Members Choice Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Houston, TX

LEI: 5493008EOM1VM8BBK206

Tax ID: 74-1886524

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Review & Overview

Members Choice Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi and Home Purchase loans. Members Choice Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Stephenville, and Sherman among others. We have data for 13 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Members Choice 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. Members Choice 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 5.80% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 3.71% 4/28/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 5.50% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 7.44% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 4.65% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 4.65% 4/28/24
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Originations

205

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$32,775,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 160 $25,930,000 $162,063 $4,011 4.97%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $2,220,000 $158,571 $5,173 6.71%
SAN ANTONIO-NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,880,000 $235,000 $6,600 6.35%
Stephenville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $820,000 $102,500 $4,204 7.05%
Outside of Metro Areas 7 $795,000 $113,571 $4,539 6.82%
SHERMAN-DENISON, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $295,000 $295,000 $6,744 7.25%
AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-GEORGETOWN, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $255,000 $255,000 $6,537 5.75%
Brenham, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $115,000 $115,000 $4,010 3.38%
Palestine, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $3,508 6.25%
Nacogdoches, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $105,000 $105,000 $6,122 4.90%
VICTORIA, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $95,000 $95,000 $3,271 6.75%
Huntsville, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $0 6.25%
BEAUMONT-PORT ARTHUR, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $75,000 $75,000 $2,973 7.13%
Members Choice Credit Union's top markets include Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Stephenville, and Sherman among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 205 $32,775,000 $159,878 $4,237 5.33%

    For 2022, Members Choice Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 205 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 97 $11,775,000 $121,392 $3,073 4.99%
    Home Purchase 83 $18,525,000 $223,193 $6,466 5.95%
    Other 17 $1,215,000 $71,471 $830 5.00%
    Refi 7 $1,155,000 $165,000 $4,042 3.32%
    Home Improvement 1 $105,000 $105,000 $1,000 5.88%

    For 2022, Members Choice Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 97 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 83 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20 Year 95 $11,265,000 $118,579 $2,978 5.54%
    30 Year 49 $14,585,000 $297,653 $7,584 4.60%
    10 Year 21 $1,485,000 $70,714 $1,515 4.85%
    15 Year 20 $2,400,000 $120,000 $3,558 4.93%
    Other 19 $2,985,000 $157,105 $5,150 7.14%
    5 Year 1 $55,000 $55,000 $500 5.25%

    For 2022, Members Choice Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 20 Year, with 95 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 30 Year, with 49 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 69 $7,745,000 $112,246
    $<1k 65 $4,525,000 $69,615
    $2k-3k 29 $6,335,000 $218,448
    $3k-4k 18 $4,940,000 $274,444
    $4k-5k 12 $4,060,000 $338,333
    $5k+ 12 $5,170,000 $430,833

    Members Choice Credit Union's average total fees were $7,584, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 69 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    5-6% 66 $9,760,000 $147,879
    4-5% 47 $7,285,000 $155,000
    6-7% 39 $5,555,000 $142,436
    3-4% 32 $7,000,000 $218,750
    7-8% 18 $2,740,000 $152,222
    2.5-3% 3 $435,000 $145,000

    During 2022, Members Choice Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 4.60%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 5-6%, with 66 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 81 $5,625,000 $69,444 $1,867 5.50%
    $100k-200k 61 $7,655,000 $125,492 $3,697 5.22%
    $200k-400k 52 $14,030,000 $269,808 $7,058 5.36%
    $400k-600k 10 $4,860,000 $486,000 $10,540 4.63%
    $600k-1MM 1 $605,000 $605,000 $11,835 3.75%

    2022 saw Members Choice Credit Union place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 81 originations, totaling $5,625,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 62 $10,150,000 $163,710 $4,262 5.29%
    $150k-250k 50 $9,350,000 $187,000 $4,757 5.58%
    $50k-75k 32 $3,480,000 $108,750 $3,277 5.19%
    $75k-100k 30 $4,320,000 $144,000 $3,971 5.25%
    $250k+ 16 $4,150,000 $259,375 $6,173 5.74%
    $50k or less 15 $1,325,000 $88,333 $2,885 4.69%

    Members Choice Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 62 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 50 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 40 $6,560,000 $164,000 $4,690 5.23%
    30-36% 32 $4,500,000 $140,625 $3,568 5.34%
    44% 22 $3,330,000 $151,364 $4,144 5.59%
    43% 16 $1,850,000 $115,625 $3,245 5.62%
    <20% 14 $1,450,000 $103,571 $2,438 4.56%
    42% 13 $2,145,000 $165,000 $4,894 5.73%
    37% 11 $1,995,000 $181,364 $5,051 5.36%
    41% 11 $1,685,000 $153,182 $4,144 5.75%
    38% 9 $1,385,000 $153,889 $3,645 4.86%
    36% 8 $1,410,000 $176,250 $4,271 4.88%
    40% 7 $1,465,000 $209,286 $5,466 6.21%
    47% 7 $2,245,000 $320,714 $7,082 5.04%
    39% 5 $995,000 $199,000 $4,841 5.85%
    49% 3 $775,000 $258,333 $5,794 5.38%
    45% 2 $200,000 $100,000 $1,278 4.88%
    46% 2 $220,000 $110,000 $4,148 5.75%
    48% 2 $320,000 $160,000 $4,792 3.63%
    50-60% 1 $245,000 $245,000 $5,721 3.25%

    Members Choice Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 40 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 32 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 115 $17,275,000 $150,217 $3,826 5.19%
    Black 32 $6,000,000 $187,500 $4,832 5.29%
    Not provided 39 $5,715,000 $146,538 $4,609 5.65%
    Asian 14 $3,140,000 $224,286 $5,574 5.83%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 2 $440,000 $220,000 $5,600 4.31%
    Asian Indian 2 $140,000 $70,000 $965 5.00%
    Filipino 1 $65,000 $65,000 $1,306 5.25%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    81.63%

    Members Choice Credit Union has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    52.20%

    Members Choice 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 205 $32,775,000 $159,878

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    205 $32,775,000 $159,878

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 59 $5,985,000 $101,441 $2,209 5.10%
    40-60% 19 $2,735,000 $143,947 $4,996 4.43%
    60-80% 44 $9,080,000 $206,364 $5,764 5.57%
    80-100% 49 $12,275,000 $250,510 $6,871 5.83%
    Under 20% 34 $2,700,000 $79,412 $1,570 5.20%