Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Seattle, WA

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Review & Overview

Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi, Refi, and Home Purchase loans. Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Seattle, Bremerton, Bellingham, Oak Harbor, and Olympia among others. We have data for 17 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Seattle Metropolitan 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. Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union is typically an average 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 8.31% 4/21/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 7.01% 4/21/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.63% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.97% 4/21/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 6.05% 4/21/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 6.05% 4/21/24
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Originations

367

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$158,965,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 318 $141,220,000 $444,088 $5,180 3.64%
BREMERTON-SILVERDALE-PORT ORCHARD, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $3,140,000 $314,000 $5,257 3.80%
BELLINGHAM, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $2,645,000 $529,000 $5,614 3.18%
Oak Harbor, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,955,000 $391,000 $5,985 3.13%
OLYMPIA-LACEY-TUMWATER, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,845,000 $369,000 $5,595 2.93%
SPOKANE-SPOKANE VALLEY, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $1,450,000 $362,500 $3,375 3.37%
Ellensburg, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,095,000 $365,000 $4,941 4.04%
LONGVIEW, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,015,000 $1,015,000 $0 3.44%
MOUNT VERNON-ANACORTES, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $985,000 $985,000 $6,817 2.88%
Outside of Metro Areas 3 $895,000 $298,333 $5,443 3.00%
PORTLAND-VANCOUVER-HILLSBORO, OR-WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $710,000 $355,000 $7,251 5.88%
YAKIMA, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $660,000 $165,000 $3,314 4.09%
WENATCHEE, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $635,000 $635,000 $5,274 3.38%
Shelton, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $410,000 $205,000 $5,107 2.75%
Aberdeen, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $3,639 3.00%
Othello, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $3,421 3.00%
Port Angeles, WA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $35,000 $35,000 $750 9.24%
Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union's top markets include Seattle, Bremerton, Bellingham, Oak Harbor, and Olympia among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 367 $158,965,000 $433,147 $5,159 3.63%

    For 2021, Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 367 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 132 $59,030,000 $447,197 $5,830 3.10%
    Refi 102 $42,540,000 $417,059 $5,186 3.04%
    Home Purchase 76 $45,400,000 $597,368 $6,399 4.04%
    Home Improvement 34 $5,220,000 $153,529 $945 6.30%
    Other 23 $6,775,000 $294,565 $3,516 4.07%

    For 2021, Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 132 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 102 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 234 $115,360,000 $492,991 $6,181 3.40%
    15 Year 62 $14,530,000 $234,355 $3,834 3.26%
    20 Year 43 $10,095,000 $234,767 $3,251 4.91%
    10 Year 19 $2,065,000 $108,684 $1,722 4.82%
    5 Year 6 $10,230,000 $1,705,000 $375 3.93%
    Other 2 $5,720,000 $2,860,000 $0 3.52%
    3 Year 1 $965,000 $965,000 $0 3.30%

    For 2021, Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 234 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 62 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $2k-3k 66 $19,960,000 $302,424
    $5k+ 66 $36,360,000 $550,909
    $3k-4k 65 $20,745,000 $319,154
    $4k-5k 59 $21,255,000 $360,254
    $<1k 56 $12,630,000 $225,536
    $1k-2k 48 $31,150,000 $648,958

    Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union's average total fees were $6,181, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $2k-3k bucket, with 66 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 153 $69,525,000 $454,412
    3-4% 104 $65,930,000 $633,942
    <2.5% 41 $10,365,000 $252,805
    5-6% 31 $7,535,000 $243,065
    6-7% 18 $4,000,000 $222,222
    7-8% 9 $885,000 $98,333
    Over 8% 9 $675,000 $75,000
    4-5% 2 $50,000 $25,000

    During 2021, Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.40%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 153 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 137 $40,755,000 $297,482 $5,781 3.45%
    $100k-200k 68 $10,260,000 $150,882 $3,237 3.65%
    $400k-600k 67 $32,305,000 $482,164 $7,495 3.23%
    $600k-1MM 41 $31,595,000 $770,610 $5,049 3.16%
    $100,000 or less 31 $1,695,000 $54,677 $754 6.25%
    $1MM+ 23 $42,355,000 $1,841,522 $6,820 3.18%

    2021 saw Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 137 originations, totaling $40,755,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 117 $39,195,000 $335,000 $4,906 3.88%
    $150k-250k 72 $32,910,000 $457,083 $5,190 3.65%
    $75k-100k 62 $16,870,000 $272,097 $5,221 3.86%
    $50k-75k 53 $12,935,000 $244,057 $5,016 3.33%
    $250k+ 32 $35,220,000 $1,100,625 $6,542 3.14%
    $50k or less 19 $3,025,000 $159,211 $4,265 3.20%

    Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 117 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 72 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 89 $32,045,000 $360,056 $4,780 3.23%
    30-36% 62 $27,930,000 $450,484 $5,260 3.87%
    <20% 35 $13,805,000 $394,429 $5,097 2.98%
    39% 19 $7,255,000 $381,842 $5,912 3.66%
    44% 16 $5,860,000 $366,250 $5,951 4.19%
    43% 16 $6,630,000 $414,375 $5,616 4.22%
    41% 15 $8,225,000 $548,333 $5,454 3.84%
    38% 15 $5,825,000 $388,333 $5,039 3.87%
    40% 12 $6,240,000 $520,000 $8,524 3.22%
    37% 11 $4,615,000 $419,545 $5,087 3.52%
    49% 11 $1,605,000 $145,909 $2,122 5.80%
    45% 11 $4,065,000 $369,545 $5,803 3.66%
    42% 10 $3,740,000 $374,000 $4,258 3.70%
    48% 10 $3,110,000 $311,000 $4,388 3.37%
    46% 9 $3,735,000 $415,000 $4,951 3.53%
    36% 8 $4,280,000 $535,000 $5,654 3.45%
    50-60% 6 $1,340,000 $223,333 $3,801 5.23%
    47% 5 $1,795,000 $359,000 $5,620 2.98%

    Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 89 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 62 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 244 $93,220,000 $382,049 $5,062 3.68%
    Not provided 53 $20,515,000 $387,075 $5,774 3.17%
    Asian 29 $19,365,000 $667,759 $5,646 3.65%
    Not applicable 7 $16,865,000 $2,409,286 $0 3.49%
    Black 28 $7,560,000 $270,000 $4,496 3.92%
    American Indian 6 $1,440,000 $240,000 $4,434 4.42%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    92.66%

    Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    51.23%

    Seattle Metropolitan 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 367 $158,965,000 $433,147

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    367 $158,965,000 $433,147

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 59 $12,495,000 $211,780 $3,848 3.51%
    40-60% 109 $46,055,000 $422,523 $5,701 3.01%
    60-80% 94 $63,480,000 $675,319 $6,508 3.31%
    80-100% 55 $31,985,000 $581,545 $6,585 3.99%
    Under 20% 50 $4,950,000 $99,000 $1,592 5.37%