Credit Union One Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Ferndale, MI

LEI: 5493008NQVB5ZOWYNU83

Tax ID: 38-0536242

5 stars - Updated: 4/5/25 - out of 5 stars, based on 43 reviews

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Review & Overview

Credit Union One is a smaller credit union specializing in Home Improvement, Other, Cash Out Refi, and Home Purchase loans. Credit Union One has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Detroit, Ann Arbor, Traverse City, Grand Rapids, and Flint among others. We have data for 34 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Credit Union One 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. Credit Union One 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 about average rates.

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SimulatedRates™

Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) 6.72% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.96% 4/5/25
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.91% 4/5/25
30 Year Cash-out Refi 7.02% 4/5/25
30 Year FHA Purchase 6.72% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Purchase 7.03% 4/5/25
15 Year Conventional Refi 7.83% 4/5/25
15 Year Cash-out Refi 7.83% 4/5/25
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Originations

1,879

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$216,535,000

Awards

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Relative Rate

Credit Union One's average 30 year fixed mortgage rate was 6.69%.

The 2024 average 30 year fixed rate mortgage across all markets and lenders was 6.55%.

This yields a difference of 0.14%.

Relative Fees (Closing Costs)

Credit Union One's average total fees/closing costs for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage were $3,289.

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 $8,356.

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1,234 $126,980,000 $102,901 $743 8.39%
ANN ARBOR, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 70 $23,190,000 $331,286 $1,001 8.41%
Traverse City, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 133 $19,825,000 $149,060 $2,131 7.63%
GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 116 $11,590,000 $99,914 $867 7.99%
Outside of Metro Areas 67 $7,725,000 $115,299 $1,531 8.22%
FLINT, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 78 $6,480,000 $83,077 $952 8.79%
SAGINAW, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 35 $3,255,000 $93,000 $979 8.75%
LANSING-EAST LANSING, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 27 $2,195,000 $81,296 $966 8.72%
BAY CITY, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 14 $1,700,000 $121,429 $1,602 8.33%
JACKSON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 13 $1,665,000 $128,077 $642 8.45%
MIDLAND, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 17 $1,425,000 $83,824 $2,378 9.03%
Cadillac, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $1,285,000 $142,778 $1,925 7.18%
MONROE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 8 $1,150,000 $143,750 $1,038 8.03%
MUSKEGON, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 7 $985,000 $140,714 $1,522 7.97%
Marquette, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $755,000 $83,889 $0 8.43%
CLEVELAND-ELYRIA, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 9 $735,000 $81,667 $0 9.24%
Holland, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $705,000 $141,000 $925 8.05%
PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $625,000 $625,000 $20,703 7.25%
TOLEDO, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 4 $610,000 $152,500 $0 8.90%
Adrian, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $545,000 $181,667 $0 9.07%
Sault Ste. Marie, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $520,000 $260,000 $4,303 7.87%
HOUSTON-THE WOODLANDS-SUGAR LAND, TX (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $445,000 $445,000 $5,605 7.13%
BATTLE CREEK, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $390,000 $195,000 $0 9.12%
Fremont, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $355,000 $355,000 $0 6.88%
Alpena, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $265,000 $265,000 $0 8.99%
Coldwater, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $260,000 $130,000 $0 7.93%
Alma, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $230,000 $115,000 $0 8.50%
AKRON, OH (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $0 8.99%
Big Rapids, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $130,000 $65,000 $560 8.68%
Mount Pleasant, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $110,000 $55,000 $0 9.12%
GULFPORT-BILOXI, MS (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $3,323 6.88%
KALAMAZOO-PORTAGE, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 9.99%
Hillsdale, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 8.49%
Houghton, MI (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $55,000 $55,000 $0 8.99%
Credit Union One's top markets include Detroit, Ann Arbor, Traverse City, Grand Rapids, and Flint among others.

Their top states include:
  • Michigan (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Ohio (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Arizona (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Texas (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • Vermont (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    HELOC 981 $103,515,000 $105,520 n/a 9.03%
    Conventional 898 $113,020,000 $125,857 $986 7.58%

    For 2024, Credit Union One's most frequently originated type of loan was HELOC, with 981 originations. Their 2nd most popular type was Conventional, with 898 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Home Improvement 693 $49,915,000 $72,027 $39 8.65%
    Other 499 $49,405,000 $99,008 $194 8.68%
    Cash Out Refi 444 $54,750,000 $123,311 $791 8.12%
    Home Purchase 193 $55,845,000 $289,352 $3,697 7.00%
    Refi 50 $6,620,000 $132,400 $553 7.56%

    For 2024, Credit Union One's most frequently cited loan purpose was Home Improvement, with 693 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Other, with 499 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    Other 1,067 $107,135,000 $100,408 $24 8.91%
    15 Year 300 $22,170,000 $73,900 $203 8.17%
    30 Year 232 $56,020,000 $241,466 $3,289 6.69%
    10 Year 164 $22,830,000 $139,207 $89 7.97%
    5 Year 90 $3,010,000 $33,444 $38 7.30%
    20 Year 23 $3,565,000 $155,000 $721 7.08%
    1 Year 3 $1,805,000 $601,667 $10,304 7.38%

