Jolt Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Saginaw, MI

LEI: 549300760C8FJ53D2J56

Tax ID: 38-1544100

5 stars - Updated: 4/16/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 10 reviews

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Review & Overview

Jolt Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase loans. Jolt Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Saginaw, Bay City, Midland, Flint, and Jackson among others. We have data for 6 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Jolt 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. Jolt 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 6.85% 4/16/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.44% 4/16/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.69% 4/16/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.53% 4/16/25
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The default purchase price is the median sales price across the US for 2022Q4, per FRED.


Originations

101

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$16,725,000

Awards

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Relative Rate

Jolt Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.3%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of -0.25%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Jolt Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,898.

The average total origination fees for 30 year fixed rate mortgages across all lenders (for all loan values, including both points & up-front fees in addition to origination fees) were $8,356.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
SAGINAW, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 45 $6,335,000 $140,778 $3,526 6.50%
BAY CITY, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 32 $4,530,000 $141,563 $3,774 6.64%
Outside of Metro Areas 10 $3,110,000 $311,000 $3,414 6.59%
MIDLAND, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $2,145,000 $195,000 $4,831 6.53%
FLINT, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $510,000 $255,000 $3,351 6.18%
JACKSON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $2,926 8.00%
Jolt Credit Union's top markets include Saginaw, Bay City, Midland, Flint, and Jackson among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 101 $16,725,000 $165,594 $3,726 6.56%

    For 2024, Jolt Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 101 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 77 $14,355,000 $186,429 $3,998 6.56%
    Cash Out Refi 21 $2,065,000 $98,333 $2,785 6.49%
    Refi 3 $305,000 $101,667 $3,338 7.12%

    For 2024, Jolt Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 77 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 21 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    10 Year 65 $11,785,000 $181,308 $3,746 6.59%
    30 Year 29 $4,235,000 $146,034 $3,898 6.30%
    Other 6 $500,000 $83,333 $2,769 7.58%
    15 Year 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,220 6.50%

    For 2024, Jolt Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 65 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 29 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 83 $13,825,000 $166,566
    $2k-3k 16 $2,550,000 $159,375
    $3k-4k 2 $350,000 $175,000

    Jolt Credit Union's average total fees were $3,898, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 83 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    6-7% 57 $9,185,000 $161,140
    5-6% 28 $5,950,000 $212,500
    7-8% 16 $1,590,000 $99,375

    During 2024, Jolt Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.30%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 6-7%, with 57 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 48 $6,870,000 $143,125 $3,794 6.47%
    $100,000 or less 29 $1,975,000 $68,103 $2,739 6.88%
    $200k-400k 21 $5,465,000 $260,238 $4,835 6.40%
    $400k-600k 2 $1,010,000 $505,000 $3,883 6.24%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,405,000 $1,405,000 $5,523 5.99%

    2024 saw Jolt Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 48 originations, totaling $6,870,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 28 $3,480,000 $124,286 $3,670 6.47%
    $50k or less 24 $3,460,000 $144,167 $3,239 6.57%
    $100k-150k 22 $3,900,000 $177,273 $3,754 6.75%
    $150k-250k 14 $3,540,000 $252,857 $4,719 6.47%
    $75k-100k 11 $1,605,000 $145,909 $3,639 6.55%
    $250k+ 2 $740,000 $370,000 $3,566 6.49%

    Jolt Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 28 originations. The second most popular income band? $50k or less, with 24 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 22 $3,280,000 $149,091 $3,485 6.46%
    30-36% 19 $2,665,000 $140,263 $3,923 6.80%
    <20% 11 $1,655,000 $150,455 $4,393 6.42%
    40% 6 $1,210,000 $201,667 $4,147 6.64%
    43% 6 $650,000 $108,333 $3,306 6.55%
    42% 5 $1,125,000 $225,000 $5,612 6.59%
    37% 5 $1,025,000 $205,000 $3,340 6.79%
    38% 4 $410,000 $102,500 $2,797 6.71%
    41% 4 $450,000 $112,500 $3,340 6.78%
    39% 3 $405,000 $135,000 $3,695 6.24%
    46% 3 $905,000 $301,667 $3,643 6.66%
    44% 2 $100,000 $50,000 $2,288 6.49%
    45% 2 $170,000 $85,000 $2,460 6.74%
    >60% 2 $1,480,000 $740,000 $4,180 6.49%
    49% 2 $390,000 $195,000 $3,067 5.99%
    36% 2 $390,000 $195,000 $3,680 5.93%
    50-60% 1 $125,000 $125,000 $3,132 6.49%
    47% 1 $145,000 $145,000 $2,980 5.99%
    48% 1 $145,000 $145,000 $3,295 6.49%

    Jolt Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 22 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 19 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 98 $16,390,000 $167,245 $3,719 6.56%
    American Indian 3 $335,000 $111,667 $3,969 6.54%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    75.07%

    Jolt Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    -36.63%

    Jolt 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 101 $16,725,000 $165,594

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    101 $16,725,000 $165,594

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 5 $425,000 $85,000 $2,816 6.44%
    40-60% 10 $1,200,000 $120,000 $3,106 6.42%
    60-80% 32 $5,880,000 $183,750 $3,320 6.59%
    80-100% 51 $9,105,000 $178,529 $4,271 6.58%
    Under 20% 3 $115,000 $38,333 $2,374 6.66%