Athol Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Athol, MA

LEI: 54930075V56LV2823P16

Tax ID: 04-1046540

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Review & Overview

Athol Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase and Home Improvement loans. Athol Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Worcester, Springfield, and Barnstable Town among others. We have data for 3 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Athol 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. Athol 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 6.41% 12/4/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.57% 12/4/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.28% 12/4/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.68% 12/4/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.13% 12/4/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.13% 12/4/24
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Originations

24

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$2,980,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
WORCESTER, MA-CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $1,925,000 $113,235 $1,972 4.56%
SPRINGFIELD, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $760,000 $126,667 $1,839 4.33%
BARNSTABLE TOWN, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $0 4.88%
Athol Credit Union's top markets include Worcester, Springfield, and Barnstable Town among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 24 $2,980,000 $124,167 $1,928 4.51%

    For 2018, Athol Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 24 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 13 $1,725,000 $132,692 $2,105 4.76%
    Home Improvement 6 $750,000 $125,000 $1,849 4.31%
    Refi 5 $505,000 $101,000 $1,834 4.12%

    For 2018, Athol Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 13 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 6 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 18 $2,390,000 $132,778 $2,028 4.69%
    Other 4 $430,000 $107,500 $1,797 3.84%
    10 Year 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 4.24%
    20 Year 1 $115,000 $115,000 $1,820 4.25%

    For 2018, Athol Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 18 originations. The 2nd most popular length was Other, with 4 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 8 $850,000 $106,250

    Athol Credit Union's average total fees were $2,028, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 8 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 15 $2,025,000 $135,000
    5-6% 5 $575,000 $115,000
    2.5-3% 2 $160,000 $80,000
    3-4% 2 $220,000 $110,000

    During 2018, Athol Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.69%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 15 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 17 $2,275,000 $133,824 $1,838 4.55%
    $100,000 or less 6 $410,000 $68,333 $2,039 4.35%
    $200k-400k 1 $295,000 $295,000 $0 4.88%

    2018 saw Athol Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 17 originations, totaling $2,275,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 11 $1,315,000 $119,545 $1,839 4.39%
    $50k or less 5 $515,000 $103,000 $1,988 4.55%
    $100k-150k 4 $640,000 $160,000 $1,969 4.88%
    $75k-100k 4 $510,000 $127,500 $2,079 4.44%

    Athol Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 11 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 5 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 8 $1,030,000 $128,750 $1,986 4.73%
    30-36% 4 $490,000 $122,500 $0 4.50%
    39% 3 $285,000 $95,000 $1,787 3.74%
    41% 3 $505,000 $168,333 $1,856 4.42%
    <20% 2 $140,000 $70,000 $2,080 4.75%
    44% 2 $300,000 $150,000 $1,965 4.31%
    36% 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 5.63%
    37% 1 $115,000 $115,000 $1,820 4.25%

    Athol Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 8 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 4 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 24 $2,980,000 $124,167 $1,928 4.51%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    88.89%

    Athol Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    -4.17%

    Athol 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
    399.0 13 $1,875,000 $144,231
    NA 11 $1,105,000 $100,455

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 24 $2,980,000 $124,167

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 1 $105,000 $105,000 $1,733 2.99%
    40-60% 4 $390,000 $97,500 $1,849 3.97%
    60-80% 9 $1,165,000 $129,444 $1,920 4.46%
    80-100% 9 $1,275,000 $141,667 $2,119 5.01%