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 Cash Out Refi, Refi, and Home Purchase loans. Athol Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Worcester, Springfield, Boston, and Providence among others. We have data for 4 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Athol 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. 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% 5/4/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.57% 5/4/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.28% 5/4/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.68% 5/4/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.13% 5/4/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.13% 5/4/24
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Originations

93

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$19,445,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
WORCESTER, MA-CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 54 $10,440,000 $193,333 $3,597 3.04%
SPRINGFIELD, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 34 $6,040,000 $177,647 $3,445 2.98%
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $2,480,000 $620,000 $6,757 2.91%
PROVIDENCE-WARWICK, RI-MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $485,000 $485,000 $7,546 2.75%
Athol Credit Union's top markets include Worcester, Springfield, Boston, and Providence 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 93 $19,445,000 $209,086 $3,726 3.01%

    For 2021, Athol Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 93 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 39 $8,335,000 $213,718 $3,754 3.13%
    Refi 33 $5,225,000 $158,333 $3,192 2.72%
    Home Purchase 18 $4,840,000 $268,889 $4,345 3.22%
    Other 3 $1,045,000 $348,333 $9,720 3.38%

    For 2021, Athol Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 39 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 33 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 44 $10,690,000 $242,955 $4,104 3.26%
    20 Year 29 $5,325,000 $183,621 $3,471 2.95%
    15 Year 15 $2,665,000 $177,667 $3,413 2.43%
    Other 3 $585,000 $195,000 $3,235 3.08%
    10 Year 2 $180,000 $90,000 $2,747 2.50%

    For 2021, Athol Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 44 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 29 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 52 $8,950,000 $172,115
    $2k-3k 24 $6,670,000 $277,917
    $<1k 10 $960,000 $96,000
    $3k-4k 4 $1,270,000 $317,500
    $5k+ 3 $1,595,000 $531,667

    Athol Credit Union's average total fees were $4,104, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 52 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 39 $8,285,000 $212,436
    3-4% 33 $7,465,000 $226,212
    <2.5% 18 $3,100,000 $172,222
    4-5% 3 $595,000 $198,333

    During 2021, Athol Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.26%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 39 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 42 $6,160,000 $146,667 $3,079 2.99%
    $200k-400k 37 $9,285,000 $250,946 $4,258 3.09%
    $100,000 or less 9 $775,000 $86,111 $2,530 2.71%
    $400k-600k 4 $2,030,000 $507,500 $7,610 3.13%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 $8,013 3.00%

    2021 saw Athol Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 42 originations, totaling $6,160,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 23 $3,975,000 $172,826 $3,599 3.14%
    $100k-150k 22 $4,190,000 $190,455 $3,542 2.95%
    $50k or less 19 $2,635,000 $138,684 $2,995 2.97%
    $75k-100k 18 $3,820,000 $212,222 $3,502 3.04%
    $150k-250k 7 $2,195,000 $313,571 $4,813 2.77%
    $250k+ 4 $2,630,000 $657,500 $7,872 2.97%

    Athol Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 23 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 22 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 23 $5,155,000 $224,130 $4,109 2.89%
    30-36% 18 $3,470,000 $192,778 $3,471 2.93%
    36% 8 $1,580,000 $197,500 $3,597 3.55%
    <20% 5 $1,015,000 $203,000 $3,917 2.80%
    37% 5 $945,000 $189,000 $4,203 3.50%
    50-60% 4 $790,000 $197,500 $3,834 3.19%
    43% 4 $620,000 $155,000 $3,126 3.34%
    40% 3 $605,000 $201,667 $3,199 2.88%
    41% 3 $425,000 $141,667 $2,878 3.00%
    38% 3 $425,000 $141,667 $3,047 2.67%
    44% 3 $715,000 $238,333 $3,549 2.92%
    45% 3 $345,000 $115,000 $2,621 3.08%
    47% 3 $865,000 $288,333 $4,250 2.92%
    46% 2 $420,000 $210,000 $3,782 2.81%
    42% 2 $1,420,000 $710,000 $6,196 2.94%
    39% 2 $490,000 $245,000 $4,622 2.94%
    48% 1 $85,000 $85,000 $2,489 2.50%
    49% 1 $75,000 $75,000 $2,338 2.38%

    Athol Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 23 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 18 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 90 $18,940,000 $210,444 $3,731 3.00%
    Not provided 3 $505,000 $168,333 $3,562 3.29%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    98.31%

    Athol 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 origination
    88.17%

    Athol Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 93 $19,445,000 $209,086

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    93 $19,445,000 $209,086

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 10 $1,400,000 $140,000 $2,878 2.76%
    40-60% 26 $4,450,000 $171,154 $3,244 2.81%
    60-80% 39 $8,565,000 $219,615 $3,918 3.16%
    80-100% 16 $4,770,000 $298,125 $4,525 3.14%
    Over 100% 1 $195,000 $195,000 $5,096 3.00%
    Under 20% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $2,295 2.63%