Use Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

San Diego, CA

LEI: 549300730ZNSQK9EBT50

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Review & Overview

Use Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi and Home Purchase loans. Use Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: San Diego, Sacramento, San Francisco, Vallejo, and San Jose among others. We have data for 15 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Use 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. 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 about average rates.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.16% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.42% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.44% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.77% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.04% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.04% 4/21/24
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Originations

238

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$82,840,000

Awards

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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) 141 $52,075,000 $369,326 $4,176 4.49%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 46 $15,600,000 $339,130 $2,858 4.48%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 29 $9,125,000 $314,655 $3,717 4.50%
VALLEJO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,535,000 $307,000 $3,140 4.83%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $980,000 $490,000 $2,759 4.38%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $670,000 $167,500 $3,480 4.78%
SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $555,000 $555,000 $3,481 4.63%
EL CENTRO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $470,000 $235,000 $2,986 5.44%
SANTA ROSA-PETALUMA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $450,000 $225,000 $2,904 5.06%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $3,351 4.63%
MADERA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $2,618 4.75%
Truckee-Grass Valley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $3,627 5.00%
SANTA CRUZ-WATSONVILLE, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $2,454 3.88%
REDDING, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,644 5.50%
FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $2,100 4.63%
Use Credit Union's top markets include San Diego, Sacramento, San Francisco, Vallejo, and San Jose among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 238 $82,840,000 $348,067 $3,766 4.52%

    For 2018, Use Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 238 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 118 $38,330,000 $324,831 $3,169 4.52%
    Home Purchase 80 $33,250,000 $415,625 $5,191 4.55%
    Refi 33 $10,465,000 $317,121 $2,990 4.23%
    Home Improvement 7 $795,000 $113,571 $1,197 5.62%

    For 2018, Use Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 118 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 80 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 186 $71,480,000 $384,301 $4,030 4.58%
    15 Year 36 $8,930,000 $248,056 $3,014 4.13%
    20 Year 10 $1,870,000 $187,000 $2,740 4.71%
    10 Year 4 $500,000 $125,000 $2,281 4.40%
    5 Year 1 $35,000 $35,000 $833 5.49%
    Other 1 $25,000 $25,000 $749 5.74%

    For 2018, Use Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 186 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 36 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 201 $66,735,000 $332,015
    $5k+ 15 $9,325,000 $621,667
    $1k-2k 10 $3,080,000 $308,000
    $2k-3k 8 $2,300,000 $287,500
    $4k-5k 3 $1,165,000 $388,333
    $3k-4k 1 $235,000 $235,000

    Use Credit Union's average total fees were $4,030, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 201 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 172 $62,970,000 $366,105
    3-4% 41 $12,795,000 $312,073
    5-6% 22 $6,840,000 $310,909
    6-7% 3 $235,000 $78,333

    During 2018, Use Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.58%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 172 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 125 $37,085,000 $296,680 $3,300 4.48%
    $400k-600k 47 $21,635,000 $460,319 $4,376 4.53%
    $100k-200k 37 $5,625,000 $152,027 $2,563 4.49%
    $600k-1MM 16 $11,430,000 $714,375 $6,269 4.58%
    $100,000 or less 9 $575,000 $63,889 $1,585 5.24%
    $1MM+ 4 $6,490,000 $1,622,500 $17,158 4.22%

    2018 saw Use Credit Union place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 125 originations, totaling $37,085,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 69 $22,475,000 $325,725 $3,634 4.59%
    $150k-250k 61 $23,755,000 $389,426 $3,778 4.51%
    $75k-100k 41 $12,685,000 $309,390 $3,637 4.49%
    $50k-75k 32 $8,130,000 $254,063 $3,136 4.50%
    $250k+ 16 $11,250,000 $703,125 $7,286 4.55%
    $50k or less 9 $1,445,000 $160,556 $2,413 4.54%

    Use Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 69 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 61 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 50 $14,450,000 $289,000 $3,228 4.46%
    30-36% 37 $14,145,000 $382,297 $3,317 4.58%
    <20% 15 $4,705,000 $313,667 $3,115 4.23%
    36% 14 $4,470,000 $319,286 $3,647 4.71%
    45% 10 $3,810,000 $381,000 $2,824 4.54%
    38% 10 $3,740,000 $374,000 $3,522 4.76%
    41% 9 $3,685,000 $409,444 $4,787 4.46%
    40% 9 $3,675,000 $408,333 $4,241 4.35%
    42% 9 $3,585,000 $398,333 $5,100 4.56%
    43% 8 $1,960,000 $245,000 $4,696 4.36%
    44% 7 $3,405,000 $486,429 $7,332 4.57%
    47% 7 $2,655,000 $379,286 $3,094 4.54%
    49% 4 $1,420,000 $355,000 $3,384 4.84%
    37% 4 $1,600,000 $400,000 $3,224 4.72%
    46% 4 $1,010,000 $252,500 $4,158 4.47%
    48% 2 $890,000 $445,000 $2,244 4.44%
    39% 2 $730,000 $365,000 $2,559 4.56%

    Use Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 50 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 37 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 156 $55,940,000 $358,590 $3,879 4.52%
    Not provided 54 $18,910,000 $350,185 $3,241 4.51%
    Black 15 $4,185,000 $279,000 $4,341 4.49%
    Asian 12 $3,350,000 $279,167 $4,027 4.56%
    American Indian 1 $455,000 $455,000 $2,665 4.63%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    87.68%

    Use Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    71.43%

    Use Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 238 $82,840,000 $348,067

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Manufactured 1 $305,000 $305,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 237 $82,535,000 $348,249

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 30 $7,150,000 $238,333 $2,696 4.16%
    40-60% 44 $12,910,000 $293,409 $3,079 4.32%
    60-80% 74 $31,780,000 $429,459 $4,232 4.58%
    80-100% 38 $16,540,000 $435,263 $4,697 4.63%
    Under 20% 15 $1,555,000 $103,667 $1,850 5.20%