Centra Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Columbus, IN

LEI: 5493007LUU2DLS755O60

Tax ID: 35-0885381

5 stars - Updated: 4/17/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 45 reviews

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Review & Overview

Centra Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Other and Home Purchase loans. Centra Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Columbus, Indianapolis, Louisville, Seymour, and North Vernon among others. We have data for 43 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Centra 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. Centra 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 7.02% 4/17/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.82% 4/17/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.88% 4/17/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.27% 4/17/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 8.01% 4/17/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 8.01% 4/17/25
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Originations

2,019

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$227,645,000
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Relative Rate

Centra Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.77%.

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

This yields a difference of 0.22%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Centra Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $2,913.

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
    COLUMBUS, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 497 $60,575,000 $121,881 $2,216 6.73%
    INDIANAPOLIS-CARMEL-ANDERSON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 325 $47,165,000 $145,123 $2,127 6.66%
    LOUISVILLE, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 424 $41,640,000 $98,208 $1,740 6.70%
    Seymour, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 204 $22,190,000 $108,775 $2,091 6.76%
    North Vernon, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 144 $15,190,000 $105,486 $1,709 6.83%
    Scottsburg, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 171 $14,035,000 $82,076 $1,537 6.89%
    Madison, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 74 $7,240,000 $97,838 $1,961 6.71%
    Greensburg, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 61 $5,325,000 $87,295 $1,924 6.87%
    Outside of Metro Areas 41 $3,735,000 $91,098 $1,956 6.55%
    Jamestown-Dunkirk-Fredonia, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,180,000 $118,000 $3,946 6.31%
    Bedford, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,150,000 $191,667 $2,420 6.81%
    CINCINNATI, OH-KY-IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $970,000 $121,250 $2,909 6.56%
    BLOOMINGTON, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $700,000 $116,667 $2,574 6.60%
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $590,000 $295,000 $3,852 6.18%
    TERRE HAUTE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $505,000 $101,000 $1,796 6.47%
    New Castle, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $495,000 $495,000 $0 6.51%
    Connersville, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $415,000 $138,333 $2,859 7.25%
    Crawfordsville, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $405,000 $135,000 $2,188 6.37%
    Jasper, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $360,000 $180,000 $1,763 7.68%
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $355,000 $118,333 $1,543 6.87%
    Traverse City, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $345,000 $345,000 $2,956 7.00%
    Warren, PA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $300,000 $75,000 $1,935 6.59%
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $3,937 6.50%
    PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $0 7.00%
    OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS, NE-IA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $2,628 6.63%
    CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $0 5.99%
    Frankfort, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $215,000 $71,667 $1,192 7.29%
    Bardstown, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $195,000 $195,000 $2,947 7.25%
    DELTONA-DAYTONA BEACH-ORMOND BEACH, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $0 7.25%
    MUNCIE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $2,723 6.50%
    TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $165,000 $165,000 $3,317 7.50%
    Wilson, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $125,000 $125,000 $4,808 6.88%
    EVANSVILLE, IN-KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $0 5.49%
    HUNTSVILLE, AL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $0 5.99%
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $100,000 $50,000 $5,273 6.43%
    North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $0 5.99%
    FORT WAYNE, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $743 7.49%
    Tiffin, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 5.99%
    Glasgow, KY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 5.99%
    Washington, IN (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $0 5.99%
    Olean, NY (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $45,000 $45,000 $861 6.49%
    LAKELAND-WINTER HAVEN, FL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $744 7.49%
    TUCSON, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $15,000 $15,000 $0 5.99%
    Centra Credit Union's top markets include Columbus, Indianapolis, Louisville, Seymour, and North Vernon among others.

    Their top states include:
  • Indiana (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Kentucky (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • New York (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Michigan (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Virginia (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 1,102 $102,990,000 $93,457 n/a 6.36%
    Conventional 917 $124,655,000 $135,938 $1,999 7.18%

    For 2024, Centra Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 1,102 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 917 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 641 $51,275,000 $79,992 $659 6.55%
    Home Improvement 404 $28,550,000 $70,668 $654 6.40%
    Refi 342 $39,160,000 $114,503 $1,484 7.46%
    Home Purchase 337 $68,355,000 $202,834 $2,864 6.76%
    Cash Out Refi 295 $40,305,000 $136,627 $2,740 6.70%

    For 2024, Centra Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 641 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Improvement, with 404 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 1,095 $103,165,000 $94,215 $3,240 6.35%
    30 Year 476 $93,390,000 $196,197 $2,913 6.77%
    10 Year 306 $16,100,000 $52,614 $683 7.60%
    15 Year 129 $13,635,000 $105,698 $1,504 7.67%
    5 Year 9 $655,000 $72,778 $557 7.71%
    Other 3 $435,000 $145,000 $1,591 8.04%
    1 Year 1 $265,000 $265,000 $0 6.75%

