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 Refi, 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, Riverside, and Vallejo among others. We have data for 21 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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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.16% 3/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.42% 3/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.44% 3/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.77% 3/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.04% 3/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.04% 3/28/24
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Originations

367

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$163,525,000

Awards

USE Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans silver USE Credit Union 30 Year Conventional Loans silver 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) 174 $85,090,000 $489,023 $3,150 3.12%
SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 84 $30,050,000 $357,738 $2,745 3.08%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 57 $26,495,000 $464,825 $3,066 3.06%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $6,125,000 $471,154 $3,405 3.07%
VALLEJO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $4,520,000 $452,000 $2,704 3.29%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $3,340,000 $556,667 $3,503 3.04%
SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $995,000 $995,000 $3,538 3.25%
Ukiah, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $770,000 $385,000 $3,218 2.94%
EL CENTRO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $755,000 $251,667 $2,461 3.50%
Outside of Metro Areas 1 $745,000 $745,000 $5,653 3.38%
SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $540,000 $270,000 $2,720 3.06%
FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $530,000 $265,000 $2,728 3.13%
STOCKTON, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $515,000 $515,000 $2,427 3.00%
SANTA ROSA-PETALUMA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $490,000 $245,000 $3,264 2.50%
Truckee-Grass Valley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $465,000 $465,000 $3,101 3.13%
CHICO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $415,000 $415,000 $3,280 3.00%
MODESTO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $410,000 $205,000 $2,571 3.00%
Clearlake, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $400,000 $200,000 $2,418 3.00%
SAN LUIS OBISPO-PASO ROBLES, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $375,000 $375,000 $3,679 2.88%
Sonora, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $2,852 3.25%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $2,836 2.63%
Use Credit Union's top markets include San Diego, Sacramento, San Francisco, Riverside, and Vallejo 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 367 $163,525,000 $445,572 $3,035 3.10%

    For 2021, Use Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 367 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 140 $55,900,000 $399,286 $2,630 2.90%
    Cash Out Refi 136 $51,820,000 $381,029 $2,540 3.28%
    Home Purchase 58 $36,400,000 $627,586 $5,172 3.11%
    Home Improvement 33 $19,405,000 $588,030 $3,191 3.15%

    For 2021, Use Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 140 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 136 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 277 $134,655,000 $486,119 $3,225 3.15%
    15 Year 46 $17,010,000 $369,783 $2,761 2.64%
    20 Year 26 $8,630,000 $331,923 $2,448 3.18%
    10 Year 15 $3,085,000 $205,667 $2,000 2.86%
    Other 3 $145,000 $48,333 $424 6.08%

    For 2021, Use Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 277 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 46 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 345 $145,845,000 $422,739
    $5k+ 6 $3,830,000 $638,333
    $1k-2k 4 $1,940,000 $485,000
    $3k-4k 2 $980,000 $490,000
    $2k-3k 1 $405,000 $405,000
    $4k-5k 1 $815,000 $815,000

    Use Credit Union's average total fees were $3,225, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 345 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 176 $77,450,000 $440,057
    3-4% 157 $73,505,000 $468,185
    <2.5% 27 $12,045,000 $446,111
    6-7% 4 $320,000 $80,000
    5-6% 2 $190,000 $95,000
    4-5% 1 $15,000 $15,000

    During 2021, Use Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.15%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 176 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 165 $49,005,000 $297,000 $2,615 3.04%
    $400k-600k 88 $42,950,000 $488,068 $3,107 3.02%
    $600k-1MM 44 $34,180,000 $776,818 $4,514 3.21%
    $100k-200k 37 $6,025,000 $162,838 $2,324 3.01%
    $1MM+ 23 $30,705,000 $1,335,000 $5,504 3.11%
    $100,000 or less 10 $660,000 $66,000 $1,344 4.62%

    2021 saw Use Credit Union place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 165 originations, totaling $49,005,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 104 $51,930,000 $499,327 $3,460 3.11%
    $100k-150k 88 $31,400,000 $356,818 $2,595 3.16%
    $75k-100k 57 $17,365,000 $304,649 $2,720 3.07%
    $250k+ 41 $29,855,000 $728,171 $3,793 2.96%
    $50k-75k 40 $10,130,000 $253,250 $2,612 3.07%
    $50k or less 14 $2,990,000 $213,571 $2,483 3.04%

    Use Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 104 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 88 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 88 $36,530,000 $415,114 $3,012 2.98%
    30-36% 70 $33,100,000 $472,857 $3,054 3.21%
    <20% 44 $16,140,000 $366,818 $2,596 2.82%
    44% 18 $6,270,000 $348,333 $2,587 3.10%
    42% 15 $8,135,000 $542,333 $2,996 3.31%
    36% 15 $7,305,000 $487,000 $4,650 3.09%
    39% 13 $4,665,000 $358,846 $2,368 3.21%
    41% 12 $5,720,000 $476,667 $3,264 3.02%
    47% 11 $5,405,000 $491,364 $3,215 3.16%
    37% 11 $5,725,000 $520,455 $4,447 3.44%
    40% 10 $4,160,000 $416,000 $3,182 3.08%
    43% 9 $3,815,000 $423,889 $2,678 3.60%
    45% 8 $3,110,000 $388,750 $2,478 3.20%
    38% 8 $2,330,000 $291,250 $2,807 2.95%
    46% 8 $3,730,000 $466,250 $2,893 3.11%
    48% 8 $3,270,000 $408,750 $3,438 3.05%
    49% 8 $2,670,000 $333,750 $2,563 2.97%
    50-60% 2 $1,310,000 $655,000 $4,671 2.94%
    >60% 1 $425,000 $425,000 $2,168 3.38%

    Use Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 88 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 70 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 225 $95,335,000 $423,711 $3,007 3.08%
    Not provided 76 $31,640,000 $416,316 $2,998 3.11%
    Asian 21 $12,265,000 $584,048 $3,552 3.12%
    Not applicable 8 $9,710,000 $1,213,750 $0 3.61%
    Black 22 $8,380,000 $380,909 $3,098 3.03%
    Asian Indian 4 $2,240,000 $560,000 $3,120 3.34%
    Filipino 4 $1,760,000 $440,000 $2,816 2.91%
    American Indian 5 $1,655,000 $331,000 $2,690 3.23%
    Japanese 1 $345,000 $345,000 $2,898 2.25%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $195,000 $195,000 $2,026 2.38%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    93.70%

    Use Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    66.21%

    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 367 $163,525,000 $445,572

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    367 $163,525,000 $445,572

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 77 $22,995,000 $298,636 $2,521 2.94%
    40-60% 130 $59,820,000 $460,154 $2,984 2.97%
    60-80% 107 $59,665,000 $557,617 $3,353 3.19%
    80-100% 28 $17,050,000 $608,929 $4,329 3.13%
    Under 20% 25 $3,995,000 $159,800 $2,105 3.83%