University Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Austin, TX

LEI: 5493007XAKU2Q6LGXD23

Tax ID: 74-1160132

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    • Review & Overview

    University Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Purchase loans. University Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have an average proportion of FHA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Austin, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Corpus Christi among others. We have data for 27 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

    University Federal 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. University Federal 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 6.31% 12/23/24
    30 Year Conventional Refi 6.41% 12/23/24
    30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.68% 12/23/24
    30 Year FHA Purchase 6.94% 12/23/24
    30 Year VA Purchase 6.27% 12/23/24
    30 Year USDA Purchase 6.26% 12/23/24
    15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.73% 12/23/24
    15 Year Conventional Refi 5.93% 12/23/24
    15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.93% 12/23/24
    These are simulated rates generated by our proprietary machine learning models. These are not guaranteed by the bank. They are our estimates based on a lender's past behaviors combined with current market conditions. Contact an individual lender for their actual rates. Our models use fixed rate terms for conforming loans, 700+ FICO, 10% down for FHA and 20% for conventional. These are based on consensus, historical data-- not advertised promotional rates.

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    Originations

    2,387

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $633,465,000
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    Top Markets

    Zoom/scroll map to see bank's per metro statistics. Subscribers can configure state/metro/county granularity, assorted fields and quantity of results. This map shows top 10 markets in the map viewport, as defined by descending origination volume.

    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,952 $535,130,000 $274,144 $5,521 4.45%
    HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 191 $41,915,000 $219,450 $4,850 4.43%
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 85 $22,235,000 $261,588 $5,689 4.51%
    SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 60 $13,710,000 $228,500 $5,410 4.44%
    Outside of Metro Areas 26 $6,200,000 $238,462 $5,413 4.41%
    CORPUS CHRISTI, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,035,000 $226,111 $4,854 4.26%
    WACO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 10 $1,890,000 $189,000 $4,266 4.31%
    KILLEEN-TEMPLE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 11 $1,545,000 $140,455 $4,523 4.40%
    EL PASO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,250,000 $208,333 $4,625 4.56%
    Athens, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $1,165,000 $1,165,000 $22,028 3.63%
    MCALLEN-EDINBURG-MISSION, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $845,000 $120,714 $3,386 4.18%
    BROWNSVILLE-HARLINGEN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $730,000 $182,500 $4,823 4.56%
    Fredericksburg, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $720,000 $360,000 $8,519 4.06%
    MIDLAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $625,000 $208,333 $5,018 5.04%
    AMARILLO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $495,000 $165,000 $3,903 4.50%
    TYLER, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $435,000 $435,000 $5,191 4.38%
    BEAUMONT-PORT ARTHUR, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $420,000 $210,000 $4,394 4.63%
    ABILENE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $355,000 $118,333 $3,412 4.42%
    VICTORIA, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $5,090 4.25%
    Granbury, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $290,000 $145,000 $5,185 5.38%
    Port Lavaca, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $285,000 $285,000 $8,069 3.88%
    Lufkin, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $4,736 4.50%
    LONGVIEW, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $5,844 3.88%
    Brownwood, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $5,826 4.38%
    SAN ANGELO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $110,000 $55,000 $2,460 4.38%
    Bay City, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $1,668 4.50%
    WICHITA FALLS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $65,000 $65,000 $4,622 4.13%
    University Federal Credit Union's top markets include Austin, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Corpus Christi among others.

    Their top states include:
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)

    • Similar Lenders

    We use machine learning to identify the top lenders compared against UNIVERSITY Federal Credit Union based on their rates and fees, along with other useful metrics. A lower similarity rank signals a stronger match.

    NEIGHBORHOOD
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    Similarity Rank: 291
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    Similarity Rank: 350
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    Similarity Rank: 416
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 2,241 $596,585,000 $266,214 $5,242 4.45%
    FHA 146 $36,880,000 $252,603 $8,576 4.34%

    For 2018, University Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 2,241 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 146 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 1,759 $517,545,000 $294,227 $6,075 4.41%
    Cash Out Refi 457 $55,875,000 $122,265 $2,539 4.62%
    Refi 169 $59,745,000 $353,521 $6,809 4.26%
    Home Improvement 2 $300,000 $150,000 $4,296 5.99%

    For 2018, University Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 1,759 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Cash Out Refi, with 457 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 1,629 $519,325,000 $318,800 $6,696 4.45%
    15 Year 383 $61,605,000 $160,849 $3,598 4.30%
    20 Year 271 $28,985,000 $106,956 $1,974 4.68%
    10 Year 74 $8,370,000 $113,108 $1,565 4.32%
    5 Year 27 $4,175,000 $154,630 $1,249 3.98%
    Other 3 $11,005,000 $3,668,333 $5,174 4.50%