    For 2024, Centra Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 1,095 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 476 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 751 $94,845,000 $126,292
    $1k-2k 102 $14,670,000 $143,824
    $2k-3k 33 $7,225,000 $218,939
    $3k-4k 8 $1,930,000 $241,250
    $5k+ 4 $1,670,000 $417,500
    $4k-5k 3 $1,055,000 $351,667

    Centra Credit Union's average total fees were $2,913, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 751 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 943 $88,955,000 $94,332
    6-7% 463 $79,235,000 $171,134
    Over 8% 331 $26,115,000 $78,897
    7-8% 280 $33,050,000 $118,036
    3-4% 1 $115,000 $115,000
    4-5% 1 $175,000 $175,000

    During 2024, Centra Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.77%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 943 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 1,174 $60,720,000 $51,721 $1,103 6.77%
    $100k-200k 540 $75,580,000 $139,963 $2,548 6.71%
    $200k-400k 264 $68,560,000 $259,697 $2,964 6.65%
    $400k-600k 29 $13,495,000 $465,345 $4,037 6.61%
    $600k-1MM 11 $8,285,000 $753,182 $4,391 6.37%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,005,000 $1,005,000 $0 5.99%

    2024 saw Centra Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 1,174 originations, totaling $60,720,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 568 $56,240,000 $99,014 $2,080 6.68%
    $100k-150k 458 $55,020,000 $120,131 $1,919 6.73%
    $50k or less 368 $26,840,000 $72,935 $1,755 6.80%
    $75k-100k 361 $40,155,000 $111,233 $2,060 6.75%
    $150k-250k 188 $29,510,000 $156,968 $2,186 6.67%
    $250k+ 47 $15,525,000 $330,319 $3,076 6.85%

    Centra Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 568 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 458 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 519 $54,325,000 $104,672 $1,899 6.66%
    30-36% 356 $41,740,000 $117,247 $2,108 6.66%
    <20% 305 $25,715,000 $84,311 $1,586 6.57%
    42% 79 $8,905,000 $112,722 $1,711 7.11%
    36% 79 $11,405,000 $144,367 $2,144 6.60%
    41% 78 $11,250,000 $144,231 $2,153 6.99%
    39% 74 $6,700,000 $90,541 $1,475 6.93%
    40% 68 $7,790,000 $114,559 $1,798 6.98%
    37% 66 $8,820,000 $133,636 $2,300 6.80%
    38% 56 $5,420,000 $96,786 $1,990 6.86%
    43% 55 $7,805,000 $141,909 $2,177 6.99%
    44% 52 $6,890,000 $132,500 $2,741 6.67%
    47% 48 $7,710,000 $160,625 $2,496 6.55%
    46% 45 $5,885,000 $130,778 $2,572 6.72%
    45% 38 $4,050,000 $106,579 $1,779 6.82%
    48% 27 $3,125,000 $115,741 $1,840 7.28%
    49% 25 $3,295,000 $131,800 $2,188 6.99%
    50-60% 11 $1,615,000 $146,818 $3,318 6.60%
    >60% 9 $735,000 $81,667 $1,544 7.11%

    Centra Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 519 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 356 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,767 $196,635,000 $111,282 $1,988 6.73%
    Not provided 152 $16,570,000 $109,013 $2,030 6.73%
    Black 54 $5,890,000 $109,074 $1,771 6.59%
    Not applicable 16 $3,260,000 $203,750 $0 7.20%
    Asian Indian 10 $2,510,000 $251,000 $3,120 6.52%
    Asian 13 $2,055,000 $158,077 $2,666 6.27%
    American Indian 6 $540,000 $90,000 $1,934 6.95%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $185,000 $185,000 $2,361 7.00%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    92.13%

    Centra Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    84.45%

    Centra Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    0.0 1,101 $102,725,000 $93,302
    NA 918 $124,920,000 $136,078

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2,019 $227,645,000 $112,751

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 591 $46,205,000 $78,181 $1,118 6.73%
    40-60% 293 $41,185,000 $140,563 $2,124 6.70%
    60-80% 252 $49,520,000 $196,508 $2,944 6.73%
    80-100% 311 $67,285,000 $216,350 $2,862 6.73%
    Over 100% 3 $835,000 $278,333 $0 7.11%
    Under 20% 569 $22,615,000 $39,745 $699 6.75%