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 small credit union specializing in Home Purchase loans. University Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. They have a a low proportion of FHA loans. (This may mean they shy away from first time homebuyers.) They have a low ratio of USDA loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Austin, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Killeen 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

    5,144

    Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

    $1,523,680,000
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    Top Markets

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    Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 4,286 $1,296,910,000 $302,592 $5,102 3.10%
    HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 338 $96,530,000 $285,592 $5,152 3.05%
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 146 $45,350,000 $310,616 $5,396 3.08%
    SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 120 $31,000,000 $258,333 $4,776 3.01%
    Outside of Metro Areas 72 $17,870,000 $248,194 $5,092 3.05%
    KILLEEN-TEMPLE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 78 $14,150,000 $181,410 $4,452 3.07%
    CORPUS CHRISTI, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $3,605,000 $212,059 $4,049 3.12%
    EL PASO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $2,445,000 $271,667 $5,691 3.15%
    WACO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 12 $1,930,000 $160,833 $3,717 3.31%
    MCALLEN-EDINBURG-MISSION, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,705,000 $189,444 $5,303 3.26%
    ABILENE, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,570,000 $261,667 $4,264 3.17%
    COLLEGE STATION-BRYAN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,500,000 $187,500 $3,724 2.94%
    LUBBOCK, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,485,000 $297,000 $5,522 3.08%
    Fredericksburg, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $1,275,000 $255,000 $4,967 3.78%
    BROWNSVILLE-HARLINGEN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,220,000 $203,333 $4,507 2.96%
    SAN ANGELO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $850,000 $212,500 $3,904 3.06%
    Rockport, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $830,000 $207,500 $5,884 2.63%
    TYLER, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $720,000 $180,000 $4,084 2.72%
    Kerrville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $510,000 $255,000 $5,308 3.63%
    AMARILLO, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $510,000 $127,500 $3,447 2.84%
    Uvalde, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $505,000 $505,000 $5,732 2.88%
    MIDLAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $430,000 $215,000 $4,866 3.13%
    Granbury, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $235,000 $235,000 $2,875 3.00%
    Nacogdoches, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $175,000 $175,000 $4,820 2.75%
    LONGVIEW, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $160,000 $80,000 $2,725 3.13%
    Brownwood, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,480 2.88%
    Huntsville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $3,121 2.38%
    University Federal Credit Union's top markets include Austin, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Killeen 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.

    GULF COAST
    Similarity Rank: 474
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    Similarity Rank: 1895
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 4,960 $1,478,360,000 $298,056 $4,956 3.10%
    FHA 170 $42,610,000 $250,647 $8,708 3.01%
    USDA 14 $2,710,000 $193,571 $5,856 2.71%

    For 2020, University Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 4,960 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was FHA, with 170 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Purchase 3,547 $1,132,155,000 $319,187 $5,559 3.03%
    Refi 953 $272,665,000 $286,112 $4,450 3.12%
    Cash Out Refi 644 $118,860,000 $184,565 $3,391 3.42%

    For 2020, University Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Purchase, with 3,547 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 953 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 3,711 $1,254,605,000 $338,077 $5,827 3.07%
    15 Year 746 $175,470,000 $235,214 $4,233 2.86%
    20 Year 551 $71,555,000 $129,864 $2,083 3.56%
    10 Year 112 $20,650,000 $184,375 $1,606 3.07%
    5 Year 24 $1,400,000 $58,333 $1,094 2.78%

    For 2020, University Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 3,711 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 746 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 3,629 $1,011,875,000 $278,830
    $5k+ 418 $295,630,000 $707,249
    $<1k 416 $29,460,000 $70,817
    $2k-3k 281 $59,115,000 $210,374
    $3k-4k 246 $65,040,000 $264,390
    $4k-5k 151 $50,145,000 $332,086

    University Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $5,827, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 3,629 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    2.5-3% 2,397 $778,195,000 $324,654
    3-4% 2,084 $576,330,000 $276,550
    <2.5% 470 $142,330,000 $302,830
    4-5% 158 $23,050,000 $145,886
    5-6% 34 $3,750,000 $110,294
    6-7% 1 $25,000 $25,000

