Use Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

San Diego, CA

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Review & Overview

Use Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi, Home Purchase, and Refi 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 Riverside among others. We have data for 19 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 about average rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.16% 3/24/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.42% 3/24/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.44% 3/24/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.77% 3/24/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.04% 3/24/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.04% 3/24/24
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Originations

299

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$124,795,000

Awards

USE Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans bronze USE Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans silver
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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) 168 $70,230,000 $418,036 $3,637 3.95%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 62 $21,740,000 $350,645 $3,098 4.05%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 37 $21,385,000 $577,973 $3,816 4.03%
VALLEJO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $2,525,000 $360,714 $2,888 4.05%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,745,000 $349,000 $3,371 4.20%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,635,000 $545,000 $4,877 4.33%
STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,365,000 $455,000 $2,772 4.29%
NAPA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $525,000 $525,000 $6,341 4.13%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $435,000 $435,000 $4,019 5.00%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $425,000 $425,000 $3,544 4.00%
SALINAS, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $415,000 $415,000 $3,354 4.00%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $2,775 3.75%
Red Bluff, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $2,896 4.13%
SANTA CRUZ-WATSONVILLE, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $2,928 4.00%
Ukiah, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $3,255 3.88%
REDDING, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $300,000 $150,000 $2,567 3.75%
YUBA CITY, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $2,635 4.00%
SANTA ROSA-PETALUMA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $260,000 $130,000 $3,266 4.00%
Sonora, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $2,321 3.63%
Use Credit Union's top markets include San Diego, Sacramento, San Francisco, Vallejo, and Riverside 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 299 $124,795,000 $417,375 $3,512 4.00%

    For 2019, Use Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 299 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 107 $43,365,000 $405,280 $2,932 4.11%
    Home Purchase 76 $32,490,000 $427,500 $4,443 4.10%
    Refi 70 $31,690,000 $452,714 $3,779 3.68%
    Home Improvement 46 $17,250,000 $375,000 $2,912 4.05%

    For 2019, Use Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 107 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 76 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 246 $108,320,000 $440,325 $3,681 4.04%
    15 Year 37 $13,185,000 $356,351 $3,051 3.51%
    20 Year 8 $2,470,000 $308,750 $2,512 3.88%
    10 Year 5 $675,000 $135,000 $2,055 4.42%
    Other 3 $145,000 $48,333 $360 6.32%

    For 2019, Use Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 246 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 37 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 259 $103,365,000 $399,093
    $5k+ 14 $11,070,000 $790,714
    $3k-4k 11 $4,675,000 $425,000
    $4k-5k 9 $3,455,000 $383,889
    $1k-2k 3 $1,145,000 $381,667
    $2k-3k 3 $1,085,000 $361,667

    Use Credit Union's average total fees were $3,681, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 259 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 184 $79,720,000 $433,261
    4-5% 101 $39,825,000 $394,307
    2.5-3% 6 $3,470,000 $578,333
    5-6% 6 $1,640,000 $273,333
    6-7% 1 $115,000 $115,000
    7-8% 1 $25,000 $25,000

    During 2019, Use Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.04%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 184 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 134 $41,760,000 $311,642 $3,017 4.01%
    $400k-600k 66 $31,670,000 $479,848 $3,698 4.05%
    $600k-1MM 44 $32,050,000 $728,409 $4,628 3.82%
    $100k-200k 41 $6,245,000 $152,317 $2,620 3.98%
    $1MM+ 10 $12,840,000 $1,284,000 $8,709 3.61%
    $100,000 or less 4 $230,000 $57,500 $869 5.74%

    2019 saw Use Credit Union place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 134 originations, totaling $41,760,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 80 $38,760,000 $484,500 $3,884 4.03%
    $100k-150k 71 $25,805,000 $363,451 $3,465 4.02%
    $75k-100k 49 $15,515,000 $316,633 $2,885 4.03%
    $250k+ 45 $30,675,000 $681,667 $4,400 3.91%
    $50k-75k 37 $8,805,000 $237,973 $2,984 3.92%
    $50k or less 11 $2,415,000 $219,545 $2,827 4.08%

    Use Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 80 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 71 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 78 $30,390,000 $389,615 $3,176 3.94%
    30-36% 57 $23,795,000 $417,456 $3,381 4.09%
    41% 19 $10,645,000 $560,263 $5,129 3.95%
    <20% 18 $5,380,000 $298,889 $3,545 3.94%
    38% 17 $8,715,000 $512,647 $3,451 3.93%
    40% 14 $6,200,000 $442,857 $3,701 4.04%
    44% 12 $4,860,000 $405,000 $3,844 4.03%
    36% 12 $7,320,000 $610,000 $4,908 4.02%
    39% 11 $3,925,000 $356,818 $2,863 3.84%
    42% 11 $3,535,000 $321,364 $3,840 3.76%
    37% 11 $4,945,000 $449,545 $3,984 3.99%
    43% 9 $3,835,000 $426,111 $2,911 4.17%
    45% 7 $2,265,000 $323,571 $3,162 4.36%
    47% 7 $2,825,000 $403,571 $3,168 3.98%
    46% 5 $2,455,000 $491,000 $2,591 4.05%
    48% 5 $1,405,000 $281,000 $2,626 4.15%
    49% 4 $1,290,000 $322,500 $3,100 3.84%

    Use Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 78 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 57 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 233 $95,495,000 $409,850 $3,516 4.00%
    Asian 20 $9,840,000 $492,000 $4,040 4.08%
    Not provided 22 $9,530,000 $433,182 $3,580 3.83%
    Black 15 $5,755,000 $383,667 $2,695 4.13%
    Filipino 4 $2,370,000 $592,500 $4,456 4.16%
    American Indian 3 $1,115,000 $371,667 $2,616 3.58%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $425,000 $425,000 $2,587 3.75%
    Chinese 1 $265,000 $265,000 $2,570 3.50%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    90.81%

    Use Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    64.55%

    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 299 $124,795,000 $417,375

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 299 $124,795,000 $417,375

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 47 $11,885,000 $252,872 $2,591 3.93%
    40-60% 85 $36,155,000 $425,353 $3,289 3.82%
    60-80% 119 $59,175,000 $497,269 $4,180 4.01%
    80-100% 35 $16,105,000 $460,143 $3,577 4.22%
    Under 20% 13 $1,475,000 $113,462 $2,002 4.64%