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 Refi and Home Purchase loans. Athol Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Worcester, Springfield, and Boston 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 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% 12/2/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.57% 12/2/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.28% 12/2/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.68% 12/2/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.13% 12/2/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.13% 12/2/24
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Originations

44

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$9,040,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
WORCESTER, MA-CT (FHA|USDA|VA) 32 $6,360,000 $198,750 $3,904 4.46%
SPRINGFIELD, MA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $2,150,000 $215,000 $3,813 4.66%
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $530,000 $265,000 $3,930 4.25%
Athol Credit Union's top markets include Worcester, Springfield, and Boston 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 44 $9,040,000 $205,455 $3,886 4.50%

    For 2022, Athol Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 44 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 20 $3,840,000 $192,000 $3,160 3.92%
    Home Purchase 14 $2,870,000 $205,000 $4,259 4.72%
    Other 6 $1,790,000 $298,333 $6,933 5.50%
    Cash Out Refi 4 $540,000 $135,000 $3,164 5.09%

    For 2022, Athol Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 20 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 14 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 24 $5,270,000 $219,583 $3,885 4.56%
    20 Year 6 $780,000 $130,000 $2,771 3.73%
    30+ year 6 $1,790,000 $298,333 $6,933 5.50%
    Other 4 $570,000 $142,500 $2,967 4.38%
    10 Year 2 $310,000 $155,000 $3,786 4.00%
    15 Year 2 $320,000 $160,000 $3,084 3.75%

    For 2022, Athol Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 24 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 6 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 24 $4,920,000 $205,000
    $<1k 7 $665,000 $95,000
    $2k-3k 7 $1,655,000 $236,429
    $3k-4k 4 $1,160,000 $290,000
    $4k-5k 1 $285,000 $285,000
    $5k+ 1 $355,000 $355,000

    Athol Credit Union's average total fees were $3,885, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 24 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 17 $3,175,000 $186,765
    4-5% 13 $2,545,000 $195,769
    5-6% 9 $2,175,000 $241,667
    6-7% 3 $685,000 $228,333
    2.5-3% 1 $135,000 $135,000
    7-8% 1 $325,000 $325,000

    During 2022, Athol Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.56%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 17 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 22 $3,320,000 $150,909 $3,254 4.13%
    $200k-400k 18 $4,890,000 $271,667 $4,910 5.01%
    $100,000 or less 3 $225,000 $75,000 $2,419 4.58%
    $600k-1MM 1 $605,000 $605,000 $5,807 3.25%

    2022 saw Athol Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 22 originations, totaling $3,320,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $75k-100k 15 $2,985,000 $199,000 $3,664 4.59%
    $50k-75k 12 $2,020,000 $168,333 $3,241 3.95%
    $100k-150k 7 $1,845,000 $263,571 $4,896 5.30%
    $150k-250k 5 $1,645,000 $329,000 $5,321 4.65%
    $50k or less 5 $545,000 $109,000 $2,992 4.25%

    Athol Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $75k-100k range, with 15 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k-75k, with 12 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30-36% 11 $2,205,000 $200,455 $3,947 4.68%
    20-30% 10 $1,370,000 $137,000 $3,096 4.15%
    36% 4 $810,000 $202,500 $3,067 5.19%
    38% 3 $615,000 $205,000 $5,028 4.29%
    49% 3 $735,000 $245,000 $3,464 4.50%
    45% 3 $725,000 $241,667 $5,077 5.04%
    48% 2 $410,000 $205,000 $3,391 4.31%
    37% 2 $420,000 $210,000 $3,457 4.81%
    40% 1 $605,000 $605,000 $5,807 3.25%
    39% 1 $235,000 $235,000 $4,804 5.50%
    <20% 1 $295,000 $295,000 $6,189 4.75%
    43% 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,512 3.38%
    44% 1 $255,000 $255,000 $3,584 3.25%
    46% 1 $205,000 $205,000 $4,787 4.25%

    Athol Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 30-36%, with 11 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 20-30%, with 10 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 40 $8,050,000 $201,250 $3,754 4.43%
    Asian Indian 2 $400,000 $200,000 $3,652 4.56%
    Asian 1 $305,000 $305,000 $6,399 6.88%
    Black 1 $285,000 $285,000 $6,860 4.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    96.36%

    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
    81.82%

    Athol Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 44 $9,040,000 $205,455

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    44 $9,040,000 $205,455

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 5 $585,000 $117,000 $3,082 4.25%
    40-60% 13 $2,335,000 $179,615 $3,161 4.23%
    60-80% 18 $4,170,000 $231,667 $4,392 4.73%
    80-100% 7 $1,885,000 $269,286 $4,705 4.27%
    Under 20% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $2,581 6.63%