915,000 $1,805,476 $8,566 3.03%

    2021 saw Valley Strong Credit Union place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 389 originations, totaling $105,055,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 285 $60,655,000 $212,825 $3,270 3.25%
    $50k-75k 244 $41,960,000 $171,967 $3,577 2.95%
    $75k-100k 207 $39,135,000 $189,058 $3,496 3.15%
    $150k-250k 202 $65,680,000 $325,149 $4,658 3.44%
    $50k or less 196 $23,200,000 $118,367 $2,893 3.17%
    $250k+ 80 $54,380,000 $679,750 $6,956 3.24%

    Valley Strong Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 285 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 244 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 259 $67,335,000 $259,981 $3,776 3.03%
    30-36% 206 $50,900,000 $247,087 $3,945 3.12%
    <20% 109 $27,525,000 $252,523 $4,060 3.07%
    44% 63 $13,645,000 $216,587 $3,981 3.12%
    49% 63 $11,835,000 $187,857 $2,713 3.70%
    39% 52 $12,170,000 $234,038 $4,283 3.27%
    43% 50 $9,970,000 $199,400 $3,758 3.12%
    41% 50 $10,110,000 $202,200 $3,771 3.60%
    45% 44 $9,010,000 $204,773 $2,961 3.34%
    48% 43 $10,045,000 $233,605 $3,441 3.30%
    42% 42 $7,700,000 $183,333 $3,230 3.07%
    40% 42 $10,570,000 $251,667 $3,897 3.13%
    47% 41 $8,345,000 $203,537 $4,159 3.24%
    46% 40 $7,180,000 $179,500 $3,781 3.37%
    36% 37 $7,845,000 $212,027 $4,265 3.20%
    38% 34 $10,610,000 $312,059 $3,003 3.21%
    37% 32 $8,160,000 $255,000 $4,626 3.55%
    >60% 4 $690,000 $172,500 $1,832 3.50%
    50-60% 3 $1,365,000 $455,000 $3,960 2.79%

    Valley Strong Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 259 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 206 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 754 $161,740,000 $214,509 $3,266 3.17%
    Not provided 324 $88,370,000 $272,747 $5,006 3.31%
    Not applicable 12 $12,620,000 $1,051,667 $0 4.12%
    Asian 44 $10,300,000 $234,091 $3,816 2.75%
    Black 34 $9,600,000 $282,353 $3,518 3.03%
    Asian Indian 7 $6,025,000 $860,714 $8,035 3.25%
    American Indian 32 $5,210,000 $162,813 $3,211 3.46%
    Other Asian 4 $1,210,000 $302,500 $5,572 2.44%
    Filipino 5 $1,045,000 $209,000 $2,979 3.35%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 5 $865,000 $173,000 $3,504 3.10%
    Other Pacific Islander 3 $395,000 $131,667 $2,157 3.67%
    Chinese 2 $250,000 $125,000 $1,466 3.69%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    88.59%

    Valley Strong Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    74.88%

    Valley Strong Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,226 $297,630,000 $242,765

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,226 $297,630,000 $242,765

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 160 $18,900,000 $118,125 $1,595 3.70%
    40-60% 222 $43,630,000 $196,532 $3,444 2.61%
    60-80% 423 $128,675,000 $304,196 $5,200 2.70%
    80-100% 189 $93,915,000 $496,905 $7,194 3.09%
    Under 20% 232 $12,510,000 $53,922 $379 4.44%