Caltech Employees Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

La Canada, CA

LEI: 5493009CYWXD5RBPIX14

Tax ID: 95-1681048

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Review & Overview

Caltech Employees Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Cash Out Refi, Refi, and Home Purchase loans. Caltech Employees Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Los Angeles, Riverside, San Francisco, San Diego, and Oxnard among others. We have data for 12 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Caltech Employees 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. Caltech Employees 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 6.21% 4/22/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.03% 4/22/24
30 Year Cash-out Refi 6.08% 4/22/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 6.09% 4/22/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.80% 4/22/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.80% 4/22/24
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Originations

220

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$115,120,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 181 $96,335,000 $532,238 $5,570 3.35%
RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 19 $6,565,000 $345,526 $4,693 3.28%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $3,015,000 $1,005,000 $9,587 3.50%
SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 5 $2,955,000 $591,000 $6,527 3.23%
OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $1,765,000 $588,333 $5,571 3.21%
SANTA MARIA-SANTA BARBARA, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $880,000 $440,000 $5,077 3.19%
SAN LUIS OBISPO-PASO ROBLES, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $755,000 $755,000 $6,206 2.88%
FRESNO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $725,000 $725,000 $9,163 3.63%
SANTA CRUZ-WATSONVILLE, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $685,000 $685,000 $6,654 2.88%
Truckee-Grass Valley, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $575,000 $575,000 $5,397 3.38%
Outside of Metro Areas 2 $560,000 $280,000 $3,762 3.25%
CHICO, CA (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $305,000 $305,000 $3,714 3.50%
Caltech Employees Federal Credit Union's top markets include Los Angeles, Riverside, San Francisco, San Diego, and Oxnard among others.

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

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 220 $115,120,000 $523,273 $5,565 3.33%

    For 2020, Caltech Employees Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 220 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Cash Out Refi 92 $46,430,000 $504,674 $4,912 3.26%
    Refi 68 $33,730,000 $496,029 $4,789 3.11%
    Home Purchase 47 $31,015,000 $659,894 $8,838 3.44%
    Home Improvement 8 $1,580,000 $197,500 $1,227 5.11%
    Other 5 $2,365,000 $473,000 $4,328 3.87%

    For 2020, Caltech Employees Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Cash Out Refi, with 92 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Refi, with 68 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 128 $72,990,000 $570,234 $6,270 3.36%
    20 Year 34 $14,410,000 $423,824 $4,436 3.13%
    15 Year 26 $8,750,000 $336,538 $3,211 3.86%
    30+ year 19 $13,825,000 $727,632 $6,780 3.14%
    10 Year 13 $5,145,000 $395,769 $4,513 2.83%

    For 2020, Caltech Employees Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 128 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 20 Year, with 34 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $3k-4k 62 $31,930,000 $515,000
    $2k-3k 59 $20,595,000 $349,068
    $4k-5k 31 $22,615,000 $729,516
    $5k+ 28 $30,070,000 $1,073,929
    $1k-2k 25 $4,485,000 $179,400
    $<1k 15 $5,425,000 $361,667

    Caltech Employees Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $6,270, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $3k-4k bucket, with 62 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 148 $80,650,000 $544,932
    2.5-3% 61 $32,655,000 $535,328
    5-6% 7 $725,000 $103,571
    <2.5% 2 $910,000 $455,000
    4-5% 2 $180,000 $90,000

    During 2020, Caltech Employees Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.36%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 148 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $400k-600k 71 $34,585,000 $487,113 $5,476 3.26%
    $200k-400k 58 $17,920,000 $308,966 $3,950 3.21%
    $600k-1MM 50 $38,220,000 $764,400 $7,519 3.31%
    $100k-200k 21 $3,105,000 $147,857 $2,377 3.79%
    $1MM+ 17 $21,145,000 $1,243,824 $10,593 3.21%
    $100,000 or less 3 $145,000 $48,333 $170 5.38%

    2020 saw Caltech Employees Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $400k-600k loans with 71 originations, totaling $34,585,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $150k-250k 80 $44,420,000 $555,250 $5,801 3.27%
    $250k+ 56 $41,340,000 $738,214 $7,189 3.26%
    $100k-150k 50 $19,020,000 $380,400 $4,469 3.55%
    $50k-75k 14 $4,640,000 $331,429 $4,208 3.27%
    $75k-100k 13 $4,065,000 $312,692 $4,192 3.36%
    $50k or less 6 $1,190,000 $198,333 $2,675 3.17%

    Caltech Employees Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $150k-250k range, with 80 originations. The second most popular income band? $250k+, with 56 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 50 $25,750,000 $515,000 $5,465 3.27%
    30-36% 48 $26,180,000 $545,417 $5,808 3.35%
    <20% 26 $12,470,000 $479,615 $5,539 3.24%
    50-60% 15 $5,205,000 $347,000 $4,279 3.58%
    40% 9 $4,485,000 $498,333 $5,540 3.40%
    37% 9 $5,555,000 $617,222 $6,824 3.40%
    38% 8 $4,230,000 $528,750 $5,399 3.39%
    36% 7 $2,985,000 $426,429 $4,617 3.14%
    49% 6 $3,130,000 $521,667 $4,931 3.66%
    39% 6 $5,670,000 $945,000 $8,099 3.13%
    46% 6 $2,300,000 $383,333 $4,581 3.87%
    >60% 5 $1,615,000 $323,000 $2,362 2.93%
    45% 5 $2,655,000 $531,000 $6,726 3.35%
    47% 5 $2,375,000 $475,000 $4,815 3.30%
    43% 4 $3,810,000 $952,500 $8,985 3.28%
    44% 4 $2,950,000 $737,500 $6,183 3.28%
    41% 3 $1,995,000 $665,000 $6,128 3.29%
    48% 2 $1,260,000 $630,000 $7,977 3.31%
    42% 2 $500,000 $250,000 $3,576 3.25%

    Caltech Employees Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 50 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? 30-36%, with 48 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 130 $66,910,000 $514,692 $5,491 3.29%
    Not provided 56 $27,990,000 $499,821 $5,400 3.41%
    Asian 16 $8,650,000 $540,625 $5,328 3.52%
    Black 8 $5,480,000 $685,000 $7,480 3.17%
    American Indian 4 $1,980,000 $495,000 $4,763 3.38%
    Asian Indian 2 $1,830,000 $915,000 $6,996 3.00%
    Other Asian 2 $1,300,000 $650,000 $6,045 2.94%
    Filipino 2 $980,000 $490,000 $8,926 3.69%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    92.59%

    Caltech Employees Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    61.36%

    Caltech Employees 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 220 $115,120,000 $523,273

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    Single Family (1-4 Units):Site-Built 220 $115,120,000 $523,273

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 23 $9,315,000 $405,000 $4,501 3.17%
    40-60% 51 $23,875,000 $468,137 $4,817 3.16%
    60-80% 103 $60,845,000 $590,728 $5,946 3.29%
    80-100% 24 $18,310,000 $762,917 $9,431 3.40%
    Under 20% 19 $2,775,000 $146,053 $1,915 4.14%