    For 2024, Credit Union One's most frequently cited loan duration was Other, with 1,067 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 300 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $<1k 652 $42,370,000 $64,985
    $1k-2k 203 $48,625,000 $239,532
    $2k-3k 7 $4,185,000 $597,857
    $3k-4k 2 $460,000 $230,000
    $5k+ 2 $1,110,000 $555,000
    $4k-5k 1 $185,000 $185,000

    Credit Union One's average total fees were $3,289, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $<1k bucket, with 652 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Over 8% 1,261 $119,685,000 $94,913
    7-8% 343 $30,625,000 $89,286
    6-7% 230 $53,040,000 $230,609
    5-6% 45 $13,185,000 $293,000

    During 2024, Credit Union One's average interest rate for loans was 6.69%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was Over 8%, with 1,261 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100,000 or less 1,193 $60,015,000 $50,306 $150 8.51%
    $100k-200k 396 $53,770,000 $135,783 $1,616 8.27%
    $200k-400k 234 $63,580,000 $271,709 $3,079 7.87%
    $400k-600k 42 $19,910,000 $474,048 $4,756 7.18%
    $1MM+ 7 $14,265,000 $2,037,857 $6,265 6.68%
    $600k-1MM 7 $4,995,000 $713,571 $9,099 6.68%

    2024 saw Credit Union One place emphasis on $100,000 or less loans with 1,193 originations, totaling $60,015,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-150k 505 $52,775,000 $104,505 $885 8.44%
    $150k-250k 410 $54,630,000 $133,244 $1,147 8.49%
    $50k-75k 340 $25,190,000 $74,088 $933 8.08%
    $75k-100k 313 $26,385,000 $84,297 $804 8.37%
    $50k or less 174 $9,840,000 $56,552 $964 8.04%
    $250k+ 127 $33,015,000 $259,961 $2,006 8.55%

    Credit Union One lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $100k-150k range, with 505 originations. The second most popular income band? $150k-250k, with 410 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 443 $41,315,000 $93,262 $752 8.34%
    30-36% 401 $40,775,000 $101,683 $887 8.32%
    <20% 139 $14,525,000 $104,496 $517 8.28%
    43% 101 $9,495,000 $94,010 $952 8.45%
    42% 100 $10,740,000 $107,400 $1,017 8.53%
    44% 87 $8,655,000 $99,483 $727 8.30%
    41% 83 $8,945,000 $107,771 $1,099 8.48%
    39% 75 $8,665,000 $115,533 $1,306 8.42%
    37% 73 $8,195,000 $112,260 $811 8.35%
    38% 70 $8,340,000 $119,143 $1,237 8.30%
    36% 66 $6,360,000 $96,364 $582 8.34%
    40% 63 $7,165,000 $113,730 $938 8.57%
    45% 47 $6,815,000 $145,000 $1,920 8.34%
    46% 36 $5,760,000 $160,000 $2,136 8.28%
    47% 26 $5,190,000 $199,615 $2,399 7.99%
    50-60% 26 $4,600,000 $176,923 $1,985 7.81%
    49% 15 $2,575,000 $171,667 $3,234 7.83%
    48% 14 $2,980,000 $212,857 $2,826 7.99%
    >60% 2 $410,000 $205,000 $0 8.68%

    Credit Union One lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 443 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 401 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 1,446 $151,650,000 $104,876 $911 8.36%
    Not provided 240 $33,040,000 $137,667 $1,567 8.23%
    Not applicable 9 $13,405,000 $1,489,444 $0 6.78%
    Black 122 $9,340,000 $76,557 $548 8.42%
    Asian 43 $5,885,000 $136,860 $611 8.57%
    American Indian 13 $2,055,000 $158,077 $2,721 7.62%
    Asian Indian 3 $565,000 $188,333 $0 8.20%
    Other Asian 1 $445,000 $445,000 $3,908 6.38%
    Filipino 1 $125,000 $125,000 $0 7.39%
    Native Hawaiian or Islander 1 $25,000 $25,000 $0 6.88%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    71.77%

    Credit Union One has a below average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    74.99%

    Credit Union One has a below average pick rate.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 1,879 $216,535,000 $115,239

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    1,879 $216,535,000 $115,239

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 621 $63,595,000 $102,407 $283 8.65%
    40-60% 172 $29,410,000 $170,988 $1,816 8.23%
    60-80% 128 $36,380,000 $284,219 $2,635 7.63%
    80-100% 148 $42,800,000 $289,189 $3,778 6.95%
    Over 100% 4 $6,020,000 $1,505,000 $0 6.83%
    Under 20% 806 $38,330,000 $47,556 $49 8.49%