    For 2018, University Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 1,629 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 383 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 1,212 $291,500,000 $240,512
    $<1k 347 $25,595,000 $73,761
    $5k+ 272 $169,250,000 $622,243
    $3k-4k 248 $58,210,000 $234,718
    $2k-3k 158 $26,030,000 $164,747
    $4k-5k 145 $47,085,000 $324,724

    University Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $6,696, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 1,212 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    4-5% 1,735 $449,935,000 $259,329
    3-4% 443 $142,395,000 $321,433
    5-6% 178 $35,200,000 $197,753
    6-7% 13 $1,355,000 $104,231
    2.5-3% 9 $3,565,000 $396,111
    7-8% 5 $595,000 $119,000
    Over 8% 3 $295,000 $98,333
    <2.5% 1 $125,000 $125,000

    During 2018, University Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.45%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 4-5%, with 1,735 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 1,070 $299,820,000 $280,206 $6,012 4.41%
    $100k-200k 538 $83,680,000 $155,539 $4,030 4.52%
    $100,000 or less 422 $25,660,000 $60,806 $1,252 4.61%
    $400k-600k 239 $110,545,000 $462,531 $8,305 4.31%
    $600k-1MM 91 $68,165,000 $749,066 $14,516 4.04%
    $1MM+ 27 $45,595,000 $1,688,704 $24,423 4.08%

    2018 saw University Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 1,070 originations, totaling $299,820,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 628 $157,010,000 $250,016 $5,342 4.45%
    $150k-250k 487 $138,405,000 $284,199 $5,537 4.49%
    $75k-100k 399 $85,145,000 $213,396 $4,727 4.49%
    $50k-75k 390 $71,070,000 $182,231 $4,519 4.50%
    $250k+ 319 $142,095,000 $445,439 $8,463 4.32%
    $50k or less 115 $15,335,000 $133,348 $3,740 4.54%

    University Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 628 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 487 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 526 $138,280,000 $262,890 $5,427 4.39%
    30-36% 456 $124,900,000 $273,904 $5,519 4.45%
    44% 128 $25,810,000 $201,641 $4,310 4.60%
    <20% 127 $32,605,000 $256,732 $5,377 4.23%
    39% 124 $31,900,000 $257,258 $5,438 4.52%
    41% 101 $27,415,000 $271,436 $5,697 4.41%
    37% 97 $23,255,000 $239,742 $5,067 4.45%
    40% 96 $26,900,000 $280,208 $5,688 4.46%
    42% 94 $24,860,000 $264,468 $5,557 4.48%
    36% 92 $25,860,000 $281,087 $5,731 4.46%
    38% 92 $21,970,000 $238,804 $4,950 4.49%
    43% 83 $18,595,000 $224,036 $5,059 4.54%
    49% 75 $18,905,000 $252,067 $5,657 4.51%
    46% 67 $17,435,000 $260,224 $5,879 4.46%
    45% 66 $17,560,000 $266,061 $5,488 4.56%
    47% 64 $17,020,000 $265,938 $5,802 4.44%
    48% 64 $17,070,000 $266,719 $5,639 4.54%
    50-60% 24 $5,780,000 $240,833 $8,165 4.07%
    >60% 6 $1,550,000 $258,333 $7,635 4.44%

    University Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 526 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 456 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,669 $427,265,000 $256,001 $5,376 4.46%
    Not provided 417 $111,185,000 $266,631 $5,548 4.44%
    Asian 190 $55,780,000 $293,579 $6,012 4.30%
    Not applicable 5 $15,795,000 $3,159,000 $0 4.69%
    Black 64 $12,010,000 $187,656 $4,422 4.57%
    American Indian 23 $5,105,000 $221,957 $5,683 4.44%
    Asian Indian 10 $3,510,000 $351,000 $7,033 4.15%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $830,000 $415,000 $8,409 4.81%
    Other Pacific Islander 2 $590,000 $295,000 $3,658 6.75%
    Other Asian 2 $520,000 $260,000 $7,931 3.81%
    Vietnamese 1 $395,000 $395,000 $4,805 4.50%
    Filipino 1 $265,000 $265,000 $8,646 4.38%
    Chinese 1 $215,000 $215,000 $6,097 3.63%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    90.24%

    University Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    67.03%

    University Federal 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 2,387 $633,465,000 $265,381

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 4 $13,020,000 $3,255,000
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 2,383 $620,445,000 $260,363

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 168 $26,570,000 $158,155 $2,461 4.56%
    40-60% 206 $51,450,000 $249,757 $4,850 4.35%
    60-80% 655 $214,235,000 $327,076 $6,733 4.44%
    80-100% 1,009 $316,965,000 $314,138 $6,704 4.38%
    Under 20% 349 $24,245,000 $69,470 $1,166 4.64%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2018 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    University Lending Group, LLC Other type of mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 100.0%