    During 2020, University Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.07%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 2.5-3%, with 2,397 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $200k-400k 2,517 $725,325,000 $288,170 $5,015 3.02%
    $100k-200k 1,030 $160,570,000 $155,893 $3,554 3.20%
    $400k-600k 779 $366,665,000 $470,687 $6,455 2.97%
    $100,000 or less 563 $35,905,000 $63,774 $1,457 3.41%
    $600k-1MM 188 $138,570,000 $737,074 $13,809 3.07%
    $1MM+ 67 $96,645,000 $1,442,463 $21,870 3.03%

    2020 saw University Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $200k-400k loans with 2,517 originations, totaling $725,325,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 1,390 $390,020,000 $280,590 $4,665 3.07%
    $150k-250k 1,355 $432,395,000 $319,111 $5,129 3.17%
    $250k+ 734 $325,280,000 $443,161 $7,495 3.15%
    $75k-100k 706 $172,020,000 $243,654 $4,523 3.08%
    $50k-75k 684 $140,410,000 $205,278 $4,357 3.03%
    $50k or less 168 $24,430,000 $145,417 $3,753 3.05%

    University Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 1,390 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 1,355 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 1,421 $427,855,000 $301,094 $5,020 3.06%
    30-36% 1,043 $311,855,000 $298,998 $5,018 3.10%
    <20% 502 $152,940,000 $304,661 $5,021 2.98%
    41% 209 $55,605,000 $266,053 $5,005 3.17%
    40% 203 $60,085,000 $295,985 $5,212 3.18%
    37% 201 $58,035,000 $288,731 $5,048 3.15%
    39% 195 $59,715,000 $306,231 $5,268 3.16%
    42% 181 $55,745,000 $307,983 $5,556 3.15%
    43% 168 $45,590,000 $271,369 $5,241 3.11%
    38% 166 $47,630,000 $286,928 $5,327 3.13%
    44% 160 $40,210,000 $251,313 $4,667 3.21%
    36% 159 $46,245,000 $290,849 $4,982 3.14%
    49% 113 $31,255,000 $276,593 $5,028 3.09%
    45% 105 $29,735,000 $283,190 $5,051 3.02%
    47% 98 $27,820,000 $283,878 $4,999 3.17%
    46% 97 $27,105,000 $279,433 $5,024 3.04%
    48% 97 $28,765,000 $296,546 $5,562 3.02%
    50-60% 22 $4,980,000 $226,364 $7,708 3.30%
    >60% 1 $95,000 $95,000 $1,228 3.25%

    University Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 1,421 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 1,043 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 3,457 $1,000,335,000 $289,365 $4,998 3.10%
    Not provided 982 $300,080,000 $305,580 $5,272 3.09%
    Asian 484 $149,260,000 $308,388 $5,230 3.05%
    Black 134 $37,640,000 $280,896 $5,264 3.15%
    Not applicable 3 $12,415,000 $4,138,333 $0 3.12%
    Asian Indian 42 $12,140,000 $289,048 $5,139 2.89%
    American Indian 30 $8,340,000 $278,000 $5,268 3.17%
    Other Asian 4 $1,420,000 $355,000 $7,326 3.16%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 3 $745,000 $248,333 $4,620 3.08%
    Korean 2 $620,000 $310,000 $4,552 2.94%
    Chinese 2 $490,000 $245,000 $4,757 3.31%
    Vietnamese 1 $195,000 $195,000 $3,376 2.75%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    93.59%

    University Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    72.78%

    University Federal Credit Union has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 5,144 $1,523,680,000 $296,205

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Multifamily:Site-Built 3 $12,415,000 $4,138,333
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 5,141 $1,511,265,000 $293,963

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 322 $52,700,000 $163,665 $2,840 3.17%
    40-60% 437 $112,965,000 $258,501 $4,736 3.05%
    60-80% 1,811 $620,795,000 $342,791 $5,730 3.09%
    80-100% 2,040 $689,520,000 $338,000 $5,915 2.99%
    Over 100% 1 $3,855,000 $3,855,000 $0 3.42%
    Under 20% 533 $43,845,000 $82,261 $1,323 3.49%

    Complaints

    Bank Name Product Issue 2020 CPFB Complaints % of Total Issues
    Universal Capital Services, Inc. Conventional home mortgage Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 2 66.7%
    Universal Capital Services, Inc. Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1 33.3%