Decatur Earthmover Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Forsyth, IL

LEI: 5493007NQFYTLJ0O4M47

Tax ID: 37-6026191

5 stars - Updated: 12/2/24 - out of 5 stars, based on 9 reviews

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Review & Overview

Decatur Earthmover Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Other and Home Purchase loans. Decatur Earthmover Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Decatur, Carbondale, Chicago, Springfield, and Charleston among others. We have data for 8 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Decatur Earthmover 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. Decatur Earthmover 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 relatively high rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.42% 12/2/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.03% 12/2/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.03% 12/2/24
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Originations

78

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$4,480,000

Relative Rate

Decatur Earthmover Credit Union's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.66%.

The 2023 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.48%.

This yields a difference of 0.18%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Decatur Earthmover Credit Union's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $2,561.

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 $9,089.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
DECATUR, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 55 $2,925,000 $53,182 $857 6.28%
Outside of Metro Areas 12 $780,000 $65,000 $856 6.05%
CARBONDALE-MARION, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $185,000 $185,000 $2,827 6.60%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $5,367 6.38%
SPRINGFIELD, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $130,000 $65,000 $505 5.25%
Charleston-Mattoon, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $125,000 $41,667 $672 6.62%
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $120,000 $60,000 $672 6.58%
Taylorville, IL (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $80,000 $40,000 $474 5.90%
Decatur Earthmover Credit Union's top markets include Decatur, Carbondale, Chicago, Springfield, and Charleston among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 78 $4,480,000 $57,436 $911 6.24%

    For 2023, Decatur Earthmover Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 78 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Other 45 $1,725,000 $38,333 $507 6.22%
    Home Purchase 14 $1,720,000 $122,857 $2,621 6.39%
    Cash Out Refi 10 $500,000 $50,000 $564 6.45%
    Home Improvement 8 $460,000 $57,500 $586 5.88%
    Refi 1 $75,000 $75,000 $386 5.45%

    For 2023, Decatur Earthmover Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Other, with 45 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
    10 Year 24 $1,000,000 $41,667 $487 6.05%
    15 Year 18 $1,130,000 $62,778 $818 6.21%
    Other 15 $635,000 $42,333 $1,176 6.47%
    5 Year 9 $285,000 $31,667 $520 6.01%
    30 Year 7 $1,085,000 $155,000 $2,561 6.66%
    20 Year 5 $345,000 $69,000 $981 6.36%

    For 2023, Decatur Earthmover Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 10 Year, with 24 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 18 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 76 $4,430,000 $58,289

    Decatur Earthmover Credit Union's average total fees were $2,561, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 76 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 35 $1,725,000 $49,286
    6-7% 32 $2,330,000 $72,813
    7-8% 9 $365,000 $40,556
    Over 8% 2 $60,000 $30,000

    During 2023, Decatur Earthmover Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 6.66%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 35 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 69 $2,995,000 $43,406 $686 6.22%
    $100k-200k 6 $800,000 $133,333 $2,515 6.27%
    $200k-400k 3 $685,000 $228,333 $2,721 6.60%

    2023 saw Decatur Earthmover Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 69 originations, totaling $2,995,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 20 $1,040,000 $52,000 $1,125 6.35%
    $100k-150k 18 $1,190,000 $66,111 $878 6.28%
    $150k-250k 15 $895,000 $59,667 $735 6.25%
    $50k or less 15 $625,000 $41,667 $689 5.84%
    $75k-100k 10 $730,000 $73,000 $1,139 6.50%

    Decatur Earthmover Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 20 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 18 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 24 $1,320,000 $55,000 $794 6.42%
    <20% 16 $740,000 $46,250 $659 5.78%
    30-36% 16 $1,030,000 $64,375 $927 6.35%
    41% 5 $375,000 $75,000 $1,254 6.42%
    42% 4 $120,000 $30,000 $932 6.46%
    40% 4 $370,000 $92,500 $969 5.90%
    37% 3 $165,000 $55,000 $903 6.75%
    39% 2 $130,000 $65,000 $1,380 5.44%
    36% 2 $30,000 $15,000 $484 6.35%
    43% 1 $135,000 $135,000 $5,367 6.38%
    38% 1 $65,000 $65,000 $379 6.65%

    Decatur Earthmover Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 24 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 16 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 70 $3,730,000 $53,286 $891 6.29%
    Not provided 6 $410,000 $68,333 $871 5.75%
    Black 1 $265,000 $265,000 $2,912 6.60%
    American Indian 1 $75,000 $75,000 $459 5.45%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    78.38%

    Decatur Earthmover Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    88.46%

    Decatur Earthmover Credit Union has an average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 78 $4,480,000 $57,436

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    78 $4,480,000 $57,436

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 25 $1,025,000 $41,000 $662 6.25%
    40-60% 10 $660,000 $66,000 $1,073 5.89%
    60-80% 17 $1,265,000 $74,412 $928 6.05%
    80-100% 10 $1,130,000 $113,000 $1,882 6.54%
    Under 20% 16 $400,000 $25,000 $523 6.44%