Use Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info
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Review & Overview
Use Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase and Cash Out Refi loans. Use Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: San Diego, Sacramento, Santa Rosa, Riverside, and San Francisco among others. We have data for 6 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)Use Credit Union 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. Use 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 relatively high rates.
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SimulatedRates™Mortgage Type |
Simulated Rate | Simulation Date |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Conventional Purchase | 6.16% | 11/21/24 |
| 30 Year Conventional Refi | 6.42% | 11/21/24 |
| 30 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.44% | 11/21/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Purchase | 5.77% | 11/21/24 |
| 15 Year Conventional Refi | 6.04% | 11/21/24 |
| 15 Year Cash-out Refi | 6.04% | 11/21/24 |
| 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
12Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)
$4,960,000Relative Rate
Use Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was
7%.
The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.
This yields a difference of 0.52%.
Relative Fees (Closing Costs)
Use Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate
mortgage were $0.
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 $9,089.
Top Markets
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| Market | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 5 | $2,395,000 | $479,000 | $0 | 7.33% |
| SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 3 | $1,245,000 | $415,000 | $0 | 6.50% |
| SANTA ROSA-PETALUMA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $515,000 | $515,000 | $0 | 5.63% |
| RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $345,000 | $345,000 | $0 | 7.38% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $345,000 | $345,000 | $0 | 7.13% |
| Frankfort, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) | 1 | $115,000 | $115,000 | $0 | 7.63% |
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Product Mix
| Loan Type | Originations | Total Value | Avg. Loan | Avg. Fees | Avg. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 12 | $4,960,000 | $413,333 | $0 | 6.99% |
For 2023, Use Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 12 originations.
Loan Reason
For 2023, Use Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 8 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 3 originations.
Loan Duration/Length
| Loan Length | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Year | 11 | $4,755,000 | $432,273 | $0 | 7.00% |
| 20 Year | 1 | $205,000 | $205,000 | $0 | 6.88% |
For 2023, Use Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 11 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 1 originations.
Origination Fees/Closing Costs
| Origination Fee/Closing Cost | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| $<1k | 9 | $3,715,000 | $412,778 |
| $1k-2k | 1 | $515,000 | $515,000 |
Use Credit Union's average total fees were $0, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 9 originations.
Interest Rates
| Loan Rate | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-7% | 5 | $2,345,000 | $469,000 |
| 7-8% | 4 | $870,000 | $217,500 |
| 5-6% | 2 | $1,130,000 | $565,000 |
| Over 8% | 1 | $615,000 | $615,000 |
During 2023, Use Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 7.00%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 5 originations.
Loan Sizing
2023 saw Use Credit Union place emphasis on $400k-600k loans with 4 originations, totaling $1,930,000 in origination value.
Applicant Income
Use Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 5 originations. The second most popular income band? $250k+, with 2 originations.
Applicant Debt to Income Ratio
Use Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 49%, with 2 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 2 originations.
Ethnicity Mix
| Applicant Ethnicity | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan | Average Fees | Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7 | $3,225,000 | $460,714 | $0 | 7.02% |
| Not provided | 5 | $1,735,000 | $347,000 | $0 | 6.95% |
Approval Rates
Total approvals of all applications97.89%
Use Credit Union has an exceptionally high approval rate. They either target their audience very well or may have lax underwriting protocols.
Pick Rate
Approvals leading to origination0.00%
Use Credit Union has a low pick rate. They may have issues with closing loans or may approve everyone, but with onerous loan terms.
Points and Fees
| Points | Originations | Total Value | Average Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 12 | $4,960,000 | $413,333 |